INITIAL RESEARCH PATHWAY: F-15E WING DESIGN
A pair of F-15E jets firing their missiles over the Gulf of Mexico during training.
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Self-Introduction Letter
Self-Introduction Good day Professor Blackstone, My name is Khant, and I am a freshman attending your critical thinking and communicating module. I had thoroughly enjoyed my time at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and graduated with a diploma in mechanical engineering. This was one of the reasons that led me to further pursue mechanical engineering in SIT. I was initially fascinated by the hardware side of engineering and my love for software developed afterwards. When I first moved to Singapore, my young self was in awe of the concrete jungle that I would call home. My programming class in my first year of polytechnic sparked my passion for programming, showing me that the sky was the limit. Thus, I chose mechanical engineering as it combined both subfields. I would attribute my abilities to adapt, take initiative and step outside of my comfort zone as key factors that have led me to where I am now. During my tenure as an intern and a soldier, I stepped up to address and communicate the growing
“Communication skills are an essential component in the education of engineering students to facilitate not just students’ education but also to prepare them for their future careers.” Marc Riemer, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University (2007)
After looking through the various questions, this quote intrigues me the most as it personally affects me. There are two points that I will be elaborating on, one being communication in schools, workplaces and the other being our current society. The entirety of engineering requires the use of communication to function. Similar to machines and AI, effective communication makes or breaks our ability to achieve our goals Students, teachers, and colleagues alike communicate to facilitate the dissemination of information, ideas and feedback. Charisma sets a person apart from the rest and serves as a steppingstone for further opportunities and career advancement. Despite the importance of communication skills, the rise of AI and robots have diminished the need for social interactions, thus society has developed into one that is closed off and individualistic. The rift between employers and employees is widening due to a lack of communication and understanding of expectations between each