My interest physics began in high school when my sister loaned me a book called “Space and Time in Special Relativity,” which, even though the book was introducing a difficult topic, required only algebra as a prerequisite. The book captured my attention and led me to dedicate many hours of study outside of school to trying to understand and visualize the thought experiments presented in the book. Although I cannot say that I managed to fully understand the concepts at the time, the ideas it introduced me to completely changed my worldview and perception of myself. Instead of the understanding of the material coming easily and naturally as it had in school, I had to invest considerable time and thought into success. I no longer viewed myself as a smart kid in a small town, but as someone who knew next to nothing. I became determined to find out more about the physics of the world. This feeling motivated me to seek out learning opportunities outside of my town and to apply to the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM.) OSSM was extremely challenging, but the expertise I acquired there allowed me to immediately jump …show more content…
These experiences have taught me the necessary skills that a physicist needs to research, and have helped prepare me for my internship at a solar cell institute in Germany last summer. In Germany, I was tasked with modeling the process of sodium diffusion into solar cells, which causes reduced efficiencies. This was something that had so far not been done before and only empirical models existed. I had to start from the ground up, making up my own theories, equations, and code to try to plausibly fit the data with only a small amount of input from my mentor. This experience was exceptionally meaningful to me because I learned to think for myself and to get past difficulties in problems without outside
I was recently accepted into the Exploratory Studies college at NC State, and am beyond excited to hopefully continue my academic career at NC State University. Although I am currently undecided on my major, I've shown the most interest in math and science related subjects, and hope to pursue similar avenues of study at State through the Exploratory Studies program. I am interested in exploring different career paths that I may have not yet considered, and believe that this program will provide me with the resources necessary to truly discover what I want to do for the rest of my life. Although I currently do not have any specific career objectives, I am confident that I will leave NC State prepared to build a successful career, regardless of my eventual major. I am excited at how much NC State and the Exploratory Studies college has to offer, and hope to eventually graduate with the experience and knowledge to begin a professional career.
However, extra academic courses helped expand my knowledge in these areas. I was able to take Phycology and Sociology, in High school. The study of why people do what they do really intrigued me because I was nothing like my siblings. Phycology and Sociology expanded my vocabulary and literacies. I looked at history from a different perspective, which interested me. It also introduced me to humanities courses. I pretty much skated by in my English classes. The books we read, I had no interest in, and I did not feel like I was getting anything out of my classes. This was until my senior year. My English teacher taught us how to read. I do not mean the words, but the content. Different methods of active reading, and note taking helped me have a deeper understanding of the content I was reading. The shift in instruction which was historically influenced helped me progress in my literacies (Panther, 2015, presentation). I could relate to the novels we were reading. For the first time in my education, I was reading novels that made me want to keep reading. After this, I began reading for myself, rather than
I am a dedicated, focused student looking to push the boundaries of Engineering Physics with creative out of the box thinking. I have the drive to be successful and positively represent UBC Engineering Physics. I have a passion for physics and math which is why I believe this program is so appealing and a perfect choice. Having already started, run and sold a successful landscaping company, I have experience in entrepreneurship and have determined being an entrepreneur is something I want to pursue in the future. I believe Engineering Physics would give me the opportunity and breadth of knowledge to make my entrepreneurial vision a reality and allow me to find solutions to the issues that will impact the future of humanity. Being on UBC Supermileage
I chose the books titled, “Thirty Years That Shook Physics,” by the quite illustrious Dr. George Gamow for my third quarter physics related book review. George Gamow certainly lived up to his own name by his depth of knowledge in his various explanations of the most productive thirty years in Physics history throughout the novel. The two hundred paged book George Gamow wrote, which covers ten complete chapters of detailed analyzes of the basic laws of physics and why these various laws made this time period the most productive years in physics history. Though since my quarter two physics related book review was by Dr. George Gamow also, I will not be getting into a biographical sketch of
When I began high school, I was a little lost. My English was still frail- which was one of the reasons I kept to myself. When my homeroom teacher passed me the paper to choose a “career path,” I didn’t know what I was doing. All the words jumbled in my head and I didn’t bother to ask because I did not know how. I think I chose ‘cosmetology’ probably because it sounded like its Spanish version. Nevertheless, my sophomore year, things started to clear up, I was now considered fluent and actually understood what was happening. That same year I changed my cluster to STEM- I have always loved science and I truly knew that was my passion. Everyday after class, I would go home and read more on the subject. Passing hours on end reading through science journals and reading recent studies wasn’t a strange day for me.
I discovered new areas and specialties that I didn’t know I could enjoy and possibly make an important contribution like the legislative and research fields.
I feel that a physics field is a perfect fit for me, as it draws heavily from the realm of math, which is my strong suit, and it also draws on science, which always has so many interesting concepts that I cannot help but want to learn more about. As time goes on, the importance of my will to learn will only grow, and I feel that my experiences with knowledge bowl will have a heavy impact on my college future. I feel that I will be able to strive through my education pathway as much as possible, and that I will become the best student that I can possibly be. No matter what may happen in the future, I will persevere through my education pathway, and I will continue to achieve every goal that I set for myself. In the end, the only thing that can get in the way of my college education is me, and I can vouch for myself that I can persevere through any aspect of college and of the future as a whole that may try to prevent me from achieving my goals.
I have read a multitude of books and articles on physics, as well as learning about numerous physicists, mathematicians and other scientists, which further strengthened my interest towards science. Learning science at the university of Sydney has always been my goal, and my experience of the University at the International Science School solidified my choice. Admittance into the course Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholarship including mathematical sciences) will allow me to further pursue my passion and interest through completing a double major in Physics and Mathematics. The dalyell stream will also allow me to develop valuable research and academic skills that will significantly assist me in my postgraduate studies 2. Tell us about
...things I like the most about my degree program is that it is not all about academic studies even though it is heavily science-oriented. In that regard, my classes do emphasize atomic physics and chemistry, but they also offer substantial opportunity for practical experience. In the words of Professor Hejny, "It's not just classes; clinicals, homework, and practical experience make this a full-time program."
I am determinant young woman with a BS degree in Physics from King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, on a quest to obtain a MS Physics degree and gain the knowledge, skills and expertise I needs to establish my career as an instructor and researcher within the field at one of Saudi Arabia’s universities. Furthermore, I aspire to continue my studies in the near future and earn a PhD degree in Physics, and armed with a Master’s degree from (name of University) I believe I will be fully equipped to do so.
Until my junior year, I held a strong, yet unfounded, opinion that physics was boring. To me, physics was applied algebra showing how trains collide and gravity pulls bowling balls off skyscrapers. But one day, my older brother returned from a lecture given by a candidate for a professorship at Bard College about quantum gravity, and fervently recommended that I look out for this lecturer. Later in the summer of my sophomore year, I found out that the quantum gravity lecturer, Hal Haggard, was indeed accepted as a new Assistant Professor of Physics at Bard. All new Bard physics professors must begin their careers by teaching Introductory Physics, so I realized this was the perfect opportunity to test the waters of the subject.
This was my first experience as a "researcher" and instantaneously confirmed my pursuit of a research career. I enjoyed being in the laboratory, interacting with participants, reading around the topic, presenting my work and trying to
...nd physics, as well as improving my analytical and programming skills before engaging in research will make this a more worthwhile experience.
During the seventeenth century, the modern science of physics started to emerge and become a widespread tool used around the world. Many prominent people contributed to the build up of this fascinating field and managed to generally define it as the science of matter and energy and their interactions. However, as we know, physics is much more than that. It explains the world around us in every form imaginable. The study of physics is a fundamental science that helps the advancing knowledge of the natural world, technology and aids in the other sciences and in our economy. Without the field of physics, the world today would be a complete mystery, everything would be different because of the significance physics has on our life as individuals and as a society.
Math is a subject has always and will continue to pulled my interests. This was because it was a subject that would lead me to a single unique answer. Once I started to attend high school, physics then opened up another interest, not only with math, but an interest in Math with actual application into the real world. With physics, it allowed me to see how math could be used to predict events. The classes that I have taken that has shaped my interests for my major of science in mathematics are Physics, and Computer Science.