Kirsten Jones
2017 scholar
She is currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with a minor in Engineering Leadership Development and is on track for graduation in December of 2018. Currently, she is encouraging her peers to do good for the university by her involvement with Food Recovery Network and MaryPIRG (Maryland Public Interest Research Group). Her goals are focusing on reducing waste in Maryland as well as educating the public on current government policies that may affect students. She is part of Alpha Omega Epsilon, the professional engineering sorority at University of Maryland. Alpha Omega Epsilon has numerous professional and philanthropic events to help strengthen relationships within the organization and also with the community. For her future goals she is interested in researching viable renewable energy for the benefit of future generations.