United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior Grade Jesuar Smith graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 2012 where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Computer Analysis. Upon receiving his commission as a Coast Guard officer, he reported to the… Read More »LTJG Jesuar I. Smith
University of Texas at Austin Freshman AstroPhysics Davila/Treviño Memorial Scholarships Constant difficulties in life teach us to persevere and never give up, but as Vince Lombardi stated, “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” Vennicio Docasar has dealt with significant… Read More »Vennicio Docasar
University of Texas at El Paso Junior Electrical & Computer Engineering Lockheed Martin Astronaut Chris Handfield said, “No astronaut launches for space with their fingers crossed.” A phrase that has inspired and motivated Hanna every day as she works to achieve her academic and career… Read More »Hanna O’Leary
Shell Oil Company Born and raised in Venezuela, Vanessa Kertznus grew up in the shadow of the Central Cordillera. It was her surroundings, close to the mountains and the ocean, that helped to shape her education and career choices. With a love for science and… Read More »Vanessa Kertznus, Ph.D
Stanford University Junior Mechanical Engineering The Boeing Company Scholarship The 2020 GMiS Conference theme was “Every Challenge, Every Frontier.” Jennifer Lugardo exemplifies that theme. The challenges and obstacles she has encountered, have empowered her to accomplish her goals. In recognition of her perseverance, dedication, and… Read More »Jennifer Lugardo
Bradley University Freshman Civil Engineering American Petroleum Institute Scholarship U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris once stated, “The American Dream belongs to all of us.” Elijah Pierre-Toussaint’s will to lead and to learn came from the sacrifices his parents made when they came to America to achieve… Read More »Elijah Pierre-Toussaint
Missile Defense Agency Luis Cruz is the Ground Test Lead, Integrated Master Test Plan Division Directorate for test planning and design at the Missile Defense Agency. In this capacity, he oversees strategic ground testing planning for the Ballistic Missile Defense system. These highly complex tests… Read More »Luis A Cruz
University of Texas at Austin Sophomore Chemical Engineering Davila/Treviño Memorial Scholarships Britney Ramirez’s story is a testament to the power one has on their family and the whole community. For Britney’s commitment to improving healthcare disparities, being a scholar, leader, and activist, Great Minds in… Read More »Britney Ramirez
Lockheed Martin Corporation Janice Villamil was born and raised in Puerto Rico and attended The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, where she majored in Electrical Engineering. During College, Janice took advantage of an Internship opportunity with Abbott Laboratory’s Corporate Engineering Division which brought her to… Read More »Janice Villamil
Northrop Grumman Jose Borges was born in Puerto Rico, as part of an Army family, that moved many times before finally settling back on the Island when he was 10 years old. As an “Army brat” he learned to understand the value of diversity, a… Read More »Jose A. Borges