I'm a PhD student now! I'm starting my studies in Electrical Engineering under Dr. Aaron Lanterman, a professor with ties to the lab I work at. I'm excited to be taking classes again--I miss the constant growth felt via the learning process. Additionally, I think the somewhat hectic schedule of going to classes while working will be good for me. I think I thrive on spontaneity. I think the coursework I plan to take is fascinating as well; I'll be focusing in statistics, information theory, and pattern recognition to support the research I'll be delving into at work.
I've grown to love the work I do more and more. I've been given opportunities to tackle complex problems and create algorithms to be used in real systems. While the responsibility is somewhat daunting, the math that makes these systems work is fascinating and I'm regularly awed at its near-otherworldly power when applied smartly. I've also grown to appreciate and respect the gravity of the work I do. It's begun to bring me the satisfaction that I felt during my Master's degree. I'm very grateful to be where I am in my professional life.
I've begun to see how friendships as an adult are navigated--long distances and long times without seeing each other, bridged by eventful trips. It makes me cherish the times I get to see them much more than I did before.
11 July 2026