David Bombara, JrOn cities and ambitionBeing born and raised in Las Vegas, the city’s spirit has significantly contributed to molding my aspirations. Las Vegas, famed for its…Jun 26, 2023Jun 26, 2023
David Bombara, JrThe Unmistakable Boston Influence: My Journey Through HarvardThere’s an undeniable element of truth in the saying, “Place matters.” We often overlook how deeply our environment shapes us — our…Jun 26, 2023Jun 26, 2023
David Bombara, JrAcademics really need to focus — in a time when there are more distractions than everAs a knowledge worker in the domain of scientific research, I have come to appreciate the value of focus. More than time or energy, focus…Jun 26, 2023Jun 26, 2023
David Bombara, JrHarvard and MIT have different intellectual cultures — but both are equally validIn his insightful essay, “Cities and Ambition,” Paul Graham asserts that cities subtly but powerfully shape our ambitions. He identifies…Jun 9, 2023Jun 9, 2023
David Bombara, JrHow one childhood event foreshadowed my life twenty years laterAs a child, I distinctly recall a moment that I now look back upon with fascination. At the tender age of five, I found myself at home with…Jun 5, 2023Jun 5, 2023
David Bombara, JrHere are some of my favorite booksWhen I have time, I like to read books, mostly nonfiction. I tend to read books that teach me something about human psychology, culture…May 29, 20231May 29, 20231
David Bombara, JrThe value of my PhD is based on the story that I tell myself about itIn his groundbreaking book, “Sapiens,” author Yuval Noah Harari proposed a compelling idea: humans are distinguished from animals through…May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
David Bombara, JrHow old university buildings can foster productivity more than new onesAs a researcher at Harvard, the United States’ oldest university, I find myself immersed in a campus rich with history and brimming with…May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
David Bombara, JrHow does location affect our ability to focus?Our surroundings often have a profound impact on our mental state, affecting our ability to focus, be creative, and stay motivated. The…May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
David Bombara, JrAnother parallel between control theory and life in generalThe linear quadratic regulator (LQR) is a controller that optimizes over an infinite horizon (summing the cost function all the way to time…May 21, 2023May 21, 2023
