Academia

Knowledge vs. Wisdom

MIT doctoral graudation photo showing Dr. Rojas with the his carved wood beaver head.  The hat is made out of two parts.  An oak platform carved into the graduation hat and a beaver carved out of cherry holding a diploma.
DEGREES
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
    MIT-June 2014
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
    MIT-Feb 2011
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering
    MIT-June 2009
  • B.S. Nuclear Engineering
    MIT-June 2009
  • Minor: Earth Atmosphere and Planetary Science
    MIT-June 2009

I value my education. I am proud and honored that I had the opportunity to earn four degrees at an amazing school.

However, education is NOT measured by the number of degrees you have, your salary, or your title in a company. Education is measured based on how we treat others.


Journey Towards Eng. Certification

Ments et Mus from MIT image of an entity reading

Every engineer should take the initiative to become a professional engineer. There are amazing things that we can accomplish together with scientists and engineers.

Journey Towards Welding Certification

MITs motto is Mind & Hand. To complement an engineering certification I'm looking to get a certification for welding. This is part of the journey to become a Renaissance Man.