Sathvik Manam

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Why did you choose Aeronautics and Astronautics?
I wanted to build UAVs and drones, but also explore astronautics.

Best event or organization you’ve participated in within AAE?
PSP was the best AAE organization because I got to work collaboratively with a great group of like-minded people who I would also see in class. 

Best event or organization you’ve participated in outside of AAE?
The Crazy Monkeys. It is an improv comedy group and we have a lot of fun.

Why did you want to be an AAE Ambassador?
So that I can vouch for the program that has given me so much and be able to truly understand what makes Purdue Aerospace so great.

Favorite place on campus?
I liked my AAE 203 class because though the problems were hard, it was made easy and I felt the learning process. 

Favorite class you’ve taken thus far and why?
ME 200 (Thermodynamics) I really enjoyed this class and the concepts. and it was one of the original reasons I wanted to pursue propulsion specialization. 

What is one piece of advice you would give to a potential AAE student?
Do not wait until Friday to complete your assignments. Set a deadline two days before the actual deadline. Having free time is the greatest boon a student can have.

Who is someone you look up to in the Aero/Astro industry and why?
I look up to Neil Armstrong for being the first man to the moon

What motivates you to succeed?
Knowing that I have the oppurtunites to succeed and all I have to do is use them motivates me to do well.

What is your ultimate career goal?
My ultiamte career goal is to be able to work on a team and help humanity in some way. Whether that is developing a way to make aeroplanes more sustainable or go to Mars. 

What do you like to do when you’re not studying/in the lab or classroom?
I like to do art and paint.