I am a mechanical engineering major at Northwestern University with a strong interest in robotics, currently pursuing a concentration in this field. My passion for engineering was honed as the lead programmer for a world qualifying VEX robotics team. This interest grew as I contributed to two design projects aimed at helping children with motor dexterity challenges. These projects focused on creating tools to assist with everyday tasks, such as getting dressed and completing schoolwork. Seeing the impact my projects could have firsthand has fueled my desire to design solutions that meaningfully improve others' quality of life.