Science and Math have always been my passion, and no discipline combines them better than engineering. My interest in engineering started early, as I watched my father disassemble hard drives, design miniscule parts, and change the world through his work. Over time, I found myself with the same love of design and innovation that my father had, but unlike him, my love lay more within Chemistry rather than Physics. This interest was only strengthened during my visit to an oil refinery which, led me to pursue Chemical Engineering.
Inside, I was finally able to observe all of the processes that I had seen before. I saw the various Hydrotreaters and the complexity of the engineering and design that I had only read about before. I also discovered
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Cornell is at the forefront of research on Sustainable Energy Systems, with professors such as Alfred M. Center and Paulette Clancy, which is a great interest of mine. Due to my planned research into the issues of modern factories and sustainability, a dedicated research team is very enticing and one of the most important factors to my application to the university. Furthermore, learning from the world-class faculty available to teach undergraduate students in world-class facilities will allow me to receive a quality education and the necessary knowledge to conduct research and pursue a career in chemical engineering. Within the department of chemical engineering, the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, is a state of the art facility that will allow me to pursue ideas within Physics and Chemistry. With the facilities available at the university, I will be able to formulate my ideas into implementable realities. The ability to make a difference with quality research and an excellent program are the two qualities that I am looking for in a university, and Cornell accomplishes that in a way that fits my academically rigorous