ClearCam's Rising Stars: The Interns
In honor of Women’s History Month, we would like to give some well-deserved recognition to two female interns who exemplify the best a generation can offer. Maansi Srinivasan and Laurenz Quinto have dedicated nearly two years to interning with ClearCam. Throughout this time, they’ve provided invaluable contributions that have helped our team progress significantly. They have taken ownership of multiple pivotal projects, and immersed themselves in the dynamic landscape of a MedTech startup. It’s seems only fitting that we recognize them, not only for their accomplishments within ClearCam, but also for their remarkable achievements in the classroom, the community, and industry.
Maansi was born and raised in Plano, TX, where she immediately set herself apart by attending the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS), an early college program for 11-12th grades. She then attended, and graduated with honors, from UT Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. During her college tenure, she was elected as an officer at the Texas Engineering World Health student organization, where she led two projects: Low-Cost Wearable Seizure Prediction andLow-cost neonatal incubator that placed 3rd and 2nd at Rice 360’s Global Health Tech Competition finals.
Outside of her educational accolades, Maansi worked as an undergraduate research assistant at Willerson Center for Cardiovascular Modeling and Simulation (WCCMS) for two years. She then became a remote research collaborator at the Midwestern State University Dept. of Physics/Biophysics, where she was a co-author for work published on Understanding Model Independent Genetic Mutations through Trends in Increase in Entropy. Currently, she continues to intern with us and is working on an AI related project with the potential for a disruptive impact On MIS and Robotic surgeries in the future.
Did we mention she’s also volunteered at the Austin Speech Lab, running group activities aimed at stroke rehabilitation? How about the fact that she plays the violin, specifically in Carnatic style? Maansi is a role model for the best of us and we are fortunate to have her on our team.
Laurenz Q was born in Butuan City, Philippines, and moved to the United States at 11 years old. She lived in New York for 6 years then eventually moved to Texas. Laurenz is currently pursuing a bachelor of science in biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. She is also the president of the Biomedical Engineering Society, where she leads case competitions, design competitions, and career nights. Most recently, she led a special session titled “Science, Engineering, and Identity” at the 2023 BMES annual meeting.
Laurenz is not only an exemplary student and intern but also a peer mentor at the Biomedical Engineering Learning Network Group’s BEloNG program. In addition, she led a committee as Crisis Director for the Central Texas Model United Nations, that challenged middle school and high school students to negotiate and create resolutions.
Outside of her academic career and mentorships, Laurenz has taken on highly coveted internships: a 3-term co-op at NASA Johnson Space Center and a 2-term co-op at Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. During her tenure as a Student Engineering Intern at NASA, she was honored with the Best Intern Award for her contributions to the Habitability and Human Factors Branch, particularly in non-invasive testing. Demonstrating her commitment to excellence, she also added the Creo Parametric CAD to her already impressive set of CADing skills. At Kyocera, Laurenz assumed the role of Product Development Engineer, specializing in customizing surgical instruments for cervical and lumbar procedures. Her efforts helped lead to the successful release of two cervical product systems. Furthermore, she crafted and executed validation and verification testing protocols for implants and other critical instruments.
Despite juggling numerous internships, mentorships, and academic commitments, Laurenz prioritizes her passion for music and literature. She has even set herself an ambitious goal of reading 30 books within a year. We are more than confident that she is up to the task.
In summary, our team is incredibly fortunate to have such brilliant, dedicated, and profoundly motivated women who are working to revolutionize MedTech. Their commitment fills us with optimism for a brighter future. We look forward to fostering long-term collaborations with them, supporting their aspirations, and empowering them to realize their fullest potential.
