Students Selected for Prestigious Conference
June 2, 2023
Three student scholars enrolled in the Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree program at Franklin Cummings Tech were chosen to go on an all-expenses paid trip to the S-STEM Scholars Meeting in Washington DC. The students, who are all NSF S-STEM scholars, are: Leo Semedo, a rising junior; Eunice Ramos, a rising junior; and David Calixte, a rising sophomore.
The National Science Foundation’s Scholars Meeting is an opportunity for students to represent the college and S-STEM program while:
- Connecting with hundreds of other S-STEM Scholars from across the country;
- Learning about a wide range of STEM career pathways, internship, and educational opportunities;
- Engaging in professional development activities; and
- Meeting potential employers.
In addition, the students have the opportunity to present a research poster, participate in an educational/career fair, and visit D.C. museums.
The Franklin Cummings Tech students will be accompanied on the trip by Dr. Lisa Shatz, Electrical Engineering Professor, and Dr. Nikhil Satyala, Executive Director of the college’s Center for Energy Efficiency and the Trades.
“In addition to being an amazing event for the students, it’s a great opportunity for S-STEM principal investigators (PI’s) like myself, co-PI’s, and would-be PI’s to learn how STEM educators can best run their programs to achieve student success,” said Dr. Shatz.
The 2023 S-STEM Scholars Meeting will be held September 14-16, 2023 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, DC. Thanks to financial support from the National Science Foundation, the students’ travel and hotel costs are fully funded.
The National Science Foundation S-STEM Scholars Program at Franklin Cummings Tech awards up to $10,000 per year for up to four years to study in our ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree program. Scholars also participate in programming designed to increase retention and academic success in engineering. The program is open to low-income high school and community college students in the Greater Boston area who meet certain requirements.
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