Ecstatic Electrical Engineer: An Interview with Daniel Mahler

Senior Daniel Mahler, explores the world of electrical engineering and discovers what he wants to become in the future.

Asmee Shitoley

Daniel Mahler, 12, holds an ardunio a tool in which you write code for and controls the circuits.

Raul Martinez, Bear Hub Staff
February 22, 2022

Q: HAS THERE BEEN A SINGLE CLASS YOU HAVE TAKEN THAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE AND/OR THE MOST INFLUENTIAL TO YOU AND WHY?

A: The class that has been most influential to me is electrical engineering 2. This class has been the most influential because it has opened my eyes to what I want to do in the future and the career I want to pursue. I got to meet new people in my class and learn new skills.

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATION?

A: After graduation, I plan on going to college. I want to major in engineering, and biomedical engineering has specifically interested me. Biomedical engineering applies engineering techniques to biology and medicine. I am looking forward to what the future has to hold academically and socially.

Q: WHY DO YOU WANT TO PURSUE A CAREER AS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER?

A: I want to be an electrical engineer because problem-solving is a part of engineering and I enjoy that. I can come up with my own solutions and it allows for creativity and collaboration to make a final solution to a given problem.