Trevor Goldston, the 2023 recipient of the Robin Lally Promising Engineer Achievement Award, is pursuing a Joint Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechatronics Concentration from the University of North Carolina Asheville.
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While at UNC Asheville, Trevor has maintained a 3.7 GPA and has been recognized on the Dean’s List every semester since his enrollment in 2021. Trevor serves as the team lead for the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers, with duties that include managing fundraising, recruiting new members, and the fabrication of a competition vehicle.
Mr. Goldston has completed two internships thus far. The most recent for Auria Solutions, where he gained experience working on industrial automation, advanced manufacturing and optimization of industrial energy consumption. His previous internship was for UNCA Applied Microgrid Research Group, where he developed an introductory system and component level understanding of solar powered vehicles.
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Ms. Lally, President of the Forward Foundation, said, “I am so proud to award the 2023 Robin Lally Promising Engineer Achievement Award to Trevor Goldston. When I first met Trevor as an applicant for the Black American Engineering Award, I was truly impressed with him. He was managing two jobs and a full course load. After one year in the program, he proved to have an unwavering work ethic, a positive attitude and has taken advantage of every opportunity that the scholarship offers. I have no doubt that Trevor will continue to succeed in his academic efforts and throughout his career. Congratulations, Trevor, on this well-deserved recognition for your exceptional commitment to excellence.”
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