STEM is the future. STEM is what drives our economy and creativity. STEM is everywhere. My generation is growing up in a time when science, technology, engineering and mathematics is available at our fingertips. We need to embrace STEM and encourage it on all levels because STEM is what will help discover the answers to difficult problems. With STEM the sky is the limit. My generation will be able to discover the cure for cancer, stop third world hunger, redesign transportation systems, discover the truth about dark matter, and do so much more. I want to make a difference in the world by advancing existing technology or creating something completely new. I can accomplish this through expanding my knowledge.
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Headlines relating to quantum mechanics have really piqued my curiosity. With every new discovery that is in the headlines, I want to dive further into the mind-boggling concept of quantum mechanics. The idea that something could exist in two places at once or that particles can change positions while being observed is almost impossible to comprehend. I have watched documentaries, read articles, and have even started an MIT OpenCourseWare course on the introduction to quantum mechanics. Even with these materials, I still find the foundations of this concept hard to grasp. I think being a Davis-Bahcall Scholar would help me better understand these unknowns. It would be amazing to have hands on experience with cutting edge technology to learn about these mysterious …show more content…
In addition to the PLTW Engineering classes, I have taken ten AP classes including Statistics, Calculus, Physics, Biology, Government and History. I am currently participating in the dual credit program at Augustana University taking Calculus II and III. This past summer, I was a 2016 Sanford PROMISE (Program for the Midwest Initiative in Science Exploration) Scholar. Under the direction of Dr. Kyle Roux, I was able to provide proof of concept of a new way to use BioID. BioID is a proximity-dependent biotin identification which is used to identify protein-protein interactions in the mammalian nuclear envelope. I was able to develop split-BioID, which offers a more specific way of labeling proximal protein interactions. Split-BioID will be used in future research striving to cure laminopathies.
I am very proud of the success I achieved in the Roux Lab and look forward to seeing further developments within the field of biochemistry research. I am thankful for that great opportunity, but I know that the biomedical field is not for me. I am also thankful for the growth I was able to gain on a personal level. While I still have tremendous growth opportunities in front of me, I have developed more faith in my ability to adapt to new situations and stressors. I know that I have the ability to positively impact the world around me with hard
Because as long as I live, I aim to find my purpose, my voice, which I find most during my times of advocacy.
It has always been my greatest ambition to become a college graduate. In order to achieve that goal I have strived to cultivate the various talents with which I have been blessed.
For my first choice host laboratory, Oak-Ridge National Lab, I would be highly interested in potentially being able to work with the Spallation Neutron Source or the High-Flux Isotope Reactor for the use of biologically relevant applications. After reading and studying about these state of the art facilities for so long, I’m sure the experience of utilizing them for myself for scientific research would be an unforgettable one that I would carry into my career as a scientist. In particular, the work accomplished within the nuclear medicine group at ORNL has captured my interest for its multidisciplinary nature and its significant discoveries/advances in human health research. Additionally, I would be interested in working with the Center for Structural Molecular Biology in any way I could. The use of neutrons to characterize biological structure is an amazing phenomenon that I would hope to firsthand see and
...rt of my undergraduate preparation. I hope to make some substantial progress on my project with Dr. Pellegrini and have presentable data by the end of the program and contribute to the scientific community. I also look forward to networking with fellow SPUR-LABS students and faculty. In my time at UCLA, I have realized that research is all but a solo act. It is a cooperative endeavor, and being in the program will provide a collaborative and supportive environment for me to succeed. Ideally, I would like to have at least one paper published during my undergraduate career. C.S. Lewis once said, “Experience: the most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God, do you learn.” Such experiences, especially SPUR-LABS will hopefully aid my journey to graduate school and my pursuit of a Ph.D. and work in academia and work alongside of the professors and mentors I have today.
Since 2004, The US has seen significant growth in the interest of its students in STEM, or science, mathematics, engineering, and medical, jobs. Over 25 percent of students nationwide are interested in pursuing jobs in these fields, and the US STEM workforce is estimated to be at 8.65 million by 2018. According, to the May 2009 data from Occupation Employment Statistics (OES), STEM jobs can be further divided into 97 specific fields, the top 5 industries being computing, general engineering/technology, biology/life sciences, physical sciences, and business/finance and mathematics, respectively. Although STEM jobs only account for approximately 4-5 percent of jobs in the US, their impact
Well, I could create video games or I could be a video game tester. Each one is related to STEM, the technology aspect of it. Being a video game designer would also fall in the aspect of engineering as well. Engineering because I am creating something. If I go in the video game tester than that would only fall under technology because I would be testing a form of technology and would see if it is good to sell or not
I remember initially feeling overwhelmed with the complexity of the topic; however, once I began to understand the research, I felt fortunate to be a part of it. My experience at Oakland taught me that hands-on operations suit my learning approach, and for this reason, I want to contribute to the Penn research community. This thriving network of students and teachers is committed to research and interactive learning—just as I am. Moreover, my research experience gives me the tools to successfully navigate through my own research project in the individualized major program. Rarely are students afforded these types of opportunities to exhibit independence and creativity; at Penn, I intend to bridge the biology and chemistry disciplines to craft an original, innovative research
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This term is utilized while tending to instruction approach and educational modules decisions in schools, to enhance competitiveness in science and innovation improvement. The importance of STEM education cannot be ignored. STEM is essential since it invades all aspects of our lives. Science is everywhere in the world around us. Technology is continuously penetrating into each part of our lives. Engineering is the essential plans of streets and extensions, yet in addition handles the difficulties of changing worldwide climate and naturally inviting changes to our home. Mathematics is involved in each occupation and activity we do in our lives. By exposing students to STEM and giving them opportunities to explore STEM-related concepts, they will develop a passion for it and hopefully pursue a job in a STEM field. There is no proper learning environment regarding informal STEM in learning and teaching process. Parents, educators and school administrations understand the importance of introducing and nourishing such concepts. However, a little coaxing is always required because not everyone here is
On graduating from medical school, I explored the options of bringing my medical knowledge into my passion for information technology and I am sure bioinformatics would help build this as well as
Biochemists, software developers, civil engineers, and research analysts all have one thing in common: these are all classified as occupations under the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math- otherwise known as STEM. STEM-related jobs are responsible for many technological advances that improve the world’s standard of living. Despite society’s dependence on STEM disciplines, studies have been shown that “[j]ust over 1 in 10 [high school] graduates indicated interest in a STEM major or occupation” (The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2013). Many experts agree that more students are needed to pursue these fields; the varying factor is how to get them interested in STEM in the first place. Some people believe schools lay
Quantum Mechanics is one of the greatest enigmas there is. It is really complicated and difficult to understand. There are professional individuals still studying and trying to figure out everything there is to know about this subject. Quantum Mechanics consists of many interesting facts people do not think about on a regular basis, yet it is part of their everyday life. Quantum Mechanics is such a big mystery, scientist are still doing research and learning from it. It findings may revealed to have bizarre explanations about the physical world.
Through having a background in molecular and chemical interactions while also thoroughly understanding the way the human body works, with the new technology available in the future, I might be able to make some groundbreaking
The modern theory of quantum mechanics was born in the 1920’s. Quantum mechanics is a mathematical framework or set of rules for the construction of physical theories and is the foundation of the quantum computer. It is an indispensable part of science and has been applied to the structure of the atom, nuclear fusion in stars, superconductors, the structure of DNA, and the elementary particles of nature (Nielsen 2).
The demanding nature of the work has given me an added sense of responsibility but also of pride, fulfilment, and greater appreciation for hard work, ultimately making me more mature and dependable.
Electrical Engineering is probably expanding more than any other field of engineering. This field deals with the study and application of electricity, electromagnetism, and electronics. “Electrical engineers study and apply the physics and mathematics of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism to both large and small scale systems to process information and transmit energy.” (Cal Poly State University)