Ylonka Machado is a rising senior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) focusing on information technology and web science. Ylonka is on the Executive
Board for three student organizations and also manages their websites: the Women at Rensselaer Mentor Program, the Society of Women Engineers, and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers. In encouraging other potential STEM students to follow their dreams in the face of adversity, she reminds them that “even the greatest of scientists in history were once mocked.” Developing a thick skin has been critical to Ylonka’s success as a Hispanic STEM role model.
Karina Quintana is a graduating senior in Florida International
University’s (FIU) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Last year Karina, already a National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME) Ambassador, was recognized with the DiscoverE College Edition Award. The award honored Karina’s singular commitment to effecting positive change through substantive, real=world applications of her skills and training. The support of organizations such as NACME has allowed Karina to attain the professional recognition and networks necessary to continue to shine as a STEM standout.
Isaac Torres is a graduating senior in the chemistry department at
the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Currently graduating with a 4.0 GPA, Isaac says his turning point was when he understood that all one needs to do to become the best is to realize that success is an achievable personal decision. Isaac has helped judge science fairs, has created chemistry circuses to inspire future scientists, and is currently authoring a publication on the synthesis of nanowires.
18 HISPANIC ENGINEER & Information Technology | FALL 2016
www.hispanicengineer.com
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