The 2021 Women of Color in STEM Student Leadership Award at the Undergraduate Level goes to former first-class cadet Emi Siler of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Siler served as the company commander’s representative and assisted the company commander in the execution of all duties.
She supervised the company officer of the day, a first-class cadet or second-class cadet responsible for ensuring adherence to the plan of the day.
In addition, Siler maintained order, discipline, and welfare of the company, as well as administrative files that include liberty lists, recall logs, special requests, meal security, evening reports, and probation lists.
In May 2021 she graduated from the Coast Guard Academy, with high honors and a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Computer Analysis.
Siler received an Advanced Placement Scholar Award for academic achievement and an American Revolution Award for above and beyond duties in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC).
Her leadership extended beyond the Corps of Cadets. She regularly volunteered at the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development Center in New London, Connecticut, teaching young children how to read and write.
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