Rynus Lee's Blog

The number of debris built up in the ocean over the years had become so solid that even humans can walk on it. A man named Boyan Slat had set out a massive clean-up project using his vision of the Ocean clean up machine. He had received criticism and sceptics about the project. His initial design was to repair the seabed using one huge clean up machine measuring 60 miles long. After numerous vetting, the new idea was to split this device into 50 smaller devices of 0.6 miles each to repair the deep layer. It’s better as it allows the remaining machines to still work if one were to malfunction. Not only is this more efficient, building individual device is more cost-saving than a huge clean-up machine. The individual devices require removal via “garbage truck of the oceans” monthly. Boyan Slat future goal is to collect the trashes and to recycle plastics into useful materials.

Dear Professor Blackstone, Subject: Formal Introduction Letter My name is Rynus Lee Ernald and I am currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering in Singapore Institute of Technology. Being one of those who was given the opportunity to be in your effective communication class, I am writing this letter hoping that you will be able to know more about me.  I graduated with a diploma in civil engineering with business from Singapore Polytechnic in 2019. When I was young, I used to play with lego often. I realized that as the lego tower height increases, the stability decreases. This caused me to develop a fear of heights and not having the courage to go to high floors. However, this fear of heights became interest for constructions of buildings when I was 14. During my 14th birthday, I had a family trip to Paris's famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Being at the top of the tower made me realized that even at the highest, the tower is as stable as the ground floor. This made me wonder...

"Employers identify communication as one of the basic competencies everyday graduate should have, asserting that the ability to communicate is valuable for obtaining employment and maintaining successful job performance."  Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson, Professors of Communication (2000)    According to Morreale, Osborn and Pearson, Professors of Communication (2000), having good communication is a key fundamental criteria employers are looking for in graduates, also stating that having the ability to communicate well will increase chances of having good job prospects.