NMT Alumna in Inaugural Cohort of Carnegie Mellon Rales Fellows Program

Recent NMT alumna Lizeth Anaya-Ojeda, from Espanola, N.M., has joined the inaugural cohort of the Carnegie Mellon University Rales Fellows Program, which began in the fall semester 2024. Anaya-Ojeda is pursuing a master’s degree in human computer interaction. She received her bachelor of science degree from NMT in 2022 in technical communication.

The 2024 cohort comprises 22 fellows pursuing graduate degrees and represents a total of 17 states, 18 undergraduate institutions, and 17 academic programs. Fellows are provided with holistic support and services. This includes faculty mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities with academic and industry leaders, personalized career coaching, a financial award that covers tuition, and a monthly stipend for living expenses.

The goal of the initiative is to create a pathway to advanced degrees and empower students from underrepresented and under-resourced backgrounds to pursue a leadership role in science, technology, engineering and math careers.