My name is Isaac, and I am currently a high school junior attending Middle College High School. I was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and came to the United States at a very young age.
For nearly the entirety of my life, I've lived with a very large and complex family from extremely different backgrounds and upbringings. I grew up with a little bit of influence from the majority of these people. They instilled in me many of the values and lessons that I carry with me on a daily basis, each giving me a deeper understanding and appreciation for growth and discovery along the way.
Going into middle school, I had a slight idea that I wanted to follow a career in STEM, but I never knew which specialty. I loved dinosaurs and trees for my entire childhood, but I wanted something a little less specific.
I grew up reading sci-fi comics and novels, such as those by H.P. Lovecraft and Stan Lee. The latter part of my middle school experience was spent watching movies and shows like The Thing, Prometheus, Interstellar, and Doctor Who. Those experiences fueled my love and passion for science.
I eventually realized that I wanted a career that allowed me to explore various fields. I wanted to be in the Antarctic, Iceland, Patagonia, Mount St. Helens, Kepler-22b, Mars, or even Naboo. I wanted to be versatile, passionate, and committed to a greater cause. That's when I decided to pursue a career in physics. Physics had always intrigued me, not only because I loved math but also because I enjoyed deciphering and contemplating the most complex and simple ideas. Physics became my passion, whether in the field or on a chalkboard.
Today, I am laying out my path in physics by developing projects that are important to me and my interests, as well as to the scientific community. Being part of a community that pushes me to succeed and innovate is a critical aspect of my career. Concurrently, publishing not only my research but also my personal journey for others to explore and follow, while networking and communicating, is very important to me as a student and future scientist.
I hope that anyone reading this knows that with enough commitment and passion, the entire universe is available at the click of a conscience or the spark of a synapse.
