A five-foot five-inch replica of the Empire State Building that I stacked entirely with playing cards back in high school was the first time I appreciated the subtleties involved in creating complex card structures. I gradually progressed to stacking domes and a full-sized stadium, but the way this tower held together fascinated me, and I realized that there was much more going on in addition to the seemingly obvious concept of maintaining the right balance. After all, nothing could be that simple. Likewise, after four years of undergraduate studies in civil engineering, it seems to me I have barely scratched its surface. A graduate school will allow me to delve deep and let me explore the finer aspects of the field. Furthermore, this is crucial in terms of achieving my long-term goal of pursuing a PhD to carve out a career in industrial research.
I am applying to pursue a course in Structural Engineering because it provides an ideal background to broaden my perspective and give me the opportunity to work on my current research interests that lie in the fields of earthquake engineering, bridge engineering and structural control &
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Puttaswamy (Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bangalore). With the help of professors from the Department of Electronics, I worked on understanding the piezoelectric effect of Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) disks. I was also responsible for designing and testing prototype concrete slabs embedded with PZT disks under moving vehicular loads. The tests resulted in extremely minute voltages being generated roads in the future. Overall, this was an incredible experience which not only made me realize the scope of piezoelectric material but also helped me further my understanding of concrete technology. Moreover, I was exposed to other possible applications of piezoelectric material in the form of sensors for health monitoring of
Being a city dweller, I have been surrounded by many tall concrete buildings but it was the Starhill Gallery which inspired me towards architecture. From the name itself, the design was taken from the outline of crystals and stars and it became the most iconic shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. I first encountered architecture when I took Art Studies as one of my subjects during SPM in high school as I loved to draw and paint at a very young age. I did a 4 month product design related project and the project has given me an opportunity to discover and appreciate the design of everything surrounding us. I learned to create models from simple materials like cardboard and paint and evaluate how to improve the models. Architecture, I believe, will provide me a platform to further develop my love for creation of new things.
I graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Soon following, I worked through Teach for America as an educator to help bring educational equity and excellence to under resourced schools. I aspire to influence students’ lives by helping local governments and nonprofit agencies fulfill their mission through research, data, and best practices. Eventually, I seek to impact policy as a research analyst for the National Center for Education Statistics.
As a mechanical engineering student with an acute interest in the industrial work environment, I have understood the principles of mechanical engineering those are applicable to most of the machines, tools and processes which naturally widens my scope of learning and research. This has raised the interest in me to explore the option of pursuing my masters in mechanical engineering from your prestigious university which would not only help in increasing my knowledge but also prepare me in the best possible way to attain my ambitions. I was introduced to machines from a very early age when I used to accompany my father to his factory. I learnt about steam turbine, broilers, compressing machines, lathe machines, steam turbines and lube blending plant
When I began graduate school in the fall of 2014 after over 4 years of walking dogs I felt like I was finally on a path towards my future. However, what actually ended up happening was not what I was expecting. With your consideration and the plan I will outline below I know that I can succeed here at UMass Boston. It turned out that driving over 30,000 miles a year and walking over 40 miles a week for my job put an intense strain on my body and mind. Going back to school ended up making a this situation worse, so my body (and mind) began to slow down and this affected my grades. I have a rare form of ADD, which combined with my developmental dyspraxia, makes some things much harder for me. These
My commitment to dedicating a life of service to others has brought me here in the United States from Nepal. This decision to move to a different country was based solely in order to pursue a career in medicine. Influenced by a team of German doctors that resided in Nepal, I moved here at the age of 19 by myself .I bring to the United States the culture, tradition and values from a city called Kathmandu in Nepal. My hometown Kathmandu awakes to the sound of barking dogs, tea-vendors and the unceasing honking of horns and stunning backdrop of 360-degree mountain ranges. Growing up, I always looked at the mountains and thought to myself that as I continue to grow I want to foster values like endurance, strength, courage, unfailing loyalty, and determination
During my years as a high schooler, I was exposed to many architecture class that has given opportunity to see the wondering of this industry. I was able to the amount of impact ACE has to this society and the work it takes for people to grow this industry into becoming big. When I joined the ACE mentorship program, this have given me a new perspective in this industry. By meeting with real engineers and architects I was able to see in their perspective what their job has become for them and determine if I was suited for the job or not. ACE mentorship has also given me tools and experience I can translate when I become engineer. This program was a unbelievable opportunity for me personally and helped me develop skills that I won't be able to achieve in
I came to the Ryerson University's Architectural Science program not knowing what to expect but what I discovered was the true extent of my passion for design. For me, architecture successfully fuses my artistic and scientific interests. Any architecture student can comment on the ways architecture programs push students mentally, creatively and physically but, because I love what I do, I would not have it any other way. An architectural education opens the door for many career paths and, ultimately, I would like to become a licensed architect in Ontario.
The development of every nation hinges on the effectiveness of their transportation systems. Movement of goods, services and people to and from work is made possible by transportation systems. The importance of effective transportation systems cannot be over-emphasized. A lot of countries are facing Transportation problems and my country Ghana is no exception. A trip of about 30 minutes can take about an hour or more due to traffic jams. This is seriously impacting productivity and has been a topical issue in the country. The situation is the same in Uganda where I currently work. To this end, Transportation Engineers are needed to design roads/ highways that will stand the test of time, plan effective traffic management systems to reduce travel
In order to become a civil engineer or any job, for instance, you must study and become a perfectionist in that field. Studying in the school of engineering does not focus on just one subject of study. To put differently, to become a professional in the job of an engineer you must excel in mathematics. Math is one of the largest staples in engineering, architecture, and business. Diving deeper, at Iowa State University Calculus 1 and 2 are two required courses to be taken in order to continue in the path of engineering. In order to build the building that is aesthetically and structurally sufficient engineers
Humans naturally tend to perceive large-scale mechanisms as a complex mess, but they are merely a combination of simple mechanical movements. Decomposition of a product architecture into its elementary building blocks has always fascinated me and the constant desire to work in the manufacturing and design field of leading industries was my driving potential to pursue mechanical engineering. Even though globalization and industrialization have changed today’s world drastically, the need for an efficient mechanical engineer is of utmost importance. I feel strengthening my knowledge and skills as a mechanical engineer is essential to become a part of this community and contribute towards the growing world, thus I have decided to undertake graduate studies.
Technology in every form has always been something that I have craved for. As a student in high school I was always fond of computers, televisions, cell-phones. The circuitry involved to build them has fascinated me by the mechanism that was involved in creating the wondrous electronic gadgets. I want to be at the forefront of technology and I want to work at something exciting that would help others. The growing desire to excel in the field of Electrical and Electronics engineering, fuelled with my inquisitive nature and my logical approach, helped me to build a strong foundation in engineering. I now anticipate myself, contributing significantly and leaving a mark in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
I consider this phase in my life to be the most momenteous, wherein I have to decide
The excellent undergraduate program at MREC has not only provided me with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, but also helped me widen my horizons in the various different fields. During my under graduation I was introduced to many subjects where I found my interest in courses such as engineering mechanics, production technology ,material science and laboratory subjects always have a major impact on my academic growth. I learned CAD, PRO-e, and C-LANGUAGE software’s. I completed my under graduation with
“There are three forms of visual art: Painting is art to look at, sculpture is art you can walk around, and architecture is art you can walk through”— Dan Rice, American entertainer. People can explain architecture in various ways. But I would like to interpret it as the combination of art & science or the expression of human creative skills. From my childhood I have had a fascination in paintings, sketching or something creative.Mostly, I loved to visualize spaces, people activities & presented the imagination through the brush strokes & colors. From that vibe I intend on pursuing such a field of graduation which can be a broader canvas of art related to the society, people & environment. From the core of my heart, I feel “Architecture” as the best option which can fulfill my dream, reflect my emotion & thoughts. My under graduation from Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology has provided me with a strong & comprehensive background in architecture. When I started exploring it in the depth of the field, I figured out my intensive interests & dedication in “Landscape Architecture”!
There are many aspects of my life and work I need to apply in order to be successful when it comes to achieving the goal of graduating with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.