On October 30 I went to a monthly meeting for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. I am unsure of whether I want to pursue mechanical or industrial engineering, so I got to learn more about ISE at the meeting. Steve DeNunzio talked about the Master of Business Logistics Engineering. I have been interested in getting a minor in business to go along with my engineering degree, but this program may also be a good option. A professor also came in to tell us about the future of industrial engineers. Many jobs are going to be replaced by machines in the future, but engineering has a good growth rate and has low risk to be replaced by machines. The growth rate of industrial engineers is higher than other engineering disciplines, so if I decided to go into ISE rather than engineering, finding a job should not be difficult, as long as I continue to do well in college.
Columbus Zoo
On August 22, 2018 the Columbus Zoo came to my dorm to show us some of their animals and provide information on them. The event was very informative and very fun. We were able to see some of the animals up close that I never thought I would see without glass or a cage between us, specifically the clouded leopard. I learned about the recent discovery of a sloth that swam and that armadillos are named based on how many bands they have. The Asian Palm Civet eats a coffee bean and the bean is not digested and found in their feces. They are being captured so merchants can collect the coffee beans from their waste. The problem is that the Civet is not a domestic animal. While my major is not related to zoology, the presentation opened me up to issues around the world.
First Ohio State Event
On August 23, 2018 I watched The Best Damn Band in the Land for the first time. I was able to witness the band play for the first time and I learned some of the essential Block O chants. Even though I was only watching from the stands, it was the first Ohio State event that will stay in my memories forever.
Welcome to my Honors & Scholars e-Portfolio
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G.O.A.L.S.
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- Global Awareness: Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. For example, consider course work, study abroad, involvement in cultural organizations or activities, etc.
- Original Inquiry: Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community. For example, consider research, creative productions or performances, advanced course work, etc.
- Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
- Leadership Development: Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.
- Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.]
Career
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Artifacts
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About Me
Nathan Cathell is working on becoming a mechanical engineer at The Ohio State University. Nathan has always been good at math and science, so he knew an engineering major would be right for him. Mechanical engineering was the final choice because it is very broad and so much can be done with it. Nathan is currently involved in Engineers for Community Service and Oval Dogs, but he plans on joining a few other organizations. Nathan is in the STEM EE Scholars program in hopes that it will broaden his knowledge of the STEM field and provide him memorable experiences. In his free time he enjoys playing soccer, watching football, or playing video games.
Year in Review
I have grown socially, academically, and personally over the past year. Coming from Pittsburgh, I had a few friends coming to Ohio State but I knew I would need to meet new people. As the year ends, I have met people from all over Ohio, Connecticut, Pittsburgh, and Maryland. I am actually rooming with three people that I did not know before coming to Ohio State next year. I also had to adjust academically from my high school habits. A lot of the homework was not graded so I had to have the discipline to do it myself in order to prepare myself for midterms. I also had to study throughout the semester rather than the night before for any tests I would have. There were times that I was stressed with the amount of work I had, but I was able to keep myself disciplined and studied rather than going out some weekends when I had too much to do. Finally, a spot in the STEM EE Scholars Leadership Council has helped me grow as a person. It has developed me into a leader and I have had to think of creative ways to advertise events with my fellow council members to ensure people would attend the events. Overall, I had a very good year at Ohio State and I am already looking forward to coming back in the fall to grow as a person even more.