He made the most of his opportunities
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. When they think of medical devices and biomaterials, most people don’t think about the type of stuff they’d find growing in their backyards. But most people aren’t Harvard senior Scott Yim. A biomedical engineering concentrator and Quincy House resident, Yim’s senior project explored the use of naturally derived materials such as bamboo to help reduce the cost of medical devices and biomaterials in the developing world. The project, Yim said, grew out of personal experience and encouragement from his concentration adviser, Sujata Bhatia. “There are many medical devices that are very expensive to manufacture, or that use costly materials that require a lot of processing,” Yim said. “Going forward, I think we need to look into reducing those costs and making those devices more accessible to people, not just in the U.S. but around the world. The research is still in...