I'm an electrical engineering student at the South Dakota School of Mines & Tech. I have an interest in physics as it pertains to applications in engineering (mostly), as well an interest in mathematics as it applies to physics (also mostly). I've found that it becomes easier to solve specific problems the more I understand the fundamental principles behind them, so my interest does extend somewhat beyond the application both. It also doesn't hurt that I think they can be pretty fun by themselves.

As it stands now, my focus is probably going to be in electromagnetism, specifically antennas, microwave circuits, and communication systems. I'm also interested in electronics, but without a stronger background in quantum mechanics (something that I'd love to achieve someday), I don't think that I'd be able to do as well as I'd like in that area.

I believe that science needs good public relations, just like any other social institution. Scientists have the responsibility to follow the examples of Feynman, Sagan, Nye, and Tyson in the attempt to educate laymen and establish scientific thinking as the cornerstone of common sense. Excellent spoken and written communication are central to that goal, and scientists/engineers should have a solid education in both.

The two scientists I personally feel the most affinity toward are Paul Dirac and Oliver Heaviside.

My hobbies include homebrewing, making things out of paracord, trying new beers, occasional martial arts practice, and hiking/exploring. Eventually I want to take up biking. I have some interest in the psychological benefits of Buddhist meditation.