The HSF STEM Summit is an annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math conference that gives the best and brightest HSF STEM Scholars an inside track to career success in STEM fields, through a combination of mentoring, professional insights, and career guidance. Each summer, a select group of rising junior and senior students are chosen from a highly competitive pool of current HSF STEM Scholars. I was fortunate enough to be one of those 116 scholars chosen from across the nation to attend this conference located in San Jose, California.
I had the opportunity to interact with some of the leading Hispanic STEM professionals in our country and gain insights on how to achieve excellence, both academically and professionally. Wells Fargo, Lowe’s, Toyota, ExxonMobil, American Express, Bank of America, Electronic Arts (EA), and 3M were sponsors of this event and brought in so many accomplished leaders from within their companies. Each moment of this conference, from absorbing insights from esteemed panelists to engaging in mock interviews and receiving constructive resume reviews, proved to be an invaluable experience.
In a field where representation can be limited, it was empowering to be among so many talented Hispanic individuals, especially during Hispanic Heritage Month. The connections I made and the stories I heard during this event left me with a renewed sense of confidence in my abilities and a heightened belief in the power of diversity and representation. I am also a proud member of Florida State University’s Hispanic Honor Society and am honored to have had the opportunity to represent FSU at this event. Now, I approach my academic and professional career with a greater sense of purpose, knowing that I am part of a community that is breaking down barriers and forging a path for future generations of Hispanics.
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