Astrophysics has been the most fascinating topic in science for a large part of my life. When I was a child, my father read aloud Mike Brown's memoir on the discovery of Eris, the planet that killed Pluto, and I was entranced by his discovery. He searched, experiencing many victories and frustrations, with programs that scanned thousands of pictures of the sky for the potential tenth planet. As my introduction to any scientific process, his research was inspiring for both its ingenuity and practicality. For the next few years, I independently gleaned information from the astronomy books I requested as birthday gifts; I was learning for the love of the subject and the stars themselves. When I joined the New Trier Science Olympiad team as a sophomore, …show more content…
To work arduously with real data based on concepts I previously explored only through texts while surrounded by similarly devoted students sounds like heaven on earth. SSP is a once in a lifetime opportunity as it pushes me to spend all-nighters in the observatory alongside brilliant peers, stick with tough theoretical questions, and gain the knowledge needed to solve research-level problems. When I make measurements of the near-earth asteroid, I'll see its past, present, and future, and I look forward to working with my amazing team to write our own research paper. Often, I learn the theory in the classroom, but SSP is a real opportunity to apply theory to the real world with real asteroids. Besides academics, I am also excited for the friendships and memories that will be forged during the program. Last year, as I studied everything from Lorentz transformations to breaking indexes with my Science Olympiad partner, we became best friends. I cherish my friendship with him because it is not just amicable but also intellectual. Our collaboration made us more than the sum of our parts, and together we were able to hit goals we never could alone. Because of this experience, I believe the people I meet at SSP will be some of the most inspiring peers from around the world. More special than the research, SSP offers brilliant minds, collaboration, and
My future plans include getting accepted into the A. James Clark School of Engineering honors program at the University of Maryland, College Park. In order to make this a reality, I studied daily in preparation for the SATs, taking the initiative by applying for different scholarships, taking challenging classes and involving myself in extracurriculars to shape myself into a well-rounded candidate. Being accepted into the SEAP program would be another valuable step forward in making that goal a reality. As an impressionable young man, I would desire nothing more than to work alongside the mentors of this program, learning all I can from
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
In my junior year of high school, I joined the leadership program called ASB, also known as associated student body. I had the honor and role of being the school’s unofficial videographer to promote events with videos and short films posted on our social media sites because of my passion for video editing and artistic abilities. I also became responsible as being chairman for one of our committees to organize special recognition events for our senior athletes. ASB made my work stressful and challenging, but it was a good way to connect with others.
...ord’s PSE / LSTD programs provide the best possible environment for me to weave together the threads of my research interests, and help me reach my goal of helping people achieve their full learning potential. While I am drawn to the DIVER project and Professor Pea’s research in technology and education,, I am also very excited by the research undertakings of Professors Brigid Barron, Daniel Schwartz and Paulo Blikstein. I would be honored to be part of any of these teams. I am positive I would learn a great deal. I am also certain that my background and experiences across a the wide variety of experiences that I have been exposed to in both my work and educational pursuits will add to the program as well.
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Having spent the last two years working as a volunteer in the social service field, I have come to realize that my passion lies in helping people, who are in a position of less advantaged. With a view to accomplish my ambition to become a social worker I am currently taking an access to a master degree of social work.
...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.
Astronomy’s beginnings can be considered to go back as far as humankind has looked up at the sky in wonder. A simple question then led to an answer that is still being uncovered today. That question: “What is everything up there?” Two-thousand years later, some questions have been answered. Many still remain. However, the process in which these answers have been obtained has not been simple. Many times throughout history, astronomers have believed the answer was in sight and tenaciously believed the idea, only to discover they were wrong years later. These astronomical fads have held the progress of astronomy, and consequently almost all other branches of science, back for hundreds of years as the truth was sorted out. One of the first examples of this was the model of solar system. Aristotle first reasoned that the Earth was at the center and the sun and planets traveled around it on crystalline spheres (Baron 44). The most distant sphere was black and had many small holes punched in it (Baron 44). Behind that was the light from Heaven which shown through the holes making the stars (Baron 44).
My interest in becoming a social worker started at a very young age. I remember always possessing the desire to help people who were in need and have frequently being the person who others have approached when faced with difficult situations. Often, I felt as if listening was not enough. I remember feeling unequipped to help them. When I spoke about this career choice with some of the big influences in my personal life, I was told no matter what situation I have ever been faced with I have always managed to handle myself appropriately in what were, sometimes, delicate situations. Whether these situations were with complete strangers or people I have known for years, mediation, has been something that has come naturally to me. In addition to
Perhaps one of the most interesting features of our fathomless universe are the planets that are classified as gas giants. Huge, turbulent, and distant, the gas giants are some of the most enigmatic features in our Solar System. I have a personal interest to the gas giants and celestial bodies in general. When I was a child, I was fascinated by our Solar System. I read innumerable books about space, and my interests of outer space had been piqued further by other forms of media. Although I held this interest of space, growing up left me with little time to learn about space, and I lost interest for a while. Taking Earth Science in Milpitas High re-invigorated my interests in the celestial bodies. Using this class, I’m now able to focus on learning more about our colossal universe, in particular, the outer planets.
Achieving first place in these competitive subjects has taught me the importance of long term commitment and hard work. I have also expanded my interest in these subjects by competing in science competitions. This includes the ICAS science competition, RACI National Chemistry Quiz (in which I achieved a high distinction and a distinction), and Physics Olympiad (in which I achieved a credit). These challenging competitions has certainly helped me improve my logical thinking and problem-solving abilities. My outstanding academic results and attitude towards the science subjects has allowed me to receive the Prestigious Victor Chang Science Award last year, in which I represented my school amongst the local Penrith
...nd physics, as well as improving my analytical and programming skills before engaging in research will make this a more worthwhile experience.
On June 22, 2015, I was heading towards the Engineering IV building on the UCLA campus; it seemed like my first day of school because I had no clue of what might happen or what type of people I would meet. But I was actually going to the first day of an engineering summer program called High School Summer Research Program (HSSRP). For the next eight weeks, I was immersed in the world of graduate research, which was a challenge that I felt was necessary in order to learn the true nature of engineering. Working in the electrical engineering department with two other students from different high schools, we had to work as a group to design, fabricate, and test a Quasi-Yagi antenna. Not only did we have conduct research, we also had to present
My passion to become a social worker began when I was pursuing an undergraduate degree.