Sherman Han Zhiwen was a student of Associate Professor Lim Meng Hiot at the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University. Prof. Lim observed Sherman mature from an enthusiastic freshman to a competent graduate. Sherman excelled in his projects, leading a team to first place in an innovative UAV design project. Prof. Lim appointed Sherman as a teaching assistant and he helped effectively communicate technical concepts. Sherman's final year project won three awards, including second place overall, in a major competition despite having fewer resources than other teams. Prof. Lim recommends Sherman without reservation, praising his commitment, determination, and ability to excel.
DISCIPLINE INVESTIGATION ASSIGNMENT
INTRODUCTION
Choosing a field of study is a major life decision. The pursuit of a college education is an immense investment of both time and money. For this reason it is important to be as informed as possible about the potential prospects. First one should develop a general idea of what field to go into. Almost as important, one should think about why that career seems attractive. Once this has been done more information should be found to see if that is really what is wanted and if so, how to be successful in that field. A great way to find out if this type of work is well suited to a person’s personality and get advice on how to do well is to interview somebody who is already in working in the industry.
I am interested in electrical engineering. I like mathematics and the physical sciences and I am fascinated by electronics. My attention to detail and passion for using physical laws to solve problems in creative new ways makes me think I will do well in electrical engineering. In order to find out what type of job I could possibly be doing someday and maybe get some tips I decided to interview an acquaintance of mine.
I had a chance to interview an extremely energetic, goal oriented, and friendly woman who works in the field that I am interested in. I promised her that the provided information would be kept confidential and that her real name would not be used in my Discipline Investigation Assignment; therefore, I will call my interviewed subject Mrs. Harrison. Besides, Mrs. Harrison didn’t give me any particular writing that related to her job and duty at this company. However, she described the type of writing and reading she did in the job in details…..
The interview questions and references are attached in the Appendix section of this essay.
INTERVIEW REPORT
Background and Career Path
Mrs. Harrison, the person that I interviewed, has been an applications engineer for about 10 years at Integral
Solution
Int’l (ISI). She said that ISI is a small corporation that for over 25 years has sought new technology applications, and provided support, for the magnetic recording industry.
To give me an idea of what made her pursue a career in engineering she gave me an anecdote from her childhood. She told me that she had always been interested in engineering, even in grade school. Her favorite subjects were always ones that focused on problem solving and creativity, such as math and physics. As a little girl she wasn’t interested in playing with dolls like most of the girls she knew; instead she carried around a bag of disassembled electronic devices! At home whenever something broke she would bring it into her room and place it on her shelves and spend hours tinkering with them. When her parents asked her why she was collecting these trifles she explained that when she grew up she would be an engineer and fix everything. This desire to fix things and find out how things worked never went away and.
DISCIPLINE INVESTIGATION ASSIGNMENT
INTRODUCTION
Choosing a field of study is a major life decision. The pursuit of a college education is an immense investment of both time and money. For this reason it is important to be as informed as possible about the potential prospects. First one should develop a general idea of what field to go into. Almost as important, one should think about why that career seems attractive. Once this has been done more information should be found to see if that is really what is wanted and if so, how to be successful in that field. A great way to find out if this type of work is well suited to a person’s personality and get advice on how to do well is to interview somebody who is already in working in the industry.
I am interested in electrical engineering. I like mathematics and the physical sciences and I am fascinated by electronics. My attention to detail and passion for using physical laws to solve problems in creative new ways makes me think I will do well in electrical engineering. In order to find out what type of job I could possibly be doing someday and maybe get some tips I decided to interview an acquaintance of mine.
I had a chance to interview an extremely energetic, goal oriented, and friendly woman who works in the field that I am interested in. I promised her that the provided information would be kept confidential and that her real name would not be used in my Discipline Investigation Assignment; therefore, I will call my interviewed subject Mrs. Harrison. Besides, Mrs. Harrison didn’t give me any particular writing that related to her job and duty at this company. However, she described the type of writing and reading she did in the job in details…..
The interview questions and references are attached in the Appendix section of this essay.
INTERVIEW REPORT
Background and Career Path
Mrs. Harrison, the person that I interviewed, has been an applications engineer for about 10 years at Integral
Solution
Int’l (ISI). She said that ISI is a small corporation that for over 25 years has sought new technology applications, and provided support, for the magnetic recording industry.
To give me an idea of what made her pursue a career in engineering she gave me an anecdote from her childhood. She told me that she had always been interested in engineering, even in grade school. Her favorite subjects were always ones that focused on problem solving and creativity, such as math and physics. As a little girl she wasn’t interested in playing with dolls like most of the girls she knew; instead she carried around a bag of disassembled electronic devices! At home whenever something broke she would bring it into her room and place it on her shelves and spend hours tinkering with them. When her parents asked her why she was collecting these trifles she explained that when she grew up she would be an engineer and fix everything. This desire to fix things and find out how things worked never went away and.
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Referee_ShermanHan ProfLimMengHiot
1. School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
29 June 2015
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
RE: SHERMAN HAN ZHIWEN
I am writing this personal recommendation at the request of Mr SHERMAN HAN ZHIWEN in
my capacity as his tutor, mentor and projects supervisor.
I am happy to note that I have personally observed how Sherman has matured and
transformed from an eager and enthusiastic freshman into a competent and confident graduate
of the EEE Class of 2015. From being a casual tutor who answered his queries on basic
electronics, I later became his supervisor in DIP (Design and Innovation Project), a practical
component taken by all 3rd
year students. This was where I observed his raw talent and ability
which I will elaborate below. I was also his Final Year Project supervisor.
I initiated and started this field call UAVionics. Essentially it is a field of engineering which
focuses on the technical understanding and practical hands-on pertaining to the electronics of
unmanned autonomous vehicles. UAVionics has been very popular with students and
Sherman was one of students in the pioneer batch of my experimental initiative. As expected,
he did extremely well in the project. He led the project team that came in first, coming up
with the design of an unconventional UAV structure that was the most creative and innovative.
I should note that the projects were evaluated and judged by external parties, meaning
practicing professionals in the field. Although not having any prior experience or background
in UAVionics, it was clear that Sherman just has the knack to pick up things on his own. He
has a natural flair for tinkering with hardware, with skill to design and put together stuff with
his own hands.
Sherman’s enthusiasm and achievements in the DIP impressed me a lot. I subsequently
appointed him as my Teaching Assistant, helping me in guiding the subsequent batch of DIP
students. I also got him involved in many outreach activities, showcasing the work on
UAVionics. He proved himself to be an effective communicator, able to explain technical
concepts to other students and visitors in a very layman, down-to-earth manner. He did a
tremendous job. The School for sure appreciated his effort and commitment. This was
evident from the many outreach and publicity events that he was asked to support.
I was also the supervisor of Sherman’s final year project (FYP) which he did very well. His
FYP work was submitted to compete in the SAFMC-2015, organized by DSO. His project
won 3 awards, the most notable being the Silver Championship Award, coming in second
overall. I am especially proud of the fact that the level of achievement is especially
significant considering that Sherman’s entry was based on his FYP, as compared to many
entries in the competition backed by bigger research and project teams with better resources.
Sherman has a very easy-going personality and got along well with others in the lab. Students
from Secondary schools who attended workshops conducted by Sherman described him as
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2. friendly, approachable and patient. I am so happy that he has discovered his passion during
his years of undergraduate study. To me, he is like a soaring eagle which having identified its
prey, will focus and zoom in on its prey. Such attributes which include commitment,
determination and perseverance are commendable. Needless to say, he will be a valuable asset
to any organization that can harness his many untapped strengths and energy. I strongly
recommend him without any reservations. Please do feel free to contact me if you need any
further clarifications beyond what I can convey in this short recommendation letter.
Sincerely,
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LIM Meng Hiot
Associate Professor
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore 639798
Email: emhlim@ntu.edu.sg
Tel: 65-67905408