Mechanical Engineering Purpose Statement

Throughout my first semester at Purdue, I have developed my collaborative and engineering skills tremendously. In my First-Year-Engineering

Ever since the 3rd grade, I excelled in science and math-related courses. As I grew older I recognized my passion and knew that when I got older, I wanted to use this passion in a career in engineering. To further this passion, I joined a premiere science program called Ecotek Lab. This program was designed for elite students to work on perfecting their craft by carrying out United Nations based science projects. Since joining Ecotek, I have been opened to many opportunities tying back to my career interest in mechanical engineering.

The first engineering class that I attended was quite surprising. My perception of engineering had always been of technical equations and solving complex issues. This class on the other hand introduced me to the work of Raymond B. Landis who wrote the book studying engineering. The book was a revelation to me as it articulated what aclass engineering student is a student who has mastered the tools of success, is confident and determined.

It all started when I was 10, when my father gifted me a toy car for my birthday. I used to play with it all the time; I opened the parts just to see what it is made up of and how it works. On opening it, I saw various parts of which I had no idea and how each part performed to make my car move. I was eager to know the same then. Hence, the seed to my love for automobiles and machines in general was sown by the little toy car of mine. This passion of mine never subsided and it grew year after year. At the age of 18, I came across the TV show called “Mega Factories”, which is an exclusive and amazing documentary television series based on the major factories of popular companies. It gave me a deep insight into the field of machines and manufacturing.

After a setback at my School Certificate Exam, I came to learn about my shortcomings and strengths that guided me to attain successes later. From my schooling times, I have shown very keen interest in the subjects of Mathematics and Physics which have enhanced my analytical and quantitative skills that enabled my skill in thinking critically. I was top scorer in Mathematics in High School. This aptitude for Mathematics and Physics encouraged me to choose Mechanical Engineering as my undergraduate major as I believed it has tremendous potential and also challenges.

Everyday, we use a plethora of products. From the toothbrush in the morning, to a fork during lunch and a pillow in the night. They all have one thing in common: they were made by engineers, engineers who have always asked the question “How to make products with the highest quality possible with the given resources?” This concept has fascinated me from the inception of my college days. This fascination along with my strong academic base makes me want to pursue Industrial and Systems Engineering for my graduate study.

The first week of class immediately brought with it an important presentation to me on the topic of Diversity in stem. As an existing pre engineering student at the time of the presentation I had a very narrow misconception as to what the field of engineering entails and the majors that are available within in. During the presentation, I learned that the College of the Environment actually contained its own form of engineering, environmental engineering, that is recognized as the only engineering major outside the School of Engineering here at the University of Washington. This was crucial to me because it immediately broadened my horizon, I have always had an interest in the environment and this allowed me to research a new potential major that could intertwine my interest in science with my background in the outdoors.

My rendezvous with Mechanical Engineering began during my school days, when we visited a toy manufacturing facility as part of our educational tour. I remember watching in amazement, an array of complex machines working in unison to transform plastic and metal into intricately contoured toys. Even at that age, my mind was able to comprehend the sheer genius of the wizards who engineered those magnificent machines. It was then that I aspired to enter this intriguing branch of mechanical engineering.

“Learning makes a man fit company for him”. This maxim impressed me right from my childhood days to learn something new each day, learn, learn and relearn until the end. My decision to apply for MS in mechanical engineering has emerged, both from my passion for research and my aspiration to understand the concepts of engineering. MS in Mechanical Engineering can provide me with the platform to further improve and ultimately refine my knowledge and skills in my areas of interest. Right from my childhood, when I started understanding little things I have been fascinated with the world of the machines that made life easier. My passion for mechanical engineering only grew with time as I kept on finding out about how things function around us like bikes, cars, and machinery etc. I believe the MS program from your esteemed university is pivotal for me as quality, knowledge and impeccable guidance will mold me to be in the learning mode all my life, opening the way for constant growth as a person and a professional. So I wanted to become an engineer and satisfy my inquisitive nature. This keen enthusiasm made to opt for a career in this field.

Of course, I understand that Engineering is not just about building projects in the garage and I have been actively seeking to gain a more diverse appreciation of what constitutes Engineering. I recently attended a four day Headstart course at Warwick University which proved to be an enlightening experience because of the amount of new material that was covered,

Over my schooling , I expanded my prospect and meliorated my profession and found myself drawn to definite aspects of mathematics, physics and chemistry – particularly their applications in engineering. I realized that this a fascination for science and in the ever expanding world of technology motivated me to take up Engineering from a technical aspect. Besides the keen desire to study the major principles of science and

In this ever-changing world of Engineering and Technology, where each new day sees a rush of new concepts and applications, the person who has an insatiable thirst for knowledge and passion for learning things emerges as the winner.Having worked in an environment where customer’s problems are identified and converted into technology solutions, I would like to pursue my masters in Computer Science, where I could enhance my technical skills further and get an insight into core concepts of computers.

I feel that it is the blend of conviction, leadership skills and knowledge that will help bridge the gap between dreams and reality. It is my dream to lead a successful technological firm and to be a one of the top entrepreneurs of my country. My quest for the above fostered me to apply to the Engineering Management program.

“Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together. It's coming up with ideas, testing principles and perfecting the engineering, as well as final assembly” (Dyson). You may find yourself asking, “What is engineering?” It is defined as “the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people” (Merriam Webster). However, there has always been one specific aspect that interests me, and that is mechanical engineering and its impact on the world. Oddly enough, when you ask what mechanical engineering is you’ll get hundreds of different answers. Although, there is a pretty unanimous misconception about this subfield;

Engineering is the life-line of this fast developing world, and I have always dreamt to be a part of it. Over the years, this dream has developed into a passion. Fuelled by the rapid strides made in this field, I sincerely hope to contribute significantly to the efforts that are under way to meet the ever-increasing demands of mankind.