Anna Brusoe

Academic Interests

Mechanical Engineering & Music

Fun Fact

I trained puppies in high school

I have always loved math and science from a young age. Through participating in FIRST Robotics before coming to Duke, I was able to explore my interests in technology and learn about STEM careers. Studying mechanical engineering has allowed me to learn about designing and creating technologies to improve people’s lives while integrating my interests in science and math. During the past three years at Duke, I have had opportunities through Pratt’s engineering design coursework to solve real-world problems; after being presented a problem by a neurosurgeon resident in our first-year design class, EGR 101, a student project team that I have been on throughout my time at Duke has developed a commercial-ready smart force-sensing device for use in neurosurgery. This project experience and my past two summer internships at Parker Lord have affirmed that engineering is the field for me. I have loved the ample opportunities for creativity and collaboration in these experiences.

Outside of my engineering coursework, I am completing a second major in music. I have loved having the opportunity to take organ lessons at Duke and am a member of the Duke Chorale. 

What do you like about being a SPIRE Fellow?

I have loved getting to know students from many different backgrounds and walks of life who are interested in STEM. From making memories with other fellows at SPIRE's annual spring retreat to learning about Duke’s resources in SPIRE’s first-year STEM identity course, I have made many friends through this welcoming community that has shaped my Duke experience.