learning from the past.

ae 481w/482
AE Senior Thesis is a challenging yet rewarding experience that teaches self-motivation, time-conscious design processes, and an understanding of personal passion. This thesis provided me with a unique opportunity to showcase my knowledge obtained throughout my college career and internships; designing lighting and electrical systems for a real building under self-established deadlines is incredibly helpful as I feel I am much more prepared for the real world. Likewise, the freedom in choosing my MAE depth and breadths allowed me to explore ideas and concepts which I find personally intriguing and worthwhile. Hereby, I was able to use thesis to not only produce a report but also express my passion for light and interest in parametric modeling--this speaks to my values, my interests, and my hard-work throughout my college career. Certainly, there is room for improvement as some project requirements distract from the overall lighting design intent and presentation of material: more efficient requirements to achieve the same learning objectives should be a worthwhile consideration.

cpep website
Creating a personal website presented new design issues and considerations. Not only is e-studio a concise way to manage my personal work and gather needed capstone requirements, it provided me with easy access to past students' projects. Seeing past work is inspirational and helpful; the current class can then effectively build upon the past years, constantly improving the AE program. New design considerations prompted exploration of visual design and communication--a vital skill for lighting designers. Overall, I am pleased with my CPEP website and requirements.

abet outcome survey (pdf)
04.27.14. download.