Dreams for Schools STEAM Scholarship Awards presented by Neudesic – Winter 2023
April 3, 2023Dreams for Schools STEAM Scholarship Awards presented by Neudesic – Spring 2023
Dreams for Schools (DFS) is excited to announce the launch of the Dreams for Schools STEAM Scholarship Award presented by Neudesic. The STEAM Scholarship Award program, made possible with the support of our corporate partner,Neudesic, will be available to STEAM undergraduates working as DFS Instructors while they pursue their career goals in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, or Math (STEAM). Applications are received on a quarterly basis and 1-2 scholarships will be awarded once a quarter.
Dreams for Schools (DFS) is excited to announce the winners of the Spring 2023 STEAM Scholarship Awards presented by Neudesic.
The STEAM Scholarship Award program, made possible with the support of our corporate partner, Neudesic, is available to STEAM undergraduates working as DFS Instructors while they pursue their career goals in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, or Math (STEAM). Applications are received on a quarterly basis 2 scholarships are awarded once a quarter.
Both DFS and Neudesic believe in nurturing the next generation of STEAM talent by providing professional development, vocational opportunities, and support for academic excellence through this scholarship program. This need and merit based scholarship is intended to help DFS Instructors advance their trajectory through STEAM career pathways.
We are excited to announce the scholarship recipients of the DFS STEAM Scholarship Award program presented by Neudesic for Winter 2023: Daniel Garcia & Julie Huynh!
Daniel Garcia – 1st Year Ph.D. in Education at University of California, Irvine
Daniel is a Ph.D. student at the University of California, Irvine’s School of Education, examining the role of faculty mentors in the lives of first-generation Latino/x STEM majors. As a first-generation college student and the child of undocumented Mexican immigrants, he faced many systemic challenges and homelessness that pushed him out of the biochemistry major he pursued initially. However, these experiences allowed him to recognize the underlying inequalities in our systems and how they impact people’s daily lives. Despite the obstacles, he completed his Bachelor of Science at UC San Diego at the age of 21 and subsequently earned a master’s degree from CSU Northridge, becoming the first in his family to attain an advanced degree from an American institution. His personal history fuels his ambition to become a professor at an R1 University, developing policies that attract and retain Latino/x students to STEM fields and bolster science education pathways for all students.
Julie Huynh – Software Engineering
3rd Year at University of California, Irvine
Julie will be attending UCI this fall as a Software Engineering major. She is studying to become an aspiring software engineer that can help make a difference in the technology department as a woman in STEAM. She is passionate about computer science and wants to teach programming to younger students. Besides from academics, she also loves learning about the beauty and fashion industry. In her spare time, she likes doing makeup and is practicing to be a makeup artist. She also looks through fashion editorials to research about designers and their collections.
The entire DFS team would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Neudesic and their team members who participated in the scholarship review committee. Neudesic’s generosity and volunteer support is making a meaningful impact to advance education equity through DFS’ STEAM programs.
The entire DFS team would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Neudesic and their team members who participated in the scholarship review committee. Neudesic’s generosity and volunteer support is making a meaningful impact to advance education equity through DFS’ STEAM programs.
About Dreams for Schools:
DFS is a STEAM education 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, working to advance education equity by bridging gaps in STEAM education, with an emphasis on computer science. By working with a range of community stakeholders from K-12 students, educators, schools, districts, as well as higher education students DFS provides educational programs that would not otherwise be available to our clients. DFS’s primary programs include 1) STEAM Curriculum Development, 2) K-12 STEAM Classes, 3) Vocational Opportunities for STEAM Higher Education Students, 4) Professional Development for Educators, and 5) Scholarships for STEAM Higher Education Students.
About Neudesic:
Neudesic is a national technology firm and global leader in technology-powered business innovation. They help their customers close the gap between technology and desired business outcomes by bringing together the best talent, innovative products, and a broad array of services.