STEM Dean Ben Benton (School of Mathematics and Science) and Acting Dean Kathy Rentsch (School of Business, Engineering & Technology) announced the names of 27 STEM students whose efforts and achievements are being recognized for Fall 2023 as STEM Students of the Semester.
“Students were selected by their course professors, based on demonstrating persistence in their academic studies,” said Benton, explaining that the students selected often overcome obstacles during their studies and assist other students.
Rentsch noted, “by sharing the stories of STEM students, we hope to inspire others to consider a STEM program of study”.
The STEM Students of the Semester for Fall 2023 were notified by a letter containing quotes from the faculty member who selected them. honoree include:
- Andrew Jubinville - Engineering
- Andrew Galicki - Technology
- April Swanson - Science
- Augustin Kotei Amon - Science
- Brandon Gouveia - Engineering
- Brenda PD Phan - Technology
- Dallas Burgess - Science
- Danielle Ellis - Technology
- Elizabeth Martinez - Science
- Genesis Idaliz Llanos - Engineering
- Gustavo Santana - Science
- Harris Taube - Technology
- Heather Lyons - Technology
- Ifeanyi Chinemelum Nwachukwu - Engineering
- Jonathan Kimball - Engineering
- Joseph Vaudreuil - Science
- Julie Patricia Messier - Technology
- Kyle Mendoza - Science
- Quoc Huy Chuong Le - Science
- Nohemi Medina Otero - Technology
- Pat Brennan - Technology
- Pavlina Adhami - Engineering
- Rye Lee Hogan - Engineering
- Shelle Edwards - Science
- Sophia Haydee Silva-Rosa - Science
- Truc Phan Nha Tran - Engineering
- Vamsi Krishna Margapuri - Science
Each “STEM Students of the Semester” will receive a Certificate of Recognition that will be awarded at a reception sponsored by QCC’s STEM Starter Academy in their honor during February 2024. Student success stories will be shared in various QCC media channels, including future issues of The Wyvern Guardian newsletter.
For more information, contact Adrienne Linnell, STEM Initiatives Program Administrator at alinnell@qcc.mass.edu.