Our Students
Our students are EMPOWERED in the EESI program
"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
"The EESI program has allowed me to connect with smart-likeminded individuals who are focused towards achieving their academic goals."
- Ronald Gray III
"The EESI program is like my home away from home. The exclusivity of the program is what makes it so special. To be a part of EESI you have not only participated in an earlier experience but also to be selected based on your performance and effort. This process has brought together like-minded scholars as we set the standard."
- Kalea Gant
"EESI taught me to participate, ask questions, and not to give up. Because your voice is important too."
- Khailil Cole
"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
"I gained the ability to learn to work off of a schedule and plan out my days."
- Morning Fields
"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
"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 "
- Jaylan Maddox
"Keep God first in all that you do, all your worries give to the most high and walk by faith. EESI has allowed me to know my "why" and be successful."
- Jordan Crawford
"Our Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) have really helped me in terms of studying with groups of people and asking for help."
- Jordyn Riley
"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
"I have gained invaluable skills and experience from EESI that have clearly set me apart from my peers not in the program."
- Victor Culpepper Jr.
"EESI has helped me learn to break out my shell."
- Azaria Moore
"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
"I have gained tools and strategies to tackle problems in the classroom and my ability to address problems effectively."
- Destiny Prehay
"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."
- Cianna Williams
"I am learning to be a sound engineer. I am excited to build upon my skills that will contribute to engineering excellence."
- Brandon Moody
"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
"EESI has allowed me to connect with upperclassmen to get advice on how to approach classes or study for them."
- Madison Devoux
"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."
- Makayla Bland
"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."
- Morgan Tyler
"Since being in EESI it has been really great to see other Black women in the STEM field supporting me as we achieve our goals."
- Basia Price
"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."
- Jorge Vasquez
"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
"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. "
- Tionci Greene
"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."
- Alleana Jacobs
"The biggest impact EESI has had on me as a student is the way I carry myself professionally in any setting. EESI has prepared me in the best way possible because I have the ability to walk into any room and present myself in the best fashion."
- Malik Grant
"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
"EESI has had a positive impact on me by allowing me to experience great knowledge in regards to professional development at an early stage of my career."
- Marque Jones
"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."
- Charles Rackley
"Through pre-engineering, I kept God first when it was hard and easy. As my faith increased, I encouraged myself to keep succeeding in my engineering courses. This allowed me to maintain great grades."
- Jaydan Crawford
"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
"EESI has given me dependable study groups to help me understand difficult course materials."
- Taylor Gooden
"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.
"Engineering is hard, but if you lean on your peers, learn from each other, and just work hard, then it becomes EESI."
- Madisyn Wiggins
"EESI has allowed me to gain experience with working on projects and seeing how it is to work with real world engineers."
- Alisha Westbrook
"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
"Being in EESI has helped me better my group collaboration and communicative skills immensely."
- Zion Gomez
"Through the continuation of my PASS sessions provided by EESI tutors, I strongly believe I would not have passed without them."
- Kyla Askew
"This program has prepared me for any work environment, talking and working with professionals in any setting."
- Aaliyah Muhammad
"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
"EESI has surrounded me with other students in my major with similar mindsets and goals. "
- Jesse Revange
"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
"Throughout EESI I have been able to connect with like-minded individuals to develop study skills that are crucial to my success."
- Tyler Neain
"It has helped me with time management, as I have learned to do things ahead of time."
- Michael Defreitas
"My study habits and goals have improved tremendously. I am constantly surrounded by scholars who are pushing themselves to be the best, which motivates me to do the same."
- Nagiya Blue
"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."
- Billy White
"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."
- Delbert Sutton
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