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Michael P Klinosky


Hello web surfer!

About me

Btw - you can call me Mike, and the P. is for Pius (I'm Lithuanian; that was my maternal Grandfather's name.)

I was born in Bethlehem, PA on 2 Jun 64, and grew up in Reading, PA. From the time I was 10 or so, I tinkered with all sorts of mechanical devices, and electricity drew my curiosity.

Electronics was the next logical step, then came computers. Fresh out of Governor Mifflin High School, I tried for a BS in Computer Science at PennState/Berks, but spent too much time in the computer lab. So, I took a break for a year, then served 6 years in the US Navy as an Electronic Technician (and received an Honorable discharge as an E5).

It was a forgone conclusion that I'd get a Bachelor's degree, and I was always interested in scientific concepts. So, during my last year in the Navy, I decided to immediately re-enroll at PennState for Physics. I graduated in May '97 (from Behrend, the Erie campus). For about a year, I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity.

For almost 2 years, I was an electronic technician for a small company that worked with local industries. I then enrolled at Penn State's nanofab for the Spring semester of 2001, where I got experience with thin films (e.g. semiconductors). We used a class 10/100 cleanroom and various equipment to create and characterize structures at the micrometer scale.

My main interests involve science:

* physics (of course!), astronomy, geology, and geophysics
* technology: 'high tech' components or end products
* mechanics: how things work
* computers: using and programming

Beside these, I have a few hobbies. I recently began researching my genealogy (most of my Grandparents came from Lithuania in the early 20th century). I still dabble in electronics. Doing any kind of car or house maintenance interests me. Finally, I collect succulents (I have about 80), and have a few investments. Most of my knowledge comes from being self-taught: I talked to people, read books and magazines, experimented, and watched educational tv. I am a charter-subscriber to Discover (I even keep the issues). My favorite TV channels are The Learning Channel, The Discovery Channel, and The History Channel. My spare-time activities include working on a few tech/sci projects and setting up this site.


About this site

In one sense, the Internet is a way to make an idea available to the world. Similar concepts have existed for a while (e.g. books, newspapers, television), but the Internet puts an interesting spin on things. As you might surmise, I have something to say - and I think it will be very interesting! As noted at the entrance, this site could change daily. I intend to add several sub-pages (most will pertain to life and society). I also intend to promote it (such as on search engines).

I have a few intentions with the design of this site. Of course, one is to give a surfer a glimpse of my personality and lifestyle. Another, and probably more important, is to mention social issues. To that end, I've commenced writing my 'society pages'.


To read further Details about Michael Please visit his Web-site at:

http://www.enter.net/~mpk2

OR

Email : mpk@enter.net


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