Keys to Knowledge

After spending the summer at Boston University’s Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) Internship program, I was eager to present our findings to other researchers working in similar fields. As a member of the American Vacuum Society (AVS), I submitted my research abstract to the AVS 71st International Symposium and Exhibition and was accepted to…

I recently published a website for my nonprofit, Senior Tech Initiative. Senior Tech Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to closing the digital divide by providing free technology education and assistance to seniors. For the past year, I have been volunteering at senior centers in my community to help seniors become more familiar and proficient…

I have been drawn to collecting both coins and LEGOs since I was a kid. I became fascinated with collecting various coins such as the 50 State Quarters, America the Beautiful, and the American Women Quarters collection. Over the years, I have also developed a deeper appreciation for the engineering, design, and creativity that goes…

During my recent vacation, I had the opportunity to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. I found this museum to be a treasure trove of fascinating insights into the evolution of aviation technology and the engineering challenges that have shaped it. The museum features an impressive collection of aircraft, showcasing the remarkable…

After attending a Summer Camp at MIT I was introduced to the Arduino. The Arduino is a microcontroller that uses an open source platform which allows for fast prototyping of electrical engineering projects. I found the Arduino highly interesting, and I decided to purchase an Arduino Uno. Below I will describe one of the projects…

After learning to work with a CAD software called Onshape, I was eager to utilize my new skills to build a CO2 dragster designed for speed. The first step I took was to research this topic by going online and looking at examples of dragsters created by other people. This allowed me to gain some…

In this post I will be sharing one of my favorite piano pieces: Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven. I believe that the key to knowledge consists not only of academic learning but also includes using music to express creativity. Many aspects of my everyday life include using keys, whether they are used to type on a…

For the summer before my Sophomore year, I decided to go to a summer camp! The camp I applied to is called “Fundamentals of Engineering at MIT” and it is offered through Summer Springboard. The camp lasted two weeks in which I was able to take an engineering class at MIT from Monday through Friday.…

I recently discovered that I had a model rocket kit in my closet. Naturally, I had to try it out! The kit (by Estes) came with parts to build a launchpad and a rocket. First, I had to glue a couple of pieces together to create a shaft for the engine. I decided to use…