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This spring, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) announced its inclusion in the Hispanic Outlook on Education magazine’s top schools for Hispanics/Latinos in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The ranking is based on the number of graduate degrees granted to Hispanics/Latinos in STEM fields. More than 3,000 UTRGV students were awarded degrees during the 2022 Spring Commencement. For Mario Valadez, a UTRGV junior mechanical engineering major on track to graduate in 2024, a celebration came during Engineers Week when Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) announced that he was one of four $25,000 winners in its college sweepstakes. On YouTube, Valadez said that the grant would make life much easier.
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In its second year, the NASA Minority Innovative New Designs for Space (MINDS) activity challenged undergraduate students to learn about the Artemis lunar program. Team SenseAid from the University of Central Florida was honored as the NASA MINDS Grand Champion at the senior level. The team built a 3D printer capable of operating in space and printing across engineered materials. The Bobcat CaerusCrete team from Texas State University was recognized as the Grand Champion at the underclassmen level. The team used lunar regolith simulants to synthesize geopolymers for future 3D construction on the moon. “Of the 33 teams, five were community colleges, six were historically Black colleges and universities, and 25 were HispanicServing Institutions,” said Theresa Martinez, lead for the challenge at Kennedy. “Teams can select any emerging or leading-edge technology relevant to Artemis, allowing students to focus on areas that interest and inspire them the most.”
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He said he hopes to complete as many internships as possible during college and to grow every year from the Heexperiences.alsoexplained that being from an underrepresented segment of the population, he had a tough time navigating a career path.
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Many Hispanic engineering students have become wise to the advantages of interning during the summer as well as other times throughout the year.
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“GPA is not everything. As engineers, we do need to communicate in a nontechnical way to different teams within the company,” he said. “In school, you’re mostly surrounded by students with similar majors as you, but in the workforce, you need to communicate with people, for example, in the supply chain or design team. Companies are looking for students who are not only good at their technical roles but also excellent at verbal communication and have a type of leadership role.
This past summer, Emily Tobar Castaneda worked on her second and third internships. One was with SecureTech 360 that involved healthcare IT applications and security analysis as well as cloud computing. She also completed a three-month April through June internship with the Montgomery County State Attorney’s Office. There she updated laptops with operating system and security patches to ensure security best practices are followed as well as maintained employee information and schedules on the office’s website.
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Tobar Castaneda said one of the benefits of interning is getting an understanding of the work environment as well as learning “soft skills” such as how to talk to and interact with co-workers and how to troubleshoot issues.
In an article posted on Indeed.com’s career guide, 10 benefits of interning were listed including:
“Thesector.best part of my internship is having access to the blade balance stand and seeing every blade being tested to its specification. I studied aviation maintenance during high school and always had a passion for the aerospace industry as a youth.”
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“I started my internship in mid-May and so far it has been a fantastic journey,” said Puchuela. “I was fortunate enough to receive an internship with Sikorsky right after my freshman year. It is an amazing experience working with a major aerospace company with Lockheed Martin where you have the opportunity to see the UH - 60M (Black Hawk) and CH - 53K (King Stallion) flying over you during lunch break.”
Puchuela, who expects to graduate in May 2025, has his sights set on becoming a flight scientist and would like to continue working for Lockheed Martin in the aeronautics business
“I truly loved learning about the aviation industry during high school, and with the help of my family and friends, I decided to pick a professional career path in the aerospace engineering industry. Networking and connection are the major keys to securing an internship.”
He described a typical day of interning in the Blades Product Center of the Lockheed Martin Company as 50 percent at the office and the rest in the shop insourcing data. His primary responsibilities include strategic insourcing initiatives, dynamic balance recording, and project management.
During summer 2022, Elvin J. Puchuela, a rising aerospace engineering sophomore attending Georgia Institute of Technology, was an operations intern at Sikorsky in Stratford, CT. “My main focus for this current position is project management and planning operations,” said Puchuela.
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Another of her responsibilities was supporting a supervisor in providing technical support for office staff. The Montgomery College cybersecurity student who has one more semester to complete at school before earning her associate’s degree also took on a marketing internship last year.
“I hope to get a full-time job as a digital forensic analyst and incident responder,” Tobar Castaneda said of her post-college plans.
• Job experience • Research experience • Access to a variety of tasks and departments • Mentorship • Help guide career goals
“Internships can help you gain valuable work experience, fulfill college requirements and give you material to add to your resume, according to Indeed.com, the job listing website. “They can introduce you to many aspects of full-time employment while allowing you to explore your interests and form your personal career goals.”
“It will be hard at first—don’t get me wrong. You will eventually find your path. It takes time. All you need from yourself is dedication and trust. It is not a linear path from point A to point B. You will flux over time, and remember to keep pushing even if you don’t feel like it. Success is a process. I truly believe trial and error are the ones that make you a better person and more successful later in life.” HE HACU https://l.ead.me/bdCpsA
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STAND OUT WITH YOUR M.B.A. APPLICATION
You’ve just completed your first four years of college.
Congratulations! Just like your senior year of high school, you’re sending out applications to grad schools. If you’re set on business schools with strong reputations, like the one at Stanford, or business schools with the most full-time minority students, you’re likely excited. A peek at your transcripts might also have you worried that you’re not the best candidate for the business program.
1. Use your essay as a tool to explain why your GPA is low. Perhaps you were passionate about a few core subjects or you were experiencing stress in
How do you beef up your application to ensure acceptance? Your transcripts may not show that you’ve been a model student, and while that can certainly hurt you in the application process, it doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker.
Practice makes perfect when it comes to interviewing.
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Aside from patiently listening to the questions the interviewer throws your way, you have to be able to present your responses in a way that shows your story and passion, not just your qualifications. A few sentences that you could use to impress interviewers are: “The compliment I most often receive is...” “I Googled myself last night, and this is what I found...” “Let me show you the answer to that question.”
Admissions officers recommend that candidates like yourself describe professional and personal experiences in a format such as the following, “I’ve spent X years developing Y skill. My hobbies include A, B, and C.” Describe your work and education experience as a result of your choices, not chance, and list hobbies that show mental, physical, and spiritual strength. Whatever you do, don’t reply with “What do you want to know?” or “I don’t know.” Take time after each interview question to collect your thoughts and state them clearly and completely. How you format responses says as much about your character as what you say. Of course, if a question comes up about your low grades, you’ll be prepared to talk about it and breeze your way into business school. HE
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“My closest friends and family describe me as...”
Fortunately, you have the interview to really wow your potential new school. Practice makes perfect when it comes to interviewing. If you know anyone—a previous employer or a family friend— who frequently interviews, schedule a mock interview with them to become comfortable with the idea and calm your nerves. Everyone’s nervous about painting a flattering picture during their interview, and a lack of confidence can come off as a lack of preparation. Neither will do you any favors.
2. Your interview takes on even more importance if you’ve been a “just okay” sort of student. You passed all your classes with Bs or Cs. You worked sporadically through your college career. You have a decent recommendation. You qualify, but you’re not a shining example of what the admissions officers are looking for.
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On the other hand, glossing over a single bad grade might work out if you’ve done well otherwise. However, admissions officials are experienced. They’ll wonder what you’re hiding and what it says about you as an applicant. Minimizing bad grades suggests you’re immature, not dedicated, or don’t care about a particular topic. Perhaps you experienced a family crisis or had to move mid-term. Explain why you got that “D” in your accounting class, even if you think the admissions officer will understand. Explain what there is to Tacklingunderstand.the issue head-on shows a maturity that your grades may not, while others may be trying to cover up their low GPAs by listing experience and adding extracurricular activities to their resumes. It takes both hard work and maturity to take this approach with your application essay, and your so-called weakest area may actually be your strongest application aspect.
Describe your work experienceeducationand as a result of your choices, not chance, and list hobbies that show physical,mental, and strengthspiritual.
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Veterans United Foundation Scholarship- The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and veterans to achieve their educational dreams. Launched in 2012, the scholarship program is funded by contributions from Veterans United Home Loans and its employees. Since the scholarship program was created, over $1 million has been awarded to support the educational dreams of military families across the U.S. You can receive up to $3,000 in scholarship if you apply online by the deadline of Oct. 31, 2022.
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Attending college can be difficult financially, but there are resources available that will help ease that burden so you can focus on your studies. These days, you can find a scholarship for just about anything, and some of them don’t even require an essay! Attending college should not be stressful, so here are some scholarships you can apply for right now for 2022–2023.
Gourmet Foods International Culinary Scholarship- Culinary schools have seen a 20 percent boost in enrollment per year over the last two years, indicating a growing passion among young chefs. Unfortunately, a culinary school can be extremely pricey and has grown more expensive in recent years alongside the rise in traditional college tuition. Culinary tuition now costs over $30,000 per year on average, preventing many aspiring chefs from pursuing their dreams. This scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing culinary arts or food science careers. Any high school senior or undergraduate student accepted to or enrolled in an accredited culinary or hospitality school program in Georgia with a 2.75 GPA or higher may apply for this scholarship. You can win up to $2,500 in scholarship money. Answering an essay question is required.
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Odenza Marketing Group ScholarshipWith the Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship, you can be awarded up to $500 in scholarship money. To be eligible, you must be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline, have at least one full year of postsecondary studies remaining at the time of the award, have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and be a citizen of the United States or Canada. An essay is required to be considered. You can apply online by the deadline of Nov. 15, 2022.
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Odenza Vacations College Scholarship- To be eligible for the $500 Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, you must be between the ages of 17 and 24 on Sept. 1, 2023, have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, be a resident of the United States or Canada, and answer an essay question. Please apply online by the deadline of May 1, 2023.
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Luckily, many colleges offer waivers for this fee, and it’s worth checking out whether yours does. You may be able to apply for this waiver through the school’s website directly or by calling them up (don’t forget to call) and explaining your situation. Some colleges waive the application fee if you apply online or charge a reduced rate if you apply in person. If you’re applying to multiple schools, ask them all if they’ll waive their fees since most won’t charge more than one application fee per student.
To find out what scholarships are available to you, visit websites like Fastweb and College Board’s Scholarship Search. There are also many databases dedicated to helping students find scholarships related to their major and career path. You may also be eligible for scholarships based on your gender, ethnicity, or even interests. Students with disabilities may also be eligible for special scholarships that help cover the additional costs associated with a disability. You can also contact your school’s financial aid office or local community colleges directly for more information on how to get started with finding scholarships.
Applying to college can be a frustrating process, especially if you don’t know how to get around the application fee.
Work-study is a federal program that allows students to work on campus in exchange for financial aid. It’s a terrific way to make extra money while working on your degree, but it’s not available at all schools or in every field of Thestudy.main benefit of work-study programs is that they can help you pay for tuition, books, and other expenses when you’re enrolled at least half time (four credits per semester). Many employers also offer benefits such as flexible hours and work schedules that allow you to balance your classes with other obligations like family or extracurricular activities.
Scholarships are one of the best ways to pay for college. Scholarships are often awarded based on merit or need, but some awards are for specific majors or fields of study. For example, if you’re interested in studying geology, there may be scholarships available through the Association of American Geographers (AAG). If you’re interested in becoming a doctor, there may be medical scholarships available through medical associations like the American Medical Student Association (AMSA).
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Think about what area of study you’re interested in and look for scholarship opportunities in that field.
3. Apply for Work-Study Programs
To find out if you qualify for the waiver: Check with the college’s admissions office about its policy on waiving application fees for students currently enrolled in high school or planning to attend as a freshman. You may need to provide proof of enrollment if they require it, such as an unofficial transcript from your guidance counselor or principal. If you’re unsure whether your school offers it, ask! The worst thing that could happen is they say no—but then at least you’ll have an answer instead of wondering forever whether there was some secret loophole that would have made this whole thing possible anyway.
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3. Explore Community College Options
2. Get a Waiver for the Application Fee
If you’re not sure about your major or career path, community college is a great option to explore. For one thing, it’s often cheaper than four-year colleges. Many community colleges also offer programs that allow students to obtain an associate degree while taking the bulk of their classes online and then transferring the credits into a bachelor’s program at another college or Besidesuniversity.saving money on tuition costs, this can be easier than starting completely fresh at a four-year school after graduating from high school. Most community colleges are less selective than traditional four-year institutions when it comes to admission requirements (though they’re still pretty selective).
The cost of attending college, whether you’re working toward a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, can be very high. Paying for it is even harder if you don’t have savings or a good enough credit score to qualify for student loans. Don’t worry; there are other ways to pay for college. It takes a little persistence and footwork, but you can shave money off college costs with research and planning. Let’s look at ways to pay for college without student loans.
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1. Look Into Scholarships
7. Don’t be Saddled with Debt
Going to college is an important step in your life, but you don’t want to be saddled with debt for years to come. Student loan debt can make it difficult to buy a home, or even save money for retirement. If possible, try some of these strategies to help pay for your education without taking out student loans. HE
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Many colleges offer accelerated programs that allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four. These programs typically require students to take more classes per semester and include summer school terms, so they are not for everyone. But if you’re serious about saving money on college, this could be a good option for you.
The GI Bill kicks in after you’ve been in the military for at least three years, but there are some exceptions, such as if you were injured during active duty or if you’re going back to school after being out of the military for less than 10 years.
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requirements, most students qualify if they have financial needs and apply before Aug. 1 each year. The only requirement many schools have is good academic standing—meaning you must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher throughout the application process, as well as while participating in the program itself.
6. Consider an Accelerated Degree Program
4. Explore the GI Bill The GI Bill is a great way to pay for college. It’s a benefit meant to help veterans transition from military life to civilian life, and one of its perks is education funding. If you have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and meet the eligibility requirements, If you have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and meet the eligibility requirements, you can get up to $20,000 per year in tuition and fees paid for by the government. You may also receive a housing allowance and medical care.
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5. Live at Home Your First Year While living at home doesn’t always save money in the short run—especially if parents charge room and board— there are a few ways it can benefit your wallet in the long run: You’ll save money on rent, transportation costs, and food bills (if meals are provided). If you’re attending a community college or local university instead of an out-ofstate school, consider staying close to home so you don’t have to move again after graduation.
Student loan debt can make it difficult to buy a home, or even retirement.moneysavefor
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CAREER CENTERS Providing Resources and the Human Connection CAREER CENTER
While some students do immediately join the workforce following graduation, there is a large group of students who consider graduate programs as well. Career centers can provide insights for each individual on whether or not they should continue with higher education. They can assist with the application and preparation process for graduate school.
At a time when the average student has the digital world at their fingertips, some people might wonder about the value of visiting a college career center in person. Dru editors@ccgmag.comHawkins
In most cases, career centers focus on four main things: helping students with career path options, helping students land a job, giving advice on continuing education, and other after-graduation Itplans.isimportant for students to have resources on helping pick a career path even after choosing their major because there can be several paths to go down and it is important to find the best one for each individual. Career counselors can also assist in choosing a major while helping the student decide what they want to specialize in within that major. Counselors can help determine what type of work fits each student based on their skill set, personal preferences, and personality.
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However, there are several ways that students can leverage what career centers and services have to offer. These campus offices are able to provide resources that students cannot find on their own. But first, what is a career center, and what does it provide? A career center is available at almost every higher education institution and serves the main purpose of making sure students have the appropriate resources available to get a job upon graduation.
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The main purpose that each career center serves is to help students land a job. Several centers offer workshops and one-on-one personal assistance to help students create resumes and other things necessary for obtaining a job. On top of this, career centers provide job listings, host job fairs, and offer interview preparation workshops.
In addition to everything that career centers provide current students, they also serve alumni. They offer credential management, which means that they keep files for every student, both past and present, including letters of recommendation and transcripts. The career center can send things like this out to prospective employers. Keeping in contact with alumni is also a way for current students to network.
Left to right: Dr. Bill Means, Director of Career and Professional Development Center at FAMU; Saranette Williams, Director of Career Services at NSU
Campus career centers not only provide students with networking opportunities but also give them to chance to find a mentor who can guide them throughout their career and answer questions about the field that they want to go into. These people can answer questions that are not necessarily Google-able. Williams gave an example of what students may not be able to find online but will be able to find in a career center.
“Students are able to oftentimes watch YouTube videos on how to respond in interviews, but how do they customize those interviews just for them? How do they form a great answer that shows who they authentically are?” Williams
“Students are able to apply to jobs through things like Indeed or Handshake, but coming into the career center and meeting different people gives you the opportunity to meet with employers in person before applying to their job and getting to know them on a personal level,” Means said.
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As for the value of using these services in person, Saranette Williams, director of career services at Norfolk State University, stressed the importance of connections and the personalized experiences that students receive from having an in-person career center on “Mostcampus.students want some type of connection, human connection,” Williams said. “So what a career center on a college campus does is offer a person that they can talk with about the best resources for them and to personalize the experience.”
Counselors at career centers can provide students with resources that sometimes put them one step ahead of others who are applying for the same Withjob. the overall purpose of college being to help students find a career path that will lead them to a successful and happy future, career centers are quickly becoming one of the most important offices on campus. HE
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Dr. Bill Means, director of the career and professional development center at Florida A&M University, also noted the importance of meeting employers in person before applying for jobs.
That’sasked. why career center counselors are committed to getting to know students on a personal level so that they can showcase their strengths while going through the process of getting a job.
“Coming into the centercareerand peopledifferentmeetinggives you the opportunity to meet employerswith in person jobapplyingbeforetotheirand getting to know them on a level,”personal Means said. Career Communications Group JobHub https://l.ead.me/bdBffP
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Slowing pollution, burning of fossil fuels, and deforestation by Ada Romano
Moreno did most of his scuba diving in California, where he said that the degradation of kelp forests was “devastatingly sad.” “It’s the way the light comes through them. The level of nutrient-rich habitat that they provide for all sorts of aquatic species is what creates an incredibly rich and diverse marine ecosystem all throughout California and the West Coast,” Moreno said. “As those kelp forests shrink, as they decrease, you lose essential habitats for that level of natural Accordingdiversity.”tothe
Sierra Club Pennsylvania, Northern California’s kelp forests are declining due to unusual and drastic ocean warming in the area and sea star wasting disease, which is killing the main predator of sea urchins, the sunflower sea star. Because the main predator of the sea urchin in this ecosystem is dying, their population is growing. Sea urchins feed on kelp, and this has ultimately led to a decrease in kelp forests. Sea otters also occasionally feed on sea urchins, but their population is declining due to Pres.overhunting.JoeBiden rejoined the Paris Agreement and set a course for the United States to tackle the climate crisis at home and abroad, reaching net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050. EERE is leading the federal government’s efforts to decarbonize the power sector by conducting research and advancing renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar power.
About 42 percent of adults say that dealing with climate change should be a top priority for Biden and Congress to address this year, according to the Greener
During graduate school, Moreno was a scuba diving instructor, where he was exposed to the degradation of coral reefs firsthand. “I was interested in reducing the overall environmental harm caused by energy generation including climate,” Moreno said. “Understanding holistically how we as a society can meet our economic and social needs, and do so in a way that ensures the long-term sustainability of the environment so that we get to enjoy it with our children and grandchildren, is so important.”
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Alejandro Moreno directs the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Office of Renewable Power, which conducts applied research, development, and demonstration activities for geothermal, solar, wind, and water power technologies in the U.S. Department of Energy. He also oversees EERE’s renewable energy grid integration efforts. Previously, he was the director of the Water Power Technologies Office where he managed efforts to develop and commercialize innovative technologies and market solutions for clean, domestic power generation from hydropower and marine energy resources across the United States.
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THE current climate crisis is a hotbutton issue as various entities take steps to slow down global warming, deforestation, and other phenomena negatively impacting the planet.
“These are the things that we’ve taken for granted and really the foundation of a prosperous and peaceful society,” Moreno said. “And the prospect of losing access to those because of the way the climate is changing is frankly, for me, terrifying.”
Moreno says that people can get involved in local and state government politics to make their voices heard on the decisions that impact us all and most importantly, the planet. Getting involved in the political process allows people to have a say in the policies and practices that will lead to the reduction of emissions from energy sources and the creation of energy infrastructure.
Moreno says there are many different ways for people to get involved in helping the planet heal. This includes young people getting involved in engineering, science, and other career paths that will allow them to directly contribute to the mission of addressing climate “Certainly,change.forstudents, studying, whether it’s studying engineering or studying science, or studying social science, including behavioral science.
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Getting engaged in technological development and the decisions that people need to make to realize a future where the energy system is clean, and where the energy that we get comes from renewable sources and nonemitting sources,” Moreno said.
“I am motivated by the impact of climate change on people, by the prospect of communities being displaced and potentially even entire countries being displaced, of individuals losing the physical touch points in their communities that matter to them.”
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“And the other thing I would say you can do is to get involved in your local community,” Moreno says. “So many of the decisions around energy and the type of energy generation that you see actually happen at a local level.” HE
The consensus among many scientists is that the climate crisis is driven by humans. It is causing displacement of entire communities around the world and, according to Moreno, may lead to the displacement of entire countries, such as small island nations in the “ForPacific.me personally, I certainly am motivated by the impact of climate change on people, by the prospect of communities being displaced and potentially even entire countries being displaced, of individuals losing the physical touch points in their communities that matter to them,” Moreno said. “Or even losing access to clean water, to arable land, to affordable food.”
Alejandro Moreno, director, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Office of Renewable Power, U.S. Department of Energy Ribbon cutting for GE’s 3D printing facility for wind towers.
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According to National Geographic, the climate crisis is caused by several different human activities including overpopulation, pollution, burning of fossil fuels, and deforestation.
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Redden grew up in western Pennsylvania, where she learned the environmental impacts of fossil fuels, especially on disenfranchised communities such as communities of color. With her passion for environmental justice, she founded Solar Stewards, a social enterprise connecting corporate social responsibility initiatives with schools and universities, affordable and senior housing, places of worship, and nonprofits in marginalized “Youcommunities.mighthear the acronym ‘CSR’— corporate social responsibility— and corporate renewable energy procurement to opportunities for renewable energy in historically excluded communities,” Redden said. “When I say historically excluded communities, I think that many tend to already know what that means: That means BIPOC communities, or Black, Indigenous, People of Color. We refer to Latinx as well.”
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nvironmental justice is a social justice movement that seeks to dismantle the flawed environmental policies that have long harmed low-income communities and communities of color, and instead pursue policy and development that work to create a sustainable, cooperative, and equitable future for the environment.
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Johnson is a Morgan State University graduate who has been involved with the conference since her freshman year in “This2004.isour second installment. Our first installment focused on climate change and the intersection of energy and the associated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields that were related to both climate change and energy as we understand it,” Trimble said. “We’d like to further that discussion today. The focus that we hear a lot today is AI (artificial intelligence) and data science.”
Dana Clare Redden is the founder and CEO of Solar Stewards, an organization committed to the advancement of distributed energy resources and the fundamental shift to new business models supporting renewable energy. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University as well as an Executive M.B.A. from IE Business School and Brown University.
Climate change disproportionately affects those who suffer from socioeconomic inequalities, including many people of color. Environmental racism can be described as unequal access to a clean environment and basic environmental resources based on race. Communities of color suffer from environmental injustice because they are more likely to be impacted by pollution and other environmental hazards in the spaces they occupy.
Col. Alphonso Trimble, a Marine Corps veteran, and Nnenna Johnson, an operations research analyst at the Headquarters Department of the Air Force/A9, led a panel on global energy at the 2022 BEYA STEM Conference.
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Activists have called this phenomenon “the new Jim Crow” as people of color are more likely to be victims of inequitable living conditions. According to a report by The Atlantic, more than half of the people who live near hazardous waste are people of color. The United States oil and gas industry releases about 9 million tons of methane gas and other toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. More than 1 million Blacks live within a half-mile of natural gas facilities, over 1 million Blacks face a “cancer risk above EPA’s level of concern” due to unclean air, and more than 6.7 million Blacks live in the 91 U.S. counties with oil refineries. Blacks are also 75 percent more likely than white people to live in “fenceline” communities, which are areas near commercial facilities that produce noise, odor, traffic, or emissions that directly affect the population. “Energy touches everybody,” Redden said. “Environmental racism is nothing new, particularly with the fossil fuel industry. The toxic legacy of fossil fuels has disproportionately burdened communities of color and historically excluded Followingcommunities.”therecentcall for social justice, Redden says this movement has shined a light on problems disenfranchised communities face. This includes environmental racism, among many other setbacks. She says that in order to achieve environmental equity, we will have to rely on AI, but these technologies have to be available to everyone without excluding minority Pamelacommunities.Isom, director of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office by Ada Romano
Col. Alphonso Trimble Marine Corps veteran Nnenna Johnson Analyst, HQ, Dept. of the Air Force Dana Clare Redden Founding CEO, Solar Stewards
Isom says that her vision is to transform the Department of Energy into a world-leading AI enterprise. She emphasized the importance of accelerating the adoption, research, delivery, demonstration, and deployment of responsible and trustworthy AI. “We do lead, we organize, and we advocate,” Isom said. “I think that it’s important for folks to understand because we do want to drive change, so you have to figure out the right way to go about it.”
When it comes to driving equity, Isom says that it is important for underrepresented communities to be included in these goals and practices.
Isom says her department is currently focusing on climate change and the possibility to distribute clean energy. They are attempting to use artificial intelligence to capture energy underground as well as find energy sources underground.
According to a report by Princeton University, the authorities in the United States, as well as the institutions in place, often treat areas that are home to minority residents as having less value than wealthy and predominantly white neighborhoods. The report says that the burdens of pollution, toxic waste, and poisoned resources are not distributed equally across society.
Climate change disproportionately affects many people of color.
Redden said that one way of alleviating the climate crisis is getting involved in local elections to bring change when it comes to environmental racism.
Isom is the recipient of the 2022 G2Xchange Disruptive Tech Change Agent Award for taking calculated risks and positively disrupting the federal market as well as the 2021 Federal 100 Awards for her exceptional contributions to the way information technology is used to advance vital government missions.
“My team in the AI office is there to help guide the right decisions and guide the development of the models that are going to make sure that the distribution is fair, that we’re considering communities that we may have not thought of,” Isom said.
“AI comes along and runs models to say ‘this is good land’ or ‘this is a good area’ for sequestration to get the carbon emissions out of the air,” Isom said. “Humans can’t do that. It’s not possible to go underground and figure these things out. AI can do it.”
“We know the power that local elections have to bring systemic change, and then also you have to have the tenacity, courage, and fortitude to keep at it because we’re seeing history repeat itself in maybe not the best ways,” she concluded. HE
Communities of color suffer from environmental injustice because they are more likely to be impacted by pollution and other environmental hazards in the spaces they occupy.
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“I basically have been working with the team since that appointment to help us understand and guide the organization towards responsible and trustworthy AI and the adoption, research, and development of capabilities using AI to support energy, support renewables, and all of that, but our solutions have to be responsible,” Isom said.
In order to find solutions to climate change, it’s important to understand what is causing it. In short, human activity is causing climate change. The burning of fossil fuels is increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere, warming the planet. These gases prevent heat from escaping the atmosphere, causing the global warming we have seen in the past couple of decades. Ada Romano
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CLIMATECRISIS haltwhosolution;colleagues.settingthrownTheseANDSolutionsThedays,youheartheterm“climatechange”beingaroundconstantly,whetherit’sinapoliticalorjustacasualconversationwithfriendsorThetruthistheclimatecrisishasnoeasyittakeseffortandcomprehensionfromeveryonecallsEarthhometoputplansintoplacethatwouldthisdestructivephenomenon.
around the world are passing bills that would also help the climate crisis. Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) as a way to tackle deteriorating infrastructure as well as provide clean drinking water and advance environmental justice, according to the White House website.
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Activism is another way people are getting involved in saving the planet.
These changes have worrying implications such as major storms that can be destructive to property, polluting the water supply, and excessive heat that can also be deadly to animals, humans, and crops.
According to NASA, long-lived gases that remain semi-permanently in the atmosphere and do not respond physically or chemically to changes in temperature are described as “forcing” climate change. Gases, such as water vapor, which respond physically or chemically to changes in temperature are seen as “feedbacks.”
Putin described her as a “kind but poorly informed teenager.”
Agricultural waste creates agricultural pollution. It releases unwanted materials that are produced in the growing of crops or raising of livestock into our environment. When it comes to farming, this contamination of the environment due to agricultural pollution is concerning, but there are methods to sustainable farming. One solution would be to adapt to a plantbased diet. If you are unable to eat plant-based, another solution would be to cut back on the animal products you are Brandsconsuming.likeFollow
Your Heart and Daiya are making it easy to follow a plant-based diet with their non-dairy substitutes such as almond milk and dairy-free cheese. These companies have missions that they outline in order to bring people closer to a plant-based “Atdiet.Follow Your Heart, our mission is to produce high-quality plant-based foods to enhance the lives of consumers and contribute to the betterment of the Earth and all its inhabitants. We strive to be innovative and create an enjoyable workplace where everyone can experience personal growth and emotional fulfillment,” Follow Your Heart states on its website. “We know the decisions we make in operating a business impact not only our taste buds, our health, and our wallets, but also our communities and the world. We want to demonstrate leadership as we continue to expand our range of products and look for new ways to innovate in quality and sustainability.”
Former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have both been critical of Thunberg’s efforts.
“The legislation will help ease inflationary pressures and strengthen supply chains by making long-overdue improvements for our nation’s ports, airports, rail, and roads,” the White House states on its website. “It will drive the creation of good-paying union jobs and grow the economy sustainably and equitably so that everyone gets ahead for decades to come. Combined with the President’s Build Back Framework, it will add on Although there is no definitive answer to climate change, there are changes that are being implemented.
“On Earth, human activities are changing the natural greenhouse,” NASA says on its website. “Over the last century, the burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil has increased the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). This happens because the coal or oil burning process combines carbon with oxygen in the air to make CO2.” The clearing of land for activities such as agriculture releases toxic gases like methane into the atmosphere. Animal agriculture is one of the major causes of this phenomenon. One pound of beef takes 2,500 gallons of water to produce, eggs take 477 gallons of water to produce, and cheese takes nearly 900 gallons of water to produce. Animal agriculture produces 65 percent of the world’s nitrous oxide emissions, which has a global warming impact 296 times greater than carbon dioxide. Raising livestock for human consumption generates nearly 15 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions, which is greater than all the transportation emissions combined.
Thunberg suffers from Asperger’s syndrome, a developmental disorder, but has described her disorder as a “gift.” Her mother, Malena Ernman, is an opera singer and former Eurovision Song Contest participant, and her father, Svante Thunberg, is an actor and a descendant of the scientist who created a model of the greenhouse Governmentseffect.
Greta Thunberg is a young Swedish activist who is using her voice to speak out on solutions to slow down climate change. She became well-known after she protested outside the Swedish parliament in 2018 when she was just 15 years old. She went on strike to pressure the government to meet carbon emissions targets. Today, Thunberg continues to inspire young people around the world to make a change in their daily lives and find a solution to the climate change crisis. In December 2018, more than 20,000 students skipped school to protest climate change. A year later, she received the first of three Nobel Peace Prize nominations for her climate Aactivism.yearlater, Thunberg attended a UN climate conference in New York where she told world leaders that they were not doing enough to slow down climate change. “You all come to us young people for hope. How dare you? You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words,” she said. Thunberg has received both praise and criticism for her passionate activism. Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough told her she has achieved things many others have failed to do.
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“You have aroused the world. I’m very grateful to you,” he said.
Many experts agree that electric cars are better for the environment but recognize that they have their own set of environmental impacts. How are these vehicles charged? How are they manufactured? Coal is being used to charge these vehicles, but how much coal? These are all things to take into consideration when talking about the impact of electric vehicles on our planet. Although electric vehicles are more emissions-intensive to make because of their batteries, their electric motors are more efficient than traditional internal combustion engines that burn fossil fuels. The U.S. Department of Energy has its own solutions to climate change. It is supporting research and development to make fossil energy technologies cleaner and less harmful to people and the “Addressingenvironment.theeffects of climate change is a top priority of the Energy Department. As global temperatures rise, wildfires, drought, and high electricity demand put stress on the nation’s energy infrastructure,” the DOE states on its website.
“For the next decade and a half, current technology will support substantial progress towards our commitments. After that, achieving our Net Zero goal will require significant advances in technology, particularly to reduce the cost of long-term energy storage and to develop dispatchable zero-carbon generation, but our strategy relies on realistic expectations, rather than theoretical expedients,” Dominion stated in a 2021 report.
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General Motors has said it aims to stop selling new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks by 2035 and will pivot to battery-powered models. Volvo said it would move even faster and introduce an all-electric lineup by 2030, according to The New York Times.
The auto industry is taking steps toward a new way of life to combat climate change as well. Electric cars are making it easy to get around without having to burn fossil fuels.
The department continues to work every day to research, develop, and deploy the clean energy technologies of the future, including battery storage, renewable power, electric vehicles, carbon capture, and resilient grid infrastructure. They say they will continue to invest in companies that are pioneering environmentally friendly Dominiontechnologies.Energy is also making strides toward becoming a more environmentally friendly company. It announced a new goal in February 2020 to produce “Net Zero” carbon and methane emissions for both its gas and electric services by 2050 and says it is well on its way to achieving that Ingoal.areport, Dominion Energy states that in less than a decade, it has grown its solar portfolio from 0 megawatts to 2,300 megawatts of solar capacity in operation today. It is also developing the largest offshore wind farm on this side of the Atlantic Ocean and pursuing one of the most cost-effective means to limit greenhouse gas emissions by extending the lives of its nuclear plants.
Whether it’s electric cars, adding more windmills, or going vegan, everyone can do their part to make changes that will further benefit the planet.
Although there is no definitive answer to climate change, there are changes that are being implemented that can slowly reach the goals that the DOE, Dominion Power, and other companies have set. Whether it’s electric cars, adding more windmills, or going vegan, everyone can do their part to make changes that will further benefit the planet. HE
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magazine’s Top Hispanics to Watch in STEM for 2022 is a combination of annual lists that the editorial team has put together at Career Communications Group, publisher of HE magazine. The list highlights more than 40 organizations in the public and private sectors. The leaders we spotlight are inventors, innovators, changemakers, rainmakers, advocates, and influencers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Their contributions to STEM have had local, regional, and national impacts, and they have been honored by various groups around the United States. Some are unknown faces in STEM. Others have spent decades in the public arena making a difference. Either way, read the editor’s choice of STEM leaders to watch and be sure to keep an eye on them as they continue to open doors of opportunity, blaze trails, and raise the bar of excellence.
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47HISPANIC ENGINEER & Information Technology | FALL 2022www.hispanicengineer.com RENEWABLE ENERGY “THERE’S A JOB IN RENEWABLE ENERGY WITH YOUR NAME ON IT, WHETHER YOU’RE JUST FINISHING SCHOOL OR SPENT YEARS WORKING IN THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY,” ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE). IN 2019, 11,000 JOBS IN RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES WERE CREATED. THE DOE’S OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (EERE), DESCRIBED AS “THE HUB OF RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLIED RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES,” HAS IDENTIFIED AT LEAST SIX TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. CAREER OUTLOOK INSIDE > Careers in Renewable Energy > The Renewable Energy Industry GREEN JOBS
INDUSTRY OVERVIEWCAREER OUTLOOK CAREERS IN Renewable Energy ACCORDING TO THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, THE TURBINEPVOCCUPATIONSFASTEST-GROWINGTWOARESOLARINSTALLERSANDWINDTECHNICIANS. 48 HISPANIC ENGINEER & Information Technology | FALL 2022 www.hispanicengineer.com
CAREERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY Depending on the position and level of employment, salaries for careers in renewable energy can range from $40,000 to over $150,000. For example, an energy analyst, a professional who helps others improve their energy efficiency, can command a salary between $49,000 and $86,000. An electrical engineer working in a renewable energy field such as a wind farm might command a salary of $61,000 to $130,000 or more. For job seekers and students looking to enter the management portion of renewable energy, a power plant manager can command a salary ranging from $105,000 to over $140,000, with a national average salary of roughly There$125,000.are several major trends in renewable energy employment that job seekers and students should be aware of. With a rapidly approaching future where nonrenewable energy sources are completely depleted, as well as The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that has increased available funding for eco-friendly infrastructure, there is a steady increase in demand for renewable energy professionals.
The International Energy Association (IEA) has reported that renewable electricity generation has increased by 7 percent, mostly due to wind and solar photovoltaic cell technologies.
The next five to 10 years are promising for renewable energy employment.
Renewable energy is energy that comes from renewable sources that replenish much more quickly than nonrenewable energy. In general, these energy sources are sustainable, such as energy derived from the motion of tidal waves or energy derived from sunlight. While nonrenewable energy such as oil replenishes too slowly, with some predictions estimating 2052 as the date the world’s oil reserves will be depleted, renewable energy can provide virtually infinite amounts of energy. This abundance of availability coupled with the rapid depletion of nonrenewable resources has created a prime opportunity for investment and expansion of renewable energy production, which has, in turn, increased the need for employees in this industry.
The IEA also set a need for future increases at the 12 percent level in order to meet a goal of net-zero carbon emissions. How can the United States and international powers meet this benchmark? The solution is an increase in renewable energy infrastructure and Sinceprofessionals.2000,the share of power generated by renewable energy sources increased from 18.5 percent to almost 30 percent. One very promising sign that the growth of renewable energy will continue and possibly increase even more dramatically is that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw record low business and transportation, renewable energy production increased substantially. In fact, all other types of energy sources saw a decline in production due to COVID-19. The next five to 10 years are promising for renewable energy employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the two fastest-growing occupations are solar PV installers and wind turbine technicians. Both of these occupations grew by over 50 percent in the past year! Meeting the increased demand, the dire situation with nonrenewable energy sources, and a generation of students and new professionals with a culturally ingrained burden for protecting and improving the environment, the next decade of renewable energy production is promising and attractive to job seekers and students looking to train for a career in renewable energy. HE
RENEWABLE ENERGY, fueled by federal investments and legislation, has seen skyrocketing growth over the last several years. Over 10 million people are employed in renewable energy positions Renewableworldwide. energy, such as wind, water, and solar energy, is an everexpanding group of careers, both in the private and public sectors. Renewable energy jobs have a positive impact on the environment when compared to nonrenewable energy use, as they do not deplete Earth’s resources and have a lesser carbon footprint in most cases. There are many different career paths for job seekers and students interested in renewable energy, both for those seeking blue-collar positions and those seeking white-collar jobs.
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At Abbott, diverse ideas, perspectives and expertise allow us to create the life-changing solutions that help people all over the world live healthier lives. A global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life, our portfolio of technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries and together, we’re changing the face of healthcare. Learn more at: abbott.com/careers Gladys (pictured) is a manufacturing engineer supervisor for our Core Diagnostics business. Read more about her journey to a career in STEM: https://abbo.tt/33F6grM Connect with us: Abbott is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Another exciting career path lies within wind power generation. Onshore wind energy capacity is expected to expand by over 50 percent by 2024. The United States employs over 114,000 people in wind energy production. There is a greater concentration of wind energy production in the Midwest, Southwest, and Northeast. However, there are wind energy jobs in all 50 states in varying
The U.S. also employs over 300,000 biofuel positions. Biofuels are produced from biomass, or materials derived from living organisms (or recently living organisms), such as plants, grains, plant-based oils, and animal-based oils. Most biofuels for transportation fall into two categories: ethanol and biodiesel. Many biofuel refineries are located in the Midwest and Great Lakes area. Some are located on the West Coast. This variety of geographical hubs allows for great access to many Americans living across the country. Different occupations in biofuels include chemists and other scientists who research and develop new biofuels, agricultural professionals who grow and harvest the fuel source, the construction workers and engineers who build infrastructure and maintain it, workers who process the energy sources into biofuel, and even the sales staff who sell it to clients.
The renewable energy industry has a wide variety of geographical job locations, career options, salary ranges relative to educational level, and a promising future.
One in 10 renewable energy jobs worldwide is found in the United States, which employs over 850,000 renewable energy professionals. This includes roughly 250,000 solar photovoltaic positions—everything from designers to engineers, to installers.
Manycareers.professionals work to make wind-generated electricity a possibility. One important area for job seekers and students to consider is in the manufacturing of wind turbines.
Wind turbines are massive, complex machines that must be designed, built, installed, maintained, and operated by
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Gaining a graduate degree, such as a master’s or doctoral degree, will possibly grant access to a number of jobs such as supervisory and seniorlevel positions. Computer science and information technology degrees will help prepare applicants for programming, implementing, and maintaining the technological side of renewable energy.
Depending on the occupation you wish to pursue, you’ll most likely need an undergraduate degree. Most types of engineers can seek a variety of career paths, such as electrical, aerospace, mechanical, chemical, etc.
Additional certifications may be required depending on the career path you choose, such as professional engineer licensure. Technicians and other bluecollar career paths may still require an associate’s degree or a certificate from a technical school.
No matter what level of employment you seek, studying as an intern and later as a junior team member will be essential preparation for the tasks required of entry-level positions in renewable energy. Learning the technical skills and soft skills, while building a network and reputation, will be foundational preparation for later career growth. HE One in
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Another great source of information is the website for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov. There you’ll find descriptions of virtually any occupation, along with ways to prepare yourself within a college program or beyond.
Many types of engineers are employed in the wind power industry: aerospace engineers, civil engineers, computer engineers, electrical engineers, environmental engineers, health and safety engineers, industrial engineers, materials engineers, and mechanical Howengineers.cancollege students, recent college graduates, and job seekers prepare themselves to enter the renewable energy industry? Any college student seeking a career in renewable energy should consider first what possible career paths interest them. They might wish to speak to local engineers or local companies. Many company websites and college websites have pages dedicated to describing the types of tasks each occupation engages in.
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