I’m Jennifer Morones, a junior studying Computer Engineering at Notre Dame, and I've always been driven by a curiosity to understand how technology can make a real-world impact, especially in ways that improve people’s lives. Growing up in Bakersfield, California, I developed a fascination with hardware engineering through STEM classes, where I’d spend hours taking apart and assembling circuits on embedded boards. That early curiosity evolved into a deep interest in the design and functionality of complex systems, particularly medical devices and chip technology. As a Mary E. Galvin and Balfour Hesburgh Scholar, I’m fortunate to have had opportunities to put my skills to work through research and mentorship, which have only deepened my passion for these areas. My academic journey has been a mix of exploring digital circuits, machine learning, and bioinformatics, and I’ve found that I love turning data into clear, actionable insights. Whether I’m designing experiments to analyze biological networks or programming a solution in Python, I’m particularly drawn to fields like chip design and embedded systems for medical devices because it is technology that can make a tangible difference in healthcare by making diagnosis or treatment faster, smarter, or more accessible.