My Pursuit Of Metaphysics: Personal Statement Of Purpose

Thank you very much for your generosity! Honestly, there are no words to accurately express my humble gratitude for this remarkable gift offered by you, Marion and Anne Williams. I'm soon to be an undergraduate at Virginia Tech, and I plan to both major in Astronautical Engineering and minor in Computer Science. Ever since my early childhood, I've always been fascinated by the unknowns of space. For instance, it's quite hard to imagine looking at something as massive as Jupiter when you're only given images on Google. Although the images are tremendous, just looking at the planet with your very own eyes could make an astronaut out of anyone. Yet, I'm not actually looking forward to be an astronaut. It's been my dream to work at NASA, but it's

Since Year 7, I have found myself to be naturally able and passionate towards mathematics and I maintained excellent grades throughout high school. Despite my enjoyment of mathematics and the satisfaction I get from solving problems, I always asked myself how these laws were helpful in the world and I found more answers when I turned to physics and saw my mathematical skills being used to practical effect. I realised just how immersed I was becoming in physics when whilst enjoying theme park rides, I started to examine the physics behind the rides and mentally solved calculations to figure out the force being used to meet the velocities in the record times they claimed. From this point I dived into physics and knew I wanted to study it

Dear Past Murray, this is your present-day self. I am writing this letter to help guide you in your journey through the Masters of Counselling graduate program. You are going to experience a fundamental shift in your perspectives on human nature and the nature of change. Currently, your point of view and insights are limited to a behaviorist context (Skinner, 2012) and to a behavior analysis approach (Fee, A., Schrieber, E, Nobel, N. Valdovinos, M, 2016). This has served you well in your work with youth and young adults with challenging behaviors. However, as you start this journey you have started to ask yourself what theory to follow. The answer to this question will be found when you take a step back from the various models of counselling to look at what really makes a difference to client outcomes and to develop a

I actually read the Star Trek Synopsis first, then I read chapter 3 in the book Metaphysics: Constructing a Worldview by William Hasker (1983). With me doing that, even though the reading by Hasker was very difficult in understanding it helped me gain a little understanding on what Hasker were saying. According to Maddox in the Synopsis: Star Trek Episode “The Measure of a Man”, Data is not a person but property. Maddox refer to Data as a “it” and not a he. Data is a unique android that can mimic human behavior, so in other words he has feelings, emotions, and believes he has a free will to make his own choices. However, to Maddox because Data was created and has a positronic brain “it” is not human but property. According to Hasker (1983),

"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.

The Mars One project, a mission that will attempt to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars, has become immensely popular since its announcement in December of 2013. With the mission’s growing popularity, the CEO of the project, Bas Lansdrop, has established that within twelve years, the first humans will land on the surface of the barren planet and begin colonization (“Mars One: Roadmap”.) Mars One presents our species with the capability to discover new life forms, valuable resources, and it pushes the limits of our technological potential. It is not perplexing to see why countless individuals have signed up to be a part of this historic mission, and ultimately “the next giant leap for mankind.” (Lansdrop.) Although this mission

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

On the Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” He was the first astronaut to walk on the moon and this event was a significant point in history for space exploration. Now from the success of the Apollo 11 mission, astronauts will travel to Mars during the 2030’s and I want to take part in the excursion to the Red Planet. In the past couple of years, I have been obtaining knowledge about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the exploration to Mars. Ever since I was younger, I enjoyed spending time at night stargazing with friends and family as well as watching Star Wars, Star Trek, and other science fiction movies. Over the years my fascination for outer space

“Science and experimentation drives job creation, produces economic growth… The Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs added considerably to America’s national honor, fostered countrywide spirit of and attracted countless children into careers in math and science” (Source E). Technology through NASA has frequently pushed the brilliant minds of America, and when upcoming generations witness the successful achievements they too feel obligated to make those devices more efficient, user friendly, and cheaper. These highly intelligent scientist are setting the standard for adolescent innovative minds and this organization not only promotes scientific inquiries, but moves future generations to become better than their

Mars, one of Earth's neighboring planets, has been studied since the beginning of mankind. More recently, however, the United States of America has been considering the human colonization of Mars. A manned mission to Mars is something humans need to pursue, regardless the price. A human colonization on Mars could provide the research to create another civilization outside of Earth, could show us what might happen to Earth in the future, and could provide itself as a space station/planet-to-planet trading port to launch rockets off of. A manned mission to Mars is a controversial subject; however, it should be pursued due to the evidence from past missions, the current evidence being found, and the pros outnumbering the cons.

At an early age I decided that I wanted to take my future in my own hands. I strived to not only to be the brightest or the most competent one of my class but I wanted to give myself the best opportunity to reach my goal of becoming a Neurologist/Neuroscientist. I have always been really interested in becoming a doctor. From my love of the brain, how it works, and how it influences psychological happenings, I understood science was the obvious love and route for my upper education.

At an early age I decided that I wanted to take my future in my own hands. I strived to not only to be the brightest or the most competent one of my class but I wanted to give myself the best opportunity to reach my goal of becoming a Neurologist or Neuroscientist. I worked through out high school to secure my Associates degree in Health Sciences as well as my high school diploma at the Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George’s Community College in Largo Maryland. Now I continue my education at Chatham University, Pittsburgh PA where I major in Biology, minor in Psychology with a focus in Neuroscience. Whilst in high school however, I worked my summers as a dental office intern

    “We find them smaller and fainter, in constantly increasing numbers, and we know that we are reaching into space, farther and farther, until, with the faintest nebulae that can be detected with the greatest telescopes, we arrive at the frontier of the known universe.”- Edwin Hubble. Edwin Hubble was a man known for his immaculate discoveries leading to better understanding the universe. The telescope built in honor of him did not fail to carry on his legacy. This essay will take you through Hubble’s life story, the Hubble space telescope’s description, the telescope's discoveries, and the implications of the telescope to our understanding of the universe.

We've always defined ourselves by the ability to overcome the impossible. We count these moments when we dare to aim higher, to break barriers, to reach for the stars, to make the unknown known. We count these moments as our proudest achievements. We lost that natural desire to learn about what’s out there, or perhaps we've just forgotten that we are still pioneers and we've barely begun. And that our greatest accomplishments cannot be behind us, because our destiny lies above us. We have always looked up at the stars and wondered what could be up there. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration or NASA has spearheaded this journey fueled by the curiosity we all share for the stars. NASA is a vital asset to America,

Picture a typical 5th grade class at a career day. The young boys and girls are full of jitters and excitement to learn about the future careers of their choice. Some will choose the typical banker or lawyer approach, but what about the child who dreams to be an astronaut? Is this a realistic goal? Is there even a need for space exploration in today’s world? The answer is yes. Space Exploration is still central to discovering the vast universe.