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Engineering and engineering technology are probably two of the most powerful degrees on the planet. Our students want to contribute. They want to contribute quickly, they want to contribute to our community, to our environment. The most exciting part about the research that we do here with our students is how we impact our society and community. And we emphasize on the hands-on approaches, and this is emphasized all the way, starting with their freshman year, all the way to senior year. So I actually joined the National Society of Black Engineers my freshman year of college. With NSBE, I would say being a leader in that organization has shaped me the most. NIU does offer clubs such as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, and by joining these, I feel that it really helps you build the connection that you're kind of missing from back home. I have learned a lot about what it means to work togeth