I was blessed to have a great-grandfather that loved to tinker and tamper with things around the house. It seemed like everyday we were fixing something that was broken, breaking something that was fixed, or trying to make something better. I never lost interest in creating useful devices, which helped me to choose engineering as a major. I plan on graduating from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s degree in engineering; then I intend to pursue graduate studies in the engineering field.
     The other option may be working with a company that will pay for my graduate education giving me the best of both worlds. Eventually I would like to work for the government or a corporation that works with the government, especially the military branch developing robots and weapons.
     Remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies are applied in various fields to find solutions to daily problems. As an engineering student, I wish to learn about the issues which are of concern at the coastal regions. Since I live in Virginia, I am eager to learn about the ocean and marine science issues and how GIS and remote sensing technologies can be applied. I am participating in the URE Program to expand my knowledge of geosciences and marine science, but mostly the technology involved in both.
     I will be interested in studying Ground Penetrating Radar to help locate archaeological artifacts in the coastal areas and CReSIS robotics. Studies on reflective and refractive waves will be of interest to me. I would also like to interact with students whose majors are in biological and physical sciences. My participation in the program will expand understanding of ocean and marine science issues, and share my knowledge of engineering with my peers.
    I see this program as a unique opportunity to blend the sciences, meet new people, and enjoy a new learning environment, only by doing these things can you truly grow as a person and a professional, and I intend on doing just that.