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My website serves as a personal digital showcase, a vibrant reflection of my creativity, skills, and accomplishments. Its purpose is to present the projects and things I’ve built, not just as a catalog, but as a narrative of my journey in innovation and craftsmanship. By hosting this site, I aim to connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, or employers, providing them a window into my professional ethos and the tangible results of my passion for building and creating. It’s a platform where each project tells its own story, demonstrating my problem-solving abilities, technical prowess, and the unique value I bring to my field. This website is not just a display of my work; it’s an invitation into my world of innovation, offering inspiration and insight to those who explore it.
Why is it called polar projects? I admire polar bears for their strength, resilience, and ingenuity, which serve as a constant source of inspiration for me. Beyond my personal admiration, I am concerned about their status as an endangered species, threatened by climate change and melting ice caps. By featuring polar bears prominently on my website, I aim to not only pay homage to their incredible spirit but also raise awareness about their plight and the urgent need for environmental conservation. This theme is a reflection of my values and a call to action, reminding visitors of the fragile beauty of our planet and the importance of working together to protect it. For more information see the donate tab for how you can help the cause.
Who am I? My name is Rich, I am a graduating student at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am majoring in Chemical Engineering, and Minoring in Computer Science. I have a strong passion for learning about how the world works, and how I can engage with it. The posts and collections contained herein represent some of my projects, both assigned (used with permission, names redacted where appropriate for privacy), and passion projects. If you see something you like, or something I can improve on, all feedback is welcome, contact info at the bottom of the site.