Santiago Gonzalez

New Jersey Governor Stem Scholar (Nj Gss) @Governor\'s Stem Scholars

Selected as one of New Jersey’s top STEM students (≈10% acceptance rate) for the Governor’s STEM Scholars, a year-long program led by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey in partnership with the Governor’s Office, NJ Department of Education, and top universities. Engage in advanced research under mentorship from higher education scholars, while gaining direct exposure to New Jersey’s innovation economy through site visits, masterclasses, and panels with leaders from academia, government, and industry.Participation includes four incredible conferences at Rutgers, Princeton, NJIT, and Kean University, team-based research project guided by a college-level Scholar, and exclusive access to STEM industry professionals, research institutions, and innovation networks across the state.The program prepares the next generation of STEM leaders to shape New Jersey’s future in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with alumni advancing to top universities and global companies.