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President’s Ambassador Loves ‘Amazing’ Community at ENMU

Written by Desiree Cooper

Alyssa Martinez is pursuing a degree in mathematics for secondary education to help her accomplish her goal of becoming a high school math teacher.

“I’ve always known I wanted to teach because my love for learning and my enjoyment of sharing that with others has always drawn me towards the profession,” shares Alyssa, who had the opportunity to work in a classroom during her senior year of high school and “absolutely loved the experience.”

The Isler Memorial Scholarship recipient initially chose to teach at the elementary level, because “the thought of teaching high school students, who were so close in age to me, was terrifying.” She decided to shift to secondary education after taking introductory education classes and working with students as a tutor. “I realized two things: I really love math, and I understand it at a level that would be more beneficial for high school students than for elementary students, and working with an older age group was not bad at all, it is actually a lot of fun and just as exciting,” she explains.

As the ENMU campus gears up for a fall under the shadow of a COVID-19 pandemic, Alyssa looks forward to returning to the campus – even in such uncertain times.

“I am both excited and nervous for this upcoming semester,” Alyssa said. “I am still excited to be a student at ENMU because I know the leaders at this university have prioritized the success and safety of all students. I hope the transition this fall goes smoothly for everyone.”

ENMU EET Major Aspires to Become Technology Engineer

Written by Jordan Spillman

Dat Pham, an electronics engineering technology (EET) major, wants to become a technology engineer.

Discussing his future job, Dat explains, “I want to apply issues related to electricity, electronics and electromagnetism across a broad range of specialties.”

The sophomore chose to major in EET to learn about technology and self-monitoring analysis. “I believe that electronics engineering technology will be a solid premise for me to study more about other specialized electrical fields,” he says.

“We can see that more modern life is indispensable in the presence of electrical and electronic devices,” he explains. “These devices are ubiquitous and cater to every human benefit, from living to production. Therefore, electrical engineering technology is always an important discipline in the field of engineering.”

The Dean’s List honoree was born and raised in Vietnam, and his parents are nail technicians.

Beatriz Villa, the director of American Language and Culture and an instructor for the ENMU Department of Languages and Literature, has served as a mentor to Dat. “I have lived in America for three years, and I’m still struggling with my English grammar,” he shares. “She helped me improve my English day by day.”

He decided to attend ENMU because “the school is amazing and the tuition is not too expensive. The environment is safe and friendly.” He shares that his favorite part of being a Greyhound is the campus community, including his professors and fellow students.