![“MIT has not only provided a very valuable classroom experience, but also given me all these other tools in research, technology innovations, and social entrepreneurship that I can take and [use to] help people in developing countries,” says Jiwon Park, a chemistry major, global traveler, and accomplished pianist.](/sites/default/files/styles/term_page__news_article/public/images/201701/MIT-Jiwon-Park-01.jpg?itok=XmE3p1xg)
Jiwon Park: Reaching out to the world
MIT senior leads diverse projects to help women and students in developing countries.
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
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