About Me

About Me (Updated)

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Hi there! My name is Abby Obert and this is my ePortfolio to give you more insight into my personal and professional life. I am currently a third-year at The Ohio State University, studying Ecological Engineering, with a minor in Humanitarian Engineering. I am originally from a suburb of Columbus, Canal Winchester, where I spent  16 years of my life until I moved to OSU for school. Both of my parents are OSU Alum, and here I am to follow in their footsteps. Ever since I was little, I loved spending time outside, camping, hiking, and going

My dog, Princess

on adventures. My parents instilled the idea to treat others with kindness and respect. This value was passed down to my brother and I with heavy emphasis, by growing up donating, volunteering, and participating in service projects whenever we could. My passion for community service and development has only escalated since then, volunteering as often as I can. If you ever get the chance to talk to me about my dog, I will probably go on and on because I love my pup. 

 

Education

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Currently, I am a third-year in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering (FABE) with a specialization in Ecological Engineering. I am also pursuing a minor in Humanitarian Engineering. In my eyes, ecological engineering is a relatively old field of engineering that never truly had a name. It can be described as solving environmental problems using natural systems, with human engineering taking a backburner. Others describe it as a combination of ecology and engineering, using the natural ecosystems around us to benefit both humans and nature. Humanitarian engineering is using engineering practices to help marginalized or disadvantaged communities. These fields of engineering can sometimes go hand-in-hand when talking about environmental injustices and food deserts. These programs are important to me because they have allowed me to combine my passions for the environmental and helping others with my skills in engineering application.

My three years as a FABE student has taught me many things, both for in and outside of the classroom. While I know how to use differential equations to calculate the temperature of an object being heated at different areas within the object and vaguely how to use AutoCAD do design and showcase my ideas into drawings, I have also learned the importance of the field and the importance of using not only our engineering skills, but also our morals and ethics when designing projects. I have taken a few classes in thermodynamics, physics, and surveying. I have also taken classes more related to my intended career path, such as soil and water engineering, ecological engineering and science, and ecology. However the classes that have stuck out to me the most were the classes that I was able to use the classroom knowledge I had gained to a real-life situation in cases where we were able to help communities or groups in need.

I plan on graduating in May of 2022 with my Bachelor’s degree. I hope that I am able to secure a job in a related field. My passion and experience mostly lie in freshwater resources management, however I welcome new opportunities with open arms and a willingness to learn.

About Me

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Hello, my name is Abby Obert! Before coming to The Ohio State University, I grew up in Canal Winchester, a little city outside of Columbus, with my mom, dad, and younger brother. This past year (August 2017 – August 2018), I had the honor to be titled Miss Canal Winchester 1st Attendant. Both of my parents are Ohio State graduates and pushed onto me the value of a quality education, which has lead me to my own journey at Ohio State. I am pursuing a major in Ecological Engineering. I also plan to get a minor, but I have not decided yet. Along with a degree, I hope to achieve a couple goals while I am here, such as becoming more involved on campus, making memories with my friends, and most importantly, inspiring young girls that they can pursue careers within the science and technology field.

I am a member of the Ohio State Athletic Band, which plays during volleyball, ice hockey, and other various sports events. I enjoy being a part of the band because I am using my talents to encourage OSU sports teams. In addition, I am in the Environment and Natural Resources Scholars program, which has given me a greater appreciation for the environment, while also providing me with more opportunities to explore the outdoors during my college years. I love to camp (“glamping”), but also enjoy hiking and just sitting outside, listening to nature live around me. While I don’t have a specific future career choice in mind, I hope to be in the field of helping the environment. My passion for the environment has lead me to be part of Students For Recycling, the oldest sustainability club on campus. I enjoy being a member of this club because we bring awareness to the recycling regulations on campus to encourage effective recycling, thus reducing the solid waste produced. Recently, I was voted to become the Volunteer Coordinator for SFR, which gives me the responsibility to organize members for the specific events we volunteer with. Also, I am the Marketing Chair for Dump and Run, the largest waste diversion event on campus.