[Jim Giacchi]

For me its really a couple of things.
First, my great-grandfather was a plumber, (still got his tools, they made stuff to last), grandfather was a tool-and-die maker (still got his tools, same initials, yes all mine), and my dad is an electrical engineer. So I've always been exposed to working with my hands, and i've always loved it.

The turning point to becoming an engineer was probably when i walked for the first time through the doors at Rutgers and saw the 98 competition. I was amazed and knew thats what i wanted to do. I joined my high-school team when i got into highschool, and now I'm a senior and hopefully(know by the 15th) :crossing fingers: whether i get in to college for ME.