Im not just reaching for the stars - I'm building the systems that will get us towards the future of space. As a young woman going into a male dominated field, it’s important for me to obtain knowledge while also setting a standard. As a Dynamic Woman in IT with a specialization in aerospace engineering, my goals is to develop bridge between engineering and creativity. One of goals as a woman in IT is to help the astronautical industry to establish a variety of safe systems , based on cybersecurity in which can optimizing satellite communication. It’s important to me to make sure the safety, dependability, and security of the aerospace system is important as technology progresses in this field. In addition, I absolutely want to pursue a leader position where I’m able to work towards diversity and unity in the IT industry. I’m determined to change the underrepresention of women in these areas, I hope to make a space where women are more comfortable to sure their knowledge and contribute to the greatness of IT. IT has different forms in which requires a lot of efforts to make sure the technology is where it needs to be. With that idea in mind, it crucial to have to a team where you can work together and lean on each other for support. One thing I wish I took advantage of when I first started is mentorship. Mentorship can open so many doors for the future generation of women who thrive to work in IT. I want people to be aware of the impact it might have to witness someone who resemble themselves in a success environment where you might be accepted. I believe in order to inspire young women such as myself, I want to devote my time to my community outreach, provide different opportunities in the work field, and conducting workshops. This will allow them to see what we have to offer and how hard work can lead to towards greatness . In the end, I want my platform to be able provide educational support, internships and scholarships for the young women entering the workforce. By doing this, I hope to get people foot into the door and pave the way for other women to excel in this industry. Even though this for my own personal journey as someone in IT , I want to make sure that I bring others alongside with me. I want to connect my passion for aerospace engineering with technology to be smarter and inclusive.

I’m not really a tv person but when I find a good show I’ll binge it for a good 4 -6 months. One show that I continuously watch would be The Crown. This show illustrates Queen Elizabeth LL’s early reign to the present, it shows an intimate connection into her life and the British monarchy. I’ve always been a sucker for history, so when it comes to tv shows it gives me a personal perspective of what happened and it affects the present moment. The reason why the world is what it is today. The Crown" is amazing for a million of different reasons . It utilizes close attention to historical detail and accuracy so the people can get a better understanding. The writers have taken into considerable of special episodes that help portrays the political and personal discussions of their lives as monarchs, to capturing the essence of the eras they have depict. Every element, from the majesty of royal events to the subscriber of private talks, helps in creating an informative and entertaining experience of history. While protesting the historical facts of the British monarch, the actors and actress who have worked in this series are outstanding. Queen Elizabeth II, Olivia Colman and Claire Foy, respectively, are special and powerful women. A strong cast, led by Matt Smith as Prince Philip and Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret, brought out their emotions. The historical characters they represent are given depth by their ability to portray different emotions and relationships, which makes them seem both real and meaning. The dialogue capture the essence of the historical periods when providing Princess Diana shows so much power when portraying important themes such as duty, power, and personal sacrifice. The show's writing is equally impressive, fusing historical events making it seem so natural. Princess Diana's transformation from a reserved schoolteacher to a worldwide icon with purpose . The show brilliantly shows Diana's inner consolation, including her battles with the royal family and media interference, with its storytelling and period elements. A thorough examination of her personal sacrifices and her global significance. Showing the impact storyline between Prince Charles and Princess Diana shows their true relationship outside the public what led to her meaningful death. This combination makes it so entertaining and a nature connection between the characters and settings. Showing the monarch secrets from the public eye and how much it affects them as a person. All of these effects shows how much love I have for this show and how much it affects my life. Watching this show makes me think about what other people go through outside the public eye such as celebrities or public figures. So much goes into this world and being a person. You should definitely watch this show.

My name is journey Osborne and I’m the second youngest to eight children. I grew up in a huge family that has made tons of bad choices in their lives which cause tons of regret. I am a first generation female in my family to go to college and earn a bachelor degree. I’ve always had a brilliant mind as to being accepted into top schools and given the opportunities to enhance my knowledge of the world. I have suffered from mental health issues that has caused many setbacks in my path of success but I’m hoping to change that and continue my education. Going into my senior year I was complex on what career I wanted to do. At first it was to be a doctor, being influenced by tv shows like Chicago Med and Greys anatomy but I knew straight away that wasn’t the career for me. As I continued to do classes, my physics teacher introduced a new meaning behind science and technology while talking to us about his life at NASA as an engineer. These moments really cherished with me and led me to engineering. As I continued to do my research , while there are several engineering specialties that may match a person's personality, aerospace engineering was my personal favorite. Since the design of aircraft and spacecraft incorporates both mechanical and material science principles, I found the space background to be quite fascinating. The frontiers of technology and human exploration are pushed by aerospace. striving to reach new heights in aviation and deepening our understanding of the atmosphere of space. Education is an important component when it comes to personal development and learning the outcomes of the globalization. My goal is to use my STEM education to create ideas to help benefit society and raise people’s standards of living. Making better access for people to understand the conditions of the world we’re living in and how to make things livable . There things outside the earth that aren’t being discovered and I want to be the one to make it happen. The combination of technology with arts can result in ground breaking information in interview media that helps transform entertainment and learning . Having different standpoints in technology that’s constantly growing and evolving minds outside the atmosphere is something that needs to be a decision on developing minds. I hope that continuing my education allows me to help create more knowledge on the outbreak of society and make technology better when it comes to traveling out of earths atmosphere and helping people wising their minds to new information.

I believe one of my greatest achievements would be going into college. I would be the first person in my family to attend college and earn a degree. Most people in my family didn’t go to college due to financial difficulties or due to family circumstance. It’s really important to me that I break the cycle and set an example for the future generations. I grew up seeing many people struggle when it comes to jobs and required living due to their finances. Having to choose between keeping a house or feeding their kids. At an early age, I was living in a two bedroom with two bathrooms house with 12 people living there. It was hard because you’re sharing a space with multiple people who are struggling to keep it together. My mom was layed off from her job which caused my dad to work extra hours plus get a second job as a custodian. Growing up seeing other people struggle made me want to better myself and focus on academics. I excelled in my studies as I got accepted into these high level schools, keeping my GPA up. I got into the Honor Society all four years of school for math, English , and science while creating events for BSU and the music club. I made it onto the robotics club, variety basketball and flag football as quarterback. All of these achievements have led me to become the best person I can be and set myself up for success. I plan on going to Mississippi state for aerospace engineering with a concentration in astronomical. As I began in to do some research, I found out that this field requires designing, instructing, and testing spacecrafts and other systems the operate above the Earth’s surface. Developing operations such as satellites, space probes, and exploration cars for missions of other planets. Choosing a career in Aerospace requires tons of hard work and motivation as a creating is pushing through boundaries of human knowledge and technology, and a passion for unique challenges in different space missions that require more work and dedication. Each person has a task to do when it comes to making a mission successful such as developing guidance, navigation, and control systems that helps the travelers ensure the safe and precise operation of the explorations in space. There are tons of career opportunities for aerospace engineers in government space agencies (NASA or ESA). Research institutions, and space exploration companies such as SpaceX or Blue Origin. These are magnificent teams build from engineering, astronauts and scientists that work together in the decisions making and coming up with solutions that helps with the same goal in making these creations and technology developments. Being apart of these would be groundbreaking in helping me further research and passion in finding true self. My mom has always told me that I have a mind for greatness and I hope I continue to hold those standards high. These achievements helped lead me towards my future and becoming a mentor for other younger women who want to excel the life and the STEM world.

As a young African American woman apart of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s always been a difficult to navigate in the world of expectations. I’ve grown with the older generation who believes that homosexuality is a sin and is something that chosen. Growing up in the church, it was very hard for me to be honest within myself due to the fear of being disowned. Being accustomed with racial discrimination and prejudice based on sexual orientation or gender identity. One of the challenges I’ve faced is being an outcast in my family as it’s a constant judgement and belittling in the family as a gay female. There are tons of people just like myself who doesn’t have the support system as other people. Who has to fight everyday just to be true within themselves. Traditional values and cultural norms sometimes clash within myself. However, with the support from others who understand the complexity of identity, I’ve finally had the strength to be myself. Education has always been one of my stronger suits. I’ve found myself wanting to learn more and excel in my studies. As i pursue a higher education, I encountered academics with the discussions of LGBTQ+ issues were often ignored and put to the back of the history books. I want to change this narrative that allows everyone to be remembered and making history in science as I earn a degree in Aerospace engineering. With this I aim to develop my own research hoping to inspire others to pursue their ideal dream in STEM. With this scholarship, I hope to establish a community for individuals to be themselves, providing them with resources and mentorships in the area of technology and engineering. Helping them to understand the struggles they’re gonna go through and pushing them towards success cause it gets easier at the end. I aspire to join organizations to advocate for change in order to protect the right of others and challenge the stereotypes made by people in the past. My journey as an African American LGBTQ woman has made me stronger and wanting to build on my education. Wanting to help others aim their goal higher and not just go off of expectations. My degree in engineering will allow me to join other African Americans and make history by creating aircrafts and designing engines to better society in the eyes of technology. Forming a group of excellence and magic.

Throughout my years in high school I’ve had multiple leaderships in a variety of instances that has molded my dedication to influencing others. In my position as president of the Black Student Union at my school, I’ve cultivated a positive community and planned significant gatherings that helps embrace heritage and advance unity between minorities. My participation in the Black Achievers programs has given me the opportunity to mentor and encourage other students by promoting their academic and personal academic growth. As to sharing my knowledge of mathematics with others, as a tutor and organizer from the Mul Alpha Theta Honor Society, I’ve created an educational learning atmosphere that helps towards success. My experience as a basketball and flag football team captain has taught me the value of teamwork, communication, and dedication in reaching group improvement. Beyond athletics, I’ve spent my time to mentoring young athletes in the spots of leadership and sportsmanship through coaching baseball and soccer teams. My commitment to encourage inclusively and provide those in need more power has been inspired by these interactions. These meetings has allowed me to grow as a person and understand the meaning of changing someone’s life just by giving guidance. Young people takes time to understand them and come out of their shell, while as a coach it allows me to help these younger kids find their true self’s in the sports field. As a result of my several leadership positions , I’ve had a immense positive impact on the world. In the aspect of improving my communication and organizational skills , these responsibilities have expanded my knowledge of immunity dynamics and cultural diversity. My understanding of social concerns and the value of activism has grown as a result of my leadership of efforts. It has corn my a greater feeling of obligation to support vulnerable populations and advance inclusivity. My experiences in tutoring showed me the life changing potential of mentorship and knowledge. In the future, I want to use my leadership positions to advance opportunity, diversity, and equity in every aspect of society. It’s important to me that everyone knows there’s always a chance of improvement and education. Through the sense of community there’s always a chance of coming together to enhance the diversity of people. In the community involvement, I want to motivate constructive change and cultivate an environment that is more welcoming to upcoming generations and other after that.

My understanding with using science and technology in the world is what led me to a career of engineering. I'm a new freshman and I've always been fascinated by how STEM fields solve difficult instances and reveal the secrets of the universe. Being a person of color growing up, I was constantly aware of the lack of representation in these fields. This deficiency drives me to succeed but also to encourage and open doors for anyone who might have such challenges as myself. As a child, I was enrolled in specific schools in order to achieve academic excellence. My mother always complimented me on my intelligence, which has caused me to excel in some courses more than others. I've always aspired to develop into something that will ultimately be advantageous. I used to think I would like to be a nurse or a doctor, but after studying classes like chemistry, I realized I wasn't cut out for it, plus I don't like the way blood looks. That made me consider my alternative options, which eventually brought me to engineering. While doing my research I came across the lack of representation in certain fields. Even though it’s since as a male dominant field, it’s always important to have diversity. By promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM, I aim to change something. I believe that representation is extremely important, and I hope to serve as an inspiration and mentor to upcoming generations of underrepresented scientists and engineers. I want to encourage underrepresented communities to pursue their aspirations in STEM professions through outreach programs, mentorship initiatives, and active participation in diversity organizations. Being a woman of color increases your risk of experiencing racial discrimination or being passed over frequently, which can make you feel alone and like an imposter. It takes a great deal of resiliency and resolve to overcome prejudice and misconceptions. In addition, I want to support aerospace technology research and development with an emphasis on innovative and sustainable space exploration. My goal is to make a significant contribution to the field by creating sustainable propulsion technologies, improving spacecraft design, and encouraging international cooperation in space missions. Being a person of color, I am aware of the difficulties and strength it takes in these opportunities to bring about change. In order to build upon the diversity and equitable future in aerospace or any field in STEM, it’s important to tear down in barriers and look for the positive solutions. My STEM journey is not about me reaching my goal, but about leaving as a mentor to other minorities and help others aim high to pursue their dreams.

I'm an African American lady hoping to be the first in my busy family of six siblings to complete college. It has been difficult for me to deal with anxiety and depression , but science has been my pillar of support, guiding me through the highs and lows of life. My objective is to forge a fulfilling career for myself independent of social pressures. Sports and being outside, whether I'm hiking trails or relaxing by streams, are places where I find comfort. It's ironic, though, since even though I adore the outdoors, I'm not an excellent swimmer or ride a bike--a fact that always makes people laugh. I treasure my alone time and quiet times for contemplation. But my six nieces and nephews fill my life with endless happiness and vitality, changing the way I view family and creating strong bonds that transcend conventional roles. I've learned resilience and how important it is to create my own identity through navigating these relationships. I want to encourage people, especially the younger generation, to confidently follow their passions and accept their individuality. I'm excited to pursue a STEM degree in aerospace at the college level since it perfectly combines my three passions: helping people, innovation, and adventure. I find the aerospace industry fascinating because it is at the cutting edge of technical development, pushing the limits of space exploration, propulsion systems, and aerodynamics. My dream is to start an organization after graduation that will inspire and inform young people about the opportunities in aerospace, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. In my ideal world, educational initiatives that pique students' interest and inspire them to pursue STEM careers would be developed. Through the advancement of technologies that improve space exploration capabilities, I hope to have a good impact on the globe. My goal is to contribute to missions that deepen our understanding of the cosmos by innovating in spacecraft architecture, propulsion systems, and sustainable resource usage. I hope to advance scientific understanding, foster global collaboration, and encourage the next generation of scientists to aspire to jobs in space engineering by pushing the envelope. In the end, I want to help create a sustainable and forward-thinking future where space travel advances humankind and encourages international cooperation in scientific pursuits. I intend to enlist in the Air Force in order to obtain real-world experience and directly support aerospace programs. My time in the Air Force will enable me to put my undergraduate education to use in practical situations related to space research and national defense. The idea of collaborating with a group of committed experts and significantly advancing significant missions excites me. All things considered, my motivation for going into aerospace is a desire to learn, develop, and use my love of exploration and commitment to service to positively benefit society.

My path of faith has been greatly influenced by my relationship with Jesus. It has given me a strong foundation that affects all part of my life, including my academic aspirations at Mississippi State University, where I am pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering. First and foremost, I have a feeling of direction and purpose because of my trust in Jesus. It fills me with confidence and serenity to know that I am made with love and purpose, and that love is unconditional. Although the difficulties of studying aeronautical engineering sometimes seem overwhelming, my religion gives me hope that I am able to conquer them in a unique way. In addition, I've learned the value of interruption and ethnic conduct from my relationship with Jesus. These ideals are not only personal principles but also professional requirements in an area such as aeronautical engineering, where safety and precision are critical. In all facts of my academic and future professional endeavors, I pledge to uphold these values.I try to incorporate culturally conscious thinking that is based in my faith whether I'm doing research, working with colleagues, or coming up with creative ideas. Nevertheless, I am inspired by my faith in Jesus to see my education as a means of helping other people. Through the development of technology and exploration, engineering presents a plethora of opportunities to benefit society. The conviction that my job can have a beneficial impact on the world and glorify God via serving others drives me, whether I'm creating sustainable aviation solutions or supporting space exploration projects. To a certain extent, my academic approach and contacts with the academic community are influenced by my faith. I try to treat teachers, students, and staff with love and respect, understanding that everyone has intrinsic value and is made in the image of God. This viewpoint promotes a cooperative and encouraging atmosphere where learning grows and everyone is respected. In the future, I hope to incorporate my religious beliefs into my work as an aerospace engineer. Whether I'm working on space exploration projects, developing aircraft, or doing research, my goal is to tackle every endeavor with excellence and a dedication to ethnical principles. My religious beliefs inspire me to think about the bigger picture when I work, making an effort to improve society and responsibly manage the resources that have been entrusted to me. In summary, my relationship with Jesus has a significant impact on both my academic path and my intended job in aeronautical engineering. My judgments and actions are guided by its basis of purpose, ethics, community, services, and resilience. I am thrilled for the chance Mississippi State University will provide me to develop spiritually, professionally, and academically since I believe that my faith will always influence and improve all facets of my life.

I am graduate from high school who has a strong interest in mechanical and aerospace engineering. I’m fascinated by the limitless opportunities here subjects have to shape out understanding of the cosmos and advance technology. The complexities of flying, space exploration, and the technical aspects of humanity. To me, mechanical and aerospace engineering are more than academic fields; they are a means of achieving innovation, discovery, and social influence. I wonder about the possibility of creating spacecraft, satellites, and cutting edge technology that will challenge the limits of human exploration. It’s not just about scaling new heights in the sky; it’s also about promoting technological developments that improve the earth. But my journey is driven by a bigger goal: encouraging minorities to pursue STEM fields and engineering. I have frequently sent underrepresenting In the engineering sector as as African American woman. This difference motivates me to promote diversity and inclusion in the hopes of encouraging upcoming generations of minority students to find their engineering passion. One of the key components of my career strategy is joining the airforce. The airforce provides unmatched chances to put technical knowledge of mechanical and aeronautical systems to use put technical knowledge of mechanical and aeronautical systems to use to put technological advances to mechanical and aeronautics systems to use, directly advancing both national defense and technology. My desire to defend and serve my country is in line with my service in the Air Force, which also gives me the opportunity to advance aerospace engineering through leadership positions and practical experience. After serving in the military, I hope to work with institutions and organizations to develop programs that assist and guide minority students who are interested in STEM careers. Through the creation of mentorship programs, resource accessibility, and advocacy for fair chances, my goal is to promote an atmosphere that is more inclusive and conducive to the success of all aspiring engineers. If I were to receive the William Griggs Memorial Scholarship, the financial burden of going to college for mechanical and aerospace engineering would be greatly reduced. I am committed to succeeding in these subjects as an African American woman, but I am also aware of the financial obstacles that come with pursuing such difficult academic fields. First off, the scholarship would help pay for tuition, which is a significant cost for engineering degrees .With this financial assistance, I would be able to dedicate all of my attention to achieving academic success and personal development rather than worrying about how I would pay for my education. To sum up, I am passionate in mechanical and aerospace engineering because I want to push the boundaries of knowledge, create new things for a better future, and support underrepresented groups in STEM. I hope to make a lasting impression on the field by pursuing a career in the Air Force and supporting diversity, as well as encouraging others to aim high, both physically and figuratively.

I’m journey Osborne. Having recently completed my high school education, I am an African American woman setting up to obtain a double degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. I identify strongly with William Griggs story since I believe space is the final frontier for human exploration. I became very passionate in science and math at a young age. Growing up as a minority has always made it difficult in a diverse community in Nashville, Tennessee. Being apart of a big family as made me want to adventure out and become my own person. I would become the fist woman in my family to earn a degree as well as an engineer . As i dealt with anxiety and mental health issues in high school it has help me become aware of the person I want to be become in my ability to succeed in STEM fields. My tenacity in pursuing a profession where I have a significant influence. My physics teacher, Mr.Lawrence, saw my ability and urged me to pursue aerospace engineering, which sparked my interest in the profession. His advice and mentoring helped me make the decision to become an engineer in learning about the intricacies of space travel and flying. The study of black holes in our solar system is one topic that particular interests me. Among the immense billions of stars, black holes are frequently interpreted as representations of isolation and a sense of not belonging. Nevertheless, they have a mysterious charm, signifying the limits of our present comprehension of physics and the cosmos. I can’t wait to learn more about black holes and add to our knowledge of these mysterious Occurrences by solving their puzzles. I’m dedicated to advancing and inclusion in STEM fields in addition to my academic endeavors. Being a minority woman in engineering, I see the value in mentorship and representation. Creating a path that encourage other students- especially African Americans- to find their enthusiasm for science and math is one of my long term goals. I want to encourage the upcoming generation o diverse scientists and engineers by offering mentorship and generating chances. After I finish my studies, I plan on joining the Airforce. The Airforce provides exceptional chances to put technical skills to use in meaningful and practical ways, ranging from military technology to aeronautics research. It would be an immense honor for me to serve my country while also actively contributing to scientific growth and national defense. A William Griggs Memorial Scholarship would be very helpful to me in achieving earning a higher education especially with me going out of state. It would give me the financial stability I need to contribute my studies, enabling me to concentrate on my school work, research projects, and activities.

In a world that is constantly changing and where technology is becoming more and more important, I hope to use my love of computer science to make a beneficial impact on society as a whole. Selecting a major was very difficult process that was expresses through anxiety and confusion. I was initial undecided about what field to pursue and had a hard time figuring out what to do with my life. However, a number of event that improved my enthusiasm for technology led me to the path of computer science, by observing how it transformed society reinforced my choice even more. I have always been fascinated by how technology can change people’s lives and communities. Finding the right path as always been a struggle for me and most people as it’s building your future self. My understanding of computer sciences capacity to address urgent societal issues and stimulate innovation in a variety of fields grew as I continued my research in school. Developing artificial intelligence and machine learning to address healthcare is one way I hope to make a positive effect. We have the chance to improve diagnostic precision, customize treatment plans, and transform healthcare reliever with computer science. My goal is to build algorithms that can analyze large volumes of medical data in order to help create more accessible and efficient solutions, especially for underprivileged people. I see using technology to enhance heal outcomes and support fair access to high-quality care, whether it is by creating model predictions to identify patients who are at risk or allocating resources in healthcare facilities as efficiently as possible. I have a strong belief in using technology to empower people via skill development and education. Able to have a high-quality education is becoming more and more important for social mobility and empowerment in the modern era. As a computer scientist, im dedicated to creating learning desires that close the digital divide and meet a range of learning need. Using integrator online learning modules I want to make education more essential to everybody and give people the tools they need to succeed in the workforce of the century. My goals for my career in computer science are based on a strong dedication to using technology to bring about constructive change. Im committed rousing technology to make the future better and more equal for everyone, whether that means expanding access to healthcare, educational purposes, and improving the changes of society.

My lifelong interest in flight and space exploration is the reason behind my goal to earn a degree in aeronautical engineering. I have been interested by the idea of creating machines that can explore the unknown in the darkness of stars ever since I saw my first shuttle launch on TV. As I've discovered more about the sciences and the interest of engineering through the knowledge from my physics teacher. Doing my research made me value the black holes in the universe and wanting to increase my knowledge on certain facts. Aerospace engineering is about more than simply creating planes and spaceships; it's also about pushing limits and finding solutions to issues. This field inspires me because of the creativity and making things better for the future. My goal is to be a member of the teams that build the next generation of airplanes, develop technologies that can push us to new space frontiers, and design more efficient propulsion systems. As a young woman working in an area that has historically been dominated by men, I am well aware of the obstacles and misconceptions that comes with that mindset. These challenges should be able to help me with unfortunate circumstances and working with other people to excel in projects. I intend to actively participate in outreach and mentorship programs in order to encourage other young women to consider careers in trades. I want aerospace engineering to be found in the passion for to eye people by sharing experience that hopeful helps the next generation. I want to show off the variety of career options in aerospace and other technical fields through school visits, workshops, and social media posts. I want to be able to share with others and give back to my community. It’s hard for people to understand the necessity of education without that support. Furthermore, I think it's important to have representation. It might be quite inspiring to see someone who looks like we succeed in an area you're interested in. I want to serve as that example for young girls, showing them that everything is possible if they put their minds to it and have support from others. Through professional success and active involvement in STEM groups, my goal is to foster a climate that is more welcoming and supportive of women pursuing technical and trade occupations. As a minority woman in STEM it’s important for me to bring other women into the environment and explore different things. It’s good to bring people together and have a sense of community.

My interest in science started when I learned how cool it is to see things operate from the difficult systems in a basic clock to the huge detail of an airplane. My passion for problem-solving and creativity took made me want to pursue a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. It has been a difficult but very pleasing journey for me as a first-generation college student. Despite having few possibilities themselves, my parents have always stressed the importance of education. Doing academics without a family guide has been very troubling for me during this process. To maintain my finances, I had to figure out how to juggle between coursework with part-time jobs. I gained time management and patience from this experience, which are valuable traits in both my personal and professional life. I've also felt the pressure to continuously prove myself in any industry I go into. Even though this was suppose to weaken me, this pressure has strengthened my will to succeed in the STEM industry. As a student-athlete, my character has developed through basketball and flag football. It has not been easy to juggle varsity sports with the hard coursework of engineering. I have a sense of a strong work ethic, discipline, and sense of teamwork, in which I consider to be essential for engineering projects and research. My journey in STEM has grown as a result of my extracurricular activity and volunteer work. Being a part of this has given me the chance to mentor younger students and take part in outreach initiatives that educate other students about STEM and provide a sense of guidance. In the source of education and being able to offer resources and guidance to students who don’t have the support needed to pursue higher education by volunteering at neighborhood schools and community organizations. My goal to support the STEM community not only as an engineer but also as a mentor and advocate. My wants of wanting a higher education will happen with the help of the Morgan STEM Scholarship. I will be able to concentrate more on my studies and research with this financial support rather than having to work two jobs to make ends meet. This would help me with workshops and networking so I can interact with peers and leaders in the business and gain knowledge from them. I hope to gain support and guidance through the knowledge of aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Katherine Johnson , one of the amazing “Hidden Figures” whose story was made history through books and films, is one of the most inspirational African American women working in science and engineering. Mechanical and Aerospace engineering has made a impactful change by her remarkable contribution to NASA space missions and work as a mathematician. Katherine Johnson’s story is one of dedication and achievement obstacles in the time of severe gender and racial prejudices. Important missions, including Apollo 11 to the moon in 1969 and John Glenn's orbital trip in 1962, depended heavily on her math abilities . Johnson's work serves as an excellent example of the importance of mathematical accuracy in guaranteeing space mission safety and success, which has direct impact on mechanical and aeronautical engineering. Inspired by Katherine Johnson, one can adopt several strategies to achieve success in mechanical and aerospace engineering. First, a commitment to continuous learning and excellence in education is essential. Johnson’s story highlights the importance of a strong educational needs. Despite the obstacles she faced, her determination inspired me to practice math, which helped her rise to prominence at NASA. As an inspiring engineer, I believe it's critical to put education first, look for difficult classes, and pursue lifelong learning in order to stay abreast of developments in techniques and technology. It’s important to understand the struggle of Johnson who worked in a a segregated setting where people frequently disregarded her opinions due to her gender and race. Working in a male-dominated industry where your ideals aren't given as much weight as others makes it difficult to understand the world we live in. She remained however, understanding the importance of her work. This resilience is essential for achieving my goal, as I may encounter my own set of difficulties at work or with technical issues. As Johnson demonstrated, overcoming obstacles and keeping going can result in amazing accomplishments. Throughout this film there are tons of African American women who’s brains comes together and build something that’s life changing. It’s understandable that things such as NASA doesn’t happen with just one person. Engineering projects require a great deal of teamwork and good communication, especially in the aerospace industry. This emphasizes the goal of developing interpersonal skills and learning how to function well in diverse teams in order to accomplish shared objectives. In my goals of wanting to become two time winning engineer in both fields, it requires me to become intellectual and physical ready for the world around me. It’s not just for my present but also for the future generations. Being an engineer has always been a passion of mine even though it’s not seen as a woman’s job. These stereotypes have always been used to tell people of who they’re not meant to be but if you keep pushing towards greatness it helps find the path towards individuality in the small world. Anybody wishing to work in mechanical or aeronautical engineering might find great motivation from Katherine Johnson's life and career. She demonstrates the way to success in various industries with her work, courage, and intelligence. Like Johnson accomplished in her incredible career, determined engineers can overcome challenges and realize their goals in becoming unstoppable engineers for women in STEM.

Growing up, I never really comprehended the difficulties that other minorities encounter. I've always lived with my parents because I'm African American, so I've never had to worry about money or not having enough food for tomorrow. They have always encountered challenges along the road, but they have always succeeded in overcoming them. Rather than living in a compact apartment, I was housed with four other children. My parents were always pushing me to go to school, so I went to a magnet school. Stated differently, I felt superior to other children since I was spared from their suffering. Upon entering high school, my viewpoint changed. My mother forced me to join this young sorority, which was a part of an HBCU Zeta Phi Beta, when I was in middle school. These women are extremely happy to see positive changes in the community, particularly in the lives of young African American women. We made several trips as a group to various communities to assist those in need. We have established organizations that provide clean water for livelihood and sanitation to those who are unable to obtain it for themselves. We went to offices during COVID to make food and supply bags for the unlucky individuals who lost their jobs at this time. People found it extremely difficult to provide for their families and themselves, so we wanted to at least try to help during that difficult time. We packed school supplies into backpacks for the young students who could afford them before classes started. crammed with pens, pencils, easels, makers, and a myriad of other items. We also created humorous cards that you can give to strangers to lift their spirits. These kinds of things have always been a part of my life, ever since I was eleven years old. I still look for ways to help others in any way I can. I've spent more than 40 hours in school tutoring various students in various math subjects because I want them to understand the subject matter, which can be challenging. To me, there's nothing more valuable than helping someone pass an exam even if they didn't have that much self-confidence. Something I’m fully working on in my future career is being an aerospace engineer. Aerospace engineering for me is the idea of focuses on developing motion control systems for automobiles, ships, aircraft, and spacecraft to facilitate faster human space travel. There is a certain satisfaction that comes with the work, despite the hardships. Creating something that’s used daily on the science department that’s so generated in space. Allowing people to see something that’s so naked to the eye to life. I’ve always dealt with minor panic attacks which leads to chaos. I spent years looking for a way to prevent these kinds of meltdowns before realizing the advantages of building with Legos. I was completely engrossed in these pieces, creating rockets, towers, and other mental health-improving structures. It has been observed that engineering spaces can occasionally alter brain activity and encourage meditative states. When people have the opportunity to use their hands, their minds can take their focus away from the many outside distractions. Some engineers, if you speak with them, would tell you that building engines or rockets makes them forget about stress and other problems in their surroundings. They even have the ability to think up original solutions for mental health problems.

Green Eggs and Ham, written by Dr. Seus, is one book that I think everyone in the world should read. One of my childhood favorites was this book. I loved all the colors and animation that went into this production when I was a little girl. Being your aunt, I started telling the younger kids about this in the hopes that it would amuse them as much as it did me. I discovered something new as I started reading this story again. It highlights how vital it is to distinguish between beliefs and emotions. It addresses how detail is created and transmitted in a middle-class setting. Introduce the problem of food's existence throughout the entire book since society has a particular conception of what food is. In other cases, people may read something and conclude without fully comprehending what is happening. People base their choices on what is presented to society. These result in two distinct modes of thought, with one offering the knowledge and emotions that can influence a person's choice. The other is predicated on the concept that emotions aren't necessary to fully comprehend something's actual meaning. Making decisions is simple and doesn't take as much effort as pondering. Without even realizing it, our brains are programmed to make rapid decisions about the actions, feelings, and physical characteristics of different things. The assumption that "understanding" is more intense on the brain and necessitates in-depth thought is regarded to be true. Judging is essentially an attempt to establish a hierarchy of superior and inferior, or to establish the value of anything. It reflected our desire to be in the right as well as the perception of the world as requiring us to be something other than the various facets of society. We observe the character's incessant judgment of things throughout the book without ever giving them a chance to register in the brain. It's the notion of being hesitant to break from social norms. Even with that restrictive process, it enables others to improve their lives. Not simply for the amusing illustrations, but also for the words inscribed on those brief pages, I think this book has the power to change anyone's life. By understanding the genuine value of being open to fresh insights and information that is immediately in front of their minds, I think everyone can change their perspective for the better.

Growing up with no cable was very hard since we didn’t have enough money for it. The only time i was able to watch anything Disney was at my grandmothers house which wasn’t very often. When i was around 10 years old my brother got a job at Comcast which allowed us to have cable in our house for the first time. When i tell you this was like an early Christmas. I was able to watch all the Disney movies from Mickey Mouse to Avatar. To me Disney was important by portrayed many people reflective of the world’s diversity. They made it their purpose to make different characters of color that are relatable to young African Americans such as myself. By hiring diverse voices, artists, animators, to create a life for all different religions, races, and languages. I enjoy how they include different subjects that affect humanity in todays world. From the diverse relationships to the LGBTQ community. While others admired the Disney princesses I related more to the villains instead. In the Disney movies, villains are portrayed as selfish, deceiving, and wholeheartedly evil. They care for nothing but power and relish in the suffering of others especially the protagonist. I believe the complete opposite. In the year of 2023, the remake of The Little Mermaid with Halle Bailey was introduced. She was the first black girl to represent Ariel which was a very important moment. While watching the movie, I admired the singing and the magical creatures of the sea. I understand why people like watching Ariel I mean she’s a beautiful girl with an amazing voice that captured the heart of the prince. Such an original love story. I on the other hand was leaning more towards Ursula. I mean ,I understand why people didn’t like her. She manipulated Ariel into giving up her voice to be something she always wanted, but what’s wrong with that. I just saw it as her giving into Ariel’s desire, but we all know things always comes with a price. In the entire movie she was seen as this evil person but I believe she wasn’t always that way. I saw her as being misunderstood by the world. In that moment I completely related to her. My whole life I felt I was misunderstood by my family and society. I wasn’t like other black people. I enjoyed Kpop , going to school. With all these things I was known as being the weird cousin. My family constantly reminded me that I’m different from other people. This caused me to lose self confidence in myself. After some time I realized that I’m just being my natural self. I’ve spent my life living through the eyes of other people and not myself. With villains I believe they are just misunderstood. I believe they aren’t necessary evil, but everyone around assume they are “bad” due to their ideals and goals that might not connect to theirs. If you think about it they could be considered heros in the movies because they lead the protagonist onto their right destination. There’s that one person who’s willing to do the nasty work. They’re interpreted as being more intelligent than the hero character. They use their intelligence that gives the protagonist power to outwit physical strength which relates back to me, using my intelligence to get to a place where I want to be and stand out without a care about the thoughts of others. They provide a safe place for me to explore the dark side of my personality where I feel relaxed and determined.

Due to the history of slavery, African Americans have endured years of harsh treatment and rejection because of the color of their skin. African Americans lived through their master under slavery and were treated more like property than people. As a result, it was forbidden for slaves to have a means of obtaining freedom. African Americans continued to face discrimination even after slavery was abolished as a result of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. The creation of the Jim Crow Laws, which were used to enforce segregation in the South and restrict African Americans' human rights, took place over time. During this time, leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X worked to transform the world so that people of all races may live in peace and love. Segregation in the South was made illegal by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 later that day, on July 2. These historical eras are significant because they led to the present day when African Americans are still facing discrimination worldwide. The criminal justice system has continued to be a problem in the Black community throughout the 20th century. Many people have experienced injustice and prejudice just because of the color of their skin. Numerous instances of African Americans being falsely accused of crimes and imprisoned because of the color of their skin have been documented. Due to the cruelty and pride that come with the profession, some people, like George Floyd, passed away at the hands of police officers. Due to the perception that has been spread around the world, which makes people more anxious and occasionally violent, many African Americans have a reputation for being aggressive and violent. A similar viewpoint regarding blacks is shared by white criminal justice personnel. Records show that 46% of those incarcerated were African Americans, with 54% of attempted robberies and 47% of murders committed. This source claims that this has demonstrated how the black community's reputation has been damaged by the aggressiveness displayed toward it. Due to this, black people are more frequently frisked and accused of drug trafficking or murder than an average white man. A young black man will frequently be falsely accused of anything without any supporting evidence. Nevertheless, bias against people of color exists in the criminal judicial system. Black people frequently receive severe penalties, including the death penalty, whereas white people are given bonds or fines to pay. I want to major in aerospace engineering, but I also want to double major in criminal justice so that I can completely see how the justice system affects African Americans as well as other races. Due to poor representation, the majority of black people going through the system end up being wrongly imprisoned without any supporting evidence. With this degree, I would be able to defend the weak and assist people who experience social injustice. Since they are frequently examined, many black people are undoubtedly incarcerated for offenses that might have been addressed without a conviction or never belonged there in the first place. I intend to combat discrimination by influencing other people's perspectives.

I never fully understood growing up the struggles that other minorities face. As a African American, I've always lived with my parents, so I've never had to worry about having enough food for tomorrow or paying the bills. There have always been difficulties along the way, but they have always managed to get through. Instead of a small apartment, I shared a home with four other kids. My parents always encouraged me to acquire an education, so I attended a magnet school. In other words, I felt entitled because I didn't have to suffer like other kids. Once I started high school, that perspective shifted. It’s aware that everything changes once you enter high school. People can lose they’re identity and transform into someone else . I was the complete opposite. I just wanted to go to school, receive the degree, and make a life for myself. I was known for being a social butterfly. I did really well in all classes, but math was the one subject I had trouble with. Math is something that I absolutely despise. Even though I resented math, I managed to get into the Mul Alpha Theta Math Society at my school. It's a honors program that was developed to assist others in gaining access to tutors who may assist them with academics. I didn't view it that way since anyone could work for their grades. I was given the task of tutoring a girl in the same math class as me during one of the sessions. I was a little concerned about teaching because I wasn't sure I could teach someone else. She found it difficult to solve linear equations that involved multiplication in one of the parts. When I questioned her about the subject, she told me that her previous teachers had never really given her the basics she needed to succeed. I came to the realization that I had judged her so harshly simply because she didn’t receive the same education I did. As soon as I realized this, I sat down with her and reviewed everything from scratch, using techniques to ensure that she understood everything. We developed a bond during this experience. I was always willing to lend a hand if she needed it. I started helping other students during school after that, going from only helping one student. I see people who don't value the same privileges as me differently because to my volunteer work. I was able to appreciate people while also helping those that needed it. One thing I discovered about myself is to not pass judgment on others too quickly, especially if you are unaware of their circumstances. Through volunteering, I was able to demonstrate greater empathy and comprehend others' perspectives. I discovered a new skill and something about myself .Due to this, individuals from all backgrounds, including myself, were able to interact and learn more about one another. I developed a new perspective on life. I would be able to continue helping people due to this scholarship, and it would also help me get the education I need to join the air force as an engineer, which would enable me to serve people all over the world. Even if my household only has two people, it's still difficult for me to go. Since my parents have always put a lot of effort into their lives, I hesitate to ask for anything. My parents wouldn't have to worry about paying for college, so I could do something. This can demonstrate to myself that, if I put my mind to it, I can accomplish anything.