Scholars Gain From Hands-On Learning Experiences in Entrepreneurship, Medicine
Bryce Lloyd and Jasmine Vong are pursuing early professional experiences that connect classroom learning with future career goals.
Bryce, a Posse Scholar at Lewis & Clark College, participated in the college’s Winterim Entrepreneurship Pitch competition and won a $2,000 InventOregon grant award. The funding will support the development of a prototype created by Bryce’s team, HotTake, as they advance toward the InventOregon state competition.
As finance lead for HotTake, Bryce is helping the team prepare to compete alongside innovators of all ages and educational backgrounds for a $30,000 prize. The team’s invention focuses on thermal engineering and environmental sustainability for everyday use.
“Being part of HotTake has shown me how entrepreneurship can bring together creativity, problem-solving and real-world impact,” says Bryce. “As finance lead, I’m learning how to support an idea not just as an invention, but as something that could eventually reach people and make a difference.”
Jasmine, a Posse Scholar at Bucknell University, recently represented Bucknell’s Student National Medical Association–Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (SNMA-MAPS) at the Annual Medical Education Conference in Pittsburgh.
During the conference, Jasmine participated in educational panels, clinical simulations and professional development sessions focused on medical specialties and career pathways. The experience also gave her opportunities to engage with physicians, learn about current research and explore different routes into medicine.
“Attending the conference helped me see how many paths there are in medicine,” says Jasmine. “The panels, simulations and conversations with physicians gave me a clearer sense of the kind of doctor I hope to become and the communities I want to serve.”
Together, Bryce and Jasmine’s experiences reflect the ways Posse Scholars are taking advantage of opportunities that allow them to test ideas, build professional skills and imagine the impact they hope to make in their fields.
