At just 17 years old, Abigail arrived in the United States from Jamaica with a dream of becoming an engineer and the determination to build that future for herself. After beginning her studies close to family in Westchester, NY, Abigail felt prepared for something bigger: a rigorous engineering program, strong faculty mentorship, and a campus that encourages growth and exploration. New York Tech stood out to Abigail for its stellar reputation, intensive electrical engineering curriculum, and location, however it was a generous scholarship award that made her journey possible.
Abigail’s interest in engineering began at home, watching her father fix things around the house. She discovered early on the satisfaction of problem-solving and hands-on learning as she observed and helped him with small projects. Now finishing her junior year as an electrical engineering major, Abigail approaches her studies with the same curiosity, and a new appreciation of mathematics:
“Everything in engineering starts with math,” she explains. “Good engineers need to truly understand it in order to be successful.”
Abigail – College of Engineering and Computing Sciences
B.S. Class of 2027
Abigail credits Professor Jungho Park with deepening this interest and even inspiring her to pursue a mathematics minor. She also finds inspiration in Professor Jafari’s lab class, where his creative approach to problem solving motivates her to consider new and innovative ways to think about electrical engineering.
As a transfer student, these kinds of connections with faculty make all the difference. In just a few months at New York Tech, Abigail has embraced each new experience and opportunity with a sense of gratitude and motivation. Whether connecting with her peers in the engineering lab or exploring the Electrical Engineering Club, Abigail has been carving her niche in the New York Tech community, which would not have been possible without your support.
Whether you are an alum or friend of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, you are part of a community that has provided students like Abigail with these life-changing opportunities.