Thomas Silva is from New Fairfield, Connecticut where he graduated from New Fairfield High School. He loves playing the guitar and staying active by playing sports, including ultimate Frisbee and soccer. He has chosen to major in Biomedical Engineering at UConn and has started research at the University of Connecticut Institute of Material Science with Dr. Mei Wei. He has enjoyed his exposure to cutting edge technology and the procedures that encompass medical research in the area of prosthetic coatings.