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  • Carlos Perez de Alejo (Mechanical Engineering)

    Carlos Perez de Alejo (Mechanical Engineering)

    Carlos Perez de Alejo is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). He is expected to graduate in fall 2025 and plants to […]

     
  • Chloe McGuire (Environmental Engineering)

    Chloe McGuire (Environmental Engineering)

    Chloe McGuire is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU) and will continue her education with a Master’s in Environmental Engineering. She […]

     
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  • Ellie Risher (Civil Engineering)

    Ellie Risher (Civil Engineering)

    Ellie Risher is an undergraduate student at Florida International University (FIU), pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She is expected to graduate in Spring 2025 and plans to […]

     
  • Jose Solares (Computer Engineering)

    Jose Solares (Computer Engineering)

    Jose Solares is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in computer engineering at Florida International University (FIU). Jose was inducted into the DOE Fellows class of 2024 and is currently […]

     
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  • Kevin Yulkowski (Mechanical Engineering)

    Kevin Yulkowski (Mechanical Engineering)

    Kevin Yulkowski is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at Florida International University (FIU). Kevin was inducted into the DOE Fellows class of 2024 and is currently […]

     
  • Mennah Orabi (Mechanical Engineering)

    Mennah Orabi (Mechanical Engineering)

    Mennah Orabi is an undergraduate student at Florida International University (FIU) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. She is expected to graduate in Spring 2027 and plans to further […]

     
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  • Nicole Stofenmacher (Environmental Engineering)

    Nicole Stofenmacher (Environmental Engineering)

    Nicole Stofenmacher is a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Florida International University. She was officially inducted as part of the Department of Energy Fellows Class […]

     
  • Rayhan Alcena (Computer Science)

    Rayhan Alcena (Computer Science)

    Rayhan Alcena graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Florida International University (FIU) in 2024. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer […]

     
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  • Santiago Cuartas Palacio (Computer Engineering)

    Santiago Cuartas Palacio (Computer Engineering)

    Santiago Cuartas is a master’s student in computer engineering at Florida International University (FIU), where he also earned his bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. He was inducted into the DOE […]

     
  • Sofia Salvador Turner (Environmental Engineering)

    Sofia Salvador Turner (Environmental Engineering)

    Sofia Salvador-Turner is a passionate FIU undergraduate researcher currently conducting research on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) under the mentorship of Dr. Yelena Katsenovich. As a DOE Fellow, her […]

     
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  • Tyler Coy (Computer Engineering)

    Tyler Coy (Computer Engineering)

    Tyler Coy is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). As a DOE (Department of Energy) Fellow he works at FIU’s Applied Research Center […]

     
  • Sahaira Paz (Mechanical Engineering)

    Sahaira Paz (Mechanical Engineering)

    Sahaira Paz is a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Florida International University, where she is a Department of Energy (DOE) Fellow. She currently conducts […]

     
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  • Bryant Pineda (Mechanical Engineering)

    Bryant Pineda (Mechanical Engineering)

    Bryant Pineda is pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Florida International University (FIU), where he is also engaged as a Graduate Research Assistant within the DOE Fellowship program […]

     
  • Carlos Rios (Mechanical Engineering)

    Carlos Rios (Mechanical Engineering)

    Carlos Rios graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2023 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science […]

     
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  • Carolyn Cooke (Chemistry)

    Carolyn Cooke (Chemistry)

    Carolyn Cooke graduated from Tennessee Technological University in spring 2023 with Bachelor of Science degrees in chemistry and environmental and sustainability studies. She is now a graduate student at Florida […]

     
  • Daniel Coelho (Electrical Engineering)

    Daniel Coelho (Electrical Engineering)

    Daniel Coelho holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering, both earned at Florida International University (FIU). He is now […]

     
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  • David Rojas (Mechanical Engineering)

    David Rojas (Mechanical Engineering)

    David Rojas is currently a senior undergraduate student pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Florida International University. As a Department of Energy (DOE) Fellow, David in collaboration […]

     
  • Fabiola Rivera-Noriega (Computer Science)

    Fabiola Rivera-Noriega (Computer Science)

    After earning her undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Fabiola Rivera Noriega is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Florida International University. She concurrently serves […]

     
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  • Melissa Dieguez (Biomedical Engineering)

    Melissa Dieguez (Biomedical Engineering)

    Melissa Dieguez is an undergraduate student at Florida International University (FIU) pursuing her bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. She is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fellow at FIU’s Applied […]

     
  • Pedro Chaviano (Electrical Engineer)

    Pedro Chaviano (Electrical Engineer)

    Pedro Chaviano, a Florida International University (FIU) graduate student, possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a professional certificate in robotics, and is currently advancing his academic […]

     
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Testimonial

  • I am grateful to have been part of this program and the many values I learned throughout. Never will I forget my roots 🙂 You do an amazing job Dr. Leonel Lagos!!!

    Dania Castillo, (DOE Fellow – Class of 2012) now a Transportation Designer at HDR