An Introduction!

Hello! My name is Eva Duckler and I'm a first year at Wellesley College! While I haven't committed to a major yet and I'm interested in an array of subject areas, I am particularly curious to explore art history as a potential major. I also love plants and permaculture so I hope to push on those subjects more while I'm here as well. I'm taking engineering 120 because it seems like a really hands on way to dig into mathematics and engineering as well as tap into the broader issues and possible solutions surrounding underserved communities. I'm excited to follow the process of creating technologies from conception through design, prototyping, testing until we've accomplished building a functioning device. I'm specifically interested in learning more about Biomass, a method to turn unused plant matter and animal waste into fuel. Like most technologies, Biomass comes with downsides and lots of potential unknowns but I believe that with more research and careful testing and data collecting periods Biomass could become one of the most relevant energy sources for a sustainable future. To learn more about Biomass and its weighed risks click here. I'm looking forward to the semester and all of the exploration to come!