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.

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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

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.