Scientists study the universe around us as it is. Engineers utilize science to control the world around us for some purpose. For this reason I decided to become an engineer. My personal purpose with this career is to create technological breakthroughs that enable a higher quality of life for inhabitants of this planet. Specifically, I am working on making photovoltaics inexpensive and efficient to eradicate the use of dirty energy.
Recently we blogged about the Burj Dubai, which as of now holds the title of world’s tallest building. If that story caught your attention, be sure to check out this really cool video from the National Geographic Channel, about the history of skyscrapers:
Last year we blogged about injury-detecting football helmets, but that’s not the only place where engineering and football collide. This Sunday, the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts will face off in Florida for the 44th Superbowl. In honor of that, we turn your attention to a couple of stand-out college athletes who also happen to be engineers.
Imagine a highway in the sky. Now imagine that you are riding a bike instead of driving a car. That is the idea behind the concept Kolelinia.
Kolelinia is a transportation system designed to allow bikers to pedal above street traffic on steel wire bicycle lanes, offering a different view than biking on the ground.
I chose biological engineering because it allowed me to pursue my love of math as well as biology, and studying at the University of Arkansas was great because I became really close friends with the other engineering students. Even though my classes were challenging, I still had fun and maintained a healthy balance of work and play. I also joined Kappa Delta Sorority and was part of the Sisterhood Enrichment Team, which helped the new pledges adjust to life at the university.
Electrical Engineer
