Impact
When I started grad school in late 2020, I had two “simple” goals: get the girl and do something entrepreneurial. I wanted to learn and grow and do impactful things
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The Spaces In Between: A Route 66 Journey
In between completing graduate school and starting the next chapter of my professional life, my dad and I took a drive along Route 66 from Illinois to California. The trip
2021: Roses, Thorns, & Buds
With another year complete, it is time for another round of reflection. Last year, my reflections revolved largely around the changes and challenges associated with the COVID19 Pandemic. While the
Hidden Gems
Sometimes I focus on the wrong things and miss gems hiding in plain sight. The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is one of those hidden gems and provides an excellent
Nobody Cares, but That’s OK: Good People are there to Help
There’s nothing quite like driving 20 miles down a bumpy gravel road in Death Valley and then having the half-axle break on your buddy’s SUV to put a damper on
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Free Fall or: Return to Grad School
When I turned in my last undergraduate exam more than 4 years ago, I ran from the room filled with ecstatic energy. Finally free from studying and textbooks, I eagerly
Tolerance
I am worried about my country for the first time in my adult life. The divisions appear to be growing and instead of taking the time to understand each other’s
2020: Roses, Thorns, & Buds
One of my former Scoutmasters had a tradition at the end of every outing: Roses, Thorns, & Buds. We would circle up and reflect upon the highs and lows of
Engineering Relationships
Engineering is all about relationships. Engineering is about physical, social, and spiritual relationships. While engineering draws from the scientific models of the physical world, this mathematical framework is only one
Fracture
I seem to have a bad habit of breaking glass. When I moved into my first college apartment, the windshield on the U-Haul cracked. When I road tripped down Route