Proof by induction has been one of my favourite topics. Applying this method to matrices enhanced my understanding of several different topics as I linked them together to find a solution. This understanding was only further exemplified by my exploration …show more content…
My AS Philosophy unit introduced me to the philosopher and mathematician, Bertrand Russell. His 'Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy ' allowed me to broaden my views that mathematical ability not only stimulates intellectual curiosity, but also opens up a new perspective on life. Attending the Swansea Engineering Summer School, I had the opportunity to work with like-minded students and undergraduate engineers. The workshops strengthened my skills in teamwork. One task in particular involved designing a hot air balloon, in which I took the role of calculating how to maximise the use of materials and working out the value of the ideal gas equation. The knowledge that I gained from the summer school complimented the skills that I developed throughout my placement at the Honeywell Plant. Aiding chemists in the laboratory, I brought the lab skills that I have developed throughout A-Level chemistry and actively demonstrated my knowledge of redox and organic chemistry. Working alongside engineers on plant projects, I witnessed how the knowledge of mechanics is essential in the field of engineering and that mathematics is one of the greatest tools any engineer can possess. These experiences were only a taste of the application of Maths in the modern