Senula Punal, aged 16, is currently enrolled in year 12. His passions lie in reading,
paleontology, and astronomy. He aspires to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer at NASA,
with a vision to delve into the mysteries of space utilizing custom-built rovers and spacecraft. His
ultimate goal is to make a significant difference in human society through his endeavors,
whether through groundbreaking discoveries or by serving as an inspiration to fellow aspiring
astronomers and engineers. He talks about how his dreams had transitioned throughout his life,
but how his love and determination to achieve them has stayed the same.
Senula Punal, aged 16, is currently enrolled in year 12. His passions lie in reading,
paleontology, and astronomy. He aspires to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer at NASA,
with a vision to delve into the mysteries of space utilizing custom-built rovers and spacecraft. His
ultimate goal is to make a significant difference in human society through his endeavors,
whether through groundbreaking discoveries or by serving as an inspiration to fellow aspiring
astronomers and engineers. He talks about how his dreams had transitioned throughout his life,
but how his love and determination to achieve them has stayed the same. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx