Folashade Adenuga, a junior in the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College and chemical engineering student, is making a difference at the University of South Florida by spearheading initiatives to grow the engineering community. As the president of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), her goal is to foster inclusivity and create more opportunities within USF and the Tampa community. One key initiative Adenuga has helped develop is a mentorship program that pairs incoming first-year students with upper-class students, providing support and guidance on their professional journeys.
Collaborating with Dr. Olukemi Akintewe, Adenuga is also engaged in outreach efforts to retain female engineers, offering them the necessary support and guidance throughout their college experience. By establishing these connections, she aims to inspire female engineers to pursue their passions and continue their path in engineering.
"If you can dream it, you can do it." – Folashade Adenuga
Adenuga's advice to students is simple yet powerful: "If you can dream it, you can do it." She encourages students to embrace challenges and changes, as they provide opportunities for personal growth. Stepping outside her comfort zone as NSBE president allowed Adenuga to find her voice and make a lasting impact.
Beyond her engineering initiatives, Adenuga appreciates how the Judy Genshaft Honors College has shaped her style of thinking, empowering a global perspective that encourages her to think beyond her immediate community and find sustainable solutions to problems.
After graduation, Adenuga aspires to enhance sustainable and renewable energy in less developed countries. Coming from Nigeria, she understands how the lack of infrastructure and affordable power sources in many countries can impact communities. Her goal is to address this issue and make a lasting impact.
With her determination and passion, Adenuga is paving the way for a more inclusive and impactful engineering community at USF and around the world.