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CREATE Scholar Alexander Silveira

A Q & A with one of the scholars from the National Science Foundation-funded “Creating Retention and Engagement for Academically Talented Engineers” program. Alexander Silveira is a member of the first cohort of CREATE program scholars.

Alexander Silviera smiling, standing outside wearing a Nevada Engineering t-shirt.

CREATE scholar Alexander Silveira is interested in a career building sustainable, safe infrastructure.

CREATE Scholar Alexander Silveira

A Q & A with one of the scholars from the National Science Foundation-funded “Creating Retention and Engagement for Academically Talented Engineers” program. Alexander Silveira is a member of the first cohort of CREATE program scholars.

CREATE scholar Alexander Silveira is interested in a career building sustainable, safe infrastructure.

Alexander Silviera smiling, standing outside wearing a Nevada Engineering t-shirt.

CREATE scholar Alexander Silveira is interested in a career building sustainable, safe infrastructure.

Hometown: Reno
Civil Engineering major (2023)

What got you interested in engineering?

My father was an engineer. So it sparked the interest.

What impact do you hope to have through your engineering career?

I hope to build sustainable, safe infrastructure. Hoping it helps out civilization.

What does the CREATE program mean to you?

CREATE means community to me. I have met some great people pointing me on the path I want to go on, or at least showing me the way!

In what ways has your peer mentor helped you?

My mentor was there to guide me and help me make decisions. They gave me encouragement and helped me see my value.

What advice would you give someone looking to follow in your footsteps?

Just keep pushing.

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