Tran is IEI's 2024 scholarship winner. She competed with about
300 other college students and her winning essay discusses three
types of molds found in buildings or homes.
SAN
DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ivey
Engineering, Inc., (IEI), an expert-witness engineering consulting
firm, is proud to announce that Jasmine
Tran of San Diego is the
winner of the 2024 $1,000 scholarship
essay contest. Tran, a film, biology and computer science major, is
currently enrolled as a freshman at San Diego
State University.
I prefer learning behind the scenes rather
than seeing the movies themselves. I also enjoy the creativity and
appreciate the hard work that goes into making a piece of
cinema.
Tran chose film as one of her majors because of her love for
filmmaking. "I prefer learning behind the scenes rather than seeing
the movies themselves," she said. "I also enjoy the creativity and
appreciate the hard work that goes into making a piece of
cinema."
Her interest in biology stems from a desire to "learn more about
the world and what makes us up," she said. As far as computer
science is concerned, she is enthusiastic about computer coding and
programming and enjoys the process of making apps, games and
websites.
Tran believes that her triple major will open a variety of
career opportunities. In about five years, after receiving a
Bachelor of Science degree, she plans to pursue a master's degree
in biotechnology or bioengineering.
"In 12 years from now I see myself as a successful veterinarian
in Southern California, co-owning
a clinic as I research technological developments for veterinary
medicine with other biologists," she explained.
Tran competed with about 300 other college students from
the United States. Applicants were
required to write an 800- to 1,000-word essay on one of several
topics and were judged for creativity and originality.
Tran's winning essay discusses three types of molds found in
buildings or homes and the symptoms and risks associated with each
type. She explained that one type of mold, Aspergillus, can live
both indoors and outdoors and, like other types of fungus, it
spreads spores into the air.
"Most people can inhale spores every day without getting sick,
but there is a higher health risk for people with weakened immune
systems or lungs," Tran explained in her essay.
"Letting mold grow on walls or ceilings can cause permanent
damage to the area. Preventing mold from growing is essential to
maintaining a clean, healthy space, even if a person isn't affected
by the spores in the air," she added.
"We want to congratulate Jasmine and wish her the best in her
college and career goals," said Bill
Ivey, president of IEI. "She wrote a well-organized and
outstanding essay that uncovered some of the mysteries of mold and
how it can affect one's health," he added.
Overall, the IEI scholarship program, which began in 2017, has
awarded $12,000 to university
students of diverse majors. Past winners include those with majors
in electrical, mechanical and environmental engineering; computer
science; English; finance; economics; accounting; and
neurobiology.
Any potential or current college or university undergraduate
student within the United States
can apply for the scholarship. The next deadline for essay
submissions is May 1, 2025. For
contest requirements or for more information about the scholarship,
visit IEI's scholarship web page.
About Ivey Engineering
IEI is an expert witness and building systems consulting firm
with offices in San Diego, Calif.;
and Richmond, Va. Established in
1994, IEI serves clients in over 30 states. The firm's consultants
have experience in the design, construction, service and repair of
HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and energy management systems. To
read more about Ivey Engineering and its consulting services, visit
the company's website.
Media Contact
Lisa Zollinger, Ivey Engineering,
Inc., 1 858-587-2874, lisa@iveyengineering.com,
https://www.iveyengineering.com/
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