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== [[Grand Challenges for Engineering]] Article ==
 
== [[Grand Challenges for Engineering]] Article ==
 
* [http://www.technologyreview.com/news/517811/a-material-that-could-make-solar-power-dirt-cheap/ A Material That Could Make Solar Power "Dirt Cheap"], Kevin Bullis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, updated 8 August 2013, accessed 16 September 2013 (Solar Energy)
 
* [http://www.technologyreview.com/news/517811/a-material-that-could-make-solar-power-dirt-cheap/ A Material That Could Make Solar Power "Dirt Cheap"], Kevin Bullis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, updated 8 August 2013, accessed 16 September 2013 (Solar Energy)
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== Favorite MATLAB Demonstration ==
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My favorite MATLAB demonstration was the Loma Prieta Earthquake section. It was very interesting to see the real world applications of MATLAB. Although it is easy to simply plot functions as we have been doing since 6th grade, seeing how MATLAB can actually help see what went on during an earthquake and plot it in a useful way is astonishing. This is an aspect of engineering that can be incredibly useful to scientists who study earthquakes. Data from this could, perhaps, even save lives in the future.

Latest revision as of 06:11, 16 September 2013

About Me

I am a prospective Mechanical Engineer at Duke University. Currently I am a freshmen in the class of 2017. I am from Gaithersburg, Maryland and I have a dog named Samurai.


Name Pronunciation

Andrew is a relatively straight forward name to pronounce. My last name is pronounced "Gay-el", exactly the same as the first name "Gail."


Current Courses

  • EGR 103: Computational Methods in Engineering
  • EGR 121
  • Math 212: Multivariable Calculus
  • Greek History: Greek History


Grand Challenges for Engineering Article


Favorite MATLAB Demonstration

My favorite MATLAB demonstration was the Loma Prieta Earthquake section. It was very interesting to see the real world applications of MATLAB. Although it is easy to simply plot functions as we have been doing since 6th grade, seeing how MATLAB can actually help see what went on during an earthquake and plot it in a useful way is astonishing. This is an aspect of engineering that can be incredibly useful to scientists who study earthquakes. Data from this could, perhaps, even save lives in the future.