Joel R
Graduated RVCC:
2014 with degrees in Engineering and Mathematics. The son of Mexican immigrants, he was the first member of his family to graduate high school and earn a college degree.
After RVCC:
Transferred to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2017
Currently:
Working as a Propulsion Design & Analysis Engineer at Boeing in South Carolina
Why I Love RVCC:
The staff and advisors had a big impact on my success. The environment allows students to be recognized while fostering growth.
The RVCC Advantage:
RVCC gave me a competitive edge when transferring to a 4-year school. I felt like I was well prepared and fully able to compete with my peers.
Ultimate Career Goal:
Achieving an executive engineering role, holding multiple patents and starting a non-profit. In the short term, I am working on establishing a scholarship to help students from Bound Brook High School (alma mater) attend RVCC. “I want to make college more of an option for people from my town. RVCC is a place I’ll always value.
