Growing up in Tennessee, I have always been fascinated by how design dictates the way we experience the world. When I look at buildings or large infrastructure projects, I think about how they were planned, how people pass through them, and what could be improved. That mindset is what draws me to engineering, where I can design systems with a clear purpose and a tangible impact. Over time, that interest has shifted into a focus on electric vehicles and the systems that support their expansion. I am especially interested in how charging infrastructure is built and how battery management systems operate. These are arguably the biggest challenges in making electric vehicles more practical and affordable. Designing reliable charging networks and improving how batteries are monitored and maintained are problems that require both careful planning and creative thinking, which is what I enjoy the most. In school and on my own time, I have worked to build these skills by taking on challenges that have pushed me to think critically, including an internship where I learned how to assemble and wire electrical control panels. Whether solving a difficult problem set or working on graphic design projects, I approach problems from different angles and refine my ideas until they are effective and well thought out. These experiences have taught me to stay patient and keep working even when the solution isn't obvious at first. As I continue my education, I plan to study electrical engineering and focus on sustainable transportation and energy systems. I want to help design electric vehicle infrastructure that is efficient and accessible, especially for rural areas like my hometown in West Tennessee, where this type of infrastructure is limited. I am also interested in improving battery management systems so that they last longer and operate more precisely. After graduating, I hope to use my skills to contribute to the transition toward a greener future and to bring new ideas into the field. Additionally, I want to find ways to encourage other students from rural communities like mine to explore STEM fields and see what they can achieve. To me, engineering is about solving real-world problems and building things that make an impact, and that is exactly the kind of work I want to do.