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| − | + | My favorite demo was the ''Viewing the Penny'' demo on MATLAB. The idea that one can create a 3D graphical representation of currency (and that the government uses said representation to mold our currency) is fascinating, but more so due to the fact that MATLAB is also able to color the penny, show you the topographical features of the penny, and use a lighting model to realistically shade the penny. It is real-life applications of MATLAB like this one that make engineering fun and worthwhile. | |
Latest revision as of 02:42, 23 September 2011
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About Me
Year
Class of 2014, Sophomore
School
I am in Trinity College.
Major/Minor
My anticipated major is Neuroscience, B.S. It is possible that I will major in cultural anthropology as well.
Name Pronunciation
LEE-suh DAY-vid
Grand Challenges
Reverse-Engineer the Brain, National Academy of Engineering, 2011, accessed 22 September 2011 (Grand Challenge)
Favorite Demo
My favorite demo was the Viewing the Penny demo on MATLAB. The idea that one can create a 3D graphical representation of currency (and that the government uses said representation to mold our currency) is fascinating, but more so due to the fact that MATLAB is also able to color the penny, show you the topographical features of the penny, and use a lighting model to realistically shade the penny. It is real-life applications of MATLAB like this one that make engineering fun and worthwhile.
