Coming out of high school, N’Dea Irvin-Choy knew she wanted to go into some form of engineering while also playing her favorite sport, field hockey. The school she wanted to go to didn’t accept her in the engineering program she wanted, so she pivoted.
She is now a Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering and pioneering new research in various medical applications for pregnant women.
We found her through a series of TikToks highlighting people of color in STEAM fields. She is a young, motivated, inspirational face for a whole new generation.
Her ability to manage a physically demanding sport while also pursuing such a difficult degree is a testament to her willpower. What she wants everyone else to know is that while it hasn’t always been easy, she knows that this is possible for everyone.
Listen to hear her story, why she’s become such an avid advocate for young people of color, and how you can get into a similar field. You truly won’t want to miss out on this amazing chemical reaction.
Definitely check out her social channels. She shares so many books, blogs, and resources that will help you become a much more well-rounded human being. They’re worth a look!
In this episode:
[00:18] We found N’Dea on TikTok and had to have her on. Learn why.
[02:00] Did she always know she wanted to go into science?
[03:23] Why she applied to the schools she did and where she ended up going.
[05:28] How she was introduced to biomedical engineering.
[07:02] It’s okay to not know what you want to do when you go to college.
[07:58] Learn how N’Dea started playing field hockey.
[10:06] Her love of field hockey introduced her to entrepreneurship because she needed money to play.
[13:13] What does a biomedical engineer do?
[15:54] Hear what a day in the life of a biomedical engineer looks like.
[17:51] The traits you need to succeed in biomedical engineering.
[20:05] What has been the oddest case she’s had so far?
[22:32] Learn the pros and cons of working in biomedical engineering.
[25:27] Why we do what we do at PGD.
[26:04] It’s so cool to be on the cutting edge of technology.
[28:35] Where should someone start if they’re interested in exploring this career field? [31:02] How do you get into this field after high school?
34:15] Connect with N’Dea.
Links and Resources:
Connect with N’Dea:
Pinterest | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
Stay connected with the PGD Fam
Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ...
Website PGD Innovations
Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books
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Thank you for listening and always remember and encourage youth when exploring careers and entrepreneurship to... "Think Outside the Box"
Coming out of high school, N’Dea Irvin-Choy knew she wanted to go into some form of engineering while also playing her favorite sport, field hockey. The school she wanted to go to didn’t accept her in the engineering program she wanted, so she pivoted.
She is now a Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering and pioneering new research in various medical applications for pregnant women.
We found her through a series of TikToks highlighting people of color in STEAM fields. She is a young, motivated, inspirational face for a whole new generation.
Her ability to manage a physically demanding sport while also pursuing such a difficult degree is a testament to her willpower. What she wants everyone else to know is that while it hasn’t always been easy, she knows that this is possible for everyone.
Listen to hear her story, why she’s become such an avid advocate for young people of color, and how you can get into a similar field. You truly won’t want to miss out on this amazing chemical reaction.
Definitely check out her social channels. She shares so many books, blogs, and resources that will help you become a much more well-rounded human being. They’re worth a look!
In this episode:
[00:18] We found N’Dea on TikTok and had to have her on. Learn why.
[02:00] Did she always know she wanted to go into science?
[03:23] Why she applied to the schools she did and where she ended up going.
[05:28] How she was introduced to biomedical engineering.
[07:02] It’s okay to not know what you want to do when you go to college.
[07:58] Learn how N’Dea started playing field hockey.
[10:06] Her love of field hockey introduced her to entrepreneurship because she needed money to play.
[13:13] What does a biomedical engineer do?
[15:54] Hear what a day in the life of a biomedical engineer looks like.
[17:51] The traits you need to succeed in biomedical engineering.
[20:05] What has been the oddest case she’s had so far?
[22:32] Learn the pros and cons of working in biomedical engineering.
[25:27] Why we do what we do at PGD.
[26:04] It’s so cool to be on the cutting edge of technology.
[28:35] Where should someone start if they’re interested in exploring this career field? [31:02] How do you get into this field after high school?
34:15] Connect with N’Dea.
Links and Resources:
Connect with N’Dea:
Pinterest | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter
Stay connected with the PGD Fam
Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ...
Website PGD Innovations
Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books
PGD on Facebook (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays)
PGD on Instagram
PGD on
Thank you for listening and always remember and encourage youth when exploring careers and entrepreneurship to... "Think Outside the Box"