Who I am - phrases that describe me:
I am a student at Astronaut High School in Titusville, Florida. I enjoy learning and researching things that interest me. I am a musician with a passion for vocal performance.

My personal challenges:
I hope to one day go into professional research. I believe that research is a way to "pursue life-long learning" and to "stimulate your imagination."

My career challenges:
I am an aspiring biomedical engineer. I also am interested in neuroscience and biochemistry and will one day research bioelectrochemical functions of the human body.

Influences:
The most influential people in my life are my parents who always push me to do my best. From them I have learned that, when searching for a college, job, etc., I don't have to search for the aspects of a program that I can adjust to. Instead, I should find the program which can help me fulfill my goals and offer me everything I need to achieve them.

Future goals:
My largest goal right now, is to attend the University of Florida and be a part of their Honors Program. I want to continue through school and obtain my PH.D.

My thoughts about space exploration:
Space exploration interests me because, with the new developments taking place in Astrobiology, I believe that space travel may one day become the most valuable tool in biological research and experimentation.

Personal information:
At seventeen, I am the oldest of three. My only pet is a white cocka-poo named Ron Jon (because he was born on Cocoa Beach). My hobbies include playing piano, and singing alto in a small performance choir. My talents include artistic creativity and music. My future plans are to attend college, and work as an engineer or researcher.