The Pulse of Innovation

When Suraya Shivji started as an intern on Apple’s Worldwide Developer Relations team, she didn’t expect it would lead her on a path that would end with developing a crucial feature of Apple’s AirPods.

Whether it’s developing an application for human resources, creating a plant-based fast food company or learning about the Ottoman Empire, senior Ben Stanfield isn’t afraid to jump into the unknown and go full throttle. “Once you’ve found the things you really care about and enjoy, don’t be afraid to dig deep and invest in that community,” says Ben. In this spotlight, Ben talks about the smartest college decision he ever made, and why he obsesses over brewing the perfect cup of coffee...

Ashara Wilson lives her life as if she is in a flashback, and her future self is giving a commencement speech. She loves television's ability to not only to entertain, but also teach and shed light on stories. She's currently creating a short-form miniseries tackling the stigma of mental health and therapy...

“I believe we're all more powerful than we know. Education should be the first chapter in unraveling our style, habits, and tendencies so we know how to harness our power.” Jenny Liu Zhang is fascinated by where people's skills and interests take them, and she's diving deep into educational systems to see how they can get us there more effectively. Come for her stories of childhood “retaliatory web design,” stay for her wisdom on education and self-awareness...

In the future, freshman Ivy hopes to create anything that has the same capacity of functionality, versatility, and potential for recreation as jazz. In her spotlight, she shares how she focuses on the things she is passionate about: illustration, animation, and Studio Ghibli...

"Don’t be afraid to try everything even if it doesn’t necessarily ‘align with your set path’ or if you think you are under-qualified — you’d be surprised as to how quickly your path and your goals change as soon as you try out new things and take yourself out of your comfort zone.”