Aerospace Engineering Personal Statement

I am applying to the master's program in the Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering where I wish to continue my studies with a focus in computational structural mechanics and the design of composite structures. I have a strong desire to work in the field of high performance structures upon graduation. The program at Georgia Tech is well suited for my continuing educational goals as the aerospace graduate school is one of the top graduate programs in the nation and has a strong research and teaching focus in the field of high performance structures. I am a good fit for this program as I have exhibited a strong aptitude in my undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework at Georgia Tech and a willingness to take on new and challenging tasks

As the fiery pillar of smoke climbed ever faster towards the night sky, I stood mouth agape at age five as I watched the launch of the Discovery Space Shuttle in Cape Canaveral, birthing my fascination with the depths of space. At age eighteen, my sense of purpose was clearer than ever in a high school classroom while watching footage of the spacewalk mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope, an inspiration for me to pursue higher education in engineering with aspirations of becoming an astronaut. By age twenty three, I had been working at my first full time job as an engineer for the Department of Defense for nearly a year when I unexpectedly failed a flight physical due to minor, yet untreatable, health conditions. Now, realizing that my chances of becoming an astronaut are beyond my control, my reasoning for undertaking graduate work is to enable myself to contribute to a field that ultimately helps others do the things their bodies keep them from doing. I want to help put those people back in control of doing the things they dream to do.

In today’s economy, college can be used as an investment into yourself for numerous reasons. The most essential reasons are to make more money, have better opportunities, and networking with others to lead you to an ideal lifetime. As for myself, I’m going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to attain my Aeronautical Science Degree to further understand the principles of flight. During my four years I will study and train to increase my skill in aircraft handling and eventually increasing my ratings from single engine to multi-engine, VFR to IFR, and from private pilot to Commercial pilot license.

“The Real Reason We Explore Space” is an article written by a former NASA worker in which he states reasons why he feels the need

Aerospace engineering is my dream career. I have always been fascinated with space and the future of the human race, and when I was younger I had wanted to be an astronaut. Today, my interest in this field is mainly to ensure the survival of humanity in the face of any potential extinction event. Sustainability practices necessary for survival in such a hostile environment as space could be applied to many situations here on earth. As well, a sustainable colony on another world in our star system could prevent the extinction of mankind if earth were to become uninhabitable due to unforeseen events. This is all hypothetical, of course, but precautions must be taken to preserve our culture and our

1&3Aerospace Engineers are responsible for a variety of different things. They are responsible for maintaining a professional work place and always being creative. They have to be able to explain how operations work and how things are supposed to be used (Aerospace Engineers). The reason I want to be an Aerospace Engineer is so I can always be around space crafts and help out build stuff for the space shuttles. In this occupation you work on different designs for different space crafts.

"I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact."- Elon Musk. Space exploration is tough. The slightest problem can turn what seemed a successful mission into a disaster, making it imperative to prepare for every possible situation. As such, there is a great demand for high quality engineers in this field. I plan to be one of those engineers, and Washington Aerospace Scholars is one of the best opportunities to help me accomplish this. There is a lot I can gain from it; however, it does not come without difficulty. WAS requires dedication, strategy, and commitment to succeed. I believe I can offer these through my diligence towards STEM, time proven work ethic, and experience in similar courses.

Deanna Smith, a current Physics undergraduate student at UAH, opened her talk with her favorite quote, "Reach for the moon, even if you fall, you'll land among the stars." Her talk focused on her journey as a physics student. Deanna Smith provided useful advice for all physics students, starting with "Enjoy the fact that you are a Physics student." Physics students have many unique opportunities available to them just because they are physics students. For example, because she was a Physics student, she was able to participate in the Space Hardware Club and Cube Sats and the Joint Space Weather Summer Camp. The Joint Space Weather Summer Camp allowed her to travel to Germany to work the on sensors that would detect changes in the sun's ionosphere.

I was a curious boy. I was born and raised in Nashville TN alongside my older sister. Ever since I was seven, I’ve strived to be an astronaut and explore the expansions of space. After World War III, the United States rebooted their space program, with the funding and resources at an all time high. On the eve of my ninth birthday, I, along with the rest of the world, received the news that One of Jupiter’s moons was reached and prepared for colonization, marking the second space body fit to be home to humans after Mars. Graduating high school with a perfect record, I set my sights on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to jumpstart my career as a NASA Astronaut. Years past, Degrees were acquired, and preparations were made. Through the

America’s space program is undoubtedly one of its greatest modern achievements. Few people cannot recall the famous quote “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” or do not know where it came from. The story leading up to the moment a man walked on the moon, as well as everything that came after, is just as interesting and important as the moment itself. The significance of the history of America’s aeronautics programs cannot possibly be overestimated, and their story is one that is incredibly important to the modern world of today. It would not be the nation that it is, with the technology it possesses, without its crucial involvement in the “space race”. If the technology that sent a man to the moon did not exist, our daily lives would be impacted and basic tools would be missing. Beginning with America’s first official aeronautics organization, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (or NACA) and continuing through to the present day and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (or NASA), the story of America’s aerospace programs is interesting and extremely important. It is a story that spans many years and giant leaps in technology, and involves important locations like Wallops Flight Facility and Kennedy Space Center. From the early beginnings of NACA and Wallops, and continuing on to the rise and success of NASA and Kennedy Space Center, aeronautics

All it takes is one person to change the world and I will  be one of those people. Starting at a young age I began to gaze upon the night sky, filling my childish mind with ideas of grandeur of becoming a great Astronaut. At the young age of 7 I watched the HBO series   “From the Earth to the Moon” for the first time. It was at this point that I began to become interested in the mechanical and electrical aspects of the rockets that took man to the Moon. While my dream has changed over time I still gaze up to the sky wondering where humanity will go next. My dreams these days are to design the next innovative Aerospace systems that will propel Humanity into the next step of space travel. My love of Space and everything it has to offer led

Space exploration companies, such as NASA or SpaceX, work towards encouraging the new generations of students, which will supply the companies with well-equipped personnel in the future. For example, UniverseToday recently stated, “NASA’s education office has three goals: making the workforce stronger, encouraging students to pursue STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and ‘engaging Americans in NASA’s missions.’ Other space agencies also have education components to assist with requirements in their own countries” (Howell, What Are). Another writer wrote how it inspires younger generations by saying, “You could either ask a child, ‘Would you like to become an aeronautical engineer whose job it is to design a plane 20 per cent more efficient than the previous model?’. Or you could ask, ‘Would you like to become an aeronautical engineer whose job it is to design a spaceship that could fly to Mars?’. Guess which question is more likely to inspire him or her to study and dream of achieving great things?” (Intini, 10 Reasons). The programs made available by space agencies are beneficial to those seeking education, and will provide valuable learning even if they do not wish to pursue space exploration. Along with education, space agencies have the potential to instill ambitious morals in future generations. The hunger for exploration, which has motivated people to risk their lives, characterizes humanity. Without this ambition, our ancestors would have never left Africa, or set foot on the moon; we would have never made the achievement of searching a comet for life like the Rosetta Mission did in 2014 (Intini, 10 Reasons). Thus, by continuing exploration, the human race can work towards determining the eternal question of “Are we alone in the universe?”, and make

There comes a time where everyone must make up their minds on what they want to do in life. Some may find it at a young age, while others figure it out as they grow and enter college. Imagine a loved one coming to visit. The wait always feels like forever. Knowing that they would be coming by plane it would only be more amazing if the time spent waiting could be less, as well as knowing the ride is safe. As the plane descends into the runway ones heart begins to race with excitement. They enter the airport and is greeted with a warm hug. This is the story of how I found my love for air and spacecraft. Aerospace engineering is the trade that includes the designing and manufacturing of aircraft and space craft. To become an aerospace engineer

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Have you ever wanted to soar? Fly? Glide through the skies of the earth or even the great unknown called the universe? Well thanks to todays’ technology and the company founded on July 29 1958, NASA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics), we can now undertake that dream; you can finally take to the air.