STEM PATHWAYS PROGRAM

CURRENT PATHWAY SCHOLARS

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San Diego State University 

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Alyn Acosta

Major: Chemistry

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Enrique Acosta

Major: Geology

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Carlos Ivan Akerlundh 

Major:  Electrical Engineering

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Cheyenne Awelewa

Major: Computer Engineering

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Aaron Bagaoisan

Major: Biology

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Eduardo Bonilla

Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Enrique Campos

Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Nile Celaya

Major: Electrical Engineering

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Cristian Cervantes (Chris)

Major: Electrical Engineering

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Owen Chavira

Major: Electrical Engineering

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Lonnie Roshawn Harris II

Major: Biochmistry

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Hector Estrada

Major: Computer Science

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Brittany Formath

Major: Aerospace Engineering 

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Angel Frutos

Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Akira Garcia

Major: Biology

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Oscar Gastelum

Major: Electrical Engineeirng

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Sandra Gil

Major: Biology

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Claudia Gonzalez

Major: Electrical Engineering

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Andrea Sabrina Guarin

Major: Civil Engineering

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Adriel Guerrero

Major: Computer Science

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Alex Kirk

Major: Chemistry

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Juan Jose Londono

Major: Biology

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Carlos Mendez

Major: Electrical Engineering

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Esteban Naranjo

Major: Computer Science

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Melanie Gisell Oliva Guerra

Major: Environmental Engineering

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Fernando Quintana

Major: Statistics

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Ian Ram

Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Erin Ryan

Major: Geography/Minor in Geology

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Richard Ryan

Major: Astronomy

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Jose Segura

Major: Geology/Astronomy

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Martha Turner

Major: Biochemistry

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Lilou Vega

Major: Biology

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Grace Viljoen

Major: Biology

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Fatima Villareal Enciso

Major: Biochemistry

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Iliana Villasenor

Major: Mechanical Engineering 
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Isaiah Wilke

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

San Diego City College

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Adrian Alaniz

Major: Civil Engineering

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Antonio Ceballos

Major: Electrical Engineering

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Erica Gaddis

Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Deanna Gaspar

Major: Biology

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Michael (Joseph) Hewson

Major: Biology

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Dani Juarez

Major: Biochemistry

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Naomi Mabini

Major: Mechanical Engineering; Emphasis: Bioengineering

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Angel Nunez

Major: Electrical Engineering

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Joseph Patene (Joe) 

Major: Biology

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Hunter Reist

Major: Biology

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Jamyl Reynolds

Major: Aerospace Engineering

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Thomas Suarez

Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Elias Zarate (Eli) 

Major: Applied Math

Southwestern Community College

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Jia Lae Barangan

Major: Mechanical Engineering: Emphasis in Bioengineering

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Annelise Benedict

Major: Geology

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Rica Angela Calubaquib

Major: Computer Science

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Aidan Chavez

Major: Mechanical Engineering

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Cynthia Cuevas

Major: Biology

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Alina Garcia 

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

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Noah Keeling

Major: Biology

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Braulio Lugo Espinoza

Major: Aerospace Engineering

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Dannian Osmer

Major: Civil Engineering

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Mark Santillan 

Major: Electrical Engineering 

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Francisco Silva

Major: Civil Engineering

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Jose Velazquez

Major: Chemistry

Scholar Accomplishments

STEM Pathways Scholars 23 in total and 3 staff members stand in front of the room screen to take a picture.

Summer 2024:  This summer on July 26,  we had 23 scholars attend and present their research at the SDSU STEM Pathways Research Symposium! Scholars were placed with SDSU mentors and faculty to help in their research labs! Great job scholars!

STEM Pathways Scholar is tabling at the Collins Aerospace table. Scholar stands in front of the table wearing a black polo from Collins Aerospace and brown khakis.

Summer 2024: Justin Pudiquet spent the summer, at Collins Aerospace, Rockford, IL,  as a Cybersecurity Software Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, where he contributed to key cybersecurity projects. Using Python, he focused on generating Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) with CycloneDX, enhancing supply chain security and transparency. This experience aligns with his passion for Embedded Systems and Cybersecurity, showcasing his commitment to innovative solutions in the aerospace industry.

Fall 2023: STEM Pathway and IRACDA SAN Diego City College scholar, Jesse Larid presents their research poster at ABCRMS in Phoenix, Arizona on November 15- 18th. At this conference, Jesse won the ABRCMS Poster Presentation in the category of Biochemisty for Community College. Congrats Jesse, we are so proud of you!

2023 N Di STEM SACNAS Conference. 12 people from the STEM Pathways Program both staff and scholars stand in front of main stage with their SACNAS conference badges hanging from their neck.The background is of diverse people coming together in front of the SACNAS logo 50th anniversary 1973- 2023.

Fall 2023: STEM Pathways Scholars and Staff attend the SACNAS 2023 NDiSTEM Conference held in Portland, Oregan on October 26- October 28th. In this picture, the STEM Pathways Program takes a picture with the SACNAS Executive Director, Juan Amador. We are so proud of our scholars as we had 11 scholars present their research posters! From Left to right: Juan Amador, Melani Soto, Dr. Stacy Ochoa Top row:  Issac Torres, AJ Straight, Brittany Fromlath, James Allison,Richard Ryan Bottom Row: Jesse Larid, Naomi Webb, Dr, Heather McGray, Justin Pudiquet

Scholar presents a poster for SACNAS conference in Puerto Rico. Wearing a conference name badge around her neck and a button up black dress shirt and glasses. Dean Roberts stands next to her

Summer 2022: Roxana Nevarez presents her poster for the national SACNAS conference in Puerto Rico. Dean JeffreyT. Roberts from the SDSU College of Sciences stops by to hear the presentation.

Spring 2024: Shaddy Elhamad is our first STEM Pathways Scholar to graduate from the very first STEM Pathways Cohort from San Diego State University with his Bachelor’s in Computer Science! Congrats Shaddy! Shaddy was a transfer student from San Diego City College.

At San Diego City College 3 scholars present at San Diego City College. There are a group of 8 people in the picture. They are all in dress clothes. The President of City College is waring a mask and The Dean of Sciences at City is also present.

Spring 2023: Julio Nunez (far right), Amy Gonzalez (third in from left) and Naomi Webb (fourth in from right) were awarded the Jim Sinegal $250.00 scholarship for presenting at San Diego City College. San Diego City College President, Dr. Ricky Shabazz and Dean Leticia
Lopez were present.

Scholar presents poster at ABRCMS Anaheim. Wearing a great pant suit and wears a conference name badge around their neck

Fall 2022: Amy Gonzalez presents her poster “Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) by Body Posture for the ABRCMS Conference in Anaheim, California

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Fall 2022: Naomi Webb presents her poster for the American Astronomical Society Conference in Seattle Washington. The research title “Exploring the Epoch of Reionization: Verifying a Capacitive Displacement Sensor for the Ear-Spec on FYST.”

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