SHANE HAYCOCK Hometown: Glenside, PA College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Major: Chemical Engineering Describe one of your proudest accomplishments. I would say my time as a Global Social Impact Fellow on the “food security for Almaty” team has been the most transformative and rewarding experience of my journey at Lehigh so far. This opportunity not only pushed me far beyond my comfort zone but also equipped me with valuable interdisciplinary skills that I will continue to use for the rest of my personal and professional life. Equipped with a diverse team of fellow students and passionate mentors, we worked to address food security challenges in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The highlight of this journey was receiving the opportunity to travel to Kazakhstan, a place I’d never imagined I would travel to when I enrolled at Lehigh. Throughout this experience, I not only gained a broader perspective on real-world issues, but I also developed my communication, problem solving, and project management skills. Lehigh’s strategic plan, Inspiring the Future Makers, is built upon the notion that “The way forward is not yet defined. The future is ours for the making.” How do you intend to make your mark on campus and beyond? As a passionate chemical engineering student who is committed to creating a more sustainable future for us all, the new strategic plan resonates deeply with me. I aspire to make my mark by creating sustainable solutions to future world problems despite these issues currently being unknown or unexplored. I intend on furthering my problem-solving skills in a more technical way in the upcoming semesters, as I am hoping to get involved in research that applies chemical engineering techniques to drive a sustainable future. Overall, I intend to make my mark by actively engaging with sustainability efforts on campus and applying my knowledge and passion to create a positive impact both during my time at Lehigh and throughout my professional career. A message from Shane: I want to express sincere gratitude to you for donating these funds and investing in my education. This scholarship will greatly reduce the financial burden on me and my family and allows me to better immerse myself in the Lehigh experience. Without the worry of insurmountable student debt, I feel more comfortable taking on new challenges at Lehigh that I otherwise would not have considered. I know I will make the most of this opportunity and give back to the community, hopefully paying it forward to future Lehigh students. Again, I’d like to thank you for the support in helping me overcome the financial hurdles associated with my education. Fun Fact: I love to hike and play soccer.
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