Friday, August 21, 2015

Blog 2- Summer Mentorship

      Mentorship Hours                                             



                                             
                                        This is one of the many things my mentor works on.


1. List the contact name, phone number, and organization of the person with whom you volunteered.
    Luis Viramontes, 626-931-0741, Virtual Revelations.
2. What qualified this person as an expert in your topic choice?
    What qualified my mentor in this field : Associate of Science in Computers and Electronics Engineering    Technology, certified by Xerox Corporation, Samsung and Onforce to provide field services on electronics.    
3. List three questions for further exploration now that you've completed your summer hours.
    How many years does it take to get a master's degree?
    Do electronic engineers need to remember ever single formula that they've been taught?
    What challenges do electronic engineers face in the field?

4. What is the most important thing you gained from this experience? Why?
   The most important thing that I have gained from this experience is the dedication it takes to actually learn about electronics. I've seen all of the work one has to go through in order to become an electronics engineer. Learning in this field is tough because of all the equations one has to remember. In the long run this could help me prepare for what is coming in the future, since technology is getting better everyday.
5. What is your senior project topic going to be?  How did mentorship help you make your decision?  Please explain.
   My senior project is going to be about electronics engineering and how this field is growing. Mentorship helped me decide because this topic seems very interesting. I've always been close to technology and this mentorship really showed me what it takes to become an electronics engineer. The mentorship showed me what is in store in the future. Learning about technology now could greatly advance it in the future.