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OLUWATOMI IDOWU, Interested in global health & medical innovation:)




Major: 10-B (ChemE)

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2027

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Past Classes

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S16107: Introduction to Global Health in Splash 2025 (Mar. 15 - 16, 2025)
How do we guarantee medical care for all? Should vaccinations be mandatory? How should we distribute resources if our medical system is under stress? Is it possible to balance protecting our economy, our environment, and our citizens? Physicians, scientists, politicians and advocates work tirelessly to promote global health equity—but how? In this class, we’ll learn about how we can work towards achieving equal, accessible, and quality care for all—and what that means globally.


S16108: Introduction to Global Health in Splash 2025 (Mar. 15 - 16, 2025)
How do we guarantee medical care for all? Should vaccinations be mandatory? How should we distribute resources if our medical system is under stress? Is it possible to balance protecting our economy, our environment, and our citizens? Physicians, scientists, politicians and advocates work tirelessly to promote global health equity—but how? In this class, we’ll learn about how we can work towards achieving equal, accessible, and quality care for all—and what that means globally.


E16113: AI Revolution in Public Health in Splash 2025 (Mar. 15 - 16, 2025)
Artificial intelligence is one of the most revolutionary technological innovations of our time, and is now found in nearly everything from smart cars to entertainment platforms to agriculture. However, what does the rise of AI mean for the world of public health? How may it be an unprecedented tool for innovation—and how may it create entirely new obstacles? In this lecture, we will cover everything from the societal implications of AI to the cutting-edge public health solutions that are being developed today.


E15956: Engineers Without Borders: Projects in Global Development in Spark 2024 (Mar. 16 - 17, 2024)
Interested in global development? Water? Engineering? Helping communities? Learn about the exciting work MIT Engineers Without Borders is doing in global development! In this class, you'll learn about the projects we're working on – renovating a healthcare clinic and building a fully irrigated garden – and the engineering and social challenges that come along with it. Then, we’ll do a hands-on building activity on water and irrigation, so you can experience the work we do. No experience is required, and all are welcome!


E15797: Engineers Without Borders: Projects in Global Development in Splash 2023 (Nov. 18 - 19, 2023)
Learn about the exciting work MIT Engineers Without Borders is doing in global development! In this class, you'll get an overview the projects we're working on - renovating a healthcare clinic and building a fully-irrigated garden - and the engineering and social challenges that come along with it. Afterwards, we'll be doing hands-on activities in health, sanitation, and irrigation, so you can experience the work we do.