University. I intend to pursue research in the fields of Signal Processing and Machine Learning. I am particularly interested in working on real world problems and applications which combine concepts from signal processing and machine learning with computational modelling and statistical inference. I am also interested in developing applications of signal and image processing using machine learning methods. My interest in signal processing stems from the breadth of its applicability, both as an indispensable
Speech is the very foundation of communication and our ability to communicate effectively stands at the heart of what defines us as humans. As a young child, I wished every day for a baby sister and I was terribly disappointed when my parents brought home a baby brother instead. However, to add to my angst, his ability to communicate with me was greatly hindered by ankyloglossia and chronic middle ear infections in his infancy. I experienced firsthand the frustration both he and our family faced
and large amounts of discrimination toward their culture. Often times people cannot fathom what it is like to experience these inequities and only can get what it is like first hand through accounts of African Americans. Frederick Douglass and Maya Angelou both tell experiences where they were oppressed and demeaned just because of the color of their skin. Frederick Douglass’ “Learning to Read and Write” tells the account of how Douglass, a young slave, not only overcomes the depriving laws and
Boswell Statement Essay My contribution to NYC public schools children in education has been extensive. I first began working in NYC public schools as a speech pathologist in 1980. I would examine expressive and receptive language skills of children and through task analyses develop strategies of language acquisition. In short, I was able to gets students to improve their reading and writing skills in order to master grade level competencies. In my educational journey, I was recruited by Principal
some time in their life. At this point in my life, I don’t have a major event which has changed me or shaped me drastically. However, I have had an event which meant a lot to me and strengthened many things which I had already believed. What was your high school graduation class size? Maybe somewhere from 50-500? Well my class had 4 graduates, so my experience was very unique. I am going to talk about my graduation in some detail, but first I will explain my school’s culture. First of all, it is a
Commencement Address” speech by Steve Jobs is recognized as one of the best speech because of how he connected with his audience. In public speaking we learn how to create our own speeches. Since ancient times a predominant way students learn about speech making is through analysis, interpretation and evaluation of how others have created their speeches. Today I will analysis exemplary speech by Steve Jobs through five canons of rhetoric and modes of Persuasion. Steve Jobs starts his speech by saying “I
good school experience; In eighth grade, my teacher had my class choose a topic for a speech and then present it in front of the class. When it was time to give my speech, I was nervous because I disliked public speaking. I gave my speech and the teacher applauded me for my praiseworthy work. After being praised for my speech, I instantly knew that I would not be nervous to give a speech the next time in class. At that time, I can recall feeling excited to get started on my next speech. Even today
In my last speech I joked around about my dad and his degree in mathematics as a computer technician saying that it was such an odd match up; but in reality, it couldn’t have worked out better. Though the concept of math does not directly apply to his current position; he still utilizes the deep analytical skills that he obtained during his years of calculus to solve problem solving issues that arise with the computers. Education has value in many respects, ranging from the social connections that
While I understand why David Foster Wallace makes his argument, I believe that college does prepare you for life and gives you the knowledge and skills to become a well-adjusted person. It is the college experience that allows a person to really learn about themselves. I do not believe that anything is wrong with being self-centered and focusing on yourself. Being consumed with yourself does not necessarily mean that you have no awareness of what going on in the world or have limited ability to
running through my head as I process the fact that I have won the lottery. Not only will I be completely stress free from thinking of having to be in college debt, but this life changing experience will keep me motivated to continue gaining more knowledge during my upcoming four years. I believe education is an important key for success in my future and the last thing I would want to stress on is the amount of money I will need to pay off for however long I decide to exceed on my education. Additionally