Maria Suarez left her native Costa Rica to pursue dual degrees in bioengineering and environmental policy and management at the University of Pennsylvania. Maria believed she could make medicine more efficient for doctors rather than being one herself. She felt her degrees offered more creativity, innovation and the opportunity to be at the forefront of health care technology. As a Lilly scientist, Maria works in a manufacturing lab focusing on potential diabetes treatments. Growing up in such a lush, tropical environment, sustainability has always been part of Maria's identity. "I grew up in a rural town surrounded by nature and pursued various environmental projects. I hope to help make our labs more environmentally friendly." Her inspiration for learning and public service is her grandfather. "I always looked up to him as one of the smartest people I knew," Maria beams. "Grandfather" is Luis Diego Escalante-Vargas, former Costa Rican Ambassador to the U.S.—a brilliant mind,...