The document discusses a reflective journal assignment for an ESD1 engineering course. It covers several topics taught in the course, including engineering and society, problem solving, design, sustainability, and MATLAB. The reflective journal allows students to express their opinions and ideas on the various engineering topics. The essay will combine reflections from the journal entries and learning outcomes. It will discuss 10 key topics from the course in detail. One topic discussed is Nixie, a wearable camera robot that can take photos and videos from different heights using remote control. Nixie aims to improve photography and has applications in sports photography and landmarks.