Piscataway, NJ
Age
22
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Religion
Christian
Church
Catholic
Hobbies and interests
Cooking
Music
Exercise And Fitness
Gaming
Fishing
Business And Entrepreneurship
Volunteering
Sports
Camping
Computer Science
Mathematics
Math
Science
Engineering
Physics
Football
Weightlifting
Board Games And Puzzles
Baseball
Architecture
Coding And Computer Science
Biking And Cycling
Travel And Tourism
STEM
Student Council or Student Government
YouTube
Community Service And Volunteering
Social Media
Exploring Nature And Being Outside
Statistics
Biomedical Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Coding and Computer Science
Medicine
Board Games and Puzzles
Collecting
Aerospace
Drag Racing
Motorsports
Reading
Adventure
Science
Politics
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
Autobiographies
History
Biography
Environment
Sports and Games
I read books multiple times per week
Christopher Eckel
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Ciao! My name is Christopher (Chris) Eckel, and I am from the large town of Piscataway, New Jersey. While some may argue that central New Jersey doesn't exist, I can tell you firsthand it does, and it is home to some of the best outdoor experiences of my life. I love the outdoors, specifically on bike trails, or while on other small adventures. Aside from having a passion for the outdoors and the wilderness, I take a strong liking to science and mathematics, including an understanding of everything around me and how it all works and exists. My love and passion for math and the sciences plays perfectly into one of my favorite hobbies: drag racing. I attended my first drag race when I was less than one month old, and I haven't stopped since. I travel with my parents up and down the east coast every summer to get to the biggest events of the year and occasionally leave with the trophy. Being at the race track is where my interest in STEM was sparked, and as an older person now, I have learned to appreciate the diversity of all the cars and engine combinations. What makes me a great candidate for the consideration of these scholarships is that I cannot stress enough how much I enjoy pushing the people around me to new heights, as well as pushing myself. I was always told that if you want to accomplish something great in life, you have to work for it. Furthermore, I've always told myself that being average is to be another brick in the wall, but to be bold and unconquered is to be a pioneer and innovator of the future.
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Electromechanical Engineering
Piscataway Township High School
High SchoolGPA:
3.6
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Majors of interest:
- Mechanical Engineering
Test scores:
1180
SAT
Career
Dream career field:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Dream career goals:
Senior Mechanic/Firm Owner
Team Member (including working in the deli, brewing coffee, and cleaning).
QuickChek2019 – 2019Checkout Advocate (Cashier), and Guest Advocate (Guest Services Desk).
Target2019 – Present5 yearsCrew Member
Eckel Motorsports2002 – Present22 years
Sports
Baseball
Varsity2018 – Present6 years
Awards
- Rookie of the year
- 2020 Captain
Football
Club2016 – Present8 years
Roller Hockey
Intramural2014 – Present10 years
Baseball
Club2014 – 20195 years
Awards
- All-Tournament Pitching Award
- All-Tournament Batting Award
Research
Environmental Chemistry and Sustainability
Lower Raritan Watershed partnership — Volunteer2018 – PresentMechanical Engineering
Eckel Motorsports — Student/Observer2007 – PresentStatistics
Mrs. Lollin’s AP Statistics Class — Student Researcher2019 – PresentEnvironmental Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology — Student Researcher2019 – 2019
Arts
High School Elective
Ceramicspinch pots, clay sculptures2018 – 2019High School Elective
Computer ArtLogos, Photoshop experience2016 – 2017
Public services
Volunteering
Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership — Cleanup personnel2018 – PresentVolunteering
Piscataway High School Booster Club — Food distribution2016 – 2020Volunteering
Piscataway Little League — Coach/Support2015 – 2019Advocacy
Piscataway Baseball Team — Donor2016 – PresentAdvocacy
Piscataway Soccer Team — Donor2018 – PresentVolunteering
Piscataway Township Buddy Ball — Helper2019 – Present