Science Olympiad was my first true introduction to science. Classes during middle school were often trivial, asking us to calculate mass from a given density and volume of an object. “Scioly” instead was a group of likeminded individuals that worked together on different topics like circuitry and electromagnetic waves, attempting to understand them to the level of a high school or college student. This, paired with the prestigious science camp I attended my sophomore year (where I focused on physics), developed my love for physics. As for computer science, my passion was brought on by the curriculum I took at my high school. Courses like “Fundamentals of Programming” and “Computer Logic and Algorithms” taught me to appreciate the intricate puzzles and thought processes behind solving every problem as I implemented code in order for robots to solve mazes. Even the video games I used to play had code in them in order to allow me to mine a piece of coal in Minecraft or turn left in a close race in a round of Forza. …show more content…
The computer science involved was straightforward. Not only did I work with the MATLAB language itself, but I also worked with a script written in C, making sure there were no glaring errors within. I wrote hundreds of lines in order to test the models I built using the Simulink environment. Meanwhile, the physics involved was partially theoretical and partially dimensional analysis. As I went through the model, I had to make sure that the load sharing code would make sense for a system of three hydraulic actuators so that it would be shared properly. I also had to make sure conversion factors were correct, and that density would not magically become
I would continually ponder over questions on the mechanics of nature and human beings. Science has always been a main focus of mine. I distinctly remember when my parents bought our first computer when I was six years old. On the computer I would always be watching videos or reading on science topics. I would always be conducting my own science experiments. The reaction from mixing baking soda with vinegar to form a volcano would always amaze me as a child. Growing up I would continually and consistently add to my knowledge of science through the tough courses I would take in school. I am able to look back into the memories of my younger self and understand why baking soda and vinegar, when mixed, form an eruption. I show a heavy interest in science because of how it applies to the real world and how nearly every question about the universe we live in could be answered b science
This will make programming more interesting later on, as this course
Hundreds of thoughts swarm through my head, as I think of potential car and launcher designs. It was the beginning of 8th grade. A new year of middle school, a new year of Science Olympiad, a new year of studying for my events, and a new year of challenges: my first building event, Scrambler. I’ve always been interested in science, specifically medicine, ever since I was 7 or 8. I read a book called When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Doctor, which inspired me to aspire to become a doctor. Ever since then, I’ve been exploring the field of science and medicine through a variety of learning experiences such as Science Olympiad, a science competition consisting of several events that cater to a variety of fields in science. This year, my partner and I were faced with the task of building a mechanical vehicle, powered by a falling mass, that is capable of traveling down a straight, level track with a barrier at the end while carrying an
As I was helping oversee the young students competing in various science-based events, I was enthralled
My involvement in the Science Olympiad community has stemmed from the 7th grade and my dedication is unremitting. If I had to continue only one activity, Science Olympiad would be at the forefront because of the opportunities it has provided me to learn and grow. Since junior high, it has provided me a medium to excel my passion for science and learn more about the world around us. My eagerness to learn has been matched and cultivated by the dedicated coaches and volunteers and I cannot let my drive perish while attending college. The community dedicated time to assist me and I have, as well, dedicated time to teach younger Science Olympians. In college, whether it is being involved with collegiate level science competitions and/or volunteering
I have always been fascinated with science-oriented interests. I remember being young and intrigued by the complexity of the human body. As I grew, puzzles and critical thinking became essential to my learning process.
As a child in middle school, I started thrusting myself in my academic career. I joined Science Olympiad, in which students compete in different sciences. I competed in events such as astronomy or anatomy and from this point on the passion for science grew. When I entered high school, I continued my career with Science Olympiad, but decided I needed to broaden my perspective. There had to be more than science olympiad, a whole new field that would let me practice and see science working at one of it's best.
In today’s world where several different domains of technology must imbricate to pacify the rapid pace of development, it is necessary to take a multifaceted approach to learning. While Electrical Engineering major courses like Microprocessors, Embedded Controllers and Digital Electronics have exposed me to computing and data storage at the lowest level, chosen Computer Science courses like Computer Systems and Programming, Data Structures and MOOCs like Algorithms, Machine Learning and Software-as-a-Service have equipped me with the latest knowledge and ideas to capitalize on the digital systems as efficiently as possible. Two initial advanced courses in Mathematics have stre...
When I was in middle school, I had totally no idea of what Computer Science is, but I was pretty proficient in using computers at that age. The only thing that I knew about Computer Science is that one of my aunts is in that field and that’s all, nor of my parents are in that major. Not until in High School that I got the sense of what programming is like. I was taught basic simple codings and I really enjoyed it and thought that the class was actually quite fun. But the class didn’t give me any sense of the important real-world applications of Computer Science. Not until recently as I am in the Computer Science major, I started to really have the real idea and to gain real passion for the field. Computer Science is not all about programming.
My involvement in Science Olympiad has always represented my great interest in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, as the program contains such a great variety of subjects and disciplines within the many events. Throughout my participation since seventh grade, I have greatly enjoyed not only learning new information for an event, but also applying the knowledge and creating a tangible project, whether it be through a chemistry lab design measuring kinetic orders that I must carry out in 20 minutes or an electric vehicle that I manually wired and self-programmed over several months. Every event exposed me to new topics and fueled my intellectual curiosity, constantly pushing myself to improve both my knowledge in the subject
I was dumbfounded to know that games are nothing but programs. Curious to know how to program I developed a serious interest in Computers. This keen interest in mathematics along with a strong liking for computers, and particularly programming, prompted me to choose engineering with Computer Science as my major. This decision gave me ample opportunity to consolidate my creative energies and harness my technical
I took up Computer Science and Engineering as my discipline in Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, one of the premier institutes in India. My undergraduate education has been a great learning and enriching process for me. It exposed me to all the core areas of Computer Science like operating systems, database management systems, networks and network security, data structures, algorithms and software engineering. These courses have given me a good foundation in the core concepts. My interest lies in Database Management, Programming Languages, Theory of Computation, and Software Engineering. I am fully acquainted with the fast growing subjects like Object Oriented Programming, Analysis and Design. On the other hand, the intensive laboratory classes exposed me to a fascinating world of experimentation. It was here that I discovered the qualities of perseverance and diligence in myself. I feel that these courses have done a lot to prepare me for my future studies and research work.
My undergraduate preparation at the Computer Science of my University has given me a very substantial knowledge of the basic areas of Computer Science. Any amount of learning in Computer Science would be incomplete without hands on experience of Programming. In a world where...
...ithms, and the ability of the algorithm to reliably complete the task for which it was designed. Refining my computer knowledge and skills by taking such classes will ensure that I have the skills and knowledge to succeed in an engineering environment.
After my twelfth grade, the inherent ardor I held for Computer Sciencemotivated me to do a bachelors degree in Information Technology. Programming and Math, a paragon of logic and reasoning have always been my favorite subjects since childhood. I still vividly remember the time during my graduation,when I was successful in creating a simple calculator application as a class assignment.The joy I derived from creating something that is used by a lot of people to help them perform complex calculations,made me realize the power of computing in its true sense.It was also in my graduation that I developed an immense interest in programming languages such as Java, C++ an...