2013 Bright Horizons Scholarship Winners
Tatiana Narvaez
School: Rice University
Major: Chemical Engineering
Prize: $10,000 Scholarship
In her own words:
“I am honored to be a recipient of Liberty Power’s Bright Horizons Scholarship mostly because I can be a role model to other Hispanic women pursuing careers in engineering,” said Ms. Narvaez. “This award not only gives me a sense of accomplishment for all my hard work but it also helps me continue my goal in providing the future’s energy as well as protecting the environment, and for that I am thankful,” she added.
Lawrence Valverde
School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Materials Science
Prize $5,000 Scholarship
In his own words:
“Receiving the Bright Horizons Scholarship carries great meaning for me. As a young Hispanic pursuing graduate study in a STEM field, I hope to inspire and provide confidence to my younger peers to pursue careers in STEM as well,” said Mr. Valverde.
Taylor Fairey
School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Prize: $5,000 Scholarship
In his own words:
“I felt both very honored and thrilled when I found out that I was awarded this scholarship. I’ve always been intrigued by energy and how it is generated and transmitted and how it affects the environment,” said Mr. Fairey. “With the support of this scholarship, I look forward to continuing my education and pursuing a career in energy.”
