Description
Why did you choose to study at WPI?
I chose to attend WPI for several reasons. To me, WPI represented more than a college; it was a place where I could deepen my technical knowledge and build meaningful professional relationships. I was particularly drawn to its nationally recognized fire protection engineering program, which was the driving factor in my decision.
How are you involved with the WPI community?
I am most involved with WPI Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and I currently serve as chief (president) of the organization. Since freshman year of high school, I have been involved with my local fire department and EMS and wanted to continue my involvement in first response, which is why I chose to be a part of this organization. The thing I enjoy most about EMS is being able to help younger generations of EMTs get certified through our on-campus program. Seeing them progress from knowing close to nothing to being a capable provider is a feeling truly like no other.
What’s your favorite thing about WPI?
My favorite things about WPI are the campus organizations and the people involved with them. Each organization provides a unique experience, and you are guaranteed to find the right group of people within at least one of them. Since WPI is so diverse, the people you meet every day have the chance of becoming your closest friends and colleagues in the future, and I love that about WPI.
Do you have a faculty or staff mentor?
I think Professor Zoe Eddy has been most influential for me during my time at WPI. Professor Eddy is my Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) advisor for the Hawaiʻi Project Center, and she has made such a great impact on me. Besides formatting my IQP in a way that allows my group to produce a deliverable that we will be happy about and proud to present, she is always there for every one of her students in times of need. She creates an environment that allows me to become more confident in myself and my leadership abilities. She also provides significant insight into my academic ability that allowed me to advance my skills to a level I didn’t know I could achieve.
How has WPI’s project-based learning influenced your education?
The best example of how WPI project-based learning has affected my education was my Electrical Engineering Design class. This class was one large scale project that lasted the entire term. During this class, I learned key concepts of the electrical engineering design process, including maneuvering through datasheets and discovering the challenges at each step of the prototyping phase. I also learned the proper methodology for debugging larger scale issues further down in the design process. Ultimately, this class increased my knowledge of electrical systems, and I gained skills in how to approach electrical engineering design problems in my future internship and career.
