CSU Engineers Rowed with a Mission
Christopher Enoch
Issue date: 9/6/09 Section: News
Q: You used a solar panel on your boat. What are your attitudes toward green energy and future engineers who seek to promote it?
A: I think "Green Energy" is great! I would love to be involved in that aspect of engineering in my career, and see everyone incorporate it in what they do. We used the solar panel mostly for convenience, due to not always having a place to charge up at. But it was a great way to showcase a mostly simple way of living.
Q: What did you think about the historical context of passage you went by on your journey?
A: We are not huge history buffs, but we loved going through the Erie Canal, and down the Hudson. We were able to learn a little bit about both as we traveled. On the Hudson we spent some time at West Point and saw the actual chain used to stop the British as they tried to make there way up the Hudson. And the coincidence of this being the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson exploring the area was really great.
Q: What would you say to other students who hope to get involved the same way you have?
A: Do it! Tom and I sacrificed a lot of sleep, time with loved ones, and some money here and there, but the things we received from this trip are absolutely worth it. The entire experience was incredibly beneficial. We met so many great people, made many memories, and were able to see what makes our country so great first hand.
A: I think "Green Energy" is great! I would love to be involved in that aspect of engineering in my career, and see everyone incorporate it in what they do. We used the solar panel mostly for convenience, due to not always having a place to charge up at. But it was a great way to showcase a mostly simple way of living.
Q: What did you think about the historical context of passage you went by on your journey?
A: We are not huge history buffs, but we loved going through the Erie Canal, and down the Hudson. We were able to learn a little bit about both as we traveled. On the Hudson we spent some time at West Point and saw the actual chain used to stop the British as they tried to make there way up the Hudson. And the coincidence of this being the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson exploring the area was really great.
Q: What would you say to other students who hope to get involved the same way you have?
A: Do it! Tom and I sacrificed a lot of sleep, time with loved ones, and some money here and there, but the things we received from this trip are absolutely worth it. The entire experience was incredibly beneficial. We met so many great people, made many memories, and were able to see what makes our country so great first hand.
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Sam LOUD
posted 9/03/09 @ 12:04 AM EST
Way to go Jon! Hi Tom!
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posted 11/14/09 @ 4:42 PM EST
Great stuff. Thanks!
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