My love of all things science and technology started at a young age. I remember the first pieces of technology I fell in love with. They were the heavily programmed jets, helicopters, missiles and turbines inside the Prima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. The science and technology encased inside the hangars was thought provoking.
Although I was young when I ventured through the museum, curiosity overwhelmed me, leading me to ask myself “Why do these things work?”. It was that simple question that would lead me to the world of experimenting. I like to ask questions and delve deep into others, but more importantly, I like to answer questions. Questions in which I must create a hypothetical answer and then prove my answer through experimentation.
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It was a simple design; it had two propellers, six sensors, a sufficient power source, and an arduino board. It took me and a group of three other students a series of trial and error to make it work. My role was to write the code that would link the arduino board, propellers, and sensors and make it hover. The others created a design but I completely redesigned it, describing to my classmates why it was more effective than their design, but it was still not perfect. Unfortunately, time had run out and I was unable to do so, I did, however, bombard my teacher with a series of questions asking how the design could have been better and even asked if I could take hovercraft home to perfect it - I could not. Building a hovercraft made me love science and technology even more so than I already did. I loved the entire experience of trial and error and trying to understand why the hovercraft worked or why it did not. Even though the design was not perfect, like I wanted it to be, I was proud of our work. I was proud of it because we made a piece of science and technology work how it was supposed to. It made me want to experiment more with science and technology. The process of designing and programming hovercraft made me want to deepen my understanding of science and technology through the furthering of my
For my passion project I made cookies, but not just any cookies, I made cotton candy cookie. There were many ups and a downs while making these cookies, but they all payed off in the end. I learned many things during this passion project. For example I learned why I wanted to make these cookies, I made three of my own recipes and learned some really cool facts!
During one of the third grade morning classes while observing in the Magnet program, I was asked to assist the class with doing the lesson. The class itself is working on project that was very technical and skill based. Being asked to help was very exciting. I had only been observing at the school for few weeks and only helped students occasionally if I noticed the student was in need of assistance. The project the class was working on involved using a large of wet media like paint and Mod Podge finishes. I spent majority of the class circulating through the room and providing assistance where I could be of use to either the teacher I was observing with or the students. This usually involved offering guidance or advice on how the students
Since child I was attracted to science and technology, many of the appliances in my home succumbed to my curiosity. How things work has been something that has always intrigued me. Perhaps this is why I went toward engineering when I finished high school, though, that marked the beginning of a tough stage in my life. In early 2000, after three attempts at three different universities, I had again abandoned my studies. The reasons remain unknown, maybe the youth or lack of experience (maybe both, usually they come together).
During construction, our team ran into several problems with the hovercraft. First, we had problems trying to find the necessary parts. Second, the parts that we needed (especially the fuel cells) were more expensive than our budget allowed. Third, we had problems with integrating the hovercraft and fuel cells, and lastly, with finding the motor speed that worked. Eventually we solved these issues, only to be set back again when we fried one of the fuel cells.
The most compelling part of this project was when the parachute deployed. I wasn’t sure if the parachute would deploy or not. Before I launched the rocket, I made sure to put the parachute loosely in the nose cone so when the nose cone came off, the parachute wouldn’t be stuck in it. As the rocket launched, I was very excited!
My project allowed me to provide happiness to someone else other than me who deserved it. It was the best feeling ever and worth
Ever since I was a child, I have had a great interest for the automotive industry. From car trivia to novel innovations, my innate passion for the automotive industry has always made me research the minutest detail of every vehicle that interested me. Since elementary school I would draw sketches of cars which incorporated technology which were unheard of at that time; novel devices such as electrochromic windshields, HUD displays, and wind turbines which would constantly re-generate electricity for the car. While growing up, my hobbies largely consisted of constructing countless Lego and Meccano sets, and repairing my mom’s 19 year-old car. In middle school, math and science were my favorite subjects: applying science and mathematics to solve real-world problems has fascinated me and I have also taken further steps to reach my goals. By the age of thirteen I devised a scaled model of a heliostat power plant, which successfully powered a light bulb. The mathematics beyond the focus points of parabolic dishes and thermodynamics was very advanced for my age, but I took up the challenge...
It was so satisfying to watch something I had created shoot into the air way above my head. Even now, I still do engineering-related activities with my dad, such as FRC Robotics and visiting air and space museums. Anyone who looks through my personal life can see that my passion about space and aeronautics started when I was very young and continues to this
My passion for the fascinating wolrd of science literally can not be put into words. Since receiving my first home science kit at five years of age the way things work and why has always been at the forefront of my mind. During my early years I would find great delight in examining anything I could fit under the lens of my telescope. I will never forget my first look at the intricate detail of a human hair.
Learning is a continuous process and the day that you stop learning is the day that you start decreasing your rewards and lower levels of satisfaction. My ardent desire to acquire knowledge has motivated me to pursue higher studies at graduate level, and to take up a career in research in industry. I have taken this decision after carefully considering my academic background, profound interest in research and strong aptitude for problem solving. Banking on an excellent academic record coupled with a keen interest in the ever-growing field of science and technology motivated me to take up engineering.
After this project I would seriously consider not doing any projects in my classroom. But I need to remember this is only one experience (and my first one at that.) Not all projects need to go this way. Having had this experience can help me make sure I don’t have similar ones in my classroom.
Engineering has been a key interest of mine since childhood. While still in grade school I enjoyed listening to my father, an electrical engineer, teach me about advances in technology, and was always eager to hear more. I was introduced to my first computer at the age of five, and have loved interacting with them ever since. My decision to study engineering as a career was no surprise to those who knew me.
During my childhood a series of course in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry reintroduced me into these subjects, but now with an Engineering bent courses like Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Kinematics of Machinery, Dynamics of Machinery, Thermodynamics and Automobile Engineering laid in me the strong fundamentals and problem solving techniques. Further courses like Design of Machine Elements, Metallurgy and Material Science and CAD/CAM exposed me to new ideas of today’s Engineering problems. But computer relative subjects CAD/CAM and Advance IC Engines are my most favourite subjects and I have completed a course on AUTOCAD, CREO 2.0, NX CAD, Hyper Mesh, ANSYS 15.0 in CADD CENTER,
How many times have an average person flown in an airplane, did people ever think what the world would be like without them? Airplanes have provided people with opportunities to go all over the world to experience different cultures and places. They also create jobs for many people which contributes to how they boost the economy. In conclusion, they appear as a more clean way to travel, helping out the Earth. The airplane was one of the most important inventions due to it creating jobs, creating easier cultural access, causes economic boosts, and created less pollution than most means of travel and also has an interesting history.
Posing questions on materials covered and the quality of materials selected can create the desired environment for students to thrive. I want to inspire my students to think outside the box and to ask questions. Society needs thinkers not robots. The classroom plays an important part in aiding the growth of an individual. It is my duty as a teacher to impart knowledge because ideas have a way of changing lives. Examining and discussing ideas with students allows them to move to a new level of understanding, so that ultimately, they may be transformed.