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My Lunar Eclipse Observations
Although the Lunar Eclipse was over a month ago, I forgot to post my observations of it for my Optics and Modern Physics course.
At WingStop, I observed the Lunar Eclipse outside. Although my iPhone wasn't that good at capturing the moon, I was able to see it in person.
Infinity of π
Since watching the hit show Person of Interest, the episode 2πR has stuck with me since. This episode highlights one of the main characters, Harold Finch, as a high school teacher. In this episode, Finch states the following:
Pi. The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—
Engineering and Policy
The concept that space holds solutions to problems on Earth sparked my passion for engineering, and I have Mark Rober’s video, Is NASA a Waste of Money?, to thank for that. His breakdown of how space exploration drives innovation made me realize that engineering is not just about building
My Engineering Graphics Final Project
ENGR-122 Final ProjectCybertruck Project ENGR-122 Wesley MarshallGoogle Docs
Imposter Syndrome in College Admissions
I used to believe my extracurriculars and awards were unique enough to get me into college. From designing an app to being an Eagle Scout, I thought I was “well rounded” with a spike in engineering. However, as I opened my decisions in High School, I got almost all rejections
A Kind of Needed Break
It’s been about 5 months since I’ve said anything. People have been wondering where I’ve gone or what I’ve been up to. Truthfully, I just needed a break and just explored the world. I spent my summer with the friends I grew up with, now that
An Engineer's Second Semester Reflection
I just ended my second semester of college, and it was probably my most difficult semester. I took 27 units, which was a lot. Some days, I was there from 8AM to 11PM which were long days. I took the following classes, and I listed by brief thoughts about each:
What is Linear Algebra?
I’m done with Linear Algebra, and it was an interesting journey. Fun fact, I’ve been looking forward to this class since around 10th grade, when I first heard the topic mentioned somewhere (I don’t remember when exactly). And it took me 3 years to finally reach that
Why Statistics is Considered "Easy"
If you go to college or university, you’ve probably heard that the introduction statistics class is one of the easiest higher level mathematics courses. I know for some students, all math is hard and statistics is no different. However, statistics is still considered easy by the bulk of all
The Lack of Research Opportunities for Community College Students
One of the most critical components of a STEM undergraduate’s life is research. Majority of STEM majors at universities do some type of research relating to their major or their personal interests. However, at the community college level, research opportunities are scarce and limited to a few students per
Why Calculus 2 Is So Difficult
I have a confession to make, I never did Calculus 2. Well, traditionally at least. I went through AP Calculus BC which does encompass Calculus 2, but it's very different to what is taught at the college level. Calculus 2 through AP is a simpler, dumbed down version of what’
The Trustee
As of last Thursday (April 18, 2024) I was elected to become the next Student Trustee of El Camino College. It was something I’d wanted since my boss said she could see me as the Student Trustee, and I’ve been thinking about running for this position since I
California Community College Engineering
One of the biggest problems facing Community College engineering Students in California is the course transferability. Many courses required by Universities of California (UC’s) and California State Schools (CSU’s) have no articulation to Community College courses or the courses are denied for transferability. This causes students to feel