Carnegie mellon university has been a birthplace of innovation since 1900. in that same year, the founder, andrew carnegie stated, "my heart is in the work." relate and connect this philosophy to why you are interested in attending the summer academy for math and science (sams)? how will participating in sams impact your interest in research, others, and your academic and career goals? how will your past experience contribute to and influence the success of the current program? most importantly, how will your work shape the curriculum in order to make a difference for students who attend sams in future years?