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This quarter, I had the opportunity to attend the UCLA DESMA Master's of Fine Arts showcase for the graduating class of 2018. This was undoubtedly one of the more interesting events I have attended that relate to the DESMA field because it was visually interactive. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then an MFA project is worth a million because of the amount of effort put in. For this particular exhibit, it was evident how the projects utilized technology to their advantage. A Selfie with Home-like Artwork Electronic Jacket One of the first pieces I saw was an electronic jacket. It could flash lights down the length of the arm and was wired extensively. This product proved a unique approach to wearable technology, as it introduced tech to an article of clothing as opposed to being a typical accessory add-on. This reminded me of the lecture by Waseda University professor, Machiko Kusahara, who shared that the future of robotics is shifting towards more people-relati

 I have always found outer space interesting. When I am asked where I would visit if I could go anywhere, I answer, "space". In fact, one of the reasons I decided to study Mechanical Engineering was to further explore the pool of knowledge needed for space endeavors. The unknown beyond earth and the fact that there is only very little that we know as humans calls us to have imagination for what could be out there. It is with this curious mind that I can find space exploration a noble task. Copernicus, for example, was an astronomer and mathematician who first modeled the heliocentric theory in which the sun is at the center of the solar system (Vesna, Lecture 1). Copernicus was unique in his decision to delay publication of this theory, for fear of upsetting others. This type of choice is typically not seen in space exploration efforts. Rather, the common practice now has been to fight for the resulting fame, money, or power. Such incentives I would consider inappropriate, a