Ayah B
- Research Program Mentor
MSE candidate at Tufts University
Expertise
Mathematics (algebra, pre-calc & calc), Advanced Mathematics (differential equations, linear algebra), applications and concepts in Electrical Engineering, Probability and Data Science
Bio
Hello! My name is Ayah Basmeh, and I recently graduated from Tufts University with my degree in Electrical Engineering. My interests in entrepreneurship drove me to pursue my masters in Innovation and Management this fall as part of Tufts Gordon Institute. I didn't have the most conventional path during my undergraduate career, so I tried a lot of different things and explored various different passions. I definitely know what it's like to struggle with uncertainties and how that can affect your personal mindset. I actually spent my first two years of university as a biomedical engineering major before switching to electrical. I couldn't be happier that I trusted my gut and took the leap of faith that led me to where I'm at now. I'm a heavily trained musician with my main instruments being clarinet and bass guitar. I love music and also explored dance in college. I joined my friends in learning ballet folklórico which consists of traditional cultural dances that originate from different regions in Mexico and Central America. I'm also a martial arts enthusiast who trained several different styles and actually won bronze in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament I competed in.Project ideas
Infographic Video (mathematical concepts/theories and data science projects)
While it is important to have the ability to convey mathematical concepts through writing, we cannot deny that there are oftentimes better ways to relay complex information to an audience. One great way is by creating an infographic video to illustrate a mathematical concept and its relevant data. Such videos strengthen your knowledge in your topic by forcing you to break down a concept into more digestible chunks, comprehend each piece thoroughly, and then select which information is most relevant to include in the video for your audience to understand the concept. Almost every design class I took in undergrad required me to create a video that explained the purpose of my device, what technologies I used to create the device, and why those contributed to the realization of a successful product. You can focus on what charts and data tables best represent your data. When explaining data, try to be concise while still including important details such as how/where that data was obtained, what parameters were considered and why, etc.... Examples of video topics: -Investigating the relationship between adolescent health and fast food restaurant density within a town/city. -Applications of sinusoidal functions (how they're used to model certain phenomena such as sound waves, why they're important electronic waveforms)
Scientific Research Paper
When I took a class in nano-photonics, I wrote a research paper that compared and contrasted different design implementations and fabrication techniques of optical phased arrays. Choose a topic that interests you (for example: Challenges behind existing solutions for renewable energy sources) and write a paper that compares and contrasts your main points. Be sure to include relevant background information that will be important for your reader to understand the compare/contrast paragraphs. Choose a theme for each compare/contrast paragraph to keep your paper organized and main flow. This project will also give you practice in exercising caution about which research papers you choose to reference - you want to ensure they come from a reputable source and contain accurate and updated information.