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Nicole Maida

With a GPA of 3.89 in her second year at the University of Central Oklahoma, Nicole is pur-
suing a BS in Kinesiology Health and Exercise Science. She will pursue a Master’s degree with
a focus in Cardiac and Stroke Rehabilitation Specialization. While still in high school, Nicole
completed 15 semester hours of community college and while maintaining excellent grades. In
addition to her impressive GPA, Nicole works very hard in the community by volunteering in
various organizations and creating high goals for herself. NERA is so impressed with Nicole’s
dedication to her volunteer work and impressive grades.

Jessica Wollesen
Jessica placed rst in her class of 569 students with a GPA of 4.5. She is pursuing a career in
biomedical engineering. She explains that this eld has a large web of project opportunities
ranging from prosthetics to bioprinted organs to devices for medical procedures. Jessica is
enrolling in the Colorado School of Mines majoring in Chemical Engineering with a Biological
Specialty and a minor in Biomedical Engineering. She hopes to work as a pharmaceutical engi-
neer to experiment, test and develop medicines and eventually work to improve bioprinting.
NERA is honored to provide Jessica with a scholarship to help her pursue her goals as an engi-
neer. We know she will do great things.

Congratulations to these scholarship recipients. You are an inspiration
to all and NERA wishes you continued success. NERA and USAA are

honored to be part of your educational journey.

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