Global Leaders and Scholars in STEM (GLASS)
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Complex issues that affect humankind — like climate, health, security, and communications — are influencing our lives on an unprecedented global scale. With STEM foundational to all of them, you are on the front lines of literally saving the world.
The Global Leaders and Scholars in STEM (GLASS) program brings together and supports high-achieving undergraduates with the potential for becoming global leaders in innovation, technology, research, and entrepreneurship. Through a variety of programming and resources, the GLASS program empowers students to become the next generation of socially conscious engineering leaders.
Our Global Leaders and Scholars
Ryan Lin
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Hagar Tsuri-Etzioni
B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Adithya Renjit
B.S. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Safiyyah Muhamad Ridzuan
B.S. in Business & Technology Management
GLASS scholars focus on the Tandon Impact Areas and consider their global impact, exploring how they are related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
As part of their GLASS requirements, students are required to demonstrate mastery in the "5 GLASS Windows": Leadership Development, Global Competency, Academic Excellence, Commitment to Service, and Professional Development. In addition, GLASS students receive funding annually for expenses related to research projects, academics, and professional development as they pertain to the 5 GLASS Windows.
The Journey to Global Leadership
AT A GLANCE: YEAR ONE
- Hone your professional development skills through workshops focused on exploring career pathways, building a professional network, using your time and resources productively, and achieving goals in and out of the classroom
- Go abroad to expand your comfort zone and gain a cross-cultural view of the design, ethical, and economic aspects of your selected research area through the classroom and ethnographic fieldwork
- Put your learning into practice through research or an internship
AT A GLANCE: YEAR TWO
- Build leadership, professional development, and project management skills that equip you to rally others around your cause, collaborate on solutions, and excel in a real-world work environment
- Take advantage of experiential learning opportunities through the Global Career Accelerator or the Tandon Future Labs Venture Studio
- Continue building in-demand skills and hands-on experience through research or an internship
AT A GLANCE: YEAR THREE
- Complete your final deliverables for the program
- Showcase your experiences in the program through your GLASS professional website
- Share your accomplishments with a wider audience and celebrate all of your hard work!
5 GLASS Windows
GLASS programming and outside opportunities are created to deliver on 5 guiding principles that combine to ensure student success. Throughout the program, you'll take advantage of these opportunities and experiences to gain proficiency in all 5 GLASS windows and to prepare you for your final deliverables.
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Global Competency
- Semester study away
- International internships and research
- Short term intensive global experiences
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Commitment to Service
- Service learning
- Alternative break trips
- Community service
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Leadership Development
- Team projects
- Mentoring
- Student club board positions
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Academic Excellence
- Thesis paper
- Senior design
- VIP projects
- Student teams
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Professional Development
- Internships
- Research
- Professional conference attendance