My motivation for pursuing a PhD degree in Math is to do some interesting research, and in the process, I’ve gained adequate knowledge and skills needed for the future job market. In my research, I use high performance computing (HPC) to compute acoustic-related fluid problems. HPC makes it possible to carry out high-fidelity simulations. My computing will reveal the physical process of sound generation and trigger new ideas for mitigating the noise emitted. The NSF Mathematical Sciences Graduate Internship gave me a wonderful opportunity to learn from and work with the world’s best researchers in scientific computing. I was able to learn cutting-edge techniques in the field, along with skills and knowledge that can be taken back to my PhD research at FSU. I also gained a feeling of what’s it like to work at a national laboratory, which is definitely beneficial for my future career planning.