I’ve been participating in the EMDC since freshman year and I’ve loved it the entire time. From Powering the World two years ago to Space last year it’s been one of my favorite activities I’ve ever done. I look forward to this year’s and next year’s competition. I think that the Engineering Machine Design Contest has helped me prepare for my future by showing me numerous paths I can take down the engineering field. I am leaning toward Electrical or Biomedical Engineering because of EMDC. I am a great spokesperson, and team player, and I love to contribute my ideas. As an EMDC Ambassador, I can contribute my opinions to benefit all teams.

Being a part of the EMDC for 2 years, I have learned how to communicate with and support others. My favorite part of the EMDC is working with teammates to combine our ideas and seeing other team’s amazing designs. I love helping and encouraging others. I am excited to be a role model for the EMDC. I am passionate about encouraging others and helping them come up with cool components. I am a great communicator, I love to brainstorm new ideas, and work with a team.

The EMDC program has taught me and given so many amazing experiences. This program has gotten me an internship in a machine shop (at only 14 years old). It has inspired me to pursue engineering in the future as a machinal engineer. I have learned a lot from the experiences and have become invested in engineering because of my involvement in the building and maintenance of my machine. Through the EMDC, I have learned a lot of skills that I can use in my future. As an EMDC Ambassador, I am excited to help and inspire kids to build. I want to be a part of helping the program grow – I already talk about the EMDC every chance I get. I am excited about this great opportunity.

I have participated in the EMDC since 5th grade, which was the first year of the EMDC. I am excited to be chosen as an ambassador for the EMDC. The EMDC have inspired me to be interested in architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. Engineering is a very broad field and as I explore my options and increase my experiences, I will be better able to choose a specific career. The EMDC experiences are important as I explore options. The reasons I am excited to be an EMDC ambassador: 1) To be a part of the EMDC community and meet other cool and smart people, 2) To gain experience to hopefully become a judge, 3) To develop my leadership skills, and 4) To increase my engineering capabilities and explore other career options.