“The professional and personal mentorship opportunities in CABLE were enticing to me as well as the sustainability focus.”
Shivani Patel is the Student Delegate from The Ohio State University, studying Biological Engineering with a minor in Leadership Studies. Passionate about leading a sustainable life, Shivani talks to us about what she enjoys doing in her free time and what she hopes to accomplish after CABLE.
Q: What university are you attending and what are you studying?
Shivani: I am a fourth-year student at The Ohio State University majoring in Biological Engineering with a minor in Leadership Studies.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy reading (especially about new developments in sustainability and the biobased industries!), watching TED Talks, and learning new things. I am extremely passionate about leading a more sustainable lifestyle and can be found sharing articles I find with my friends or writing a few blog posts on OBIC’s website.
What attracted you to CABLE and what do you hope to gain from your experience?
The professional and personal mentorship opportunities in CABLE were enticing to me as well as the sustainability focus. I hope to grow both professionally and personally and broaden my depth of knowledge in the biobased field. After attending ABLC Global in November, I feel significantly more confident networking online and in-person at conferences or career fairs.
What are your career aspirations?
I hope to work as a Product Design Engineer in the biotechnology sector focusing on nutraceuticals or sustainable fabrics. Companies such as Bolt Threads, Sprout World, Genomatica, Amyris and more are fascinating to me and I would love to join an innovative field.
How do you think CABLE can help you in achieving your professional goals?
CABLE is the perfect program for my future; I am learning both career and leadership skills as well as understanding more about the biobased industries that I would love to join one day. With a vast professional network between the Executive Management Team, Advisory Board, Faculty Mentors, and both the past and present Student Delegates, I feel confident I will be successful in the future and know who I can ask questions as they arise.