The COF CIR Chat Session on Thursday, October 22, 2026 welcomed Corbin Helton and David Stuckey for an engaging set of presentations highlighting their undergraduate research experiences. Corbin Helton (STARS-Transfer), a third-year student majoring in Biochemistry presented My Clinical Experience at Mount Carmel Hospital; Building Experience From The Ground Up and David Stuckey (EFC), a fourth-year student majoring in Computer Science and Engineering presented Software Internship: Medical Devices in Telehealth.

Both COF scholars emphasized the importance of hands-on learning, technical skill development, problem-solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful professional experiences in shaping academic and career goals. Through software engineering and direct patient care, they demonstrate how practical experiences can strengthen professional skills, deepen career interests, and create meaningful impacts in healthcare and underserved communities.