10 BRYC engineering majors to benefit from Exxon's expertise

ExxonMobil Baton Rouge is a long-time supporter of BRYC, but this new endeavor marks the first official partnership program.

By Elin Hawkinson
Engineering Fellows inaugural cohort members

Engineering Fellows, a partnership between BRYC and ExxonMobil, announced its inaugural cohort at a kickoff celebration August 8. Aspiring BRYC engineers participated in a competitive application process to be paired with a dedicated Exxon employee mentor for an eight-month intensive professional development course. From September through May, Fellows and mentors will meet monthly to discuss what it takes to succeed in the engineering workplace, and mentors will also provide guidance with securing an internship for summer 2025. Thanks to a generous grant from ExxonMobil Baton Rouge, each Engineering Fellow will receive a $400 stipend.

Class of 2025 Engineering Fellows: Nevaeh Clark (Southern ’27), Lailah Collins (Southern ’27), Lauren Dukes (Southern ’26), Tyverli Dyson (Southern ’27), Raelyn Edwards (LSU ’26), Mason Fontenot (Southern ’27), Da’Ryan Johnson (Southern ’27), Kataria Stewart (LSU ’27), Victoria Williams (Columbia ’26), Geremiah Wilson (LSU ’25)