| If you’d like, share any extracurricular activities, professional details, or personal experiences you would like TSN partners to know about you. Responses can be as brief or long as you’d like. | I am Sassama Hema, an ambitious Electrical Engineering student at LaGuardia Community College. In this dynamic field of circuits and endless opportunities, I find myself deeply engaged. My path has led me from actively participating in a range of clubs, research endeavors, and mentorship programs. I have been an active member of several clubs and programs, including ASAP, STEM, Alpha Theta Phi, and Red Hawk Engineering and Computer Science. These clubs have not only provided me with diverse activities to partake in, but have also helped me expand my professional connections and forge new friendships.
In Fall 2022, I had the opportunity to be a part of the BNY Mellon mentorship program and a robotic programming workshop organized by Red Hawk Engineering and Computer Science. These experiences have greatly enhanced my knowledge and passion for the field. Additionally, I enjoy giving back to my community through volunteering, such as participating in ASAP's Spirit Week and welcoming new ASAP students activities. Due to my involvement and academic achievements, I have been nominated by ASAP as an outstanding STEM major for the school year 2023-2023.
As a result of my active participation in clubs, I was elected as the Vice President of the STEM Club. In this position, my responsibilities include organizing various events, workshops, and initiatives that promote STEM education and inspire future leaders in these fields.
Since February 2023, I have been working as a college assistant at my college. In this role, I assist approximately 50 students daily by resolving technical issues and ensuring the optimal functionality of computers in labs and offices.
Additionally, I was selected to participate in the highly esteemed Break Through Tech AI program at Cornell University in the summer of 2023. Through this program, I received comprehensive training in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. By the end of the program, I earned a Machine Learning Foundation certificate and had the opportunity to apply these concepts to real-life problems in an AI studio. Specifically, I worked on an investment decision project for the Google Merchandise Store, under the mentorship of Google, and our findings were presented on December 15th, 2023. Currently, I am benefiting from two mentorship programs, one through Break Through AI and another through LaGuardia Community College called MADE. These programs contribute to enhancing my professional network and aiding me in making informed decisions about my education and career.
In addition to my various extracurricular engagements, I am currently an active participant in the CUNY Research Scholar Program (CRSP) under the guidance of Professor Yves Ngabonziza, serving as my research mentor. My first project, completed in Spring 2023, involved simulating the temperature effect on material bonding in a loaded composite beam made of concrete and steel. The findings from this project were presented at several events including the 'CUNY Research Scholar Summer Symposium', 'LaGuardia Honor Students Research Conference', and the '2023 LaGuardia Community College Undergraduate day'. My exceptional work was acknowledged and I was awarded certificates of recognition for my accomplishments. In my second project, conducted during the Summer of 2023 and funded by the CiPass Program at City College of New York, we explored the impact of varying inner layer dimensions on stress within a cantilever composite beam under mechanical loads. To analyze this, we utilized the Solidworks software. Currently, we are working on our third project which involves using 3D printing to create a model with a three-layer beam made of Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and Polylactic acid (PLA). The objective is to test the stress and strain of the beam and compare the experimental modulus of elasticity of these materials with the actual values.
Although I initially pursued a major in Computer Science, I eventually switched to Electrical Engineering due to my interest in designing and building innovative products that can have a positive impact on the world. Specifically, I aspire to create solutions that can help farmers increase their productivity while reducing environmental pollution. My ultimate goal is to gain valuable experience by working for a renowned engineering company and eventually launch my own project.
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