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BT BULLETIN
ROAD TO SUCCESS
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Freshmen: Hey Class of 2018! Excited for your first year in high school?
Try checking out any of the STEM clubs like FBLA, Imagiscience, and
TSA. Keep in mind that this is our freshmen year and we should spend it
exploring our interests! Please remember to check for new emails and
read the bulletin, they’ll keep you up to date on the different events and
competitions coming up. -Valerie Tsao
Sophomores: Thank you to those who attended the sophomore
orientation! Hope everyone learned a lot from Mrs. Gallardo and the
seniors who gave speeches about their internships. Please keep an eye out
for any upcoming emails. There may be some important information
about workshops and preparation for the future.
- Leslie Sim
Juniors: Your annual orientation and the first meeting of your online
internship class is coming up on Wednesday, November 19 (during 3rd
period)! But right now, your job is to start looking for internship
opportunities. In fact, some internship applications are already open!!! As
a reminder, the internship class in online through Blackboard barring
some required after school workshops and the summer internship, all
other work is online. Unit I in the content folder is now open. Read it
thoroughly for important information and prior to attending the meeting
on November 19. Make sure you can log into your student ID and access
the internship folder. - Samantha Yang
Seniors: Seniors, don’t forget about Unit V, which is Scholarships. It will
be coming up second semester on February 1. Don’t forget about your
applications guys! As we are all applying to colleges, it’s important to
know what you would like to do. Going in with a major in mind will help
you pursue your career more easily, but don’t forget to keep an open mind
and always do your research. - Kelvin Pang
UPCOMING EVENTS/COMPETITIONS
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National Engineers Week
National Engineers Week is an event held by the Discover E Foundation every year to spread the impact
and awareness of those working in the given profession. Last year, one of Brahma Tech’s teams took first
place in the Engineering Games! This competition will take place during the week of February 22. For
more information, please check out the website: http://www.discovere.org/our-programs/engineersweek
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Future Engineers
Challenge yourself and design a Space Tool! Submit a digital 3D model that you think astronauts would
need in space and it may become one of the first things ever to be 3D printed in space! Deadline to submit
is December 15, 2014. For more information, go here:
http://www.futureengineers.org/#challenge
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DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition
A competition seeking to increase science literacy among students and to motivate them to excel in
communicating scientific ideas. The annual challenge encourages students to write a 700-1,000 word
essay discussing a scientific discovery, theory, event, or technological application that has captured their
interest. For more info, visit: http://thechallenge.dupont.com/
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Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament
An annual mathematics tournament held at Harvard, this competition attracts the best mathletes from
around the world. If you are interested in an intense team math competition, this is the right competition
for you. Learn more here: http://hmmt.mit.edu/
A TASTE OF THE BRAHMA TECH INTERNSHIP
This past summer, I interned at the Boeing Company's facility in Huntington Beach. This internship
allowed me to experience working in a workplace environment and collaborating with professional
engineers and chemists. My work at Boeing largely consisted of data analysis of electrical components
required to assemble missiles. At Boeing, I had the opportunity to network with high school students from
other schools during bonding activities and technical workshops. On top of this, I had the privilege of
shadowing under component engineers and chemical analysts and gather an idea of what kinds of work
that jobs in these fields call for.
- Alvin Ma -
THE OFFICER BOARD
Welcome, Valerie Tsao, as our new Brahma Tech freshmen representative!
A Special Bio Written by Our New Freshmen Representative:
Hey guys, I’m Valerie Tsao, the new Class of 2018 Student Representative! I’ll be working with the other
class reps to make the monthly newsletter. So I thought it would be nice to introduce myself to those of you
who don’t know me yet. I generally enjoy hanging around with friends, reading, and painting on my own.
I’m not a particularly athletic person, but I love watching basketball games (Go Lakers!). Joining the
Brahma Tech Academy has always been a given for me because of my interests in inventing, engineering,
and technology. I sincerely believe that this program can expand our understanding in multiple STEM fields
and introduce us to future career opportunities. As the years progress, I hope to gain more experience and
further develop my knowledge as a BT student.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What kind of internships are out there?
There are many kinds of internships that fit the Brahma Tech requirements. There are many college summer
programs offered by colleges all over the country including UCLA, USC, Stanford, MIT, and many more.
Students can also consider doing research with professors from local colleges or ask their parents and
relatives about internships at their companies. Remember that connections are always great sources for
possible internships. If all else fails, you can always just search for available internships using Google.
Although finding an internship is primarily a self-endeavour, Brahma Tech also connects you with several
internship opportunities, including USC SHSARP and the Boeing internship.
Make sure to check that whatever internship, program, or research position you choose meets the internship
requirements! They must also be approved by Mrs. Gallardo.
2. What happens if I can’t find an internship?
Inability to find an internship ultimately means dropping out of the Brahma Tech program, but don’t think
that you won’t find one! Connections and applications are everywhere. Go to your friends and family. START
Early. Look for internships as soon as possible and make sure to check it meets the requirements of the
academy.
3. What are the Brahma Tech graduation requirements?
Students in Brahma Tech must take Computer Systems either during the summer before Freshman year or
during their Freshman year. Students who successfully complete Computer Systems will receive 10 credits
towards their 50 credit requirement. Another 10 credits will be earned through the mandatory Internship
course completed during Junior and Senior year (more information on the Internship page). This leaves 30
credits to be fulfilled by taking other Brahma Tech classes. Within the 30 credits, 10 are offered for some AP
science or math classes, and 20 are offered for those classes if they are IB students. This leaves 2 more
Brahma Tech courses. Students are also required to obtain a B or better in Algebra I or higher and an overall
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
REMINDERS
● NCWIT
The deadline to apply is November 2, 2014. Check it out at http://ww2.ncwit.org/award/award.index.php
● Los Angeles Tech Week
Los Angeles Tech Week November 17 to November 23 is a weeklong conference with top speakers and demos
of the latest technological innovations. For more information on the conference, check out:
http://techweek.com/losangeles/
 picoCTF
Great job competing teams, remember that the competition closes on November 7! Good luck and keep on
hacking!
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling,
but in rising every time we fall.” ― Confucius