Jerome Quenum

Jerome Quenum electrical engineering student at the University of Maryland who is a member
of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Originally from Benin, West Africa, he moved to the
United States in 2013. Throughout his journey, he was able to serve as a STEM ambassador,
volunteering in middle school and high school engineering outreach programs. He also tutored
in various Math and Science centers to help fellow students improve their problem-solving
skills. As a member of the Society of Physics Students, he presented at the 2015 meeting of the
American Association of Physics Teachers.
He is currently the secretary of the UMD IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Eta Kappa Nu chapter, the the Secretary of the Engineering Students Council and the project
chair of IEEE at the University of Maryland.
As he is currently serving the U.S. Army reserve, he is simultaneously participating in the Army
Reserve Officers Training at Corps the (ROTC) at the University of Maryland in order to earn a
commission as a second lieutenant upon graduation. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he
plans to pursue a doctorate degree in electrical engineering.