Noah Herbert (l) and Zion Moss (r)

Noah Herbert, is a Mechanical Engineering sophomore who also works as a Research Assistant at Herrick Laboratories.  He will intern as an Engineer with Ball Aerospace.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to participate in this fellowship. I would like to thank the Minority Engineering Program for their support and instilling the work ethic and attitude needed to be a successful person of color in engineering. Despite many hurdles including COVID-19, a growth mindset was key to my success,” said Herbert, when asked about receiving the award. 

Zion Moss is a School of Aeronautics and Astronautics sophomore who heard about the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship from his academic advisor in November. He'll intern with SpaceX in late May as a Propulsion Intern. 

“It is through opportunities like these that we can help end the economic disparity so prevalent among minorities in inner cities like the one I grew up in,” said Moss, who is from Miami. “Being selected as a fellow, I feel it is my responsibility to make sure that this opportunity does not end with me and to continue working to improve my community until stories like mine are no longer exceptions but the expectation.” Read Zion's story in AAE News. 

In addition to their paid 12-week internship at a national aerospace company, the Fellowship website says they'll receive "a living wage, two hand-picked personal mentors, and a cash grant of approximately $2,000 to go towards professional or school expenses".  Read more about the inaugural class of the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship.