"To me, data science and machine learning are like really intricate magic, mindblowing on the outside but also mindblowingly complex behind the scenes. When I delved deeper into topics like backpropagation, convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, generative adversarial networks, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning, I was amazed by the inner workings, the mathematical foundation, behind the different architectures I could look into."
Full Essay"From rescue submarines to autonomous mission ships, naval stem has shown me how we can reach over the limit with our innovations while exploring the sea below. As I see the amazing research and technology that has been achieved in naval stem and beyond, I want to generate more and add on these great innovations that are currently changing the world and will continue to impact the future."
Full Essay"If a submarine were to be just 10% more efficient, the applications for its crew are stunning e.g. the submarine could stay under water longer, move faster and use less fuel. I can’t wait to study engineering in college, and as I narrow my list of college to apply to, I will be asking each school how they integrate with other engineering departments as well as other areas of study just like this video."
Full Essay"Overall, Mr. Phil Baptiste inspires me to pursue a STEM career such as software development or cybersecurity in the Navy or Marine Corps. He inspires me to build for this country. He instilled in me the idea of accepting knowledge from others, sharing that treasure of knowledge with others, and together improving and creating technology that will improve and better not only the Navy and Marine corps but also the daily lives of everyone."
Full Essay"Being able to better a whole work field and further science exploration is important for society as a whole. With the potential to pursue a career in biochemistry, all new scientific discoveries are important. Dr. Chapman has her researchers performing comparative physiology, looking at the adaptations of mammals that live in water, and drawing conclusions on what could further our aquatic abilities."
Full Essay"I enjoy STEM because it gives me a road to travel through Engineering, I went from making a 20 piece Lego set as a five year old child to a 4,500 piece Lego set and beyond to designing a mask like the N95, a Space Shuttle to travel to Mars, a Sea Perch as a movable robot in water, a Moveable Classroom and, designing engineering drawings using Solid Works as a teenager. STEM is ground breaking, creative and modern."
Full Essay"The passion that researchers like Dr. Ordoñez have to work tirelessly on their own ideas without guaranteed results is quite inspirational. Someone once told me that “the best way to find your career is to figure out where you find people similar to you”. Frequently, I find myself working on personal projects, like a real-time flight simulator, for days on end simply to satisfy my intrinsic curiosity. The self-motivation of Dr. Ordoñez resonates with me."
Full Essay"Part of my interests that led me to cybersecurity was from learning about people that have changed the world behind the scenes. Barnawi helped me realize that there are careers out there that support people making world changing decisions, and that’s what cybersecurity can be."
Full Essay"I personally see much potential in optoelectronic-based and optical computing and consider both parts of the next frontiers of computing. I will likely end up pursuing these frontiers in the future, as both what I have learned about optoelectronics from the NAVAL Horizons program and past research I have conducted on optical computing and other forms of unconventional computing have permanently caught my attention."
Full Essay"Wojciech Mazurczyk, a professor at the Warsaw Institute of Technology and head of the Computer Systems Security Group, has written many scientific articles on steganography. He has mainly focused on steganography in network traffic and IP networks. His research has inspired me because it goes deeper into steganography as a whole, and his articles include many real-life examples."
Full Essay"My career goals, as a physician, hopefully, can be done within the navy, serving in veteran and military hospitals or in the field as a medic in order to save as many lives possible so that they may not have to make the ultimate sacrifice."
Full Essay"While I may not follow in Dr. Guazzo’s footsteps, I see her curiosity and open-mindedness as key traits in any career. Like Dr. Guazzo, I also find myself with competing interests in the sciences and the humanities. Her story is encouraging to me because by staying open to different fields, Dr. Guazzo found a career that involved both her interests."
Full Essay"While Naval research in this field is appropriately directed toward missions at sea, the goals are similar--to decrease human involvement while still safely and effectively carrying-out operations. And because the Navy sees a future with fewer on-board sailors and more dangers at sea, autonomous vessels will help prepare it for this changing reality. Whether at sea or on land, autonomous mobility is coming."
Full Essay"As a woman in science, she has achieved success in several aspects of biology - working as a lab technician, conducting genetic and photogrammetry studies, advocating for marine mammals, and now working as a marine mammal biologist for the Navy. Her impressive career reminds me to never stop exploring and learning, as well as demonstrates the many specialties that marine mammal biology involves."
Full Essay"Dr. Bob Brizzolara in his interview on the development of autonomous boats and ships has provided insight into this new technology that has inspired me to innovate some of my own ideas of incorporating it into a carrier strike group."
Full Essay"I aspire to be a Mechanical Engineer because I enjoy its unique hands-on activities. Engineering requires me to use my imagination and think outside of the box. Sometimes it can be frustrating when something doesn’t work the way I want it to, but I have learned to keep trying until I am successful."
Full Essay"By 2040, this technology could revolutionize medicine. Studies in microbial therapeutics have shown that engineered bacteria “can be directed to release a medicine onto tumors, such as the tumor-destroying drug hemolysin.” While amazing, this technique “lack[s] spatial precision.” In the case of treating a tumor, for example, the bacteria often spread beyond the target site, and damage surrounding healthy tissue."
Full Essay"From these advances in microbiome-based research, we can see how Dr. Chapman’s work in microbiomes to create temperature adaptations in harsh underwater environments is being used in different applications by scientists all over the world. This really inspires me to one day use my passion for biology to conduct research that contributes to the safety of our warfighters."
Full Essay"Christin’s story about how pursuing her passion for marine biology at a young age is something that I hope to experience someday in the future, as I know how incredibly rewarding and fulfilling a life like that can be. Furthermore, their methodologies and processes for creating new bio-inspired technology observed from the ocean are extremely clever and inventive, and it encourages me to pursue a career that pushes to me explore the boundaries of what’s capable in the world."
Full Essay"The most interesting engineer in the videos provided was Annie Dunigan. She is pursuing the field that I plan to in the upcoming years and it is inspiring to see another woman completing that goal. Because of her, and many other women within the STEM field and the Navy who are conquering their field, I am able to view those same goals as attainable and achievable because they paved the way through that field for girls like myself."
Full Essay"Plasma physics is a lucrative field full of potential that could help our Navy and Marine Corps survive throughout the century, whether it is through providing abundant energy through nuclear fusion, using plasma images for defensive and offensive purposes, or simply inspiring the next generation of American students forward."
Full Essay"I hope to work with AI as it relates to environmental engineering as there is a growing need in the renewable energy field and as I have learned, there is also a great benefit in tracking animal migrations and survival tactics. All three of these applications will help humans live in a sustainable environment by reducing carbon emissions and conserving natural resources, while simultaneously mitigating the threat of natural disasters."
Full Essay"After watching Aamir’s video and researching this field further, I am excited and motivated to work on autonomous systems and related research. It would be a dream to work on such exciting areas in the Navy and Marine Corps, which own world class research labs and perform state-of-the-art research in those fields."
Full Essay"As I pursue my career as a nutritionist, I aspire to become a role model like Goolsby and be inspired by her character. I will extend my services across the globe, because everyone needs to identify a nutritional agenda for their body. I will also ensure that my future patients walk out of the clinic properly educated on their eating regime, and diet goals. And remaining with an open mind."
Full Essay"I also am inspired by Ms. Manivannan’s work because of how it relates to my current studies in high school chemistry. In class, we often discussed intermolecular and intramolecular forces, properties that are extremely important to the development of sealants and adhesives, depending on the surface it is being placed on."
Full Essay"I am fascinated with marine ecology, and just like Dr. Murphy, I want to work in the environmental field when I am older. I know this dream is attainable, but it can seem quite intimidating to a teenager. Seeing Dr. Murphy help the planet while doing what she loves, in the same line of work I want to pursue, really makes my dreams feel like they can become reality."
Full Essay"Dr. Barnawi’s career and work inspires me because he is able to use skills in engineering, computer science, and research to defend the country. This is something that I would like to do as a career, to be able to use my skills to help advance a greater cause. I not only aim to acquire an undergraduate education, but also am inspired to obtain a graduate degree to research the problems of the future."
Full Essay"As an aspiring biochemical engineer and humanitarian, Ms. Bolt’s work is very enlightening to hear, and encourages me to pursue fields that intend on combatting the near-inevitable water crisis mankind may face."
Full Essay"Field research as opposed to lab research is a path that I was only vaguely aware existed, and seeing DeAngelis succeed in a dream of doing outside, hands-on research is inspiring. It shows me possibility."
Full Essay"Because of the Navy’s current innovations and designs for future inventions, I have been inspired to draw my own devices from my imagination. In fact, for undergraduate research, I am planning to build a device I call the solar collector that can be sent to space to vacuum particles from the Sun to achieve nuclear fusion as a clean, unlimited energy source."
Full Essay"Murphy and her team questions that, if a seal’s whiskers can minimize disturbances in water flow, can their design be replicated in wind turbines? I believe that this is a very smart and very plausible idea that can happen in the near future. However, if I had to place myself in the shoes of a bio-inspired engineer, I would suggest using the geometry of a seal’s whiskers to support structural integrity."
Full Essay"As an aspiring scientist in the chemical and biological fields, I find Dr. Chapman to be an inspirational figure. She shows the engaging research she conducts and also the possibilities of a career in applied biological/chemical sciences. Previously, I had felt that I had a limited number of paths when pursuing a field in biochemistry, but through Dr. Chapman's research, I was able to realize that my perception could have not been farther from the truth."
Full Essay"Dr. Flack, who values the input of midshipmen, colleagues, and family, inspires me to innovate and contribute to the field of mechanical engineering with my curiosity which brings about safe and efficient electric airplanes, glasses circuited to virtual interactions- pressing a virtual button through realistic perceptions- and countless more innovations undiscovered."
Full Essay"Admiral Rickover, known as the father of the “Nuclear Navy”, is one of the historic figures that inspired me to pursue a career in engineering. My interests happen to intersect between electrical and nuclear engineering. From learning about Nuclear Physics at the beginner level as a student, I was amazed by our advancement in the atomic age."
Full Essay"In conclusion, understanding the concepts of how parachutes work and the STEM behind them, which focuses on terminal velocity and the shape of the parachute, has opened my mind and inspired me to pursue a career in engineering. Technology has come a long way. Every once in a while, something new gets invented that makes life so much easier."
Full Essay"By 2040, chemical engineering can reverse the consequences of its innovations and spark another societal transformation from thermolytic batteries to decarbonize and improve our energy grid to nanomaterial-driven sensing technologies in the Navy. By pushing the boundaries of chemical engineering and other fields, we can engineer a more sustainable society, military, and future."
Full Essay"Indisputably, the scientist that inspires me in the videos the most would be Dr. Waleed Barnawi. Although I am immensely active within the cybersecurity area already and have done some research in this area, the video displaying the interview with Dr. Waleed Barnawi opened up doors that never occurred to me."
Full Essay"There are many interesting types of engineering, but the area that I want to study and one day pursue a career in is mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering inspires me because the opportunities are endless. You can make a difference in the world by applying your knowledge to improve current solutions and create new ones."
Full Essay"The computer engineering behind the robots is a field I have always been passionate in. Keeping people safe with new technology is more than just a profession- it has the potential to impact an entire nation."
Full Essay"In the past few years, I have found a fondness for astronomy but did not know what direction this would take me. Hearing of Dr. Ordoñez’s initial affinity in cosmology piqued my interest instantaneously. I felt that I had a potential model to emulate plus it was reassuring to know that sometimes opportunities can appear unexpectedly."
Full Essay"Because of this, I have a passion to try to combat the upcoming energy crisis and this passion made me consider many ways of producing and transporting energy efficiently. This is why Dr. Paul Jaffe’s STEM video on moving energy really piqued my interest. Dr. Jaffe is an electrical engineer that focuses on energy transportation and redirection."
Full Essay"Becoming a Marine Biologist, Dr. Guazzo came across a passion for whale acoustics where she could include her musical skills to compare and communicate whale sounds and songs. This enabled her to use her talents together to reach her myriad of accomplishments in her field of work. Those very accomplishments inspire many young learners, including myself, to work to achieve similar goals."
Full Essay"She pushes them to achieve what they never believed they could, while also ensuring they have all the proper training to enter the workforce. In my own life and future career as an architect, I will always seek to push myself to my limits. To endure past the impossible and into a reality I designed for myself."
Full Essay"Before I saw it, I had heard a bit about biomimicry, but I did not know any specific examples. After listening to Dr. Murphy explain how her research on seal whiskers could lead to innovations in wind turbine design, my eyes were opened to how scientists can study the most amazing traits of animals and other organisms, then apply that knowledge to create technology we humans can use."
Full Essay"While searching through the videos I was immediately inclined to choose “Undersea Medicine”. As a student who has interests in the various medical fields and human anatomy, I was excited to learn about the health challenges divers face in the underwater environment. Learning about the different methods we have been able to use which allow us to adapt to these challenges overtime was interesting as well; it intrigued me to research this further."
Full Essay"Not only did Naval Horizons career videos enlighten me about the importance of this new technology but It has also motivated me to start researching any possible careers related to plasma in the military. I hope to see myself one day being a part of a team who will create the newest lifesaving technologies because of my studies in plasma physics."
Full Essay"One example would be the application of autonomous robotics with underwater exploration including devices such as AUVs and ROVs. I hope to one day develop these on an industrial level and potentially work together with the navy to develop these underwater robotics that can autonomously explore areas humans cannot currently touch."
Full Essay"One of the reasons autonomy for unmanned systems inspires me is because of its vast amount of applications. In the Navy, unmanned systems are being used to scan sea floors, explore space, and map out uncharted territory. These machines explore dangerous terrains that we humans could not on our own."
Full Essay"Parachuting and drag inspire me, because I have always wondered how parachutes work and what drag really is. Also, I think it’s really cool how engineers were able to solve such a pressing issue of not being able to safely land people, objects, or vehicles, and how they keep improving the design and making new models for different purposes to this day."
Full Essay"By incorporating multiple disciplinary fields in aeronautics, physics, aerospace engineering, and others - by pulling together a diverse group of people and setting them to one common task - naval power can be reimagined away from a projection of power but rather a guarantor of peace."
Full Essay"I have always been interested in STEM, specifically in space. Exploring these careers and fields that are offered through the Navy and Marine Corp have completely altered my perspective. Pioneers in their respective fields, like Lily Steward and Aamir Qaiyumi, inspire me to be open to these ever changing fields and pursue the opportunities that are waiting for me."
Full Essay"My current project is very similar to Mr. Reeve Koe’s current project with predictive maintenance, where he created algorithms to provide a tentative date for ship maintenance, and his previous project, an AI agent to maneuver around enemy ships. As Mr. Reeve works towards improvements within the Naval community, I will be continuing to work on projects of my own so hopefully, they can contribute and improve society sometime in the future."
Full Essay"One component that will be especially successful is living biology. Inanimate objects can only do so much; a living organism can constantly grow, adapt, and change, according to its surroundings. A bacteria that can eat greenhouse gases, a microbe that can purify water, an organism that can absorb pollution - these are all options that could be enormously successful in the future."
Full Essay"His video on his research into the efficiency and methodology of moving power using beaming and other methods was very interesting, and opened my mind to a technology I had not thought of or heard of before. His work inspires me because the issue of climate change is a very pressing one for today’s society, and the hunt for sustainable energy options is very intense."
Full Essay"The project Mrs. Deangelis and her team are working on was equally inspiring. I had known about GPS technology and the concept of triangulation for a long time, yet had never considered that it might be used for something other than navigation. I was stunned that using relatively simple technology could help marine biologists learn so much about seals, and inform them on how best to protect this species."
Full Essay"The Naval Horizons videos not only inspired me to be more creative in hiding my data, they also taught me the importance of embracing our natural world and incorporating seemingly unrelated fields to create new breakthroughs."
Full Essay"The scientist that inspired me was Dr. Richard Ordoñez because his work that he did in nanomaterials and how he figured out the way to solve a problem was really interesting and made me really interested in the topic. His story about the biodegradable transistor was extremely interesting because when nothing was working he thought outside the box and used honey instead of the normal water and sugar."
Full Essay"Perhaps the best-known example is the mysterious Cicada 3301 puzzle, a series of cryptographic challenges posted throughout the mid-2010s by an anonymous group. These elaborate puzzles involved the use of steganographic media and steganographic decoys, as well as many other cybersecurity methods. This famous series of puzzles, which have yet to be completed today, introduced many to the topic of steganography, including myself."
Full Essay"At a young age, he was able to contribute to the Navy, which is fascinating. This is inspiring because I also want to participate in these programs. I want to contribute to the Navy, as well and hopefully find my interests for my future career at these programs. My career goals consist of working for the government and doing something new and exciting at my job everyday."
Full Essay"Her enthusiasm, knowledge, experience, and the way she talked about it in such an interesting manner has piqued my interest. Her ability to effectively communicate her field of work in a well-thought out manner was motivational and invigorating. Naval STEM is creating and developing new ideas to increase the combat readiness of the United States Navy and Marine Corps."
Full Essay"The program’s devotion to fostering practicality, peace of mind, and safety inspires me to devote my time to obtain the same results within my own profession and career field. In accordance with the program’s desire to model Aquaman’s ability to effortlessly switch from land to water, I seek to one day model my passion for genetics and eradicating the severity of hereditary medical risks after Dr. Chapman’s resilience to improve undersea technology"
Full Essay"After watching Dr. Richard Ordonez’s video about nanomaterials, I really became interested in the future possibilities of microscopic technology. Nanomaterials have been studied and evaluated in a wide range of applications from medical uses to photography. The possibilities seem limitless. I really enjoy the fact that these materials already exist naturally and within our bodies."
Full Essay"I always thought that undersea medicine and biomedical engineering were not related. However, knowing that Dr. Chapman harnessed her interest in the biomedical sciences to develop all these revolutionary technologies in undersea medicine has given me more motivation to pursue my own career goals."
Full Essay"Just as how our ancestors utilized simple machines to multiply the force and work that they could achieve, autonomous robots truly shatter the limits of what we think is possible in the 21st century. I’m fascinated by this topic because the power and usability of autonomy is unprecedented and unparalleled. After doing more research concerning how autonomy is shaping the future, I have become even more interested in the field."
Full Essay"Not only are marine researchers working to improve conditions for the animals, but they are able to incorporate mathematics and science into their work to improve efficiency and accuracy. Monica’s career has opened my mind to a possibility that I can do what I am good at while working for a cause I am passionate about."
Full Essay"So as an aspiring computer science student interested in artificial intelligence (AI), I aim to make technology a more cohesive part of the average person’s life and reduce some of the possible downsides of a technology-centered society. Precisely, I want to make humans and technology more compatible and ensure that AI is safe and trustworthy."
Full Essay"I’ve been thinking about a possible solution to the englacial movement challenge, to create a static localization matrix network around it. A system would track a matrix of low-cost backscatter tags embedded in a glacier. As the glacier moves, the tags would move, enabling the system to use the displacement of the matrix to build a model for glacial movement."
Full Essay"Before watching this video, I did not see the connection between AI and our environment, but now have learned that AI plays a pivotal role in the preservation and conservation of the environment. Now, armed with this knowledge, I too am confident that I can help improve the lives of citizens."
Full Essay"We don’t have to be confined to one area of research or data; instead, we could be involved in various fields of research. This new insight has led me to be genuinely intrigued by the subject, and motivated me to pursue it as a career. It is really exciting to know that there is data in everything, and there are patterns waiting to be found - patterns that are keys to progression."
Full Essay"Environmental science has been a longtime passion of mine, and that particular project combines that passion with this interesting and relatively new field of autonomous unmanned systems. This aligns with my career goals of pursuing research that integrates artificial intelligence and computer science to solve medical and environmental problems."
Full Essay"Lily Stewart works on rescue vehicles for the Navy. One example of the rescue vehicles she works on is mini submarines. The purpose of these mini submarines is to rescue men and women who are stuck in sunken submarines. To me this is very similar to my career goals in the future. I would love to see what I work on be put in to action. I want one of my machines to make people in the military have an easier time or protect them in case of emergencies."
Full Essay"Growing up, I have constantly found the topic of Artificial Intelligence and autonomous vehicles awe-inspiring. In some operations, independent machines are crucial to the safety and success of others."
Full Essay"Regarding a ship that can move without respect to which way is up or down, there are a few possible implementations. One would be to design a ship with a high buoyancy and stability so that the risk of capsizing is minimal. Another option would be to design a self-righting ship. The final option would be to design a ship that can continue moving after capsizing."
Full Essay"In the future, these solar cells will become even more improved as more hardware will be added in order for them to capture more light and more layers of light-capturing material could be added. Eventually, electronics could also be installed in the solar cell that allows it to track the sun and therefore absorb more light during the whole day."
Full Essay"The copious and high quality data available in many of Navy’s projects provide a challenging opportunity to apply computer science and Al to make novel advancements. AI and machine learning pose incredible potential for generating novel insights and increasing productivity through automation. My career goal is to become a tech innovator to meet high-impact needs."
Full Essay"There is no question that parachutes from the day of their creation were destined to be intricately intertwined with the world of aviation. Given this importance, it is all the more important for the world of naval aviation to advance parachute technology as much as possible."
Full Essay"Nanomaterials are classified as having at least one dimension that is less than 100 nanometers. They can be found in nature, or they can even be man-made. They have many uses in the medical field in particular due to their ability to help target specific organs or cells in medical treatment. Nanomaterials can also help to clean polluted water, which would help the water scarcity problem tremendously and would help to preserve local ecosystems."
Full Essay"Exploring the seas allows us to map, predict, and better understand natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes. The possibility of entering a field where I can develop technology, help impact the lives of others and future generations, and work in a setting that has inspired me since my childhood is my holy grail."
Full Essay"Phil Batiste's work inspires me not only because his job as a software developer aligns with my future ambitions but because he does what he loves while being able to aid the soldiers that work to protect our country. Before this video my goal for the future was to get a job for a tech company as a software engineer. However, I did not know that the U.S. Navy had software developers working by their side but now that I know of this, I am very intrigued by the idea of developing my computer science skills and helping improve technology in the Navy and Armed Forces."
Full Essay"A thorough exploration of synthetic material and body interaction is a required study in the science of extraplanetary colonization and interplanetary travel, and this introduction to Dr. Chapman’s work will greatly help me later as I delve deeper into the impact of interplanetary travel and extraterrestrial habitation on human physiology.
A revolution in undersea warfighter overmatch capability could transform the next two decades in terms of naval warfare and marine intervention."
Full Essay"after watching and learning from Dr. Richard Ordonez I realized that all the issues I care about have a hidden connection—material science. Plastic pollution? Find an alternative material that is biodegradable. Climate change? Find a material that can capture carbon dioxide such as activated carbon or… graphene. I never realized that my real passion is not just in the environment but also in materials engineering and that is the field of engineering in which I want to major in college."
Full Essay"As the predictions of climate scientists increasingly become reality, an increased familiarity and capability to build, live, and work underwater could see the creation of underwater or partially submerged complexes to study human interactions with the environment, and how to leverage the oceans to lessen the impacts of climate change."
Full Essay"imagine if Navy ships were upgraded to include additional sensory technologies to monitor every key aspect of their operation at the part level, such as motion, vibration, temperature, pressure, leaks and other attributes. This would enable data scientists to conduct real-time monitoring of part performance and to go a step further to implement feedback control loops so that preventative maintenance could also be conducted in real-time."
Full Essay"Power beaming also has another notable future prospect: space travel. To put it simply, power beaming would quite literally revolutionize space travel. It would allow for lightweight spaceships, for example light sails, to avoid the weight of fuel and move quicker."
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