FAMU Student Nevaeh Green Selected for Prestigious Boeing TMCF Scholar Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) student Nevaeh Green has been named a scholar in the seventh cohort of the Boeing | Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Scholar Program. This highly competitive national initiative provides outstanding students at Boeing’s HBCU partner schools with scholarship funding, specialized mentorship, and unparalleled professional development opportunities.
For Green, a standout engineering student, the news of her selection arrived at a pivotal moment.
“I still remember the day I got accepted into the program,” Green shared. “I was dealing with a severe case of imposter syndrome. I felt like everything was crashing down and eventually fell asleep. When I woke up, I noticed a missed call from an unknown number, and when I listened to the voicemail, I learned it was from my current program director, Ms. Noel Walker."
Walker told Green that she had been selected for an esteemed opportunity and they needed to talk to about the next steps.
"It felt unreal and, honestly, quite ironic considering the conversation I had with myself only two hours prior. It pulled me out of my slump and was a strong reminder of my appreciated excellence despite quiet moments where I somehow forget myself."
Nevaeh Green is ecstatic that she was chosen for the Boeing TMCF Scholar Program.
(Photo by Scott Holstein/FAMU-FSU College of Engineering)
The selection process for Cohort VII is very rigourous. It looks for students who not only have excellent grades but also show strong research skills and leadership abilities. Green believes her practical experience and strong commitment to the field set her apart from the selection committee.
“I practiced extremely hard to ace that part,” Green explained. "Currently, I have experience working at a national laboratory (Sandia) and maintaining a high GPA as an engineer. I know that my research under Dr. Tarik Dickens stood out the most, as it is an initiative funded by Boeing."
Green is a part of the group who is working to create a digital twin of an aircraft wing structure that can be used to virtually test materials and support realistic digital pilot training.
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is the only college in the country run by two
schools together. For a long time, it has helped many talented students get jobs in
the aerospace and technology industries. Working with Boeing and TMCF makes the college
even stronger in its goal of training excellent engineers from diverse backgrounds.
(Photo by Scott Holstein/FAMU-FSU College of Engineering)
Suvranu De, Ph.D., the dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, said this achievement shows how the college is becoming more important and how talented its students are.
“Our ambition is to push beyond existing boundaries, attracting the best and brightest students and faculty to our fold,” De stated regarding the college’s strategic vision. “The industry has been taking notice of our graduates and our burgeoning partnerships... Our graduates are not just leaders in engineering, but they also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our society.”
Through this program, Green will gain access to Boeing’s “Digital & Systems Engineering” expertise, bridging the gap between classroom theory and industry-standard innovation.
Green’s journey with Boeing is just beginning, as she joins a network of scholars poised to redefine the future of flight and engineering technology.
Media Contact:
Rachel James-Terry
Senior Director of Strategic Communications
rachel.jamesterry@famu.edu
