I really like how seemingly-random the question is for how specific it is, it’s really interesting when taking the role as a scientist to ask questions about specific cases, not just the grander scale questions so it’s really cool that you did that.

Indeed, the hypothesis is very logical and very adjacent to the subject of the…[Read more]

I really like how you further pursued your chief topic of interest and considered deeper questions about it. I agree that the issue of fires is critical to solve from the roots as its not enough to just put them out.

I definitely found it prudent and good that you recognized that there are a lot of variables related to the problem at…[Read more]

Why do short objects near taller objects get struck by lightning, and can this be reliably predicted?

According to https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-fatalities, most…[Read more]

Very interesting interests you’re interested in there. Your project sounds so cool, I love hearing about senior projects since they’re always so practically applicable and creative.

I agree that learning EAS and geology is very useful because it can inform what designs we make and what we can either combat or take advantage of.…[Read more]

Yeah, geology is super cool and volcanoes are fun.

I suppose it’s a theme in our group; I’m also into meditation but I don’t like active guides or anything. Just silence.

Good to meet you guys, looking forward to working together.

Yes, ME and robotics is awesome. I’m a freshman, and it’s too early to judge curriculum since I am still in my first year and we haven’t been in the building yet.

Indeed, looking forward to working and learning together.

Nitay

My name is Nitay Eshed, pronounced “KNEE-tie”. You can call me Nitay. I’m majoring in mechanical engineering with the interest of pursuing robotics as a field.

In terms of hobbies I like reading, tinkering, programming, cooking, learning, playing Magic: the Gathering, and Dungeons & Dragons.

I figured that learning about the Earth…[Read more]