by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Ryan Welch is pursuing his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at George Washington University. He credits SMART with introducing him to the range of opportunities available withing the Department of Defense (DoD), which influenced him to envision a career at a DoD...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Meet SMART scholar Dylan Astrup, a mechanical engineering student who recently graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona. Prior to graduation, Astrup completed his summer internship at the Naval Surface...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni
Meet SMART scholar Fernando Morales, a University of Delaware (UD) graduate with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. During his matriculation at UD, Morales served as the President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, participated on the Student...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni
SMART scholar Ashley Gigon has a promising career in engineering. In her academic journey, she earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Providence College and bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University. In addition, at Providence, Gigon...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni
SMART scholar Marvellous Achugbu is pursuing his master’s degree in aerospace and aeronautical engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. Fueling his academic pursuit is the SMART Program, a catalyst for Marvellous’ education and career...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni
SMART scholar Marshall Sowell’s interest in technology and its evolving landscape led him to pursue electrical engineering, a field where he could not only witness, but also contribute, to the technological advancements shaping the world. Encouraged by mentors and...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni
Julian Raheema, a Ph.D. student at the University of California-San Diego, is not just advancing his knowledge in computer science and engineering but also pushing the boundaries of robotics technology. As a SMART retention scholar, he is a scholarship recipient who...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni
In the cutting-edge world of naval research, Matthew Bays, Ph.D., stands out as an example of the SMART Scholarship Program’s success. Now serving as the Senior Scientist for Robotics and Optimization at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 19, 2024 | Alumni
Meet Joshua Castillo, a SMART scholar with a passion for both national security and community service. Joshua is pursuing a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer science and engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, VA, driven...
