From a young age, Sophia Corey enjoyed assembling her toys and unraveling their inner workings. “I’ve always been curious about how the world around me functions,” she shared. Now a first-year student at Case Western Reserve University, she has wasted no time in seizing the research opportunities at the Human Fusions Institute.
After watching the 60 Minutes episode featuring HFI Director Dustin Tyler, Sophia Corey was immediately captivated by the idea of adding sensory input to prosthetics. Her enthusiasm led her to contact Tyler shortly after arriving on the CWRU campus. “After learning about the broader scope of research happening at HFI, I knew I wanted to be a part of it,” she said. “I’m excited to learn as much as possible and contribute to this transformative work.”
Corey is currently working with Ph.D. student Margaux Randolph, who is teaching her about computer-aided and preclinical electrode design. Randolph expressed excitement about getting Corey more involved in the lab’s research.
Leaning towards majoring in biomedical or electrical engineering, Corey is particularly interested in engineering that interacts directly with the body and involves the brain and nervous system. She is a CWRU collaborative coding club member and plans to join other engineering societies. After she finishes her undergraduate studies, she plans to start either M.D/Ph.D. or Ph.D studies.
