“I realized that students around the world were struggling to solve the same problems I was. That helped me gain valuable perspective and relieve some pressure that I was putting on myself. MATE builds a "we are all in this together" mentality.”

 

Advice
I will steal, or pass on, from the competition staple, Marty Klein "always ask how we can do this better." This has helped me both personally and professionally throughout my life. From using it on my grad school entrance essay to quelling a toddler meltdown, I always look back and ask what could I have done to avoid or improve the situation for the next time something similar comes up.

Current Title
Lead Propulsion Development Engineer

 
 

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