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Summary Draft #2

An example of an innovative face mask is called “hellomask”. The creator of the mask is Dean Ezekiel. The idea of this “hellomask” is inspired by his wife who is partially deaf and relies on lip reading. During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies were forced to shut down which had affected Dean’s career as he was working in the travel industry. It was very unfortunate for him as the travel industry was severely affected due to the closure of the border. With an entrepreneurial background skill, Dean decided to start a new company to innovate face mask which is an alternative to traditional medical masks that can help with communication for people who are deaf or impaired hearing. The University of Hertfordshire’s University Enterprise Zone (UEZ) had supported Dean with fundings throughout his research in England. Dean was also part of the University’s business incubator where he was mentored with peer-to-peer learning experience, which help him strengthens his business and to be a...

Summary Draft #1

An example of an innovative face mask is called “hellomask”. The creator of the mask is Dean Ezekiel. The idea of this “hellomask” is inspired by his wife who is partially deaf and relies on lip reading. During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies were forced to shut down which had affected dean’s career. He was working in the travel industry which was very unfortunate for him as most of the boarder were close which leave the travel industry severely affected as travel is restricted. With an entrepreneurial background skill, Dean decided to start out a new company to innovate face mask which is an alternative to traditional medical masks that can help with communication for people who are deaf or impaired hearing. The University of Hertfordshire’s University Enterprise Zone (UEZ) had supported Dean with fundings throughout his research in England. Dean was also part of the University’s business incubator where he was mentored with peer-to-peer learning experience, which help him st...

Descriptive Reflection: Self-introduction letter

  Subject : Formal Introductory Letter Dear Prof. Brad Blackstone, My name is Muhammad Irsyad Bin Jumahat a year 1 student in mechanical design & manufacturing engineering. I graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a diploma in automation & mechatronic systems specialized in aerospace system. One of my communication strengths is my ability to efficiently demonstrate technical information to people who are unfamiliar in this field. I have had the opportunity to do this through various group projects in my coursework, where I was responsible for explaining the idea concepts to my teachers and classmate. However, one of my weaknesses is my tendency to get overwhelmed when communicating with large groups of people. I recall an incident where I was presenting to a group of officers during my service in national service. It almost become a disastrous presentation because I was nervous and terrified especially knowing that there is the Chief of army was present which ha...

The importance of communication skills

Effective communication is essential for success in the workforce, particularly in the field of engineering where professionals are often required to collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders on various projects. As an engineer, you may be responsible for planning and executing projects, which will require you to communicate with others to gather information and present ideas. In school, students are taught communication skills to prepare them for these demands in the workplace. Good communication can help ensure a smooth flow of work, prevent confusion and misunderstanding, and save time. Poor communication, on the other hand, can lead to confusion and miscommunication, leading to wasted time and resources. It is important for students entering the workforce to recognize the importance of communication and to work on improving their skills in this area.