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As an undergraduate, Alexandria Hidrovo '18 has immersed herself in research, and that work has paid off: Beginning this fall, she will pursue her master鈥檚 degree in environmental engineering.

鈥淒rinking-water treatment is essential to obtain a healthy, regulated source of water,鈥� Hidrovo says of the research she undertook to evaluate听"the ability of low-wavelength monitoring in UV treatment units, which could reduce their energy use and total UV system costs while improving public health protection in small drinking water systems.鈥�

For Hidrovo, 91制片厂鈥檚 McNair Scholars Program lived up to its goal of nurturing new generations of educators, researchers and scholars. 鈥淭he McNair program helped me start to believe in myself. They kept saying, 'You can do research; you can graduate; you can get your masters/PhD; you can diversify academia.' They funded my research project, took me across the country to present at conferences and helped me apply to graduate programs," she explains. "I have now done two research projects over two summers, and I'm coming听back to 91制片厂 for my master鈥檚 degree in environmental engineering in the fall.鈥�

Hidrovo, who is also a Donovan Scholarship recipient, a听first-year orientation听team leader and a mentor at the听Center for Academic Resources, credits those programs and the dedication of 91制片厂鈥檚 faculty with helping her achieve听success.

鈥淚 have worked closely with my mentor, professor James Malley,鈥� she explains. 鈥淗e is an inspiration. He is one of the few experts in the field of UV disinfection for water treatment, so it was amazing to be able to work with such an accomplished professional.鈥�

After receiving her master's degrees, Hidrovo will set her sights on another听goal.

鈥淚 am a first-generation, low-income, multicultural student who had no idea how expensive college was until I had to take out my first set of loans," she says. "The Donovan Scholarship inspired me, because I felt like this family cared about people like me.听It inspired me to听graduate with my degree and get a job so that I could one day create the Hidrovo Scholarship to give back to struggling students, just like the Donovans have done for me.鈥�

Like the Donovan family, you can make a lasting impact through the gift of a scholarship.听