As a child, I was always intrigued by the workings of complex mechanisms and equipment. I liked tinkering with objects, trying to analyze and understand their principle rather than playing with toys. In school, I found myself drawn towards subjects that require a lot of creative and logical thinking. In order to have a better view of these concepts I designed many projects and took part in many science fairs. The exposure to such propositions enhanced my understanding of the use of simple and complex designs. This interest has only grown through my years in school. Therefore, I proceeded to take up Mechanical Engineering as my major because it seemed to encompass all the facets of my interest. Indeed, the course structure offered by the Mechanical Engineering department is quite outstanding and my perspective and understanding has tremendously expanded.
During my undergraduate studies, I was exposed to several interesting yet challenging issues of Mechanical Engineering. The varied mechanical engineering courses have implanted a lot of enthusiasm in me. I have been introduced to several topics ranging from Fluid Dynamics, Manufacturing Technology, and Metrology to Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing. Out of my strong conviction that knowledge of computers is a prerequisite in today’s research, I’ve gained a special predilection towards Computer-Aided Design. This opened up a realm of possibilities in the field of Finite Element Analysis that I never imagined in my life. These courses have helped me build a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and laid the necessary groundwork to pursue graduate studies. Right from the second year, I was preparing myself by working towards gaining knowledge in depth rather than only fo...
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...e because of the flexibility incorporated in its learning system and the practical approach towards concepts. Browsing through the information brochure and the university home page I feel that the graduate study at your university holds a lot of promise to me. It would also help me learn global standards in this field, which I consider would be beneficial to make a justified contribution to the field of Mechanical Engineering.
I would be honored if given a research or teaching assistantship because in addition to easing the financial burden on me, I’d be able to gain extra knowledge and experience working closely with a highly skilled professor. I look forward to a challenging research oriented career in an industry and I’m confident that if given a chance, I shall strive to live up to the expectations.
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The day to day duties of a mechanical engineer are at first repetitive, but over time and with advancement work varies. The average mechanical engineer works anywhere from thirty-five to fifty hours a week. If the engineer is ahead of schedule the hours may be less. Depending on which type of engineer you want be, you will either wear a uniform or semiformal clothing. Usually mechanical engineers work in an office or at a desk, their clothes are semiformal. Mechanical engineers are mainly designing equipment, so the outside work is minimal.
Mechanical engineering and designing is in everything we use, in our jobs and everyday items used in our homes. We often don't think of the work that goes into the designing of large and small tools but we do know how much easier it makes our
I am drawn to the teaching style in Penn’s Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics program, which promotes interactive learning. I would be able to understand both the conceptual foundations of engineering, as well as the practical applications of these textbook teachings. Furthermore, by gaining exposure to real-world problems as an undergraduate, I would be better prepared and more confident to face new challenges in the
Possessing the basic knowledge in the field of physical sciences and the intuition in them made me to pick up Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as my majors for the Higher Secondary Education. After the completion of my secondary education, I felt that engineering was the only field which can transform and transfer my dreams in the field of sciences into a real one and also it would give me an opportunity to learn and explore how the fundamentals of science are appl...
Math and Physical Sciences exposed me to new concepts and my quest to use them for practical applications prompted me to continue my studies in engineering. An affinity for mechanical devices led me to enrol myself in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
...es at your university make its graduation program ideally suited to my professional goals. Your University provides a dynamic atmosphere, which will shape me to be a thinker and a learner. The flexibility of the curriculum will provide the broad-based education that I need to widen the scope of my knowledge and skills.
While I was in high school, not only was I an active volunteer in several activities such as food drives and helping those in need, in addition to community work, but also I became invested in engineering sciences due to my perceptions regarding the importance of electrical engineering to an emerging industrial country such as mine. Therefore, as I was to graduate soon, I decided to specialize in this science as a student and future professional. Fortunately, through my undergraduate studies, not only did I found the science to be highly intriguing and vast giving way access to endless disciplines, but I have also found that it is very much correlated to numerous other sciences. This observation prompted me to further delve in my studies to become one day a well-informed engineer.
Understanding the real life phenomenon and their physics intrigued me at a very early stage. I was in my Grade 11 when I first came across “The Fundamentals of Physics” by Robert Resnick, David Halliday and Jearl Walker. The book not only explains many practical phenomena and their relation to physics, but also gives the problems associated with certain situations and a lucid methodology to solve every such problem. It was when reading this book I got fascinated to the Engineering Mechanics and its application to the world around me. Feeling my interest for Mechanics, my instructor gave his personal copies of “University Physics” by Sears and Zemansky, “Problem Solving in Physics” by Irodov and “Vector Mechanics for Engineers” by Ferdinand Beer and Russell Johnson, and asked me to go through the Mechanics section in each of them. These books and the problems I solved in them furthered my interest in the subject. Fuelled by this fascination, and encouraged further by the progressive environment in my school, I decided to pursue a Mechanical Engineering degree for my graduation.
We live in a continually changing world; however, my passion of engineering broke that fact. I can always remember when I was a kid how much I was obsessed with how the stuff around me functioned. When I was six years old, I disassembled my father mechanical alarm clock to see how it works; I still remember the glaze in my eyes while watching the gears inside the clock moving in a specific way to make this beautifully elegant yet simple invention. Since that day I became more obsessed with how the mechanics behind objects around me worked. During the summer of grade five, I became more enthusiastic about exploring mechanics. Since there weren’t too many experts around, a close friend of my father who owns a mechanic
The intellectual virtues needed for a mechanical engineer’s success include, intellectual diversity, creativity, and mechanical intuition. While some engineering disciplines are able to function successfully by staying within their specialized realm of thought, this is not the case for mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineers are constantly working with issues outside of their specific discipline, as they must consider things like how mechanical properties effect electronic readings and controls and vice versa, and what chemicals are involved in certain processes and what materials they come into contact with. For reasons such as these, intellectual diversity is of great importance to mechanical engineers. Creativity is a much-needed virtue in the roles of modern mechanical engineers due to the longevity of the profession. Mechanical engineering is arguably the first discipline of engineering to gain importance in human society and as such there a few simple mechanical engineering problems that need to be solved. In order for a mechanical engineer to successfully address the technical problems of today, or to improve upon current technology, a great deal of creativity is needed so that new and innovative ideas can be formed. Lastly, and possibly most importantly, mechanical intuition is needed for a mechanical engineer to flourish. While an education in mechanical engineering may provide the skills needed to address mechanical problems, to do so in a particularly successful manner requires a certain degree of innate understanding of how things interact physically. It is this mechanical intuition that sets excellent mechanical engineers above others, as it cannot simply be
reason I opted mechanical engineering was my inclination towards the subjects relating mechanics of solids. My
I have spent so much time learning about design through the paradigm of materials but now I want to connect mechanical aspects to the knowledge I have already gained. I am particularly interested in the research done by Dr. Drew Nelson, Dr. Sheri Sheppard and Dr. Friedrich Prinz whose work most closely fits my interests. I am interested in doing research in mechanical design as influenced by material usage. I am also looking forward to taking courses such as Imperfections in Crystalline Solids, The Magic of Materials and Manufacturing, and Nanomaterials Synthesis and Applications for Mechanical Engineers to explore topics I have already studied, but from a mechanical engineering perspective. Stanford’s combination of rigor and creativity appeal to me. I have always enjoyed a challenge and get great satisfaction from expanding my knowledge. Coming from a Materials Science and Engineering background where I have performed well, both in academics and leadership, I know I can be an asset to and learn from the world-class Mechanical Engineering program at
My biggest reason for being a mechanical engineer is not because of the pay or the benefits, but because it is what I want to do. I feel like I can be happy going to work everyday as a mechanical engineer. I have always wanted to wake up everyday and be a happy person. Mechanical engineering will provide me with a challenge and a spark of joy at the same time. Mechanical engineering is my dream career. One day I will accomplish my goals. Through hard work and dedication I will accomplish the goals I have set out to achieve in life.
I have seen wide-ranging opportunities in consulting, business analytics, engineering/technology, finance and accounting, manufacturing and operations. As a graduate student in MEM program, I will learn to lead technological projects and manage teams and engineering functions. I will be able to understand the bigger picture and solve complex problems by having a holistic approach. Through this program, I will able to articulate better than most of the engineers who are not engineering management graduates. I will gain leadership and organisational skills, team work skills, networking skills, business fundamentals and ethics, greater responsibility, cultural awareness. I hope to have a competitive edge over others who have either only technical or management
Mechanical engineering is a type of engineering which applies principles of physics and material science for the purpose of analyzing, designing, manufacturing and maintaining of mechanical systems (Gorp, 2005). It is involved with the production and usage of mechanical power in the operation of various machines and tools. Mechanical engineering is considered to be the most diverse engineering and has its breadth derived from the need to design tools and manufacture products which range from small individual parts to large systems. Mechanical engineering, as thought of by scholars, is related to Aerospace engineering, Manufacturing and Mechanical engineering (Van et al, 2011).