Ayushi Bisaria is a second-year student at Penn State, juggling majors in data sciences and biomedical engineering. Recently, she took part in HackHarvard, a 36-hour hackathon that gathers innovators from around the globe to create exciting tech projects.
During this event, hosted by Harvard students, participants collaborated with industry professionals. Companies like Visa, Infosys, and Capital One sponsored the event, providing workshops and networking opportunities.
Ayushi found out about HackHarvard through Major League Hacking, which promotes university hackathons. After applying in September, she joined a team that worked on a project for the Human Augmentation Track, sponsored by Infosys. They created MedMinders, a website aimed at helping users adhere to their medication schedules. This project addresses a critical issue: in the U.S., nearly 125,000 people die each year because they don’t take their medications as prescribed. MedMinders sends reminders and allows users to track their progress, making medication management simpler and more effective.
At Penn State, Ayushi is part of the Millennium Scholars Program, which supports high-achieving STEM students. She appreciates the community and opportunities the program offers. “Being a Millennium Scholar has shaped my college experience,” she shares.
In addition to her studies, Ayushi is an undergraduate research assistant in the Precision Therapeutics and Bioresponsive Materials Laboratory at Penn State. There, she analyzes data and builds machine learning models to enhance research efforts.
Excited about future opportunities, she plans to attend more hackathons, including HackPSU at her university. Ayushi’s journey showcases how young innovators can make a real impact, addressing critical health challenges with technology.
