“Why won’t you fix the printer?”
“I can’t, mom. I don’t know how…” I said exasperatedly.
“You’re studying electrical engineering, this thing is electric, what is the problem here?”
“Mom… no… that’s not exactly how it goes works…”
One of the things I absolutely love (and hate in the case above) about electrical engineering is just how broad it is. I can do anything from building robots to designing power distribution grids to fabricating transistors in a clean room. It’s a Choose Your Own Adventure-esque major, with immense depth into each specialty. I happened to choose a specialty that skimped out on specifics of printer design and troubleshooting. My passion is focused specifically on signal process, and to me, it is an art form. There
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My first exposure to this field was Professor Joseph Havlicek’s Signals and Systems class. I enjoyed learning various types of Fourier Transforms in both continuous and discrete domain and the signal characteristics they represent. This class sparked in me an interest for signal characteristics. Although basic filtering techniques were taught in circuits class, Signals and Systems went on to explain their underlying spectral theories. I am currently taking Digital Signal Processing, with a strong emphasis on discrete filtering and sampling techniques. Concurrent to DSP, I am also taking a graduate level Weather Radar Theory class that applies signal processing to stochastic weather radar signals. This class introduced me to unique applications of signal processing in the study of meteorology. I thoroughly enjoy the utilization of DSP concepts such as power spectral density and fast Fourier transforms in relaying vital weather information. For the upcoming semester, I am scheduled to take Digital Image Processing and Biomedical Signals and Systems to expand my existing knowledge in signal processing and applications.
One of the most amazing opportunities I experienced was a summer of NSF funded research at the University of Tennessee. This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program was my first time doing research. I worked on the topic of distribution network reconfiguration under the guidance of Professor Fran Li. Over the course of 8
I believe engineering is the path to a better world. My interest in engineering really took hold when I joined the FIRST Robotics Club (Tractor Technicians) as a Sophomore and made the drive team: a drive team consists of four teammates who represent their club on the competition floor. We built, programmed, and tested our robot for months. The most incredible part of this experience was witnessing a single hand on a keyboard control our entire robot that I helped build. The intensity of the competition can be compared to that of a soccer game. However, instead of sprinting and kicking, we use our minds and engineering principles to analyze the situation and fix or improve issues that present themselves. Similarly, I would like to apply this trouble shooting mentality to more important issues. After robotics, I took the initiative to pursue an online computer science class. This class has proven to be more challenging than I anticipated, however, the growth I have seen in myself is exceptional. This rewarding experience has increased my interest in the field of engineering. I have also taken the opportunity to get real-world experience through a work study program in the IT/IS department on Kwajalein. I assist technicians in the field as we repair and replace computers and printers. These experiences and relationships have widened my perspective of the engineering and technology
I and my friend got an opportunity to work at the Spyglass Winery last summer. We had no idea that this wonderful internship experience will change our minds and we'll land in choosing our career as a recreation major (outdoor
When I decided to become an engineer, I thought hard on what that entailed. I saw myself working on hands on projects with a skill and proficiency that I could truly be proud of. That's why after listening to the presentation for Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology in my freshman year here at Texas A&M I knew that this major was the best fit for me. The mentioning of learning how to manufacture and produce things from conception to finished product was very exciting to me. I also appreciate that the education is very application oriented rather than just teaching theoretical content. I feel that this directly prepares one for a future career in industry and this sense of job security is what really attracted me to this engineering
I have been interested in science and math since I was a young girl. When high school began, I had the opportunity to take PLTW Intro Engineering Design. While I enjoyed the content of the course, I was disappointed in the lack of interest and engagement many of my classmates had. Applying math and science skills to solve, or at least have a deeper understanding of everyday or technical problems, intrigues me, because I enjoy hands-on problem solving. I plan to study engineering in college, however, I realize that I need more exposure to how science, technology, engineering and math function together in the professional workplace before I determine my major of study. I expect to gain exposure and hand-on experience through the TARGET program
Ever since elementary school, I have been a big fan of engineering. My inspiration came from the likes of Graham Bell and Albert Einstein with the invention of the telephone and the mass-energy equivalence equation, respectively. With the aim to join them in the wall of fame, I participated actively in my science and math classes, and clubs related to the field. As I grew older and had the fortunate chance of working at various retail stores, I began to develop an interest in business and how it worked. It was only a matter of time before this interest was strengthened and I began contemplating whether to major in engineering or business. This unfortunately left me indecisive in my choice of major for a while in college. But after a visit to a Texas A and M prospective student center, I was informed about the Industrial Distribution program and at that moment, I was certain of what I wanted to study.
As I started my search for a college, I began to wonder what career field I would enter. I have always enjoyed building computers and coding, but while attending MATES (Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science), I also developed a passion for the Earth and the animals encompassed in its environment. After much research I arrived upon the field of Computer Engineering, a field that both satiates my thirst for technology and allows me to help the environment. Obtaining a degree in Computer Engineering would allow me to complete a multitude of such tasks. One example would be the development of submersibles to map ocean currents, like the Drake submersible developed by Rutgers, which glided across the Atlantic and provided new information to oceanographers. Other sensory technology could also be developed, which could be made cheaper and improved upon, such as remote
Curiosity has always driven me toward new experiences, such as attending school in Chicago to become a first- generation college student. I am thrilled to fulfill my curiosity and apply for a summer research program where I can begin preparing for my future career.
My education and work experience have been great preparation for a career in this field. Engineering, by nature, requires strong analytical and problem solving skills. Even outside the classroom, I have learned to look at a situation and break it down systematically. Sometimes when a direct solution is not possible, an optimal alternative or repurpose is appropriate. For example, I worked
internship with a pro indoor football team, and made one of the best connections I could ever
I know I can do well in this major for a number of reasons. In my spare time I find myself diving into web-design, playing around on Photoshop and illustrator, and learning anything I can about how to make videos. I wish I could just do that all day sometimes. These programs are at the core of Graphic Communications. That is why I believe that my current passion and curiosity for them will only help me excel in Graphic Communications.
Academically I perform very well in math and science but I’m also passionate about the arts, especially film, animation and drawing. Recently I’ve had the pleasure of participating in the KYW Newsstudies program. It was very exciting because I was able to increase my knowledge in both technology and the arts and then given the opportunity to produce my own broadcast which aired on KYY 1060 am. This was very rewarding for me. Often we are told that you can major in a STEM or the arts. I desire a major that
The reason I chose the field that I am in today, is because when I was in high school I had no idea what I wanted to be. I just wanted out of my normal classes and found a way to do so. At my High school we had a career center and none of the programs caught my eye until it I saw computer maintenance. I went in with the mindset that this course was going to just be another easy typing class, but on our first day our instructor clearly told us that this is going to be the hardest class you will ever take in high school and that if you were here to goof off you got two weeks to change classes. Within those two weeks we went over course safety and our syllabus. The course caught my attention I really wanted to see what it had to offer and
I'm not sure if any of the following matters, but in case it might, I was awarded an NSF-funded summer research fellowship at Boston University (Pro-Stars), where I worked on a Y463M mutation of diheme enzyme bthA from Burkholderia thailandensis; there, I did several presentations and papers relevant to that project. I was on the Dean's List and graduated with Highest Honors; I have been awarded the Fostor Furcolo, Barry Goldwater, and Jack Kent Cooke scholarships for my time at UMB (many of which required a Research Statement for consideration).
I am undecided. Since joining high school I have been looking for something that I love and I am passionate about, and I feel like I keep finding it. When I would take an engineering class like project lead the way I loved working on the projects, the computers, the math, and the sketching of what I wanted to make. For a while I thought this is what I was going to do in college and so on. Then eventually the class wasn’t fun anymore it became to repetitive and we started doing things that I didn't enjoy anymore, and I gave up on the whole idea of engineering. The next year I took AP Human Geography and I enjoyed that. I became passionate about that and would try so hard to get a good grade on every assignment. Since AP human was only a semester
When you get a printer you first need to physically install your computer, before virtually installing it. You will need to install the ink cartridges, connect the power, and plug a USB cable to your system. You will not need a USB if you are using a wireless printer. Once the printer is physically hooked up you need to install it on your computer. For this tutorial we will be installing a wireless printer. On your Windows 10 system you need to click the Windows logo on the bottom left corner of your desktop screen. When the popup bar opens on the side of the page you need to look for the gear symbol on the bottom left section. Once you select the gear your Windows Settings window will open. You then need to click on