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shontanae mcwilliams

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Bio

I want to be a pilot and I like to read my Bible and spend time with Jesus and I like to hang out with my family and friends and I love Jesus so much

Education

Newman University

Bachelor's degree program
2016 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
  • Minors:
    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Newman International Academy of Cedar Hill

High School
2016 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Aviation & Aerospace

    • Dream career goals:

      Sports

      Basketball

      Varsity
      2021 – Present3 years

      Future Interests

      Entrepreneurship

      Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship
      Computers are increasingly faster, more portable, and higher-powered than ever before. With all of these revolutions, technology has also made our lives easier, faster, better, and more fun. Technology is something that shapes our lives in so many ways today that it is almost impossible to imagine life without it. From the earliest use of simple tools to today’s cutting-edge technological marvels, its fast expansion is evident, and we’re all going along for the ride. You can find all sorts of new technology globally, so let’s take a look at some of the most impactful and important ones out there today. The advancement of the Internet has impacted the lives of Americans and the rest of the world in extension in great ways. The impact of the usage of the Internet can be felt everywhere across the U.S, be it in our workplaces, homes, hospitals, and school. Using technology allows you to automate tasks, set up reminders, gather receipts, track investments, compare prices, and more. With technology, you won't have to waste your time doing simple financial tasks. With just a few clicks, you can instantly pay your bills.
      Jaqaun Webb Scholarship
      A college degree opens up more opportunities, even in fields that aren't in your major. Improve Discipline and Develop Strong Character. Obtaining a degree takes discipline and a will to succeed. By getting your degree, you overcome procrastination and learn to do what it takes to reach your goal. Participate and Engage in Class. Organize and Use Time Wisely. Get involved. Meet with a counselor for personal and career counseling. Set, Seek, and Meet Goals. Take Effective Notes. Study Effectively. Develop Self-Awareness, Self-Management, and Self-Discipline. You can expect your life to change in the best ways when you get a degree—you'll likely see more job opportunities, be a better job candidate, have higher earning potential, and enjoy more significant economic and job stability if you are college-educated. Even if a degree is not needed in the beginning, it may be required in order for you to move higher up within your company or field. You can certainly be successful without a college degree — your skills and talents can get you hired. Schedule blocks of time to get things done. Get yourself a planner that works for you and take time each week(end) to block out your schedule – class, study/homework time, meals, meetings, and free time. Make a to-do list. ... Plan ahead. ... Take care of yourself.
      Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact Scholarship
      Video games can connect people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Their ability to build community could make them a larger force for social good. Studies show that people who play online games, like MMORPGs, tend to easily get along with strangers, as their social interaction in-game allows them to be aware of other people's cultures. Digital games are one of the biggest cultural phenomena of our time. From the first primitive devices, through milestones of age, which inherited cultural status, to the newest technology – every part has its own meaning and proves that humans are playful creatures.
      Share Your Poetry Scholarship
      I am sound forever bound by love this heart hears what your eyes say what your ears play listen to this poem was composed alone.
      Theresa Lord Future Leader Scholarship
      Life is not a walk in a park on Sunday afternoon. Each of us faces all kinds of obstacles in both our personal and professional life. And while not all barriers can be crossed–sometimes we have to accept them and move on, it’s your attitude to overcoming obstacles that interest the interviewers. To be honest, I haven’t overcome any huge obstacles yet in my life. I am lucky enough to be healthy and to somehow thrive in most things I do. I know that some obstacles will come, later on, both in my personal and professional life. And I hope to be ready to face them. My goals and ambitions should drive me forward, and help me overcome the obstacles on my way. My life has been easy up to this point, but I know that things can turn around pretty quickly. I believe to be ready for such a turnaround.
      Joe Cruz Jr. Memorial Scholarship
      Education spreads awareness Blind faith and superstitions are what bog down society. People misled by false beliefs do more harm than good to society. Education helps us question, gives us an analytical mind, and helps us reject superstitions. An educated mind asks for logic and scientific reasoning behind all actions. It helps us stand up against wrong and for the right Education helps lower the crime rate. That’s because the educated can differentiate between what’s right and what’s wrong. Research has shown that increasing the high school completion rate by just 1 percent for all men ages 20-60 would save the U.S. up to $1.4 billion per year in reduced costs from crime. This is true for other regions as well. Better education opens up a host of opportunities and this is especially relevant in the times we live in where technology and education ensure that opportunities are not bound by geography. Better-educated people tend to live longer and have better lifestyles. For example, research conducted in central European OECD countries has shown that a 30-year-old tertiary-educated man can expect to live eight years longer than a 30-year-old man who has not completed upper secondary education. While a tertiary-educated woman can expect to live four years longer than a woman without an upper secondary education. It is a fact well known that the more degrees you have, the better would be your economic performance. There is a deep connection between education and productivity and in this age where there is competition at every turn, education is what will help an industry and subsequently a nation, to flourish. Digital education has helped achieve this. Education has given students from across borders opportunities to connect and communicate and work towards building a better future and a better world. For example, a professor in America can help inspire a student in Afghanistan to study and travel the world, and help herself and a whole generation after her, to lead a better life. Education helps turn weakness into strength. Education gives us the confidence to stand up for ourselves. It improves our decision-making capabilities, makes us mobile, and gives us access to social networks. Many types of research have proven that in countries where women are subjected to gender bias, education helped them stand up against marital violence, improved their decision-making capabilities and helped them take charge of their own lives.
      Tim Watabe Doing Hard Things Scholarship
      My walk with god as in who was I in Jesus Christ and Focus on things within your control. ... Accept change by looking to your past. Prioritize relationships. Don't withdraw in tough times. Try to avoid negative people Expand your social network. Get enough exercise. Practice a “mind and body” relaxation technique. Challenges and problems are important parts of life that give you experiences, make you learn, and help you to become wiser and stronger. Problems make us grow and shape us. The biggest problem people have is that they hope for a life without problems. People experience all kinds of adversity in life. There are personal experiences, such as illness, loss of a loved one, abuse, bullying, job loss, and financial instability. There is the shared reality of tragic events in the news, such as terrorist attacks, mass shootings, and natural disasters. Mastering your mind is one of the greatest life challenges of all. Your mind controls your perspective, it informs how you receive and process your interactions with the world around you. Unlike other things you can claim mastery over after a finite amount of time, the mind can take some a lifetime to master. You need to change. ... You can't control life but you can control yourself. ... You can't change the way things are but you can change the way you look at things. ... You are a very strong person. ... You are your own worst enemy and your own best friend.
      Jacques Borges Memorial Scholarship
      Civil engineers can work on a variety of different projects and in different capacities. It is an interesting career to pursue for those who are passionate about design, have a strong foundation in math and science, work well with others, and want to impact big projects in their community and even abroad. Civil engineers have a long history of coming up with creative solutions that make a meaningful impact on the environment and people’s lives. What do civil engineers do for their communities? From developing plans that improve the safety of highways and bridges to designing energy-efficient buildings that reduce the carbon footprint, civil engineers help society in many ways. A Master of Science in Civil Engineering can prepare individuals to tackle and solve a range of engineering challenges.While civil engineers fill diverse roles, their work often involves similar duties. A day in the life of a civil engineer may consist of time spent in the office and time working in the field. Depending on their specialization, the amount of fieldwork an engineer conducts can vary. Fieldwork takes place in diverse locations, including various types of construction and mining sites. Civil engineers are vital to construction projects in both the public and private sectors. They participate in project design, supervision, construction, and maintenance. Civil engineers analyze various components of an engineering project to break down its costs, risks, and overall viability. In this way, they determine whether to advance a project to the production/construction stage or make adjustments first. These analyses, known as feasibility studies, consider aspects of a project such as permitting, materials, construction costs, and environmental resources. They also examine a project’s technical limitations and determine the risks associated with them, as well as the funding, personnel, and supplies available for a project. Health and Safety Problems. There are many safety challenges that civil engineers face on a daily basis. ... Environmental Problems. ... Contractual Disputes. ... Government Regulatory Compliance. The biggest challenge civil engineers face is the concern for their health and safety. There are many potential dangers on construction sites that can lead to accidents. Hence, it's no surprise that this industry has one of the highest rates of injuries. Some even lose their lives while on the job. is the balance between investment in new infrastructure and the cost of maintaining existing infrastructure in optimal condition. Maintenance is becoming more and more costly, and plans must be devised to avoid catastrophes due to poor management.
      SmartSolar Sustainability Scholarship
      Spread the word. Encourage your friends, family and co-workers to reduce their carbon pollution. ... Keep up the political pressure. ... Transform your transport. ... Rein in your power use. ... Tweak your diet. ... Shop local and buy sustainable. ... Don't waste food. ... Dress (climate) smart. Top climate scientists issued a “code red for humanity” recently, warning that this is our last chance to implement the transformational changes necessary to keep warming below 1.5 C and avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate chaos. Canada’s climate targets are still critically insufficient to do our fair share on the global scale and we are the only G7 country whose emissions have increased since the Paris Agreement was signed. The climate crisis won’t wait. Join us in calling on all federal parties to cooperate and get Canada to act on climate change with the ambition and urgency this crisis demands. We know that meeting the challenge of the climate crisis takes creativity, community and fun on top of the science, policy and advocacy that defines so much of our work. So, the David Suzuki Foundation hosted a collaborative project that brought together artists from diverse communities and backgrounds to share their perspectives on climate change. Their artwork paints a vivid, gripping and beautiful call for climate justice. You can help raise our collective climate ambition by: selecting the posters you resonate most strongly with printing them on regular letter size (8.5 x 11”) paper putting them up on community notice boards, at your favorite café, on the communal fridge in your dorm or any visible spot where posters are allowed. Canada is the top per-capita energy consumer in the world! By becoming more energy-efficient, you not only pollute less but save money too. Consider making some or all of these small changes. Together, they can really add up. A house with a furnace is like a car that idles all day. Swap your furnace for a heat pump, which works by extracting heat from one location and transferring it to another Install a programmable thermostat Swap your gas stove for an electric stove, which will also lower indoor air pollution Unplug computers, TVs and other electronics when you’re not using them Wash clothes in cold water. Hang-dry your clothes when you can and use  dryer balls  when you can’t. Solving climate change requires us all to work together. We can’t do that without finding common ground with those who may not share our perspective. Since people often trust peers, family members and loved ones more than they trust experts, scientists and environmental organizations, you can talk to people about climate change in ways we can’t. You are more likely to open people’s minds. Focusing on life’s simple pleasures — spending time in nature, being with loved ones, making a difference to others — provides more purpose, belonging and happiness than buying and consuming. Plus, when we consume less, we produce fewer emissions and are gentler on the earth. Sharing, making, fixing, upcycling, repurposing and composting are all good places to start.