Tell us a little bit about yourself and your plans for college.

My fascination with engineering arose through childhood experiences exploring science and robotics kits to crafting basic AutoCAD designs on school computers. Today, a cursory interest in science and engineering has evolved into a passion for chemical engineering.
Academic pursuits have consistently been a part of my life. Throughout high school, I had the unique opportunity to pursue concurrent enrollment in courses that better represented my interests. My passion for the sciences led me to eligibility to graduate high school a year early with an associate degree while maintaining a 4.08 GPA (weighted), the first in my school district's history to accomplish this.
I have completed dozens of labs and experiments in college settings, in calculus-based physics, engineering, microbiology, biology, forensics, and many chemistry classes. I have burned, electrocuted, mixed, measured, calculated, dropped, extracted, cultured, and performed many other scientific disciplines countless times. From studying the properties of genetics to creating experimental designs, I have gained valuable experience in diverse domains.
My presentation on the properties and uses of Uranium was one of my favorite projects. I researched and gained an understanding of the fissile properties of Uranium, nuclear reactors, bombs, nuclear waste, and various isotopes. Projects like this have deepened my understanding of potential research and have begun to build a foundation to expand upon as I pursue my degree. Chiefly, they inspired me to work hard and apply the basics of identifying a problem, seeing beyond the obvious for a solution, and then following through and creating an answer. These experiences have increased my analytical skills and potential contribution to the industry.
I have been fortunate to gain real-world experience in the workforce and the community. My experience at Gateway Parks Eagle provided a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with entrepreneurs and engineers to contribute to the growth and operation of a successful snow tubing hill. My leadership skills, supported by work surveys, identify me as the most motivating and effective team leader. The variety of skills that I gained while working at the park include statistical planning, creative problem-solving, heavy machinery operation and maintenance, basic construction, project management, pressure management, teamwork, communication, and a crucial ability to discern individual strengths in people. I plan to apply my work experience and the skills I gained while studying for and practicing the art of engineering throughout my future career.
Despite challenging curriculums and busy work schedules, I found time to actively engage with my community through service projects as part of the National Honors Society. I participated in Toys for Tots, Food Bank City of Idaho, and Feed My Starving Children. These projects allowed me to gain a better understanding of my community's needs and have led me to place great value on serving the people around me. In addition, I was part of a church team that supplied construction, cleaning, and a clean drinking water reserve in Ecuador.
Many community service projects have not been complicated but have impacted lives. My involvement in projects through the National Honor Society led me to unfamiliar portions of the city. As a small group team leader for the Food Bank, City of Idaho, my perspective grew to include the real needs of some people. My service in Ecuador spoke volumes about the conditions in a third-world country. All these reflections and perspectives fueled my desire to lead my team to accomplish any task. We painted buildings, swept floors, and hammered on roofs. These activities built a greater purpose in my life to volunteer and use the talent I bring to chemical engineering to find solutions to enhance people's lives.
I plan to graduate with a degree in chemical or biomedical engineering. A career choice may involve the development of renewable energy or research projects. Wherever my academic path leads, I will be passionate.



Hudson from Idaho
High School Senior
Eagle High School