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1. It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school. What did you do over the break with your senior project?
Over winter break, I went to my mentorship for a few hours to talk with my mentor about my EQ as well as possible answers for it. He also gave me valuable insight into possible directions for my research and other outlets as well. Additionally, I worked on my independent component for several hours. I started on another drafting project: My First Floor Plan, where I draft out the floor plan of the mentorship building based on schematics that were given to me by my mentor.
2. What was the most important thing you learned from what you did, and why? What was the source of what you learned?
The most important thing I learned from my mentorship is that operating efficiency of the electrical grid and economics have an intimate connection that must be kept at a balance in order for utilities to be more energy efficient in the future.
3. If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers for your EQ, who would you talk to and why?
First and foremost, I would talk with my mentor because he is a very qualified electrical engineer with years of experience working on and optimizing substations, so he could probably give me some valuable information on operating efficiency for the electrical grid. I would also talk to my mentor's brother because even though he is still an electrical engineering student at Cal Poly, he is currently studying microgrids for his senior project (which could potentially be one of my main answers for my EQ).
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
New Year's Talk
Hello everyone!
First off, I just want to thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope you had a wonderful new year's celebration. I know that the new year always brings invitations of joy, sadness, and new beginnings as we endeavor to better ourselves through goals and more positive outlooks on the world. This is why I think it should also be a day to look back and reminisce on the good things that have happened to us in 2014 and embrace what makes us happy in the years to come.
That being said, I would like to thank my mentor, Allen Barreno, for taking me under his wing this past July and being such a cool and respectable man. He has guided me through this project since the beginning and has helped me learn so much about not only power engineering, but working with people in the real-world. He made it clear to me how vital it is to do a topic that you're passionate about. Without that piece of advice, I probably wouldn't have the EQ I have today, so I am especially grateful for that.
Allen,
You are one awesomely intelligent fellow. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work at BERG and for all the help you have given me this year with my project. I know you can get quite busy with your work, which is why I am grateful that you have sacrificed some of your valuable time to help me out. I hope you have a very successful and splendid 2015.
Through you, I've gotten to meet and work with some very nice and knowledgeable people who I would like to thank as well.
Hero,
Thank you for being such a generous and hospitable person. When I first arrived at BERG, I usually just arrived, did my normal routine, and then walked home. You were the only person who offered to give me a ride home. I know your house happens to be pretty close to mine, but just reaching out to me was very kind of you and I am grateful for that. I enjoyed our small conversations in the car, as I slowly began learning more about you and your past life. We might have had our twists and turns, but in the end, it was quite a smashing experience.
Jason and Yagi,
Thank you for all the drafting help over these past few months. I have learned so many useful tips and tricks for Microstation and AutoCAD because of you guys, I know that I still have so much to learn, but I'm glad that I have you guys by my side. You two have made me feel really comfortable working at BERG, so for that I am very grateful.
Jason, I think you're a really hard-worker with the way you feel so relieved whenever more work comes your way. You're a really cool cat with a knack for Tekken. I also want to thank you for sharing your lunch with me that one day. I will make sure to return the favor once I find food that delicious again.
Yagi, thanks for sharing some of your architectural drafting expertise with me. It led me in the right direction with my First Floor Plan Project and left me with many questions that I hope to answer as I gain more experience drafting.
AJ,
Thank you so much for answering all of my questions and giving me valuable insight into how college life for an electrical engineering student is. I learned a lot from you about the challenges, work, and experiences I may face as I enter Cal Poly Pomona. I hope to learn more from you as I begin to answer my EQ.
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These are not all the reasons why I am thankful to work at my mentorship, but I hope this small post will suffice.
P.S. Thanks for the calendar, you guys! Happy New Year!
First off, I just want to thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope you had a wonderful new year's celebration. I know that the new year always brings invitations of joy, sadness, and new beginnings as we endeavor to better ourselves through goals and more positive outlooks on the world. This is why I think it should also be a day to look back and reminisce on the good things that have happened to us in 2014 and embrace what makes us happy in the years to come.
That being said, I would like to thank my mentor, Allen Barreno, for taking me under his wing this past July and being such a cool and respectable man. He has guided me through this project since the beginning and has helped me learn so much about not only power engineering, but working with people in the real-world. He made it clear to me how vital it is to do a topic that you're passionate about. Without that piece of advice, I probably wouldn't have the EQ I have today, so I am especially grateful for that.
Allen,
You are one awesomely intelligent fellow. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work at BERG and for all the help you have given me this year with my project. I know you can get quite busy with your work, which is why I am grateful that you have sacrificed some of your valuable time to help me out. I hope you have a very successful and splendid 2015.
Through you, I've gotten to meet and work with some very nice and knowledgeable people who I would like to thank as well.
Hero,
Thank you for being such a generous and hospitable person. When I first arrived at BERG, I usually just arrived, did my normal routine, and then walked home. You were the only person who offered to give me a ride home. I know your house happens to be pretty close to mine, but just reaching out to me was very kind of you and I am grateful for that. I enjoyed our small conversations in the car, as I slowly began learning more about you and your past life. We might have had our twists and turns, but in the end, it was quite a smashing experience.
Jason and Yagi,
Thank you for all the drafting help over these past few months. I have learned so many useful tips and tricks for Microstation and AutoCAD because of you guys, I know that I still have so much to learn, but I'm glad that I have you guys by my side. You two have made me feel really comfortable working at BERG, so for that I am very grateful.
Jason, I think you're a really hard-worker with the way you feel so relieved whenever more work comes your way. You're a really cool cat with a knack for Tekken. I also want to thank you for sharing your lunch with me that one day. I will make sure to return the favor once I find food that delicious again.
Yagi, thanks for sharing some of your architectural drafting expertise with me. It led me in the right direction with my First Floor Plan Project and left me with many questions that I hope to answer as I gain more experience drafting.
AJ,
Thank you so much for answering all of my questions and giving me valuable insight into how college life for an electrical engineering student is. I learned a lot from you about the challenges, work, and experiences I may face as I enter Cal Poly Pomona. I hope to learn more from you as I begin to answer my EQ.
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These are not all the reasons why I am thankful to work at my mentorship, but I hope this small post will suffice.
P.S. Thanks for the calendar, you guys! Happy New Year!
Friday, December 12, 2014
Bamax Helmet Complete!
Finally! After what seemed like forever, I am pleased to show you guys the final product of my Bamax Helmet project.
10 Hours of drafting later...
Of all the drafting projects I've done so far, this one was probably the most challenging. Not only did it incorporate the most curvatures, but it also was based on a digital image. This made it especially challenging as I tried to get the proportions just right to match the original image. This project forced me to try out some tools and commands I have never tried before, but that is what made this project an amazing learning experience.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Parabolas for Days
Hello everyone!
Over the past month, I've spent a number of hours at my mentorship trying to figure out the best way to draft the Bamax helmet.
Although I have not made very much visual progress, I have overcome one of my biggest issues concerning this project so far: the parabolas. Drawing parabolas in Microstation was problematic for me because it was not a straightforward task. There is not a parabola tool in Microstation, so I had to resort to alternative means (e.g. mirroring points on one side of the parabola on the picture to the other side); all of which were very inefficient or impractical depending on the situation. After a few hours, I decided to just google it, and sure enough, there was a YouTube video that showed how to construct a parabola in Microstation (given the base and height). The video I found is given below:
I really liked this video because the uploader, UjjwalRane, gives a clear explanation of his method and provides an easy-to-follow, on-screen procedure that applies to 99% of all the parabolas you would want to create in Microstation. This particular video deals with parabolas that have the mouth opening downwards. If you'd like to see the video dealing with parabolas that have the mouth opening upwards, click here.
I learned an important lesson that day: if you can't figure out a drafting problem at work within a few minutes, look it up online. The answer is probably there!
Over the past month, I've spent a number of hours at my mentorship trying to figure out the best way to draft the Bamax helmet.
Although I have not made very much visual progress, I have overcome one of my biggest issues concerning this project so far: the parabolas. Drawing parabolas in Microstation was problematic for me because it was not a straightforward task. There is not a parabola tool in Microstation, so I had to resort to alternative means (e.g. mirroring points on one side of the parabola on the picture to the other side); all of which were very inefficient or impractical depending on the situation. After a few hours, I decided to just google it, and sure enough, there was a YouTube video that showed how to construct a parabola in Microstation (given the base and height). The video I found is given below:
I really liked this video because the uploader, UjjwalRane, gives a clear explanation of his method and provides an easy-to-follow, on-screen procedure that applies to 99% of all the parabolas you would want to create in Microstation. This particular video deals with parabolas that have the mouth opening downwards. If you'd like to see the video dealing with parabolas that have the mouth opening upwards, click here.
I learned an important lesson that day: if you can't figure out a drafting problem at work within a few minutes, look it up online. The answer is probably there!
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
A Sneak Peek...
For all of you Big Hero 6 fans, I present to you my latest project! :D I'm no Hiro, but it doesn't mean I can't try to draft like him. ;)
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Bamax Helmet 2.0
EQ
Content
1. Review this. Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."
Essential Question
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question. The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic. An essential question must:
2. Review the following EQs and
The following EQ meets the rule of three. It is not a yes/no question and calls for depth in research. It takes a stance by asking "what is the most important (blank)". The EQ's format makes sense and is specific in that it is asking about healthy weight loss.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
The following EQ does not meet the rule of three. Despite the EQ's proficient wording and invitation to "take a stance", the question is not specific enough about the type of crime or the circumstances in order to provide a focused framework for studies.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
The following EQ does not meet the rule of three. The EQ isn't specific enough. The wording of it opens invitation for the cliche "The customer is always right."
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
The following EQ meets the rule of three. It is not a yes/no question and calls for depth in research. It takes a stance by asking which treatment is best for an anesthesiologist to use. The EQ's format makes sense and is specific in that it is asking about the type of pain.
3. Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project. The senior team will be meeting with students shortly for EQ revision and approval; you are expected to bring your research notebook to that meeting with your EQ draft written inside in pencil.
1. Review this. Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."
Essential Question
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question. The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic. An essential question must:
- Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
- Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
- Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)
I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
- Tell us if each meets the rule of three.
- Tell why they do or don't.
The following EQ meets the rule of three. It is not a yes/no question and calls for depth in research. It takes a stance by asking "what is the most important (blank)". The EQ's format makes sense and is specific in that it is asking about healthy weight loss.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
The following EQ does not meet the rule of three. Despite the EQ's proficient wording and invitation to "take a stance", the question is not specific enough about the type of crime or the circumstances in order to provide a focused framework for studies.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
The following EQ does not meet the rule of three. The EQ isn't specific enough. The wording of it opens invitation for the cliche "The customer is always right."
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
The following EQ meets the rule of three. It is not a yes/no question and calls for depth in research. It takes a stance by asking which treatment is best for an anesthesiologist to use. The EQ's format makes sense and is specific in that it is asking about the type of pain.
3. Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project. The senior team will be meeting with students shortly for EQ revision and approval; you are expected to bring your research notebook to that meeting with your EQ draft written inside in pencil.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Lesson 1 Reflection
1. Positive Statement
What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
For my Lesson 1 Presentation, I am most proud of the fact that I was able to say everything that I wanted to say. Furthermore, I am also proud that I was able to speak fluently and passionately about my topic and convey those feelings to my audience.
2. Questions to Consider
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?
AE P- AP CR NC
b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
I deserve a P- on this assignment. I believe that my justification and foundation were on the mark because I referenced my three sources throughout my presentation, had at least one published research source cited, and referenced my mentor and interview in my presentation; making me eligible for a P. However, my professionalism was a little off because I did look down at my notes a lot more than I should have, which greatly effected my eye contact with the audience, making me eligible for an AP. In the end, I think an average between the two is fair, landing me with a P-.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
A number of things went considerably well in my first lesson. For example, my voice was loud, clear and conveyed passion for my topic. I also cited all of the sources I needed to (along with my mentor's advice and expertise).
4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
In the long term, I would've started this Lesson plan a week before the due date so I would've had more time to familiarize myself with the content of my lesson, work out any awkward or illogical transitions, and ultimately rehearse my lesson as a whole to avoid the use of note cards. As far as the short term concerned, I would've prepared all of my materials the night before so I wouldn't have had to leave anything out of my presentation.
What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
For my Lesson 1 Presentation, I am most proud of the fact that I was able to say everything that I wanted to say. Furthermore, I am also proud that I was able to speak fluently and passionately about my topic and convey those feelings to my audience.
2. Questions to Consider
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?
AE P- AP CR NC
b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
I deserve a P- on this assignment. I believe that my justification and foundation were on the mark because I referenced my three sources throughout my presentation, had at least one published research source cited, and referenced my mentor and interview in my presentation; making me eligible for a P. However, my professionalism was a little off because I did look down at my notes a lot more than I should have, which greatly effected my eye contact with the audience, making me eligible for an AP. In the end, I think an average between the two is fair, landing me with a P-.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
A number of things went considerably well in my first lesson. For example, my voice was loud, clear and conveyed passion for my topic. I also cited all of the sources I needed to (along with my mentor's advice and expertise).
4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
In the long term, I would've started this Lesson plan a week before the due date so I would've had more time to familiarize myself with the content of my lesson, work out any awkward or illogical transitions, and ultimately rehearse my lesson as a whole to avoid the use of note cards. As far as the short term concerned, I would've prepared all of my materials the night before so I wouldn't have had to leave anything out of my presentation.
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