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My First Steps Toward Research
As I continue exploring materials science, I have started thinking more about what research actually means.
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July 16, 2026
What Robotics Taught Me About Engineering
Before joining robotics, I thought engineering was mostly about creating designs. After five years in FIRST Robotics, I have learned that engineering is much more about iteration.
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July 16, 2026
What I Learned From Designing a Bridge Component
One of my first experiences applying materials science was a bridge design project through Brown University's Materials Science and Engineering course.
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July 16, 2026
Why Are Composite Materials So Important in Engineering?
Composite materials are one of the areas of materials science that I find especially interesting because they show how engineers can combine different materials to create something better.
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July 16, 2026
What Is Materials Science? Learning How Structure Creates Properties
Before taking my Materials Science and Engineering course at Brown University, I thought of materials mostly as "the stuff things are made of."
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July 16, 2026
What Is Materials Science? Learning How Structure Creates Properties
When I first became interested in engineering, I thought the most important parts of building something were the design, programming, and final product. Through robotics, however, I started realizing that another question mattered just as much.
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