Scholar of the Month

"From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt a sense of belonging. The diverse cultures and opportunities to learn from others deeply resonated with me. I enjoy building connections and engaging with those around me, and NJIT provides the ideal environment for fostering meaningful relationships.” – Dennise Lema, ’26

Our November Scholar of the Month is Dennise Lema, this year’s recipient of the Maser Consulting '73 Scholarship. As A first-generation college student from Pearl River, New York, Dennise has embraced NJIT’s opportunities for professional and academic growth.

Named to the Dean’s List, Dennise has distinguished herself as a promising engineer within the Newark College of Engineering. She has broadened her educational experience through active involvement in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and ASCE’s Steel Bridge Team. She also serves the campus community as a resident assistant in Laurel Hall.

As an aspiring civil engineer, Dennise interned for two summers as a project and construction management associate with Suffolk Construction in White Plains, New York, crediting her achievements there to NJIT’s robust degree program. After graduation, she plans to start her career with an engineering firm, following some time abroad traveling through Europe. Dennise aims to remain active in ASCE, attend industry conferences to stay current with developments in the field, and eventually earn her Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) Certification.

To learn more about the impact that scholarships have on NJIT's students, please watch our 2024 Scholarship Thank You video.

To support students like Dennise, kindly visit www.njit.edu/givenow today.