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Kate Sweeney has always been fascinated by how space technology can be used to improve people’s lives back on Earth. Sweeney, who is about to complete her M.S./M.B.A., offered jointly by the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Harvard Business School, will soon head to SpaceX, where she’ll work in the direct-to-cell connectivity department. Along with enabling normal cell phone features such as text messaging and phone calls, that technology uses the communication between cell phones and satellites for remote search-and-rescue, especially in rural settings with otherwise limited connectivity. [...]
When asked about what Commencement means to him, Acevedo is uncharacteristically at a loss for words. “I cannot put into words the emotions I’ll feel during that week and especially the day I get that diploma,” he says after a moment. “I can already see my dad and mom in the audience. There’s an understanding when we look at each other, an accounting, for all the years—the struggle and pain of so many things they had to go through. They had so much loss, so many missed opportunities from giving up an entire life in El Salvador—not being able to spend time with loved ones, coming here and building a life and hoping that someday it would be worth it. [...]
When I think of community and belonging, I think of a place where I can be myself without worry of judgement or rejection. A place I feel welcomed, accepted, and loved. It’s a place that promotes my growth, pushing me out of my comfort zone to help me become a better version of myself, but also nourishing my spirit with love and support when I’m feeling down. I think of my community as a place where I can share my interests and dreams with others without criticism. [...]
The Asian Affinity Business Association (AABA), in collaboration with students and organizations across campus, is proud to share the stories of our community members in honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We hope these stories showcase the history, richness, and diversity of the AAPI experience and inspire hope for a world of empathy, compassion, and courage. [...]
The Asian Affinity Business Association (AABA), in collaboration with students and organizations across campus, is proud to share the stories of our community members in honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We hope these stories showcase the history, richness, and diversity of the AAPI experience and inspire hope for a world of empathy, compassion, and courage. [...]
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