Why Do I Want To Be Alpha Phi Alpha

With this number constantly increasing, the need for engineers increases simultaneously. It is my plan to design and build sustainable buildings and homes for this growing population. I am a high achiever who dreams to provide structural integrity to those in need. The excellent engineering program will be used to extend my knowledge to others. In 2016, the numbers for female engineers are increasing, but at a very plodding pace. As a young, black female, I want to help make it more comfortable and accepting for females after me to enter this field.

Walking alongside my father into the University of California Los Angels (UCLA) orientation room, where many families accompanying their children were present. I sat listening to the speech in awe, the speakers Cathy Douglas, the women in charge of the program, spoke to everyone in the crowd addressing all of us who made in into the program. “ Hello, scholars we are proud to announce to you all that you will be the first to join SMASH UCLA ”. SMASH was a newly developed program at the time that revoled around those seeking a career in the science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM). Reality was still setting in for me. I, Shiba Moutra, a high school freshman with a 3.0 GPA was some how chosen to be a participant in this five week

Dear to whom it may concern, I would love to be in Honors English 2 (10th) and Honors World History (10th) as they are my two favorite subjects and I am the most passionate about them. I am currently in Humanities Academy as a freshman and my goal is to keep up the challenging classes because not only do I love to be challenged, but these subjects make me excited to learn. School comes very easy to me and I love to learn so much, so I know I can handle the tasks thrown my way during these courses. My personal goals I wish to achieve are to keep improving my strengths and making sure I am learning to my fullest abilities. Ever since I was a little girl, I have always said I want to be a famous author when I grow up. Now as I am getting older,

I believe that with motivation and guidance, children of all backgrounds can harbor success in the educational world and receive the skills they need to have a successful and prosperous life. It is a teacher’s duty to encourage lifelong learning, consider individual learning styles and aptitudes, and self-reflect on how to improve. My experiences as an engineer, a person of color, a pre-service teacher, and a STEM advocate have culminated together to form my educational values and philosophy.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a beautiful technology oriented university filled with a myriad of advancements in technological studies. As a young woman who is planning to pursue a future in engineering, it is truly inspiring to see Shirley Ann Jackson, a Ph.D., as the President of Rensselaer. She has shown courage and determination by being one of the few women to graduate MIT in her time. During her time at the school, she has put a huge emphasis on the young women on campus. At RPI there is a huge women’s support network, which include the Women at Rensselaer Mentor Program and Women in engineering program and professional societies such as Society for Women Engineers and Women in Computing. Programs like these help young women to

“The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling,” the following saying by Fabienne Fredrickson is the essential idea that I received from Dr. Karl Reid’s Diversity Summits: “Understanding Why Diversity Matters from an Engineers Perspective” presentation. This presentation/workshop was on November 9th, 2016 in the University Memorial Center and this workshop was one of the most inspiration and eye-opening experience that I have ever had in my entire life, especially sense attending the University of Colorado Boulder in the study of Environmental Engineering.

Bagley College of Engineering (BCoE) is one of the most highly respected research institutions in the United States. Graduates of BCoE are prepared to tackle this generation’s most difficult problems. BCoE offers a multitude of activities for academic, professional, and leadership growth. Students who utilize all of these resources become personally well-rounded and also, great ambassadors for the college. I believe that an individual who is being considered to be inducted into the BCoE Hall of Fame should have excelled in each of these areas during their time at Mississippi State. I believe that I am qualified for this because I took advantage of each of these three types of activities: academic, professional,

Growing up on the Westside of Chicago taught me that zeal, tenacity and drive were invaluable skills needed to prosper as an African American woman. As a Bill Gates Millennium scholar I have continue to push and become more successful and I have always been dedicated to every community involvement and academic endeavor I embark upon. I am no stranger to hard work. Living in a single family home being the only girl it was not easy to find that sister love and support to help me transition into college

I come from a small town in Oklahoma. We are a small but close community. While in this community, I had the chance to enroll in an Advanced Pre-Engineering program though my school. For this program, I went to our Technology Center. There I took advanced classes such as Bioengineering and AP Physics. This program was the smallest I had been involved with only 8 students, including me. During our first year in this program, we had some incredibly difficult projects. Most of these projects were team based which created challenges but also great experiences. The challenges we faced were determining who would be leader since there were several of us that enjoyed leadership responsibilities and others not doing their fair share. The good part

Now at the beginning of his fifth year in the civil engineering program he’s reflecting on his time here and looking forward to what legacy he will leave for the future. “I want to be that person that changes the community. After I leave this campus, I want my name to remain.” Whether it’s through his YouTube channel, his collaborations with student associations through his work at Ettihad, or the casual interactions he has with friends, there is no doubt that Hussain Al Balushi will have a lasting mark on his many friends and the greater

In today's society, there is a greater need for engineers than in previous decades. In an age of advanced technology, engineers are vital to the technological revolution that will fuel human development. It is an important movement that I want to be a part of.

It is my hope to become a great engineer one day. Because of my career choice to become an Engineer, I felt Shirley Jackson has been, and is continues to be an inspiration to me. We often dwell on the past with famous people, but I chose to be inspired by one that is alive and kicking. I am inspired by a female African-American engineer and scientist by the name of Shirley Jackson. Therefore, it was essential for me to examine her early life and schooling, career, honors and distinctions, and personal life.

During my undergraduate studies at Case Western Reserve University, I will join WISER (Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable) in which I would host events to strengthen women’s presence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. I have experience doing so; a Girls on the Run mentor, I strongly each girl to pursue their academic interests. I will also participate in CCEL Scholars (Center for Civic Engagement and Learning), where students actively volunteer at a site of their choice. Habitat for Humanity is an organization that has always touched my heart, and I want to help build new homes for families who need them. After my grandparents lost most of their belongings in a house fire two years ago, I have developed a strong

Regardless of their identity status, African American women engineering students credited their academic identity construction to their early interest in math and science and support from a parent or teacher.

Especially because I am a young woman, I am expected to perform at a lower standard than men. Society does not accept the fact that I am capable of doing anything a man is able to do, academically or physically. Therefore, I am determined to break barriers and show all young women that accomplishing dreams are possible with consistency and perseverance. Specifically, I am an African-American woman. Because I am a minority of society, I must work even more efficiently in order to prove that I am worthy and have the skills to thrive through my college career. Serving prison sentences, being impoverished, and even death are some of the hardcore life situations that are geared toward the African-American community. My aspirations are what keep me stimulated in order to ignore these stereotypical expectations. Instead, I create unique standards for myself that I will uphold and follow for my future endeavors. Without such hardships, I could not honestly admire the feeling of triumph. Abandoning a strenuous task may seem as if it is the only way out of a difficult time in life. However, because I am willing to use my strength to push forward and achieve my goals, I am destined for