August 10th Journal (#1) - 

My relationship with grades has been okay recently to my standards. Freshmen year really did give me a reality check on how high school is gonna be like and why it's so important to maintain good grades and stay on top of your work as I've had my struggles with turning in assignments on time due to pure laziness. It also gave me a taste on how honors level courses and AP courses will be like since my only honors class was Global History and I'm doing extra classes to get into accelerated since I missed out on the opportunity in 8th grade, and it was my lowest grade.  I get very worried and a little scared whenever there is a big test or an assignment as there is pressure from my parents and peers to do well on it. My favorite memories inside the classroom were in 8th grade Social Studies as the teacher was very fun and she taught in a great way that made us understand a lot about how america was in the late 1800s into the early 1900s and even did our own "big business" and learned a little about financing and investing money. Another great memory from inside the classroom is 5th grade since that's the time when I had all the free time and me and my friends would secretly play cool math games on our chromebooks and also play roblox when we get home. When outside the classroom, it's for sure during elementary school at recess whenever we would play tag or two hand touch football and other games and its very nostalgic to think about those times compared to now, it seems just like yesterday.

My motivations in school come from a combination of my dreams and curiosity, my peers, and mainly my parents. My parents have been through alot to be where they are today, as they always tell me in reoccuring lectures about how they have grown up in india and the struggles they had in there journey to be here in the US, and they know the benefits it comes from hard work, especially my mom who basically came from nothing and not even being able to pay for her tuition for college and now able to live here and have basically everything she ever needs and wants. This basically just motivates me alot because in the position I'm in, I have everything like food on the table and money to pay for any type of tuition that I need. Also my peers as well also do motivate me to do well as they also know the value of hardwork and came from various backgrounds. One of the reasons I signed up for E=MC^2 is to be more independent with my studying and also give me more work to do as a test and make me used to having a lot of work to do and keep me in pressure as I tend to always do better under pressure. I read in a email about E=MC^2 and decided why not study and do something I'm actually interested in and possibly doing in the future and it will help me be more productive and also I had past friends who have done EMC and said its totally worth it.

Some things I like about school is the variety of opportunities you get to participate in sports or clubs in a way that you are recognizable and have fun. Also the people you meet in the journey as they are a very important part towards your life and social life and developing social skills for the near future. I have met and developed relationships with a lot of great people throughout my school life and I say its probably the best part of school. Some things I don't like about school is probably how standardized the classes are with gives less flexibility to the teachers to teach in there certain and understandable way and also the lack of different types of extra classes besides the core classes, for example maybe engineering classes in certain fields and how they are in real life scenarios to boost students interests in variety of different aspects of life.

August 24th Journal (#3) - 

I am interested in researching and learning more about sustainable energy technologies incorporated with airplanes because as the world is transitioning to more sustainable energy technology day by day to reduce the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere which causes major issues such as climate change and depletes our ozone layer. I also always had an interest in planes and how you can build that big of a machine and let alone being able to take off and travel such far distances and also I developed a interest in how the world is developing sustainable energy technologies to help our planet as global CO2 emissions has been at an all time high in the past century.

I already know some parts of airplanes that emit a lot of bad chemicals and mainly CO2 emissions and also a little bit on how sustainable energy technologies work on cars but not on a airplanes. I want to study how airplanes work that currently fly today and also learn about technologies that help reduce CO2 emissions and how we can incorporate such technologies to an full sized airplane. I really want to develop a basic fundemental understanding about airplanes and sustainable energy technologies during my time researching for EMC to further possibly go deeper into learning about this topic.

5 basic topic-related questions I have are:

-What exactly is an airplane and how it operates(technically)?
-What are sustainable energy technologies and how do they work?
-How  does an airplane  lift off  and  what are its aerodynamics features help it fly?
-How do sustainable energy technologies work on other  products? (ex.  Windmills, solar panels,  and cars)
-What are fundemental basics into developing such technologies to incorporate into an airplane? (such as coding aspects,  manufacturing aspects,   safety aspects, etc.)

September 14th Journal (#4) - 

I am looking to investigate  renewable energy technologies and airplanes and how we can incorporate them together with studying background knowledge of the topics aswell.

I think I know that renewable energy technologies is something made in order to stop producing more waste through daily running things such as factories or cars with engines. I think I know that this is very important to preserve and protect life on earth here as more waste and CO2 emissions rises due to machines, it causes climate change which heavily affects our wildlife and us humans with unpredicted disasters such as flooding or tsunami's due to the ocean levels rising since more ice is melting. I think I know that the world is transitioning more and more things into an working aspect where it does not emit CO2 into the air and cause climate change since we need to take actions quick and seriesly since this is a major issue due to all its factors it can cause such as ruining our earth's environments, species extinction, and more. I think I know that while many things such as cars, buses, and other forms of transportation have been switching into renewable energy technologies to stop emitting more CO2, the question arises why hasn't airplanes, the world's fastest way to travel across the world been yet fully made to not emit any CO2. I think I know that renewable energy technologies are still relevantly new and it is hard to incorporate them into airplanes due to factors such as overheating batteries due to the long haul travel and charging sessions lasting a long time and overall a lot of issues including if its safe to fly and how far of a distance it can fly.

 I know I know that there is some airplanes which are fully electric but it can only travel a small range of 200-500 miles and has very minimum seats. I know I know that it will be hard to incorporate a completely new, never seen before renewable energy technology that allows air travel to emit 0% CO2 and other toxic wastes through fuel and also can compete with a fuel airplanes which can travel far distances such as 11,000+ miles non-stop and also carry 250+ passengers. I know that normal airplanes today use combustion engines which use reciprocating pistons to convert pressure into a rotational motion. I know that most renewable technologies incorporated in forms of transportation are mainly batteries which you have to recharge once its empty to reuse. I know that some renewable technologies are already added to airplanes to make them emit less CO2 through sustainable fuel substances and also add some technologies so that while flying you can use air to reduce and give the airplane more power. I know that I really want to study and have a basic understanding about normal airplanes and how they work and then find gaps and places where in normal airplanes you can substitute CO2 emitting factors into renewable energy technologies with also a basic understanding of how and what is renewable energy technologies and how they work on the technologies that exist today, for example cars.

September 21st Journal (#5) -  

What is an airplane and how does it function?

My  two sources for this journal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZLbTuBDhJg

https://www.britannica.com/technology/airplane


An airplane is a class of fixed-wing aircraft that is heavier than air, propelled by a screw propeller or a high-velocity jet, and supported by the dynamic reaction of air against its wings. The outside of the plane is made out of an airframe connected with panels that are made usually out of carbon fiber-reinforced material or aluminum for less weight. These panels are usually damage-resistant and very strong material. At the front, the radome shields a weather radar antenna and specific radio frequencies to pass through. Pressure bulkheads which are reinforced metal barriers that separate pressurized from non-pressurized areas of the plane. This is very crucial in order to keep the cabin oxygen levels pressurized so nobody loses air and can't breathe when the plane is in the air.  The wings are attached in the center of the aircraft, at the center wind box where it attaches the wings to the fuselage. Wing spar flexes from the attachment to the end of the wing for better support and attachment to the center. There is an engine pylon that attaches the engine to the wing made out of titanium and tension bolts for an incredibly strong connection. At the rear of the plane, there are vertical and horizontal stabilizers with additional frame supports, and the tail cone, which houses auxiliary power.

There are many other components that make up an airplane and keep it safe in the air such as the windows, doors, control flight surfaces, secondary flight surfaces, landing gear, auxiliary power unit (APU), fuel, electrical components, air management, anti-ice and fog systems, hydraulics, emergency systems, water and waste storage, crew areas, and finally external lightings and antennas.

From my research, I personally think that airplanes are such a revolutionary innovation with many components and build work that has been put into it to make such a machine be able to fly in the air for such long distances and also maintain a safe environment and emergency protocols for the benefit of the passenger. I would like to further research the specific components mentioned above in upcoming journals and go very in-depth about each one to fully understand the basics of how an airplane operates. 

October 19th Journal (#7) -

My SDA addresses what the components are of an Airplane and what type of function they do which contributes to keeping the plane in check and flying smoothly with no issues. This was an introductory assignment to help me get a broad idea of what components make up an airplane to help it function. During my research for this, I decided to choose my next "need to know" as "What is the history of airplanes and how have they improved over time?" After doing some extensive research on my "need to know", my three sub-questions are...

1: What were the key developments that led to the invention of the first successful airplanes?
2: How did airplanes evolve during World War I and World War II, and what role did they play in these conflicts?
3: What were the milestones in the development of commercial jetliners, and how did they impact global transportation?

I chose this "need to know" question because  I think that this "need to know" will help me in the future better understand how airplane components have evolved over the years and what engineering accomplishments have been set and also look for possible ways to improve and incorporate my ultimate goal of trying to make a plane 100% electric. I know there are already some planes today that are almost or if not fully electric but they are capable of carrying a mass amount of passengers and also travel such far distances as commercial jetliners today. *Sources for this info in bibliography*

I chose my first sub-question "What were the key developments that led to the invention of the first successful airplanes?" because I thought this was important to start from scratch and research how the first airplane was invented and what was the purpose of the first invention of the airplane. I also thought this would be an important sub-question because it would lead me to do research about the first people who created an airplane take a closer look at the fundamentals they established in building that airplane and compare the fundamentals to modern-day aircraft as well. I thought of this while scrolling through this website "https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/evolution-commercial-airliner". This website goes through the early invention of the airplane concept and also relates that to how far modern aircraft have come today with military references and videos with real pilots and people who work in the aircraft industry.

I chose my second sub-question "How did airplanes evolve during World War  I and World War II, and what role did they play in these conflicts?" because I think it is important to understand why airplanes were important and the main reasons and causes the airplane got better and evolved over time.  Over wars dating back to the early  Greek and Persian Wars, we see how whenever there is a battle or war there are always technological advancements that humans create to help them in war. One of the best technological inventions to help some countries in WWI and WWI was the airplane which could be used as a purpose to travel to locations quicker and carry more explosives to be better in war. I got my information and thought of this sub-question while reading through this article "https://www.history.com/news/world-war-i-aviation-airplanes".

I chose my third sub-question "What were the milestones in the development of commercial jetliners, and how did they impact global transportation?" because I thought it necessary to understand the transitioning from aircraft mainly being used in military and war into a global transportation which revolutionized the means of transportation throughout the world. This question would also make me research and deeper dive into the core topics and principles of how each component of an airplane is built and functions and also teach me and possibly make me think of future developments that may occur to impact global transportation. I thought of this sub-question while going through this website "https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/evolution-commercial-airliner" and how it talks about the introduction to the rolls royce engine and replacing propulsion and air pressure and instead going a more efficient method.

October 26th Journal (#8) -

My "need to know" is "What is the history of airplanes and how have they improved over time?"

I believe that this falls into both the ANALYZING and SYNTHESIS domains of the HOTQs. I believe that "my need to know" fits into the ANALYZING domain because there are many questions that relate to my topic of developments of airplanes over time such as "What motive is there...?" and "How would you estimate the results for...?" which both correlate to trial and error type scenarios. I also believe that my "need to know" fits into the SYNTHESIS domain of the HOTQS because there are questions that talk about improvement, such as "What changes would you make to solve...?" or "How would you change (modify) the plot (plan)...?". I will research over different time periods of the state of airplanes in the world and evaluate their trial and error leading to improvement.

1. "What were the key developments that led to the invention of the first successful airplanes?" - I think that this goes into the EVALUATING because I am constantly making connections back and forth from different parts of airplanes getting developed that led to the invention of the first successful airplane and evaluating how they work and making my opinion on them.

2. "How did airplanes evolve during World War I and World War II, and what role did they play in these conflicts?" - I think that this goes into the COMPREHENSION domain because I am researching and understanding the information about how airplanes evolve during WWI and WWII and seeing causes of why it happened and also understanding what is the main idea of airplanes and the main reason of there invention.

3. "What were the milestones in the development of commercial jetliners, and how did they impact global transportation?" - I think that this goes into the ANALYZING domain because I am analyzing the information researched about the milestones that commercial jetliners had to impact global transportation and with the information I can predict certain outcomes or why commercial jetliners had an impact on global transportation. I can also make certain inferences on certain components being added to the airplane over time just for the satisfaction of passengers and the impact of global transportation such as for example planes that can travel very long distances.

My "need to know" stays the same which is "What is the history of airplanes and how have they improved over time?" because I think that this addresses all my sub-questions and also since it fits into the ANALYZING and SYNTHESIS domains it will be helpful for me to further research on this essential question to find different motives for why airplanes have improved over time, and what changes I could make to better the plot. My second and third sub-questions did not change because I think that during those wars it was the most important period of time for aircraft to evolve since many different countries started to use different styles of planes for different purposes and have specific weaknesses and strengths. I also think it's important to know milestones in the development of commercial jetliners, and how they impact global transportation because today in the modern world the most active flights are passenger airliners and not as much military unlike back in the 1900s.

However, my first sub-question has VERY little change. From my research, I don't think people just made key developments that led to the invention of the first successful airplane just for the purpose of making it a functional project, I think that there is a motive behind why people made key developments that eventually led to the invention of the first successful airplane. I changed this question to "What was the motive for key developments that led to the invention of the first successful airplane?" because it will also help me find motivation into why people started the airplane industry in the first place.

I think that the best sub-question that will help drive my "need to know" is "How did airplanes evolve during World War I and World War II, and what role did they play in these conflicts?" because one of the most effective and innovational time periods of airplanes was during World War I and World War II and the impact they had after the wars have ended. This will help me know the motive behind the development of the airplane and also know the history of airplanes and eventually lead me to know how they improved over time because many manufacturers after WWII saw the opportunity to expand upon airplanes and improve them for a greater cause.

3 MLA SOURCES:

Roos, Dave. “How Airplanes Were Used in World War I.” HISTORY.COM, 10 Feb. 2022, www.history.com/news/world-war-i-aviation-airplanes. Accessed 26 October 2023.

Bellis, Mary. “The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane.” ThoughtCo, 24 Apr. 2021, www.thoughtco.com/airplanes-flight-history-1991789. Accessed 26 October 2023.

Hayward, Justin. “The Evolution of the Airplane.” Simple Flying, 17 Sept. 2020, https://simpleflying.com/the-evolution-of-the-airplane/. Accessed 26 October 2023.

November 2nd Journal (#9) - 

For the S section of "SPECS," I think that understanding the history and evolution of airplanes is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it provides insights into human innovation and technological progress. The development of airplanes reflects humanity's persistent drive to overcome challenges and explore new frontiers. Additionally, studying the history of airplanes allows us to appreciate the impact of aviation on global connectivity, trade, and cultural exchange. Moreover, the improvements in airplane design and technology have not only revolutionized transportation but have also played a pivotal role in shaping geopolitical dynamics and military strategies. In summary, delving into the history of airplanes is essential for grasping the broader narrative of human achievement, technological advancement, and the transformative influence of aviation on society.

For the P section of "SPECS," I think that the history of airplanes and their continuous improvement over time significantly impacts various stakeholders. Firstly, from a global perspective, advancements in aviation have transformed international travel and trade, fostering economic interdependence among nations. This affects both individuals and businesses, enhancing accessibility and facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas. On a more personal level, the history of airplanes has shaped the experiences of travelers, making distant destinations more reachable and diverse cultures more accessible. Moreover, from a military standpoint, the evolution of aircraft has had profound effects on defense strategies and warfare, influencing geopolitical dynamics and national security. In essence, the history of airplanes and their improvement extends its influence across individuals, businesses, and nations, shaping the way we connect, explore, and defend our interests.

For the E section of "SPECS," I know that this evidence is valuable because if it was not valuable, no engineers would be able to improve the airplane without looking into the history of how the airplane started and how it has advanced in manufacturing parts over time. The article by Justin Hayward "The Evolution of the Airplane" states how the Wright brothers were one of the first to build a successful functioning aircraft called the Wright Flyer III and how they went through trial and error to evolve the plane to make it fly longer in the air which back in that time it was very impressive. This is considered valuable information since engineers can look at first principles of aerodynamics and aeronautics to help them understand the vision of the Wright Brothers and that helps them further improve the airplane design and make it better for the overall purpose.

For the C section of "SPECS," I think that the history of airplanes and their technological evolution is intricately connected to various subject areas. Firstly, engineering and technology play a central role as advancements in materials, propulsion systems, and aerodynamics have driven the evolution of aircraft design. Secondly, the field of history is naturally intertwined as the development of airplanes reflects broader societal and geopolitical changes, including the impact of aviation on global conflicts and international relations. Additionally, economics is closely linked, as the aviation industry has become a significant driver of economic growth, impacting sectors such as tourism, trade, and infrastructure. Furthermore, environmental science is relevant, considering the ongoing efforts to develop more fuel-efficient and sustainable aircraft in response to climate concerns. Therefore, the history of airplanes spans engineering, history, economics, and environmental science, illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of this topic.

For the S section of "SPECS," I think that supposing that key figures in aviation history, such as the Wright brothers, had not successfully achieved powered flight in 1903, the entire trajectory of technological advancement and global connectivity might be fundamentally different today. Without this pivotal moment, the development of air travel might have been significantly delayed, impacting not only the transportation sector but also the interconnectedness of nations and cultures. Moreover, had there been a lack of continuous innovation and improvement in aircraft technology over time, we might not have witnessed the rapid expansion of air travel as a mode of mass transportation, with implications for economic globalization and international relations. In essence, the history of airplanes has played a crucial role in shaping the world as we know it, and alterations in these historical milestones could have had far-reaching consequences.

MLA Source:
Hayward, Justin. “The Evolution of the Airplane.” Simple Flying, 17 Sept. 2020, https://simpleflying.com/the-evolution-of-the-airplane/.

“Pros & Cons of Air Freight: Cost, Speed, Shipment Visibility and More.” Www.up.com, 17 Jan. 2023, www.up.com/customers/track-record/tr090319-plane-pros-cons.htm.

November SDA #2 Reflections - 

Personally, on reflecting on my SDA I think I did great for one of my first SDAs in a hyperlink style, there are some stuff I didn't know how to do in slides such as maybe making it so once all the information is displayed If anyone viewing the site went to accidentally click on the screen it will go automatically to the next slide, instead of not letting them and forcing them to go back to the home page and have a more fun experience. I liked how I incorporated jokes since that made it more interactive to learn and included a little bit of a fun experience. Overall what I think about this SDA is mainly positive except for minor room for improvement such as better word choice so readers can further be familiar with them in order to understand. I think yes I did answer the "So what?" by having a significance section for each slide remarking on the effects of each historical event correlating it to future events that lead to modern-day aviation and how that has an effect on the whole world traveling-wise and shipment of goods efficiently. I dedicated around 4-5 hours in total I think towards this project but my attention to detail I would say was only for around 2 hours until I started to maybe ramble or just put down the information just for the sake of finishing the assignment and also for at least I think one hour I either stalled or took extensive amount of breaks which resulted in it taking that long. On average if I had worked the entire time, I think I would've finished in around 2 hours. I think the C's that I hit are creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. I think this because my creativity led me to design a very interactive and fun way to attention grab the reader into diving into what my topic is and why it's significant and also correlates to collaboration. Critical thinking because I discovered new information while I was researching which I could apply to my SDA to get a better knowledge and understanding of the history of airplanes and their development. I think I need to work on communication as my storytelling could get better due to me possibly not having a flow throughout the topics and just listing random timelines of history development in airplanes and maybe I could be more relatable to the reader's knowledge of airplanes. I also lacked curiosity even though I was passionate about my topic, I think I lacked some higher-order thinking questions which could be beneficial to my research If I implied them. One of the most important things I learned is how huge of a factor WWI played in the roles of airplanes when people started to begin thinking how crucial and beneficial an airplane can be in not just warfare, but transporting goods and providing service to civilians. Comparing SDA #2 to my previous SDA, I think this one was harder to craft due to more interactive development put into the slides, unlike my infographic which was a one-pager with pictures and explanations which was significantly easier than this one. Looking back, I was more proud of my interactive abilities present in my SDA in order to further enhance the reader's knowledge of airplanes and why it's so significant. I still need to work on being a little bit more passionate about my topic which would further enhance and make me get a deeper understanding of airplanes which could imply even further interest in airplanes and development and further reach my goal of how renewable energy technologies can be correlated with airplanes. The information I gained this month I can correlate and compare back to in the future when I further dive into specific details of how improvements were made in airplanes and compare and contrast them to fundamental concepts found on the original planes made by Wright Brothers or other innovators during this early era of aviation. The Higher Order Thinking Questions did help me create sub-topics for the history of aviation which was my essential question due to making me think more critically on stuff that I researched for and narrowed it down to talk about specific topics instead of talking about it broadly. In the past, I found scholarly sources usually through websites that are like well-known companies or article sources so my information is true and not false. I think I can collaborate with other students in EMC with future SDAs by comparing the impact their topic has on my topic or vice versa and contrast differences and how the two topics can correlate.

December 7th Journal (#10) - 

In this journal, I will be referring to this Radiolab https://radiolab.org/podcast/flight-christmas, and I'll be analyzing this podcast using SPECS.

S - The reason why this is important is because airplanes are one of the only ways of transportation where you get to travel around the world at a relatively fast speed to get where you need to. It's also important because it's one of the safest ways of long-distance travel throughout the world or small distances. Also, the arguments over reclining and food on airplanes are important because they affect the pleasuring time of people who are riding on the flight since they are on the planes for an extensive amount of time and they need to be able to bear that time just sitting in one area for like 10 plus hours.
P - This affects a lot of people such as the "civilization" that's in the air as referred to in the podcast as they mention how hundreds and thousands of people are crammed together in a metal tube, hurtling through the air. They refer to points such as the effects people take to get comfortable in a plane comfort-wise since if one person reclines back at 5 degrees, it starts a chain reaction and reacts to the person behind you making them less comfortable. This affects almost anyone, any professional or just family since people like to travel to different places of the world but also more efficiently and in the fastest way possible, which is by air travel in an airplane. The taste of food affects many people as it could be able to make some sick and also people pleasure from the flight and possibly attract more customers who already flew in the airline since they enjoyed the food.
E - They refer to two lawyers, / professors, Michael who is a professor at Columbia Law School & Jim who is a professor at UCLA for Environmental Law. They both wrote a book called "Mine". They refer to how airlines own the space of a plane, and the airlines have a rule that you are allowed to recline and they don't step in. They further like to try to claim who owns what space when you recline in an airplane seat. An official chef talks about how they need to add more than 30% more salt and sweetness to food products in the air due to your taste buds changing and different aspects of the cabin atmosphere.
C - This affects a lot of other disciplines and fields because other fields such as maybe businessmen, investors, real estate agents, and more might need and rely on air travel and airplanes to get them transported from place to place to do their profession and make a living. Another example is sports athletes such as NFL players needing airplanes to travel for away games. Airplanes have a huge impact on many professionals and disciplines.
S - If it were different, as the podcast refers to and also argues among each of the people recording the podcast, about the reclining of seats and needed space of comfort since if people recline, it takes away space from the person behind the seat. One way airlines and what the podcast people said was possible making people in the back of a seat recliner, buy a drink or snack for the people in front to make them not recline research showed as mentioned in the podcast 73% would accept the offer. If food was different and really good in airplanes, podcasts and some official chefs said that air travel may increase a lot and also if they change like air pressure and different aspects that affect your taste buds.

Three Possible Themes:
-Global Transportation
-Sustainable Aviation: Balancing Environmental Concerns and Global Business
-Economy Management of the Airline Industry

December 14th Journal (#11) - 

My group chose the topic of Considering the change/drive towards a renewable energy implementation in airplanes, which can reduce CO2 emissions and also affect eye care clinics and can benefit them from sustainable practices. This consideration in renewable energy technologies being implemented in daily emitters of excess CO2 like airplanes can further enhance the accessibility and efficiency of eye care services.

S - We chose this topic because it is important to decide and apply sustainable practices in the real world to further better our planet and try undoing the damages we did to it with fossil fuel burning and excess greenhouse gas which can affect us in many ways such as the ozone-depleting causing more sun and dangerous UV rays to be exposed to the skin causing cancer. This also correlates to eye care as my sufficient equipment will be delivered and supplied to local eye care clinics without the use of burning fossil fuel which may correlate to issues with the development of technologies to improve eye health in certain given situations
P - This affects the majority of the population as over 61% of the population has issues relating to their eye such as possibly wearing contacts, glasses, or medical treatments needed. This also affects all of us since we are all living on the same planet and we need to take care of it or else it won't take care of us.
E - A prime example is the depleting ozone layer and also more causes such as wildlife extensions due to loss of habitat/food caused by global warming or greenhouse gases.
C - This affects a lot of other fields as eye care and medications correlating to eye care are essential as everything you do needs the work of your eyes to see what you doing and adding on to reducing CO2 can also affect many other jobs, such as possible new job opportunities to people just focused on making the planet a better place.
S - If the situation was different, we wouldn't need to reduce CO2 emissions since there wouldn't be that much of an effect on the earth since it never happened, but we still need to consider improvements towards eye technological advancements to further enhance and improve eye technology possibly, to reduce vision loss and other types to reduce screen time.

Personally after looking at the options to possibly record the podcast, I think the soundtrack is a good software to edit and mix each other's voices

NEED TO KNOW: How can advancements in renewable technologies contributing to reducing CO2 emissions from airplanes correlate and impact technological innovations in eye care and clinics to foster a more sustainable and eco-friendly future?
CONNECTION:  This connects to the theme because it  will lay a foundation for me with a better understanding of a way to correlate renewable technologies and airplanes into eye care and medical treatment / technological advancements to improve eye care clinics
Partners TOPIC: My need to know connects to my partner's topics because I am researching also how airplanes and renewable technologies correlate to eye care and technological improvements which are my partner's topics

December 21st Journal (#12) - 

In this post, I'll be reading three readings, one academic, and two common media articles, and reflecting upon them using the SPECS analysis method.

S: The articles delve into the critical realm of aviation and its impact on global sustainability. As the aviation industry faces challenges in reducing carbon emissions, the emergence of More Electric Aircraft  *MEA* and advancements in electric actuators are crucial for achieving sustainable development goals.  The papers highlight the significance of these technological shifts in addressing energy shortages and environmental concerns and meeting the ambitious targets set by organizations like the United Nations and the European Union.
P: The research mentioned in the articles directly affects the aviation industry, environmentalists, policymakers, and the general public. The shift toward electrification in aviation not only influences the technological landscape of the industry but also holds implications for environmental conservation and the overall well-being of society. Stakeholders in aviation, from manufacturers to regulatory bodies, need to adapt to these changes to align with global sustainability goals.
E: The articles provide a wealth of evidence, citing the challenges posed by traditional aviation practices, the rise of MEA, and the evolving landscape of electric actuators. They present data on carbon emissions, discuss the technological advancements in electric actuators, and emphasize the impact of high-frequency switching actions on Electromagnetic compatibility *EMC*. The evidence supports the need for a balance between power density and EMC in designing electric actuators.
C: This research connects with multiple fields, including environmental science, aerospace engineering, and electromagnetic compatibility studies. The transition to MEA has implications beyond the aviation industry, influencing broader discussions on sustainable transportation and energy-efficient technologies. The intersection of electric propulsion, aerodynamics, and EMC highlights the interdisciplinary nature of addressing challenges in aviation electrification.
S: If the industry fails to strike a balance between power density and EMC, it may face setbacks in the adoption of electric actuators. The potential consequences include increased maintenance costs, reduced reliability, and challenges in meeting stringent environmental goals. The supposition underscores the importance of careful consideration in the design and implementation of electric propulsion systems in aviation.


Sources:

Academic: https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?tabID=T002&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchResultsType=SingleTab&retrievalId=5d9ceb90-8e30-4f7b-99e2-576608e4318e&hitCount=2218&searchType=BasicSearchForm&currentPosition=2&docId=GALE%7CA775889564&docType=Article&sort=Relevance&contentSegment=ZONE-MOD1&prodId=AONE&pageNum=1&contentSet=GALE%7CA775889564&searchId=R2&userGroupName=nysl_ca_guild&inPS=true

Two Common Media:
1. https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?tabID=T002&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchResultsType=SingleTab&retrievalId=49171f93-b0c7-4859-87de-c9a614e00b07&hitCount=1952&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=3&docId=GALE%7CA766924478&docType=Report&sort=Relevance&contentSegment=ZONE-MOD1&prodId=AONE&pageNum=1&contentSet=GALE%7CA766924478&searchId=R4&userGroupName=nysl_ca_guild&inPS=true

2. https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?tabID=T002&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchResultsType=SingleTab&retrievalId=62ad2596-fd1a-4b3a-9b4f-822ad05e1efb&hitCount=1952&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=4&docId=GALE%7CA774315734&docType=Article&sort=Relevance&contentSegment=ZONE-MOD1&prodId=AONE&pageNum=1&contentSet=GALE%7CA774315734&searchId=R4&userGroupName=nysl_ca_guild&inPS=true 

January SDA Reflections

Some specific contributions I made towards our podcast project are providing a couple of minutes worth of talking about airplanes and some specifics about renewable energy also I think our contributions were balanced and fair within the group since all three of us had our parts to speak, and then we all came together to make a narrative/story type podcast as well and pretending we are on a road trip. The overall dynamic within our group was pretty good and I think we all communicated well with each other and worked as a team but there were challenges between collaboration then and there as there were typical sidetracks going on when working on our podcast, leading to wasted time. This was addressed by just all three of us deciding to lock in and get what we needed to get done. Mainly the structure of our podcast we all agreed on as a team since it was a really good plan and the decisions were made off a democratic process but then and there some were made by the designated leader which I would say was Shruthi. I mean, for roles and work being divided between our group, we first worked on what are some points we would be talking about regarding our main topic of research, and then we all contributed to writing many scenes where its interactive talk whether that's an argument, debate, or a normal human conversation.  The only conflict I think we had in our group was probably where what stuff should go in the arrangement of the podcast. For example, a statistic from all of our perspective topics we did have a small conflict in whether we should start with a statistic or at the end. This was resolved with just common sense and agreement on what sounds better. A strategy I guess that we used was just common sense and again we didn't have many conflicts as we all just agreed on each other's respective ideas. I don't think we managed our time throughout the project as we mainly did everything last minute. There was a challenge where we had to rerecord some of our parts on the last day to meet the deadline so that was rough staying up a little bit at night. Something that I learned about collaboration from working on this podcast project is that when we all work together, we can all get the work done in just about 1-2 hours instead of working alone and maybe some of us lack off leading to more hours of work. Some skills I developed or identified for improvement in the future are listening to the people I collaborate it and using their insights or suggestions they make since sometimes throughout this project I didn't apply their insights for certain parts and I regret that now since I could have been better with their insights. Our group did a good job giving feedback to each other as we had a really good planned-out script/narrative of how our podcast was going to work with some jokes, connections, debates, and speaking parts for our topic-related research. Some improvements I would make in the future are better time management and start working on this early so we don't have to rush it last minute trying to schedule a time when we can all meet and record.

February 8th Journal (#13) - 

My new "need to know" question is... "What are the current challenges and advancements in battery technology/other tech for electric airplanes?"

This is because since I already researched a lot and answered my old need-to-know question about the history of planes, now I can get into more of the transition phase of how it can be and is possible to make planes fully 100% electric. I also chose this because I want to go into deeper research about batteries and how they function, and then soon enough understand how they work on cars and what they can do on airplanes. Everything comes with its pros and cons so I'll look into that aspect as well. What I mean by other technology for electric airplanes, I'm talking about electric propulsion systems, charging infrastructure, lightweight materials, regenerative braking, and more. I also chose this need-to-know question as I will also basically start my research on renewable technologies and figure out how some of the popular ones like windmills, and solar panels might work as well to get a better idea of the whole renewable energy thing. There are a lot of specifics that go into the challenges of incorporating electric technology into planes rather than just broad stuff like the battery might overheat or be too overweight so I also wanna learn and develop more of a deeper research style and get down into the specifics rather than broad to further enhance my understanding and also for whoever's looking at my work. This is connected to my previous month's work as I was reading different articles about different electric airplanes and companies how they have already incorporated technologies to reduce their gas emissions and how they all have a common goal of going carbon neutral by 2050.

I'm mainly looking to pick a SDA on the informational side since I think I'll learn better with more information listed or presented in a certain way rather than trying to argue/defend your statement. The two potential SDAs for me are the Ripple Effect and a Sketch Note. I picked these because I enjoy doing posters where i can be creative and draw and do whatever I want to make it informative the Ripple Effect is something new I've never tried before but it sounds based on reading the description pretty fitting for my topic. Some worries I have is time management and also finding good sources as they might be limiting due to electric airplanes not being very big right now.

February 15th Journal (#14) - 

Two of the main C's I would like to focus on going into this SDA and also work on the Critical Thinking and Creativity. I think I'm starting to repeat a lot of the information that I already know and learned so improving my critical thinking skills will help me find further relevant information to gain knowledge more about sustainability and airplanes. The other C is creativity and this is because I feel like sometimes I don't give enough effort into making it creative even though I have the time and skill set to make some of the assignments creative with a good interactive way to understand it, the issue is either I get lazy and wait until last minute or just don't give my 100% effort. Improving these two Cs would I think 100% get me on the right track and be able to understand all the content I research about the future of airplanes and the new sustainability technologies that come out nowadays regularly and possibly get an idea on how to combine those two to make a fully 100% electric or carbon neutral airplane. The last two potential SDAs I chose would help me with this because the ripple effect requires more research after a certain event or innovation has occurred which I have not started researching yet. The picture book would help me visualize all these events and give me a better idea of how to design certain things that I have not done research into yet as well.

So last time I picked the possibility of the two SDAs being the ripple effect and sketch but sketch wasn't one of the options I picked picture book instead as my second option. The SDA I decided to choose was the Ripple Effect. I chose this SDA because this SDA is mainly focused on events happening after a big main event or innovation took place to further see the effects of what that main event did to society and what impact it has on the whole world moving to the future. My vision for this SDA this month is to give a lot of historical events that have happened related to airplanes and sustainability technologies and possibly point out the contrasting points between those two topics but also some similarities and how we can combine both topics into one making renewable airplanes. This would further help me go further and deeper into research to find relevant information that I have not mentioned before.

S - This essential question is crucial in the context of sustainable aviation and the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. Electric airplanes have the potential to significantly decrease greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector, which is one of the major contributors to climate change. Understanding the challenges and advancements in battery technology and other related technologies is vital for the development and adoption of electric airplanes, which could revolutionize air travel and contribute to a more sustainable future.
P - This question affects various stakeholders, including aviation industry professionals, researchers and engineers working on battery technology and electric propulsion systems, policymakers involved in setting regulations and incentives for sustainable aviation, environmentalists advocating for reduced carbon emissions, and the general public concerned about the environmental impact of air travel.

E -
-Scientific journals such as Energy Conversion and Management, Journal of Power Sources, and Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, publish research on battery technology, electric propulsion systems, and sustainable aviation.

-Reports and publications from organizations like the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), often provide insights into the latest advancements and challenges in aviation technology.

-Industry news websites like Aviation Week & Space Technology, FlightGlobal, and CleanTechnica, cover developments in electric aviation and related technologies, including battery advancements and challenges.

-Academic textbooks and publications on electric propulsion, renewable energy, and aerospace engineering, offer in-depth analyses of the technical aspects of electric airplane technology.

 C - Understanding the challenges and advancements in battery technology and electric propulsion systems for airplanes can have broad implications beyond the aviation industry. It could lead to advancements in renewable energy storage technology, which is essential for transitioning other modes of transportation and various sectors toward sustainability. Additionally, it could inspire innovation in energy-efficient technologies and contribute to efforts to mitigate climate change by reducing emissions from transportation.
S  - One assumption this SDA seeks to challenge is the belief that electric airplanes are not feasible due to limitations in battery technology. By examining the current challenges and advancements in this field, this SDA aims to provide insights into the potential of electric airplanes and the progress being made toward overcoming technological barriers.

Sources:
https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?tabID=T003&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchResultsType=SingleTab&retrievalId=f13592ae-d976-4d00-b539-1d1906e37d89&hitCount=1088&searchType=BasicSearchForm&currentPosition=6&docId=GALE%7CCX3404700740&docType=Biography&sort=Relevance&contentSegment=&prodId=GVRL&pageNum=1&contentSet=GALE%7CCX3404700740&searchId=R1&userGroupName=nysl_ca_guild&inPS=true
https://go.gale.com/ps/retrieve.do?tabID=T003&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchResultsType=SingleTab&retrievalId=e0bbec85-574b-4aba-8850-0d6f350b65c6&hitCount=1088&searchType=BasicSearchForm&currentPosition=23&docId=GALE%7CCX1763100435&docType=Event+overview&sort=Relevance&contentSegment=&prodId=GVRL&pageNum=2&contentSet=GALE%7CCX1763100435&searchId=R1&userGroupName=nysl_ca_guild&inPS=true 

March 1st SDA Reflection -

I did spend a decent amount of time on this assignment but I did mainly plagiarize and had extensive help from outside sources to write my written article so I think that has to change moving forward for me and that's something that I'm willing to do differently next time. Some research skills that I have improved on at the beginning of the year are mainly delving into information more specifically. For example when looking into an airplane engine and how it works, I learned more specifically what makes up a jet engine such as compressors, shifters, nozzles, fans, etc. Another thing I worked on is comparing and contrasting things as my topic is learning about airplanes and also sustainable technology so I grew better at researching and contrasting the two topics and seeing how they differ and what makes them unique in their ways. In terms of what I still need to work on, I think it's mainly writing/storytelling, and some aspects of this are first, not copying sentences word for word, being able to make a sentence understandable in my way where I can also understand and explain it very well. Also soon enough I'll need to work on my knowledge of everything I've researched so far and be able to fully understand it so I can easily explain it well to an audience and explain my story and why I'm doing this research discipline. I think another research skill that I have improved on is my reading skills and better understanding more articles that I read. Even though I do sometimes don't understand articles at all I've found myself more confident in reading longer articles since they don't seem that long and I most of the time understand at least 90% of what the article is saying and I'm able to write about it accordingly for a certain assignment. Another skill I might need to work on is script writing since when I first collaborated to write a certain script for a video podcast, I didn't know how to structure my script so it was tangible alongside my peers who I worked with. This made my script sound a little odd compared to the other synergized script sections. On this SDA I didn't pay much attention to my research which led to my time spent on this SDA being wasted so this is something I would like to improve on so I can not waste time in the future and learn something off of researching. Another ll is using the Higher Order Thinking questions to think about questions to answer and research accordingly forcing my research to delve into more specific content. One more skill I would like to work on when crafting my symposium speech is building a good structure making a beginning, middle, and end, and making all aspects of my speaking entertaining and attention-grabbing and also relevant information. This skill will also come in handy for basically the rest of my schooling years.

Where I think I'm going to go from now is towards the end of my research, and crafting a question related to why this is significant referring to the world. So my new NEED-to-know question is "*What's the significance of Sustainable Technology on Airplanes?*". I chose this question in particular since this question would help me to further give me first of a lot of motivation to even start this research anyway since it is all for a good cause of making the planet better but also other reasons. This research will also be the conclusion part of my symposium so that's also why I decided to focus on this new NEED to know the question.  This would also give a new perspective to anyone who has been reading my research and now really sees why I've been doing all the research I've been doing all for finally one common goal which is contributing towards changing climate change and eliminating all the bad environmental issues that occur nowadays. I could also based on this new need-to-know question give context of where airplanes are as of recently which is 2024, and where they might be in the next 5-10 years and how they will affect climate change. This research will enable me be able to close out my research nicely and also build some structure when going to work on my symposium and is something I'm also willing to and want to know in deeper specific examples rather than just open bland "climate change" or "reduce CO2."

March 13th Journal

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQPbQvmu-SLMS9KGaPIZXLmhGNfXMTOa/view 

March 20th Journal

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14HdAFDKWtZ2F9Qra2GdxNVdtrUZBwKLd/view 

March 27th PSA

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUB6X3aKInp7ZwKQJbZ0NPeGkCETAC0O/view 

April 11th Post

Out of the three videos I made, I think I'll be focusing on the topic of *Video 3*Alternatives to electricity when trying to implement a non-CO2 emitting system into airplanes today with extensive research and historical context combined with today's knowledge and how technology is advancing and basic STEM knowledge.

S: This is a very important topic to talk about as this gives a broad but also detailed explanation of why airplanes are not already in the transition phase/ into electricity and also talks about how much airplanes emit CO2 which causes a lot of consequences to our planet as with anything else that emits extensive CO2 and other dangerous gases.

P: This affects mainly big entrepreneurs and business owners from a business perspective as they're going to have to implement a whole new system full of employees and budget/money decisions to make planes fully non-CO2 emitting with help from government funding. From a passenger / global perspective, it does do better for the world and also could give the passenger a better ride in the airplane with benefits such as quieter airplanes, faster, and more comfortable ride options optimizing space.

E: I'm going to prove my point by using many real-life situations going on as of right now with airplanes according to official Boeing and Airbus websites with also plans regarding their desires for zero carbon print plans. Also with the benefits outweighing the cost, I feel like that speaks for itself to prove my point of which way we are heading regarding the future with airplanes.

C: This connects to many other disciplines such as companies who supply airplane manufacturers as they have to change up their manufacturing items which can make it connectable/tangible to other components. Also, more testing jobs will be created and implemented to ensure everything works well. This will also bring in a lot of researchers and job openings to ensure everything is running smoothly and innovate/discover new things.

S:  Since my topic is already alternatives, I guess I can argue against my topic and say if it were different and if electricity did work out,  the assumptions I would dispel is the assumption of how electricity can make everything run on the plane and make it easier to make rather than making separate components such as the engine, than the wings, than the in-flight systems and tale, etc. I would dispel and tell all the cons of incorporating solely electricity and also connect that and say how if electricity did work out, we would be able to have fully electric planes that can make long-haul flights today.

Intro

Greetings:  Hello everyone, I  would just like to thank everyone for coming, and it's a pleasure to be here. I hope tonight will be informative and interesting to you just as I did when researching all about my topic. Nonetheless,  my name is Jerush Wesley and I'm currently a sophomore here at GHS and I'll be entering my junior year next year. My topic is all about airplanes, but maybe not the part you're thinking about when "airplanes" are mentioned.

Hook: I mean the future for airplanes and what they hold which can as a whole affect us as a human population. For instance, we all know about the global climate change crisis that is going on with everything switching to renewable technologies such as batteries, wind energy, solar energy, and even water energy all to reduce CO2 emissions to better benefit our world. To give you more context and an interesting fact, Do you ever wonder have many animals are losing their habitats, going extinct, etc? What might be the root of all the conflicts in our current state? It's easy to say climate change and you're not wrong you're mainly correct but we need to focus on efforts to stop it. Though I understand we already implemented goals such as the "by 2050 everything is gonna be carbon-free," to achieve this goal we need to be more diligent and know what we can do to impact this cause for the better.

Matter + Theme: This is a very important topic to talk about as this gives a broad but also detailed explanation of why airplanes are not already in the transition phase into electricity and also talks about how much airplanes emit CO2 which causes a lot of consequences to our planet as with anything else that emits extensive CO2 and other dangerous gases. Throughout the year and initially, I thought electricity was the main source/solution to this problem as I've read some articles about the Taurus Electro Pipistrel which is an electric airplane, but it's in the testing and not a long-haul flight as it can only fly two people and for a very short distance with a battery wattage of 20 kWh according to the official website https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/products/taurus-electro/ . Tonight I'd like to explain why different methods such as biofuels, green airports, and other alternatives may be the better fit for airplanes. The reason I found this to be so important is because many commercial and big airliners like Boeing and Airbus are incorporating ideas like a different electric propulsion system, but not including a full battery. Maybe I'll even change my mind on this as it's not certain if it's fully out of the books and we can't use batteries since there is still testing going on.

Thesis: In my presentation, I'm talking about how planes can be better for the environment. See, right now, they're emitting a lot of CO2 and extensive bad gases into the atmosphere, which messes up our planet. But we can change that. It's a big deal because if we don't do something, things are gonna get worse. So, let's work together to make flying cleaner and better for everyone.