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| At the harbor in Stavanger |
We spent the last couple days learning about global health
innovation at Laerdal and enjoying the history and beauty of Stavanger. At Laerdal we got to see some exciting new
technologies such as the SimMan 3D used for CPR training. We also got a glimpse
into the product development process for MamaNatalie, a birthing simulator used
for training in maternal and newborn care. It’s pretty amazing how a simple, affordable
design can make such a large impact!
After hearing about all these designs, we had a workshop where
we went through the process of designing the ideal wallet for one of our
classmates. We learned about digging deeper into a problem to gain a better
understanding behind certain preferences, wants, and needs, and seeking user feedback
to improve our designs.
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| Walking through Old Stavanger |
The workshops at Laerdal were really great for having a
broader exposure to some of our classmates’ global health focuses. We were even
able to practice neonatal resuscitation skills with NeoNatalie and experiment
with a couple fetal heart rate monitoring prototypes.
Our adventures in Norway were just as exciting! On Monday we
visited a medieval monastery, Utstein Abbey. Tore Laerdal took us on a tour
explaining the lifestyle of the Augustinian monks and some interesting stories
behind each of the rooms. We got to sit down in the Abbey and enjoy a beautiful
concert as well.
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| Tiffany and Pankti at Pulpit Rock |
Tuesday was our last full day in Norway. We went for a hike
to Pulpit Rock, a cliff 600 meters above Lysefjord. After a couple tumbles, wrong
turns, and possibly a lost shoe, the whole group made it to the top of the cliff.
Despite the mist, the hike was pretty incredible, especially when it started to
clear up on our way down and we could see the stunning views.
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| Hiking up to Pulpit Rock in the fog |
Wednesday afternoon we rushed to the airport to catch our
flight from Stavanger --> Frankfurt --> Munich --> New Delhi, our destination! We finally landed early Thursday morning and met up
with a CBID alumni in the afternoon. Today is Eid al-Fitr, so we are excited to
take the day off and explore the city. We will keep you updated!
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| On the plane, headed to New Delhi |
