Women's History Month: March
In the College of Engineering, all are welcome. To better share the stories of how our faculty, staff, students and alumni are diverse in their many varying forms, we are celebrating various heritage and other nationally recognized months. This recognition will include stories about those in our greater engineering community, as well as sharing events and other opportunities.
Aspen Schoenrock-Hockersmith
Student
Biomedical & Environmental Engineering
Q: Describe a bit about your personal and/or professional background.
A: I am a senior from Victoria Ks. I love hanging out with my friends and family and spending time playing with my ESA Opal. I am very involved on campus and love meeting new people and making new friends.
Q: What is your role in the College of Engineering – and what do you enjoy (love!) about what you are doing?
A: Through the College of Engineering I am the fundraising chair for the Society of Women Engineers as well as serving on the College of Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Council. These opportunities have given me the platform to make change on campus to help students embrace the university to the fullest extent. Since assuming these roles I have had the chance to do husker dialogues and We Are Nebraska and talk about my experiences to leave a mark on the university.
Q: Why is it important to celebrate one’s heritage?
A: Celebrating ones heritage allows for the feeling of home to follow you where ever you may go. It gives you a sense of identity and provides the foundation to which you will build your life.
Q: How do you bring your own unique background to your role/responsibilities in the college or your professional life?
A: My background allows me to bring the empathy and ability to talk about mental health and help design ways that students can decompress and reduce burnout. I am reach certified which helps me look for the signs and then get with my team to find a way to help students or a person feel like they have a large support system even if they are from out of state or country. My first semester here was hard but the College of Engineering allowed me to find my support system and I strive to be that for new students
Q: What advice can you give students or others considering or pursuing engineering as a career?
A: Don’t let doubt stop you from chasing your goals. One class will not dictate your whole career, by doing your best you will achieve greatness.
