Achievement

Within the reporting period, Carlos Aspeti received Department of Defense Science and Engineering Graduate fellowship (NDSEG) which includes full tuition and all mandatory fees, a monthly stipend, and up to $1,000 a year in medical insurance for up to a three-year period, starting in summer 2011. In addition, Carlos has been selected for the National GEM Consortium Fellowship to promote the participation of underrepresented groups in post-graduate science and engineering education and the technical workforce. This prestigious fellowship includes a $10,000 stipend over three semesters/four quarters, two paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member, and waived tuition and fees at a GEM University. Carlos will be mentored by a scientist (TBD) at Corning, Inc. where he will be interning as part of the fellowship.