Statement Of Purpose: The Verizon App Challenge

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"Are you a woman who is interested in pursuing a career in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics? Then the new club, Women in STEM, is just for you!” I heard this announcement over the intercom my junior year and I was instantly hooked. I signed up for the interest meeting and I went to every meeting afterward, doing every activity and project the president wanted us to do. Our major project for the year was the Verizon App Challenge. When it came to the end of the year that meant, elections for the upcoming year would be held. I ran for president. I was confident that I was going to get that position, I was dedicated, I participated, and everyone knew I would do an exemplary job. I was right, I was elected and I had

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