Most things in our lives depend on mathematics. Our cities, buildings, cars, airplanes, structures, roads, ships, space shuttles, bridges, trains, satellites, and much, much more. Almost all engineering, astronomy, physics, and other fields are based on mathematics. Just about everything we use and everything we make has some foundation based on mathematics.

Computers are programmed using mathematical equations in binary. Cell phones are designed based on math. Television (which definitely plays a huge role in our country) was designed based on mathematical equations. Many things on the computer require mathematical expertise also, including the internet, secure banking websites, and encryption. Almost all forms of electronic communication use mathematics.

Some non-electronic things are based on math, also. Even something as simple as a bicycle largely depends on mathematics. The gear ratio and pedal dimensions had to be calculated.

The reason I love mathematics is because almost everything in modern life depends on it.

The scope of its importance to our lives is awe-inspiring. The whole universe relies on mathematics. Everything in nature has a mathematical foundation, and without precise mathematical relationship between the stars, galaxies, planets, gravity, the atmosphere, the oceans, etc., we wouldn’t even exist.

Therefore, I am very intrigued by all this and want to solve all the equations that describe the interdependent nature of our universe.

I am excited at the prospect of solving a new equation that nobody has thought of, and few people even understand. While most people are just trying to have a job and make a living, I want to solve the secrets of our universe.

They say that string theory is the final theory of everything in this universe. There is discontinuity between the physics of large bodies (i.e. stars, galaxies, planets) and the physics at the subatomic level (i.e. quantum physics). Gravity is a fundamental force in the former but not the latter.

At the quantum physics level we simply cannot measure gravity. The only way to measure it is by use of mathematics. String theory is purely mathematical (that’s why they call it a theory). String theory predicts that there are subatomic particles called gravitons.

My goal is to go to Stanford University, get a Ph.D. in mathematics, and prove string theory right or wrong.

I probably would not be interested in mathematics and quantum physics if my dad had not inspired me to learn about them. He is employed in the field of engineering and deals with math every day. He helps me understand hard-to-grasp concepts in math and science. He supports my independent studies and experiments. He takes time off of his work to talk about math with me. He is my role-model.



Mathematics is definitely a field I want to explore further.