Excerpt from the Dayton Daily News
Kaitlyn Miller, a physiology and neuroscience major at Wright State University, was one of the winners in the Naval Horizons Essay Contest.
Naval Horizons introduces students to cutting-edge science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics that impact the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Essay contestants are provided with several videos with different topics relating to environmental science, aerospace optometry, autonomy, oceanography and more. They are asked to choose a video, explain the importance of the subject to the Navy and Marine Corps and describe how the scientist’s work inspired them and how the technology would change daily life in the year 2040.
Miller chose the video “Undersea Medicine,” based on the research of Sandra Chapman, Ph.D., who helps Navy and Marine Corps divers overcome underwater challenges. Some of these challenges include underwater apnea, bulky and heavy equipment, limited visual and spatial awareness in the dark and murky waters and changes in underwater temperature.
“I was inspired by this topic because of Dr. Chapman’s innovative ideas which are also logical and practical in research,” Miller said. “Her very creative work is an inspiration to me as a student and has influenced me to think outside the box for new ideas and solutions. She is dedicated, excited and driven by her work, the people around her and the challenges she faces in the world. Listening to her has encouraged me to be diligent in my lab work because the things I do there could help many people in the future.”
