I wanted to make a career in the electronics industry. The presence of many interesting organizations operating in this space in the vicinity of Cornell was a major contributor to my decision. Also, the research conducted by the faculty in this field at Cornell appealed to me and I quickly felt connected to it. Living in Ithaca excited me because of its pristine beauty and dynamic weather, and thus cemented my decision.
I had a background in MSE, and I was looking to quickly gain advanced skills to jumpstart my career in the electronics industry. The MSE MEng program seemed ideal because of its structure, flexibility, and the opportunity to gain direct exposure to industrial research by the means of a technical project.
I worked at the Advanced Process Lab (APL) of Universal Instruments Corporation (UIC) on a diverse set of topics. I got to work on complex problems related to thermal interface materials (TIMs), flexible electronics, reliability testing, and conformal coatings.
My favorite experience at Cornell MSE MEng was my industrial project which helped me gain invaluable knowledge and skills, meet amazing people, grow as a person, and become a mature professional.
I was in the Academic Integrity Hearing Board (AIHB), SPICMACAY, and Asha Cornell. I also actively took part in chess club meetings.
Keep calm and go to Cornell!
I used to visit the Big Red Barn for various events on Friday evenings. I also used to play table tennis and foosball to let off steam.
Presenting my poster at the 4th Annual MSE Awards Dinner and winning the Master of Engineering Project Innovation Award.
I am looking forward to starting my career in the electronics packaging industry and continuing my journey in the field of MSE.
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