
Salma Qadiri is a third year UC Santa Cruz computer science student, minoring in applied mathematics. She gained support and resources at Baskin Engineering through the MESA Engineering Program and found community with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). As the director of academic and professional affairs of SHPE, Qadiri serves as an important resource for Hispanic students at Baskin Engineering. She hopes to build on her background and experiences to mentor future generations of students in STEM.