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Jonathan Dencker

The most important
thing I've learned in
my four years at West
Point is the importance of doing things
that are hard. The
only way to grow is
to push your limits.

the military, working at a place like this
would be a good transition back into
the civilian sector where I can apply
my first-hand knowledge and re-ignite
my passion for engineering, all while
continuing to serve my country.
Whom do you admire
(professionally and/or personally)
and why?
Professionally I admire Elon Musk
because he started his companies
solely to further technology for the
benefit of mankind and has been
extremely successful thus far. I also
admire CPT Ryan Wilson, a mentor of

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mine for the past couple years, for the
passion he brings to work every day
and can't help but inspire in others.
Personally, I admire my parents, who
are two of the most resilient, dedicated,
and hardest working people I know. I
wouldn't be where I am today without
their love and support.
In what direction do you think that
engineering and other IEEE fields
of interest are headed in the next
10 years?
I think that there is going to be a lot of
growth in control systems, particularly
in vehicles and biomechanical
applications such as prosthetics. I
believe that computers will undergo
many changes in the near future,
incorporating advances in quantum
computing and integrated optics. I also
believe that solar energy will become
increasingly popular as its ability to be
seamlessly and aesthetically integrated
into systems continues to improve.
What is the most important thing
you've learned in school?
The most important thing I've learned
in my four years at West Point is the
importance of doing things that are
hard. The only way to grow is to push
your limits.

What advice would you give to
other students entering college
and considering studying your
major?
I would say a few things. First, make
sure you are passionate about what
you are doing. Second, get as much
out of the experience as you can.
Never just check the box and settle for
passing by. The more you challenge
yourself, the more you will get out of
your experience. Take pride in the fact
that what you are doing isn't easy, if it
were anyone could do it, and ultimately
it your willingness and dedication to
working hard that will separate you
from others, not only in school, but
in everything you do. Finally, stay
balanced. Make sure you are learning
more than just engineering in college.
Take time to experience the world
around you and meet as many people
as you can.
Finish this sentence. "If I had more
time, I would..."
Get into mountain climbing. I've always
wondered what it feels like sitting on
the top of a mountain. If I had the time,
I would definitely train up and try to
climb Mt. Everest. That would be the
experience of a lifetime.

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