Our students are EMPOWERED in the EESI program
Current Students
"EESI helped me see what engineering looks like beyond the classroom and gave me confidence in my future."
- Dillon Lewis
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"EESI connected me to opportunities I didn’t even know existed as a freshman."
- Joseph Jackson
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"EESI gave me hands-on exposure that helped me understand my major in real life."
- Wade Soloman
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
"Through EESI, I learned how to balance independence with collaboration."
- Ethan Knight
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
"The opportunities I gained through EESI shaped how I see my future career."
- Micah Lee
Civil Engineerng
Civil Engineerng
"EESI exposed me to careers and pathways I wouldn’t have explored on my own."
- Donnovan Hyman
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"EESI gave me clarity about what I want to do with my degree."
- Sianna Marshall
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
"EESI opened doors to professional opportunities I wouldn’t have found alone."
- Mecca Mickens Malik
Biomedical Egineering
Biomedical Egineering
"As a first-generation student, EESI gave me guidance I didn’t know I needed and support I didn’t know I could ask for."
- Justin Wilson
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
"As a biomedical engineering student, EESI helped me connect my coursework to real-world healthcare impact."
- Kaeden Levarity
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"The program helped me explore different career paths within biomedical engineering."
- Logan kendall
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"Through EESI, I learned how my engineering discipline can create meaningful change."
- Donovan Vandyck
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"What makes the EESI Program stand out from other engineering programs on campus is its ability to expose me to my career and learning independence simultaneously."
- Nathan Norman
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"The EESI program has allowed me to connect with smart-likeminded individuals who are focused towards achieving their academic goals."
- Kendal Newsome
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"EESI taught me to participate, ask questions, and not to give up. Because your voice is important too."
- Khailil Cole
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"The EESI program has given me better insight in working on a project assigned by a company. I now have actual experience that will be helpful during internships."
- Jeremia Nunez
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"I gained the ability to learn to work off of a schedule and plan out my days."
- Morning Fields
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"Being in EESI has taught me not to compare my journey to other people's journey. You have to take your time to really learn and understand the material and things will fall into place."
- Kamara Manzie
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"The program has allowed me to learn from company sponsors, Dr. Caldwell, and my peers. I have seen positive improvements in my interviewing skills, presentation skills, and study habits "
- Za'Viere McLester
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
"Our Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) have really helped me in terms of studying with groups of people and asking for help."
- Scar Charleus
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"EESI has given me a community to work with that is driven to help each other succeed. Having this organization has given me a foundation to grow as a student and give back to help others. Within my pre-engineering courses I was able to work in a collaborative environment to ensure comprehension. I was able to go through the respective courses and pass with great understanding of the materials."
- Mariah Johnson
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"EESI has helped me learn to break out my shell."
- Azaria Moore
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
"EESI has taught me that when you do not show up or put your best foot forward when you are needed, the only person you hurt is yourself. "
- Jeremiah Gautier
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"I have gained tools and strategies to tackle problems in the classroom and my ability to address problems effectively."
- Destiny Prehay
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"The EESI program has taught me the importance of responsibility and accountability by teaching me how to be a dependable teammate in the engineering projects we work on. I have become a person my team can trust and count on."
- Miles Henry
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"I am learning to be a sound engineer. I am excited to build upon my skills that will contribute to engineering excellence."
- Brandon Moody
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"Outside of being in the band, EESI has given me a family to fall back on when I need to be held accountable for my academics."
- Quenton Quarterman
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
"EESI has allowed me to connect with upperclassmen to get advice on how to approach classes or study for them."
- Madison Devoux
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"This program has given me support academically and financially. It also allowed me a safe space to excel in my academics surrounded by people who look like me."
- Wren King
Electrical Enginering
Electrical Enginering
"EESI has had a positive impact on my academics during this last semester because I have been able to study with my peers, and utilize the knowledge of upperclassmen."
- Basia Higgs
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"Being in EESI has granted me the opportunity to learn and practice what it takes to be a sound engineer. I have been blessed to experience real-world applications of what I am learning in my classes to build upon essential skills. "
- Naja Reeves
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"The program pushed me out of my comfort zone and showed me what I’m capable of early on."
- Kyrie Tate
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"The mentorship and support in EESI made my transition into engineering so much smoother."
- Elijah Faustin
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"Being part of EESI made such a big campus feel like a close-knit community."
- Eric Brooks
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"EESI helped me turn uncertainty into direction and confidence."
- Jackson Norflis
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
"What makes the EESI Program stand out from other engineering programs on campus is its ability to expose me to my career and learning independence simultaneously."
- Kylah Wellington
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
"The hands-on experiences in EESI made learning feel meaningful and exciting."
- Malachi Nelson
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"The community within EESI made engineering feel less intimidating."
- Jade White
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"The program challenged me to think bigger about my future.”
- Jared Williams
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"The program taught me how to lead with confidence, collaboration, and purpose."
- Maxwell Lesane
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"EESI helped me build the confidence to speak up and lead in group settings."
- Jaylyn Smith
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"The hands on and virtual experiences received from the engineering projects we participate in, prepares us for our engineering fields whether it’s related to community outreach, research, working with companies, etc."
- Karis Ellis
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
"The EESI program has taught me how to organize my tasks, determine when they need to be completed, and the different ways to go about completing them."
- Austin Onyebueke
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
"EESI has greatly helped my focus when it comes to school and time management. It has also improved my work ethic being surrounded by other hard working individuals."
- Jacob Porche
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
"EESI has helped me with my procrastination and time management. It has allowed me to learn to balance everything that comes with being a college student."
- Gavin Higgs
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
"EESI has given me dependable study groups to help me understand difficult course materials."
- Evan Cambridge
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"Thanks to the EESI program I have been able to combat imposter syndrome when presenting myself to companies or taking leadership roles in projects."
- Charles Harris Jr.
Mechanical Engineerng
Mechanical Engineerng
"Engineering is hard, but if you lean on your peers, learn from each other, and just work hard, then it becomes EESI."
- Madisyn Wiggins
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
"EESI has allowed me to gain experience with working on projects and seeing how it is to work with real world engineers."
- Alisha Westbrook
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
"Coming into college I was not the most experienced in the field of engineering. Through my peers in EESI I have gained knowledge that will further my academics and career."
- Omarion Clark
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
"Being in EESI has helped me better my group collaboration and communicative skills immensely."
- Zyon Gomez
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"Through the continuation of my PASS sessions provided by EESI tutors, I strongly believe I would not have passed without them."
- Elam Richardson
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"This program has prepared me for any work environment, talking and working with professionals in any setting."
- Michaiah Moses
"Being involved in EESI has shown me how much potential I have as an engineer. Being surrounded by people who look and think like me has given me so much motivation to continue in this career."
- Catherine-Jolie Tabe
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"EESI has surrounded me with other students in my major with similar mindsets and goals. "
- Tyric McMillan
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
"EESI has allowed me to connect with my peers to be academically successful. This is something I could not have done without being in the program."
- Darius Bostick
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
"Throughout EESI I have been able to connect with like-minded individuals to develop study skills that are crucial to my success."
- Kriston Youmans
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
"It has helped me with time management, as I have learned to do things ahead of time."
- Kenneth Smith
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
"EESI has given me a community of supportive peers that are navigating the same rigorous courses as me. It keeps me motivated and wanting to pursue my path."
- Johnny Fitz
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
"I am currently practicing to be a future Engineering manager with my EESI industry group which is preparing me for my job in the industry this summer. EESI breeds intelligent black engineers who are prepared for the workforce."
- Khia Norman
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
" EESI has had a positive impact on myself and my academics by allowing me to form strong bonds with members of my cohort, as well as members of other cohorts."
- Gabrielle Frost
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Alumni
"What makes the EESI Program stand out from other engineering programs on campus is its ability to expose me to my career and learning independence simultaneously."
- Malik Grant
"The EESI program has allowed me to connect with smart-likeminded individuals who are focused towards achieving their academic goals."
- Jordan Crawford
"The EESI program has challenged and improved upon my work ethic and mindset. The projects and roles inside this program challenged me and continues to challenge me to be a better leader. I believe that I am over prepared for the workforce. Just by completing my first internship I can see what needs to be done and implement plans in order to complete the tasks. I can see the difference between me and the student I was before EESI. "
- Jaydan Crawford
"The hands on and virtual experiences received from the engineering projects we participate in, prepares us for our engineering fields whether it’s related to community outreach, research, working with companies, etc."
- Xavier Hammond
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