UNandUP Intern Spotlight: Emily Seligson
Meet Emily Seligson, a Computer Engineering student at Washington University in St. Louis pursuing a minor in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with a passion for neurotechnology and stroke research. Inspired by growing up around assistive medical technology and witnessing its impact firsthand, Emily hopes to develop innovative neurotechnology and communication tools that improve the lives of people with disabilities. This summer at UN&UP, she is excited to gain hands-on startup experience while exploring the intersection of engineering, healthcare, and innovation as she prepares for a future career in the medical technology industry.
Emily was drawn to UN&UP after meeting CEO Dr. Duke Creighton during a class presentation. As she learned more about the company and its team, she was inspired by the organization’s innovative work, collaborative culture, and mission to improve healthcare access for underserved populations.
During her internship, Emily is especially excited to learn how technology is developed within a startup environment and to better understand the process of bringing medical innovations from concept to reality. She is also eager to continue exploring stroke-related technology and neuroscience through projects such as Theralode and Thrombot, building on her previous research experience in the field. Emily hopes to apply technical skills she has developed through engineering coursework, including CAD, circuitry, and 3D printing, while also gaining insight into how startups operate and how multidisciplinary teams collaborate to drive innovation forward.
One experience Emily is particularly proud of is her work in Dr. David Bundy’s ReMap Lab. After discovering neurotechnology during her first year of college, she spent time networking and reaching out to research labs before eventually earning a position in the lab during her junior year.
Outside of academics and research, Emily is a competitive figure skater. She competed in synchronized skating for seven years and now competes individually as part of the WashU Figure Skating Club.
Looking ahead, Emily hopes to work in the neurotechnology field developing assistive communication and prosthetic technologies for individuals with disabilities. She is also considering pursuing graduate studies in the future, whether through a master’s program, PhD, or additional industry experience.
Emily Competing at The WashU figure skating club