I would like to participate in REAP this summer for a multitude of reasons. My passion for science comes first. From an early age, I have enjoyed and actively participated in taking STEM classes. Not only have I actively enjoyed the concepts that the classes presented, but the physicality as well. My high school courses have provided me hands-on experiences such as preforming labs. However, while this was beneficial, the experiments were not physically integral to anything beyond the classroom. The practical applications in which I can apply my knowledge to tasks is exciting to me. REAP would be an excellent opportunity for this specific interest to expand. Recently I toured the oncology research laboratories of Johns Hopkins and was blown …show more content…
It was also exiting to see how passionate the researches were about their field and the projects they were currently working on despite talking to a group of high school students who, for the most part, looked completely disinterested. This experience and being exposed to that environment strengthened my desire to be in this field. Furthermore, the research that I complete could actually be substantial and be useful to science as a whole. The REAP is an unprecedented opportunity for me. Having even a small impact on such a large field as science would be huge to me. It may be years in my science career before I have a similar opportunity. REAP would allow me to gain a deeper understanding of STEM that in a way many of my peers won’t access to. This program will give me a glimpse of, hopefully, my future and the setting that I work in. This would also help me with my future as a large part of STEM careers and education is empirical. Also, I will learn valuable information from my mentor that I will be unable to gain from my high school science teachers and possibly even future college …show more content…
More specifically, biochemistry, chemistry, and environmental science. Throughout middle and high school, I have taken part in school beautification projects and a member of clubs for environmental improvement. As for technology, I am most interested in computers and relating technological systems. Above all, I am most interested in biology and chemistry for many reasons. I love the questions they pose and the answers they provide. I love preforming labs and finding results for a certain prediction. I like learning specific concepts and then applying them to situations to prove them I am keen on the amount of math and algebraic concepts are used in chemistry. Moreover, I am interested in on quantitative results. I believe it is interesting how concepts and hypothesis can be proved by concrete (if preformed correctly), numerical data. I am interested in the large numbers that are used in biology and chemistry that make me feel small. The number of galaxies in the universe, how many millions of miles Pluto is located away from the earth, or even Avogadro’s number and how many moles there are on Earth. The boundless possibilities of what biology and chemistry can provide is what is so interesting to me. Through research, world problems can be solved, diseases can be cured, etc. Without studying these subjects, diseases would run rampant and much would remain unknown. The very functions of our body
The word race is defined at its core as a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, boats, etc. to see which is the fastest in covering a set course. Well, interestingly enough, a race of a different kind occurred between two countries from the years 1957 to 1969. The competition was unclear, and the opponents were on two entirely different continents, not something as simplistic as two horses. The United States and the United Soviet States of Russia both set out as arch rivals in the “Space Race,” a quest for dominance beyond the known Planet Earth. Ironically enough, just as communism was spreading to all parts of the world, the United States always sought to squash this form of government, despite somewhat dire consequences. Now, with
Like Kathy, I enjoy science classes because they're equally challenging and time consuming. I also look forward to learning new concepts and problem solving in my math classes. However, my favorite class throughout high school, has been psychology. Learning the basis of human behavior and the mind, psychology introduced me to current theories and issues in areas such as cognition, motivation, and wellness. I believe I have the qualities to someday become an exceptional nurse practitioner. High school has taught me time management, the importance of ones health, and good study habits. If I continue using these helpful skills, I will be on the track to becoming a nurse practitioner in no
There is so much to be discovered in our vast world of technology. Scientists and researchers work hard everyday to educate themselves and others on the advances capable of being achieved. There are people learning about new technology, different scientific and medical methods, and most of all medicine everyday. However, there is always a price to pay with hypotheses running their course through experiments, and that is the testing subject. Scientists feel the best choice for such research is to use animals to be tested, and that great achievements in the science world are worth it. Just as these scientists are, testing on innocent animals is completely wrong. Just because they are available for testing, and don’t have any ability to opt out in these experiments, does not mean they are right for the job.
Not everybody loves Biology,.. either do I. I always terrify at those subjects. They are difficult, dry, bloody, and involved to a lot of memorization. A side from that there are tons of reasons that hold me back from becoming a nurse. I don’t like the subjects, I am scared of blood. Despite all of that, I found that it is challenging.When I was in 11th grade I had the passion for chemistry. I like doing all the labs, observing chemical reactions, and combine or calculate the percentage of substances. I always think that chemistry is the most excited class I have ever took besides math, and foreign language.
Have you ever wondered how some athletes have gotten so good at a certain sport? Have you ever thought about what they did in order for them to get this good? For some the answer is simple; workout and train. But for others the answer is different; the use of performance enhancing drugs such as steroids. There are some people that argue that steroids should be legalized and allowed in professional sports. Other people argue that steroids should not be allowed. Today I am going to state my opinion and justify my reason. Steroids should not be allowed in professional sports because it can be very dangerous to the athlete’s health, it is a way to gain and un-fair advantage and it can be dangerous in both social and physical aspects.
I have always been inspired by the workings of chemistry and mathematics. My studies of these subjects have developed my understanding and have made me pursue my interest in these two topics. I want to take up chemistry as it involves a large amount of mathematics which I value and understand to be challenging, yet very enjoyable, as there is always an alternative route to obtain the answer. Additionally, I am drawn to the course because it is a mixture of all these exacting subjects, forming a degree that is very demanding and stimulating. Chemists are constantly thinking of new ways to produce viable drugs containing different isomers to improve the pharmaceutical sector using mathematical equations. Chemistry is about innovation, applying information to new areas and how to do things better than they were before, the degree appeals to and fascinates me.
I think I should go because it will help me decide where I want to go after graduation and what I want to be. It will broaden my knowledge about science and what it is a scientist
Whenever asked what my favourite subject is, Biology has been, and will always be, my only answer. It was bewildering to compare my body to a machine working harmoniously. The digestive system, the respiratory system and the circulatory system are coordinating with each other right underneath my skin. Realising that the 'blue lines' visible beneath the flesh of my hands are actually veins carrying deoxygenated blood fueled my desire to know more about how my body functions. To me, it has always been about getting to know my self better.
I want to teach because I want to help my students create the foundation of their lives in mathematics and as individuals. As a future teacher of mathematics, I fear that students are becoming more and more hostile towards math. It bothers me because math is very important to learn conceptually and is a skill that will teach you multiple life skills. Mathematics is a life lesson when taught correctly. It teaches students good work ethic, integrity, humility, and discipline. These are all qualities that will help my students grow as individuals and as learners throughout their entire lives. I want to teach my students to love math because it is a skill that will help them grow. I think Rafe Esquith said it
Chemistry is the most fascinating science to me. Chemistry applies to all things in the universe; living or non-living. Everything is made of elements which are made up of atoms of a certain atomic number. Thereafter I took AP Chemistry, I knew I had to choose a career in the field of chemistry. I understand and enjoy learning about chemistry. Chemistry is important, interesting, and ever expanding. Therefore, I must pursue a career in Chemistry.
I have always been good at biology and mathematics. This is one reason why one of my many goals is to major in biomedical engineering. I am very excited to start studying biomedical sciences, and hope to use my newly learned skills in the medical field. Achieving a college education in such field will pave the road for my future career, by teaching and instilling knowledge that would not have been learned otherwise.
I have always been intrigued by the field of science and that is the reason I pursued the field of Biochemistry for my undergraduate studies. How The Human body works and the different determinants that can affect one's health or a community as a whole have always been captivating to me. I wanted to emerge in a profession that is beneficial for me, my community, and the world I live in. I came to realize through various science courses and health care experiences that a career in health care was the best path for me to outreach my community and the world.
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Throughout my school career I have always loved chemistry. In Chemistry there was always a sense that there was more, there was always something new and exciting to be discovered and theories to be proven (or even disproven). Chemistry was the main subject with a real practical aspect to it during school and it is this, along with my genuine fascination with the subject, which fuels my desire to study it further.
Education has always been a very important part of the human life. Since the beginning of humanity, we have thrived on learning things especially figuring out new things such as the universe and the human experience itself. Various different explanations have dominated the human history in trying to educate about the universe and human experience and one of them is Science. It has always tried to question everything and to find an explanation of the unknown. In fact it is the unknown that has intrigued the humanity the most and science has been the leader in trying to provide explanations to these unknowns.