Why do I want to major in materials science? Well, thats by
accident too. I originally applied to Stony Brook as a biochemistry
major, hoping to become a doctor. But, over the summer before I
began to attend Stony Brook, I decided that I didnt really want to do
that. In the back of my mind, I had always loved drawing and
building things, and was interested in architecture. The only
problem was when I discovered that there was no engineering program
that involved architecture here. The closest thing was materials
science, which apparently provides a good foundation if you want to
pursue architecture in grad school. So, thats how I became a
materials science major. And the more I investigate the major, the
more interesting it seems.
The thing I like most about science, or even just
engineering, is that there's always creation. Someone is always
building something new--scientists arent just satisfied with the way
things are--they ask questions, and they try to find answers.
One hobby in particular that I have thats related to engineering is drawing. I love painting and sketching--both of which are very helpful tools in architecture and in any science discipline, since a grasp on visual concepts is essential. In a way, it goes back to my interest in creating and building new things. It's fun to express yourself in different ways, and art is one of my other ways.