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Mercuriah Vance
1,435
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Mercuriah Vance
1,435
Bold Points3x
Finalist1x
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Education
Arkansas Northeastern College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Engineering, General
Minors:
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Rivercrest High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Career
Dream career field:
Civil Engineering
Dream career goals:
One day, I came across the Steel Tech Academy Program at Arkansas Northeastern College, which immerses students in the steelmaking processes, industrial technology, and manufacturing principles. After getting accepted into this program, I grew to love it. As a woman, I have always been interested in science and technology. The Steel Tech program allows me to learn and work with cutting-edge technology in the steel industry. The program challenges me and allows me to pave the way for women in a male-dominated field. Employment in this steelmaking plant was the only solution for money to pay for college. I am a high school senior and will become an intern at Big River Steel in Osceola, Ar June of 2024. I plan to use the money I make while doing my internship for college. My parents would be proud of my decision to attend college and work after school to pay for college expenses. I plan to graduate from the Steel Tech Program at ANC and then enroll at Arkansas State University, majoring in Engineering online while working at Big River Steel. I plan to use the valuable tools gained at Rivercrest High School. I plan to receive this scholarship by achieving my short-term goal of Mercuriah Vance March 28, 2024 continued participation in the Steel Tech Academy internship at Big River Steel immediately after graduation from RHS. I will return to ANC in August 2024 to complete the Steel Academy Program and earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree. After earning the Associate degree, my ultimate goal is to break the glass ceiling for women working in the steel and engineering career fields. My experience in the steel tech program exposed me to several organizations, including the Association for Iron and Steel Technology(AIST), Advancing Welding and Steel, Inc. (AWS), and the Society of Women Engineers(SWE). Even though I have had several hardships, I never gave up on my dreams. I have been able to overcome them and hope to become a mentor for young women who, like me, aspire to be engineers. I plan to use my journey to guide others in pursuing their dreams in the industry
Engineer
Big River Steel2023 – Present1 year
Sports
Basketball
VarsityResearch
Engineering Chemistry
Steel Tech Academy — Builder2023 – Present
Arts
Arts 7
Performance Art2016 – 2017
Public services
Volunteering
4H — Mentor2021 – Present