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Scientist Spotlight: Fe Del Mundo
To help us prepare for what we are about to study in class, we are going to explore the work of Fe Del Mundo. Fe Del Mundo was a physician, scientist, and the inventor of an improved bamboo incubator that also aids in the treatment of jaundice, a condition that yellows the skin. Not only was she a scientist who made breakthroughs in immunization, but she also was a humanitarian for both American and Filipino public health. She was the first Asian woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical school, and she would go on to receive multiple awards and recognitions. Click the link to learn more about the background of Fe Del Mundo:
https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/extraordinary/157163/fe-del-mundo-a738-20210313-lfrm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR3iVc2v0Ro
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to learn about the scientific work of Fe Del Mundo:
https://nolisoli.ph/52803/dr-fe-del-mundo-abulan-20181127/
Instructions for Written Assignment: After reviewing the background and scientific work of Fe Del Mundo, write a reflection on what you discovered. You might wish to address some of the following: 1.
What was most interesting to you in reviewing these resources?
It surprised me that del Mundo was accepted as Harvards first female student due to a mistake in enrollment as they did not realize she was a female. This demonstrates how during that time period, males were the only ones who excelled academically and had the opportunity to receive higher level education. In other words, she was only accepted
because they thought she was a male. This makes me wonder; if this mistake did not occur, how much longer would it have been for females to be allowed to go to university?
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What did you learn from these resources about the bamboo incubator?
To help families in rural communities, del Mundo invented an incubator made from Bamboo. The make-shift incubator consisted of 2 bamboo laundry baskets of different sizes placed inside one another, with hot water bottles between the baskets to regulate Source of Scientist Photo: https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/fe-del-mundo-25104.php
The Scientist Spotlights Initiative was made possible by NIH Grant #20433000
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baby body temperature. There was an oxygen source and a hood attached to the basket. This invention was inexpensive, did not require electricity, and could be made by the people who could not access medical treatment.
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What new questions do you have after reviewing these resources?
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Why did the government not provide any funding or support for the hospital that is now known as Children’s Medical center of the Philippines?
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Are the make-shift bamboo incubators still being used in rural communities?
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Did Dr. del Mundo face gender-related challenges while establishing and running
the hospital? Or was her intelligence and high level of commitment in helping children create enough respect and admiration that overcame barriers of gender.
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What do these resources tell you about the types of people that do science?
People who do science are creative and resourceful. The invention of the bamboo incubator is an innovative way to address a health care concern, without requiring the high level of resources and money that is associated with health care treatment. They are also dedicated and deeply care about the community, traits which drive their success and extent of change that they produce.
About the Author: My name is Darlene Silva, and I am a first generation Filipino-American. I am currently an undergrad at San Francisco State University, majoring in a BA in Biology and a minor in Special Education. The reason I wanted to write a spotlight for Fe Del Mundo was because to this day, Filipino/a/x scientists have been overlooked in scientific textbooks for their contributions to not only medicine, but for their compassionate work in the healthcare system, whether it be a doctor, nurse, CNA, etc. If more women and/or Filipino/a/x students were able to read about her background and contribution to science, then it would be more possible for them to see themselves as scientists and build their appreciation for Filipino/a/x's contributions in healthcare. Source of Scientist Photo: https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/fe-del-mundo-25104.php
The Scientist Spotlights Initiative was made possible by NIH Grant #20433000
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