My Contribution To Diversity In Engineering Profession

There are many qualities that I hold which would contribute to diversity in the profession of engineering, as well as within the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering community as a whole. First, I’m a girl. Though this seems stereotypical to assume that most engineers are male, statistics show that there are generally more males than females in engineering professions. Females in STEM fields and all fields alike provide more insight into the way the world around them works. They hold a different perspective than many of the other people in their field, and that freshness allows others to solve problems more efficiently. The high school I attend is an all-girls school. There are so many driven and truly brilliant women around me who have

Once again, growing up in Louisiana has made this aspect of myself something that I tried to hide for most of my life. I spent so much time keeping myself out of the spotlight and hiding my talents for fear that someone would find out this secret I held so dear. I felt weak and unable to even talk to people because of my fear of who I was as a person. However, in the past few years I’ve come out of my shell. I’ve decided that even though many people will see me as lesser because of it, I want to prove to them that gay people are capable of excelling in their passion just like anyone else. I want to show the people that have judged me because of my orientation that I can be more than just a label. I want to show that all people in the LGBT community can excel in any challenge they face, and I’ve even been creating a portfolio to show this through the smiles and talents of LGBT people around me (link at the bottom). I want to show those judgmental people in my community that I can be more than just a girl who will “corrupt my child” or the girl who “is honestly just disgusting.” That’s not who I am. I’m a gay girl with a passion to show the world that I’m capable of whatever I put my mind to, and I’ll pursue that with a fire they’ve never seen at the college of my dreams. I want to prove through my own dedication to learning and through the pursuit of my dreams that I can be anyone I want to be and still be

Though many people in Louisiana hold stereotypes and even show hate towards people who differ from them, those who are accepting are truly loving and supportive. Without the friends I’ve had to help build my confidence, I wouldn’t have the passion and determination that I have today. At the college of engineering, I want to use my background and experiences with hardship to truly connect to others. I want to show through example that people of all walks of life have the possibility to be amazing, and that they should follow whatever passion they hold fiercely. I want to be around others who don’t let judgment hold them back, and instead pursue an amazing education which provides them an opportunity to lead a fulfilling and happy life that they deserve. At CSU, I want to show that all people have the strength to be whatever they want to be, no matter who they