Student Advisory Board 2023-2024

What I want to contribute
Being on the SAB, I would be able to highlight the perspectives and opinions of underrepresented students in the department. Working in the EIS and in several labs, I am exposed to the needs of our student population when it comes to funding, upper-division elective classes/curriculum, and potential opportunities for students. The SAB would allow me to express these needs and any other concerns or criticisms students may have to create positive change in our department.

What I want to contribute:
My perspective on the Boise State College of Engineering is unique in that I have been on both sides of the teaching and learning scene. I was heavily involved with tutoring throughout my undergrad, providing both student and department support through various positions with TRiO and as a TA/LA here at Boise State. My time as a graduate student has given me an inside look at instructors’ needs/wants while also being able to apply the student outlook as I am still one myself. I hope to serve as an excellent student and graduate advocate during my time on the advisory board, advocating for more opportunities for students to be “real-world ready” with options such as FE preparation and introductions on different post-grad pathways/careers, including what to expect after getting that diploma.

What I want to contribute
I would love to serve on the MBE SAB to utilize my numerous connections and friendships with Engineering Peers, and my connections with Faculty, in hopes of bridging the two groups closer together. Strong communication skills have allowed my engineering network to flourish, so I know I could be a voice for classmates and their needs, as well as my own. Additionally, having attended careers fairs every semester and acquiring two internships, I feel I could speak on the current industry and how to better prepare students in our department. Lastly, my college experience thus far has frequently been faced with challenges and self doubt. I would love to foster an environment for every student to feel a sense of belonging as a member of this department, and share ideas on how to support individuals as humans with fluctuating lives, not just as engineering students.

What I want to contribute
I would like to increase the amount of upper division electives available to ME majors, allowing a more focused curriculum for certain industries such as microfabrication or automotive. I would also like to increase the opportunity for hands on experiences that students get in the machine shop to help bridge the gap between engineer and machinist, as this is one of the things that many students have voiced that they want. To do this, additional funding will be needed, so raising funds for the machine shop is a priority. Finally, I would like to implement a FE Exam Prep program for COEN. Many students are unsure of the requirements, exam content, or even that the exam exists. Preparing them, if they would like, would be a great assistance for many students who plan on becoming professional engineers.

What I want to contribute
I would like to be a part of the Student Advisory Board to help the students have a voice about where they want their money to go. I want to be able to provide a way for all students to be able to gain access to the change they want to see on campus, and be able to advocate for what should be done for the students. Whether that be helping provide more learning opportunities or helping the students have access to the materials they need. I want to be able to be someone that the students can approach with their ideas.

What I want to contribute
As you can see I am a very well-rounded person! As someone who has wanted to be an engineer since I was young, I want to continue to be able to give that opportunity to anyone who also wants to be an engineer regardless of gender, race or background. We are also the future, and as such, we should strive to not only be the best we can be, but also strive to inspire the engineers that will follow in our footsteps. All the work I have done, being Microgravity’s outreach coordinator, going out and representing NASA has proven to me how much we can do to set a good example for the next generation! One of the major things that brought me to Boise State all the way from Chicago Illinois is because of how collaborative our engineering department is. In all of my classes, my professors have stressed how important it is to collaborate with one another as it helps us better prepare ourselves for the engineering jobs we will take on after college. I will continue to have that be a main focus embedded in the curriculum, as it is what sets our program so far ahead of other universities’ engineering programs. I want to be a voice that makes a difference in any way I can and would be honored to represent the Mechanical engineering student body!

What I want to contribute
I want to be able to help my department by providing valuable and thoughtful feedback on program-related topics. The program cannot be led by only one perspective, and I think serving on the SAB is a way for me to do my part in helping make MBE as successful as possible going into thr future. I feel like my experience with hands-on research, design, and troubleshooting as well as my experience with managing STEM curriculum from behind the scenes with ISAS affords me a unique ability to provide feedback which already accounts for administrative and academic context.

What I want to contribute
I would like to contribute by offering perspective on the many resources on campus that are available to students who may struggle to make ends meet, especially for those that are studying engineering. I feel that I could make a difference by helping students find ways of making school work for them alongside the other responsibilities they may have, which I have experience with by working as a resident assistant as well as being a TRIO Stem Scholar. I would also like to make a difference by helping students have more access to tutoring resources (more drop in tutoring for classes such as statics, dynamics, etc.)

What I want to contribute
As a non-traditional college student, it is important to me that transferring into the program is seamless and easy. I believe Boise State should work closely with CWI and CSI to ensure incoming students are prepared. I would work to improve this process for incoming students.