The problem I'd like to solve: Increasing the safety of the members of our armed forces. During my sophomore year, my brother in law, Caleb King, passed away due to engine failure in an F-18. Eliminating engine failures, and all types of failures is paramount to increasing the safety of our troops, and can eliminate such tragedies for American families.

I chose Temple because: The diversity, and the future of Temple. It was clear that Temple programs are growing in strength.

I chose engineering because:  I want to use my technical skills to solve real world problems. I believe that engineers can not only have a powerful, but also a wide-reaching impact. I've been identifying and solving problems my entire life. Engineering gives me the tools to do so.

I chose Temple because: It provides a big school environment while simultaneously providing me with a smaller engineering college. I get the best of both worlds.

I chose Temple because: I loved all the opportunities Temple offered from the get-go, I could tell it was easy to get involved as early as my freshman year. That's exactly what I did and haven't looked back since!

The problem I'd like to solve: As an environmentalist, I care deeply about preventing the damage climate change will inevitably cause if we don't take action now. With my degree, I really want to focus on building green cities, and that starts with sustainable infrastructure. As the world changes around us, I'm excited that my degree will put me at the forefront of keeping the pace of current development and improving it as far as sustainability goes.

I chose engineering because: I started as a biochemistry student because I enjoyed my STEM courses, but I realized after my first semester that I wanted to study something with more application. I didn't just want to learn about environmental phenomena, I wanted to solve the problems that environmental events often cause to human life. Engineering is exciting because it uses scientific methods to provide answers and solutions to political, economic, and anthropological issues.

My plans for a career: After graduation, I will be attending graduate school for environmental engineering specifically in the field of water management and water resources engineering. In the future, I'd like to work for a global consultancy related to water and wastewater development. Eventually, I hope to focus on developing strategies and processes to improve environmental policies related to international sustainable water development. 

Why I chose Temple: Diversity is the main reason I chose Temple. This place is one of the reasons that my self-confidence level is so high right now. The Mohammad who came to the U.S. for college in 2015 is different than who I am right now.

My plans for a career: After graduation, I’ll be applying for the OPT program to get a one year job experience in the U.S. After that I will attend graduate school for civil engineering in the field of geotechnical engineering. In the future if I have the chance I hope to get my PhD. All those things might change depending on my circumstances but the only thing that I’m sure of is that I’ll be proud of myself and I’ll make everyone around me proud.

I chose engineering because: I was always interested in the biological & physical sciences, but wanted to understand their practical application in the real world. Engineering provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the sciences while also learning the tools to solve problems we encounter in them. 

The problem I'd like to solve: I think we will see a further decrease in natural resource dependence and an exponential increase in renewable or alternative energy/fuel sources. I find this exciting because we may witness a mass transition to a new clean energy source similar to nuclear energy of the 20th century.