My Capstone Projects & Essay Submissions

Presented the position that Extended Producer Responsibility should hold manufacturers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, particularly when it comes to waste management and recycling. 

Using a steel core with a memory healing alloy, specifically a nickel-titanium shape memory alloy coating to create the beam. Shape memory alloy’s characteristics in this bridge application can help resistance to corrosion, repair micro-cracks and will decrease the need for repairs overall. Steel will be used because of its ability to flex without cracking and bear high amounts of weight. High strength steel can bear approximately 350 MPa before deformation (Youngs Modulus). Higher strength ...

To Coaches Everywhere,

I’d just picked up the ball, dodged many defenders, and made it to the goal. With nothing between me and scoring but the goalie, I passed to another player in a worse position because he was our shooter, and I knew coach would excoriate me otherwise. So, I gave it away. As I came off the field, I heard “great job passing! I was [expletive] in my pants that you might shoot!” What a gut punch.

I used to play loose, confident in myself without worrying about failing. ...

 “You’re not the brightest, but you if work hard enough, you’ll be fine,” Mrs. so-and-so chastised. Needless to say, I hate Mrs. so-and-so and worse yet, I know she hates me. She was trying to embarrass me for being distracted but as mean as she was for singling me out, her reprimand bothered me most because I failed to manage her in the most self-serving way.

Winning her over seemed impossible, but to salvage a respectable grade, I made it my mission. Here is what you need to know ...

Dear Science,
 
Mark Twain once said, “the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Right now, it seems the same could be said for you. I used to admire your method and put a great deal of faith in you, but lately you’ve been a disappointment to many. While I too am disappointed, not all is lost. Many observers are concerned that dishonesty in science signals your doom, but there is hope for you yet.

 Recently, scientists have been caught red-handed. For example, in some studies, ...