STARBASE MINNESOTA – ST. PAUL
STARBASE MINNESOTA – ST. PAUL
STARBASE MINNESOTA
ST. PAUL
STARBASE MINNESOTA – ST. PAUL
STARBASE MINNESOTA – ST. PAUL
STARBASE Minnesota just awarded scholarships to Ben Broich and Gabriella Vanda, two STARBASE alumni that were significantly impacted by their week here at STARBASE, both building on what they learned here to seek degrees in fields that heavily incorporate STEM. Congratulations to Ben and Gabriella! We can’t want to see the difference you make in the world.
For more information, as well as other STARBASE Minnesota Alumni Stores, see:
https://www.starbasemn.org/alumni/alumni-stories/
There are still several scholarships to award, so if you or someone you know is a STARBASE Minnesota Alumni, and is enrolled in post secondary education in STEM, apply here:
https://www.starbasemn.org/alumni/scholarship-opportunity/
Gabriella was the first to graduate high school in her household and, as the oldest among her siblings, the first to go to college, too. She was the top 100 in her high school class graduating with an A- average. “That was a really big step for me and my family. I wanted to show my younger sisters that if I can do it, they can make a good future for themselves, too.”
Growing up, Gabriella loved watching documentaries and true crime. As a sophomore at Tartan Senior High School, she learned about the career of forensic science in class and was so excited to explore more about it. Presently, she is pursuing her Associates Degree at Century College, taking courses in Ethics, Physical Geography, Police and the Community, and the Criminal Justice System. She mentioned that this field of forensics and crime scene work has consistently drawn her attention, even as she has been moving through her general education classes. In the future, she will continue her education with a 4-year degree in Criminal Justice or forensic science. She envisions being a part of a team of people solving a crime to bring justice and give peace to families.
Gabriella has poured energy and value into her education and will continue to impact the world and community with her pursuit of helping right social and criminal injustices. She has a passion for learning and for people that will guide her through her future career.
Congratulations, Gabriella!
STARBASE has a lasting impact on students who come through the program, and this could not be more true for “Secret Agent 22 Jr”, Ben Broich, the most recent recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from STARBASE Minnesota funded by a special grant from Collins Aerospace. Ben attributes his love for hands-on STEM to STARBASE and still has his rocket that he built in 5th grade. He loved the experiments at STARBASE and said the experience felt like magic to him. Fast forward 8 years to today as Ben is pursuing a Chemical Engineering degree at the University of Minnesota and aspires to help others and make a difference in the world by making processes more productive and efficient.
“I hope to influence the trajectory of the world and create an environment that is safe, as well as effective.” Ben wants to pursue a STEM career because he wants a hands-on career where he is able to find solutions to problems that arise. Even back in 5th grade, Secret Agent 22 Jr wrote that “it is important to learn science and engineering because you might run into a problem that involves them.” He wants to make a change in the world by improving the processes of how things, such as medicines, are made. Ben hopes to secure an internship at 3M to continue to learn in the field and have that hands-on learning before graduating with his Chemical Engineering degree and potential Master’s degree in Materials Science.
Congratulations to Ben on receiving this scholarship!
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