Elijha Hella-Myers' ePortfolio

Ever since I was a child, I've always loved building little trinkets. At my elementary school there was a makerspace where students could go and often build and create products. Most days I spent my recess in the makerspace room instead of outside. When my father learned of this, he said that I should become an engineer and continues to say it to this day.  At first I wanted to be an aerospace engineer because my father worked on planes and I thought it would be cool if I could work on them too. However, as I got older, I developed an interest in improving human health. This would later lead me to my interest in Biomedical Engineering which combines my passion for creating and improving human health. 

I have taken many classes throughout my high school career that will help me in the future. In my sophomore year I chose to take double-block math which encompassed both Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. This decision would allow me to take AP Calculus my junior year. During my junior year, I took 4 AP classes including AP Language and Composition, AP Physics, AP World History, and AP Calculus. In my AP Physics and math classes I have learned to solve equations and problem solve which are important for engineering. I was also accepted into the Engineering Program at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. This program has provided me with hands-on learning opportunities that allow me to see what an engineer accomplishes. This year, as a senior, I am still enrolled in the Engineering Program at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. Along with this, I am taking AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, as well as a Business and Technical Writing class at CSM. 

I am a member of the varsity field hockey team and also play club field hockey for the Southern Maryland Eliminators. I was a member of Key Club during my freshman and sophomore, and junior year, and I plan to continue my senior year. I have also been a member National Honor Society since my sophomore year. This past summer I was a Student to Student member and am currently a Freshman mentor. These two programs both aim to help freshmen adapt to new routines in high school. With field hockey, the various clubs and leadership positions, I've acquired numerous skills that will help me in engineering. These skills include communication, teamwork, perseverance, and responsibility.

After I graduate high school, I will be attending Frostburg State University to continue my athletic and academic career. I will be playing field hockey and studying Mechanical Engineering. Although, I am not studying Biomedical Engineering at Frostburg, I am still able to put all the skills I have acquired and will acquire to use in Mechanical Engineering.

After graduating college, hopefully with a Mechanical Engineering degree, I hope to use that degree and my skills to create new technologies that will better society. I strive to work my hardest in high school, college, and after I graduate college in order for me to be successful in the future.