Goals and General Education Reflection
Goals
Prior to completion of my undergraduate degree in December of 2015, my goals have been to secure a full time position with an esteemed engineering firm, continue to hold officer positions in various organizations on campus, continue to excel in my classes, and keep employment throughout college. I have already begun to achieve these goals early on in my academic career. With two semesters left to go, I have accepted a full time position with IBM after graduation. This is a great opportunity not only because of the peace of mind, but also because I am working remote from home for IBM while I am in school.
I have participated in numerous volunteer opportunities, job shadows, and career expansion opportunities on campus and within the community. Through the several leadership positions I have and will continue to hold, I have been shaped into a focused individual and a promising engineer. My passion is knowledge. I love learning new things, and my goals are to continue to inspire young children and adults to become interested in STEM fields. I anticipate staying actively involved in the community and on campus during the rest of my professional education.
After a couple years in the workforce, I will obtain my professional engineering license and move on to graduate school. I will proactively use my skills and education from undergraduate and graduate studies to design and develop creative solutions to improve people’s lives. My career and personal goals are set high, but with hard work and dedication, these aspirations are fully achievable. I eagerly await the opportunity to make my mark in society. I look forward to applying engineering in practical applications because of what it stands for: integrity, focus, accomplishment, honesty, and innovation.
General Education
I have found general education courses to be less strenuous then the typical engineering course, but they are both equally important in development. To complete the general education component of my degree at Iowa State, I chose psychology and biology courses. In the women’s psychology course, I have found it interesting to note the differences between interaction and ways of thinking in males and females. One major topic in this course was “women in a male dominated workplace.” This relates to me on a high level because there are a lot more men than women in engineering. Many topics were encouraging to me as a female engineer. Research in this course has given me a new perspective on my attributions as a female engineer and how I can easily become a front-runner for innovative thinking. It’s also very important for me to know the most effective communication styles to complete tasks with my coworkers most effectively.
Beyond engineering solutions in problem solving and innovation, my biology courses have provided me with the significance of being conscious of health effects on society. It has been outlined in these courses the importance of ethical practices in industry. I believe as an electrical engineer, it important to think about the environment while making decisions. We need to realize what negative impact our design may have on the people using our products.
Prior to completion of my undergraduate degree in December of 2015, my goals have been to secure a full time position with an esteemed engineering firm, continue to hold officer positions in various organizations on campus, continue to excel in my classes, and keep employment throughout college. I have already begun to achieve these goals early on in my academic career. With two semesters left to go, I have accepted a full time position with IBM after graduation. This is a great opportunity not only because of the peace of mind, but also because I am working remote from home for IBM while I am in school.
I have participated in numerous volunteer opportunities, job shadows, and career expansion opportunities on campus and within the community. Through the several leadership positions I have and will continue to hold, I have been shaped into a focused individual and a promising engineer. My passion is knowledge. I love learning new things, and my goals are to continue to inspire young children and adults to become interested in STEM fields. I anticipate staying actively involved in the community and on campus during the rest of my professional education.
After a couple years in the workforce, I will obtain my professional engineering license and move on to graduate school. I will proactively use my skills and education from undergraduate and graduate studies to design and develop creative solutions to improve people’s lives. My career and personal goals are set high, but with hard work and dedication, these aspirations are fully achievable. I eagerly await the opportunity to make my mark in society. I look forward to applying engineering in practical applications because of what it stands for: integrity, focus, accomplishment, honesty, and innovation.
General Education
I have found general education courses to be less strenuous then the typical engineering course, but they are both equally important in development. To complete the general education component of my degree at Iowa State, I chose psychology and biology courses. In the women’s psychology course, I have found it interesting to note the differences between interaction and ways of thinking in males and females. One major topic in this course was “women in a male dominated workplace.” This relates to me on a high level because there are a lot more men than women in engineering. Many topics were encouraging to me as a female engineer. Research in this course has given me a new perspective on my attributions as a female engineer and how I can easily become a front-runner for innovative thinking. It’s also very important for me to know the most effective communication styles to complete tasks with my coworkers most effectively.
Beyond engineering solutions in problem solving and innovation, my biology courses have provided me with the significance of being conscious of health effects on society. It has been outlined in these courses the importance of ethical practices in industry. I believe as an electrical engineer, it important to think about the environment while making decisions. We need to realize what negative impact our design may have on the people using our products.