Hello! My name is Manjot Kalkat. I was born and raised in West Chester, Ohio, which is a suburb about 20 minutes north of Cincinnati. I live with my mom, dad, older sister, younger sister, and grandma. Both of my parents are from India, so that is a big part of my life. I would describe myself as an Indian-American. My upbringing was mostly influenced by Indian culture through my parents, but I grew up American because I’ve lived my entire life here. Growing up in school, I came to love math, science, and art. I enjoy being creative, but also like to understand the way stuff works. This is what drew me to pursue engineering in college. Through engineering, I am able to find solutions to problems that will better the lives of others. I can apply engineering to almost any field of interest, and the versatility of what projects I may one day work on is very exciting to me. I aspire to take my ideas and turn them into functional designs throughout my career. I am also a very hard worker, so I hope to serve as an example for others. Success is always possible through persistent dedication and interest.