Illustrated by: Charukesi Sivakumar
Edited by: Naomi Raicu
This piece is of a family at an art museum looking up at an exhibit titled “on the shoulders of giants” featuring portraits of influential people within the field of STEM. To me, this is a visualization of how the people today look upon giants of the past resulting in a never-ending cycle of inspiration and influence for future generations who are still unaware of the impact they will have. Together, this shows the cycle of influence that the giants of the past have on us in the present, as well as those of our future.
Charukesi Sivakumar is a 5th year PhD Student in the Molecular and Cellular Pathology Program. She is in the Rajesh Rao Lab, studying the mechanisms of early eye development. She hopes to pursue a career where she can find new and creative ways to bridge the gap between patients and scientists. Outside of the lab, you can find her playing the violin with the U of M Life Sciences Orchestra, reading, singing, cooking, listening to music and podcasts, doing art, or spending time outdoors.
