Rebecca Crane

Current Name:

Rebecca (Barter) Crane

Graduation Year and years at MSSM:

2005 after 3 years at MSSM

Hometown/Sending School:

Gray New Gloucester High School

Where did you go after MSSM?:

After MSSM, I moved to California to get a Bachelors in Engineering and Applied Science with a focus in Computational Neural Systems at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I spent time working at various software companies then entered into the medical device field and have worked at companies that design and manufacture cochlear implants, vagus nerve stimulators, and insulin pumps.

What are you doing now?:

I'm the Head of Quality at iota Biosciences, a medical device company pioneering Class III implantable bioelectronic solutions across a range of medical therapies and diagnostics.

What is your favorite (or one of your favorite) memory from MSSM?:

One of my favorite memories is exploring the nearby fields and town of Limestone with friends, often stopping to get a Jones Soda from the store in town.

What class/teacher most sticks out in your mind?:

I'd have to say both Pete Pedersen and Deborah McGann. I remember their classes as infused with a natural, unapologetic joy for math and science. They provided an advanced glimpse into their respective fields, fostering my drive to learn even more.

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your past self as you prepare for MSSM?:

While at MSSM, I embraced the opportunity as an important time in life to grow and to learn from colleagues and amazing staff. However, it was a big step at a difficult time for my family. For those reasons, I would tell myself to trust myself and my family that it was the right decision.

What role did MSSM play in who or where you are now?:

If I hadn't seen the MSSM informational pamphlet in my local library, I can confidently say I wouldn't be where I am today. MSSM played a critical role in opening the doors that got me to where I am now.

What is the best book/movie/tv show you can recommend to your fellow alumni?:

I'd recommend The Quest for Consciousness: A Neurobiological Approach by Christof Koch, which talks about the neuronal correlation to consciousness and understanding subjective experiences.