Shivaani Gandhi: My Next Great Impossible
Shivaani Gandhi is a PhD candidate at Princeton University, United States, and a recipient of the Alfred R. Bader Award for Student Innovation 2023. She spoke to us about her work to develop and apply new tools to gain a deeper understanding of organic reactions.
“My goal is to build accessible machine-learning models that analyze chemical reactions."
Adapting and evolving current methodologies is essential in modern drug discovery. My goal is to build accessible machine-learning models that can be used to analyze chemical reactions. These models can help professionals such as organic chemists to identify the properties of a substrate that enable high yields in chemical reactions.
“The more you try, the more you fail, the more you succeed.”
I think it is crucial to pursue your passions without the fear of failure. I look at failures as opportunities to learn more about ourselves. The more you try, the more you fail, the more you succeed.
“As I strive towards my Next Great Impossible, I know not to take anything for granted…”
My parents have been a massive inspiration throughout my life. They immigrated to the United States from India to pursue a better life for their children and instilled the belief that every opportunity is a blessing. As I strive toward my Next Great Impossible, I know not to take anything for granted and to take advantage of every opportunity I receive.
FAQ
Q: What kind of mindset do you need to achieve the Next Great Impossible?
A: It's important to be resilient; not giving up ultimately leads to success.
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