My name is Ethan Wert and I am a first-year STEM EE Scholars student at The Ohio State University. Right now, I am a Computer Science & Engineering Pre-Major and I hope to be accepted to the major this spring. I am from a small town in Ohio called Orrville, but when people ask, I just say I’m from “Akron-Canton area” to make it easier for everyone. Coming from a rural area was one of the biggest reasons Ohio State appealed to me. I am excited to change pace and experience a different style of life here in Columbus.

As far as hobbies go, I love a lot of different things. One of my favorite things is music. Not only do I love to listen to music, but I also play the guitar in my free time. Back in my hometown, I have also had the opportunity to play gigs with my friend on multiple occasions. I also love to watch movies, tv shows, and play video games. Favorites include any MCU movie, the Office, and Madden.

I am excited to start my progress in studying Computer Science. I have always been interested in programming, and I hope that learning more about it will make me like it even more. During my time at college, I hope to learn more about things like artificial intelligence and software engineering. I also hope to be a part of some internships throughout my time here. I feel that being in STEM EE Scholars will help me on my path to success. Being a member of the scholars communtiy will hopefully make connections and gain experiences that I could have never gotten anywhere else. Overall, I am excited that I am in a place with so many opportunities and possibilities to grow as a student and a person.