When I was younger, I fell in love with electronics. I took apart old toys, tried to fix broken electronics, unscrewed remote controls, and spent hours learning about circuits and engineering. This love for STEM only grew as I got older, and by high school, I was competing in science fairs. I made it to the Texas Science & Engineering Fair (TXSEF), designing and refining projects that challenged my technical skills and allowed me to create solutions that directly impact my community. Living in El Paso, I've seen how strong winds stir up sand, affecting air quality. To address this, I built a simple wearable device that measures the air quality around the user in real time. At my school, skateboarding is a huge part of the culture, and my friends and I learned from the skaters around us. I realized there wasn't a precise way to measure performance beyond personal feedback or video recordings when performing tricks. So, I developed a device that tracks a skateboard's movement and uses machine learning to analyze tricks, helping skaters better refine their technique. These experiences made me realize that I don't just want to study science; I want to use it to make a real-world impact. I plan to study electrical engineering at the University of Houston. Houston, Texas, is a central hub for innovation, with research labs, space companies, and countless engineering opportunities. UH strongly focuses on research, including Power and Energy Systems, which will allow me to work on real-world problems. My goal is to work on groundbreaking technologies, like more efficient battery management and new ways to collect energy. This research could lower the cost of energy production and storage, making sustainable power more accessible to communities worldwide, especially those in underserved or remote areas that lack reliable electricity infrastructure and affordable energy solutions. The world runs on power, and improving how we generate and store it could change everything. I want to use The University of Houston's research labs, connect with professors, and seek hands-on experience to reach these goals. I plan to apply for internships at places like NASA and energy companies in Houston, learning from professionals in the field. I know that creating new technology isn't easy. It takes time, resources, and the ability to push through failure. With the proper knowledge, opportunities, and determination, I can contribute to something bigger than myself, innovations that redefine energy use.

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by how things work. It all started when I watched the first Iron Man movie in my living room. Building something from scratch to solve a problem made me want to pursue Engineering. From that moment, I fell in love with electronics. I took apart old toys, tried to fix broken electronics, and spent hours learning about circuits and engineering. This love for STEM only grew as I got older, and by high school, I was competing in science fairs. I made it to the Texas Science & Engineering Fair (TXSEF), designing and refining projects that challenged my technical skills and allowed me to create solutions that directly impact my community. Living in El Paso, I’ve seen how strong winds stir up sand, affecting air quality. To address this, I built a simple wearable device that measures the air quality around the user in real time. At my school, skateboarding is a huge part of the culture, and my friends and I learned from the skaters around us. I realized that there wasn’t a precise way to measure performance beyond personal feedback or video recordings when performing tricks. So, I developed a device that tracks a skateboard’s movement and uses machine learning to analyze tricks, helping skaters refine their technique. These experiences made me realize that I don’t just want to study science. I want to use it to create real-world impact. I plan to study electrical engineering at the University of Houston. Houston is a hub for innovation, with research labs, space companies, and countless engineering opportunities. UH’s strong focus on research, like Power and Energy Systems, will allow me to work on real-world problems. My goal is to work on groundbreaking technologies, like more efficient battery cells and new ways to collect energy. The world runs on power, and improving how we generate and store it could change everything. I want to use UH’s research labs, connect with professors, and seek hands-on experience to reach these goals. I plan to apply for internships at places like NASA and energy companies in Houston, learning from professionals in the field. Funding my education will require careful planning. I will apply for scholarships, work part-time, and manage my budget to ensure I can focus on my studies. I know that creating new technology isn’t easy. It takes time, resources, and the ability to push through failure. But I thrive on challenges. Every experiment, every problem to solve, fuels my curiosity even more. With the proper knowledge, opportunities, and determination, I can contribute to something bigger than myself: innovations that redefine energy use.

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) represents the heart and soul of American soccer, embodying a relentless drive to succeed on the international stage. My love for the USMNT is due to my love for my country and admiration for Christian Pulisic, a player who has become the face of American soccer and a beacon of hope for the team's future. Christian Pulisic's journey to the world stage is a story of determination and talent. What I admire most about Pulisic is his resilience and leadership on the field. Despite facing numerous challenges, including injuries and the pressure to represent his club and country, Pulisic consistently rises to the occasion. His performances for the USMNT are often electrifying; this was especially present during the 2024 Copa America. Fifty thousand people in the stands watched the game vs Bolivia. The game was exhilarating for fans of the United States National Team. I remember watching the match live and seeing Pulisic on the wing, quickly opening space with his creativity and dribbling. He scored the opening goal during the Bolivia game and set the tempo for the rest of the match. Watching him curve the ball into the top bins was incredible for me and many fans. Although the tournament for the U.S. turned out differently than I and many people wanted, every game the U.S. played was fun to watch. For me, Pulisic embodies the hope that the USMNT can achieve great things on the world stage. The USMNT will shock the world with their performance at the 2026 World Cup and Win the trophy. It will be a groundbreaking accomplishment, considering the USA has not advanced beyond the quarterfinals stage in 90 years, and the USA will host most of the tournament. I hope to watch Pulisic lead the USMNT to a World Cup Trophy at one of the many stadiums where the games will be hosted.