"Little by little we are walking away." - A Peruvian proverb When I was ten years old, watching the building's elevator move up and down, I tried to create a small toy elevator using the motor and remote control of a toy car. I hung the toy elevator on strings from my bedroom window, put my little GI Joe figures in it, and made them move up and down. Later in school, I developed an interest in physics and mathematics. Meanwhile, in my junior college of Science, I had excellent exposure to most physics concepts by reading books like "Feynman's Lecture on Physics" and Resnick & Halliday's "Fundamentals of Physics". My interest in the study of electromagnetism and energy gradually peaked after reading the work done by eminent scientists in these fields. It was then that I decided to pursue electrical engineering as it included subjects that suited my interests such as energy and electromagnetism. My undergraduate studies got me interested in the application of mathematics in engineering and I passed the subject in my second year of engineering and was also an undergraduate grade holder (9th). Mathematics simplifies concepts into numbers, constants, variables, and equations, which helps predict some complex outcomes. An energy system itself is a simple set of interconnected electrical and mechanical components, but their unified behavior is a very complex phenomenon. The efficient generation, transmission, distribution and use of electricity requires in-depth knowledge of the behavior of this network. Increasing energy demands and the merging of multiple, complex networks into supergrids require superior system designs and maximum integrated operational control. Without mathematics, this engineering complexity cannot be analyzed, ... half of the paper ... has a PSERC research program that will provide an excellent environment for research. The research conducted by Dr. Keith E. Holbert in Power Zone aligns with my long-term goals; I would also like to work with Dr. Daniel Tylavsky, whose experience includes power system simulation, and Gerald Thomas Heydt who has experience in electrical power quality research. The advanced courses offered, such as IT Solutions for Energy Systems and Advanced Topics in Energy Systems, would deepen my understanding of the subject. The background I have gained through my project, supported by a good undergraduate academic record and an internship at Crompton Greaves, I am confident that, if admitted to the MS program for FALL 2013, I will be on track to achieve my goals at long term and, in the meantime, make a significant contribution to research at Arizona State University.