# @sjsu-college-of-engineering on LinkedIn

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- **Original URL:** https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sjsu-college-of-engineering_meet-jason-corona-a-senior-majoring-in-mechanical-activity-7166855071182385153-_e95
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- **Posted:** 2024-02-23T18:03:22.672+00:00

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Meet Jason Corona: A senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering at San Jose State University (SJSU), and lives in South San Francisco. The first in his family to pursue a college education, let alone an engineering one. Jason's inspiration is drawn from his older siblings' successes. Motivated by his family's journey from Tonaya in Jalisco, Mexico, to the U.S. in pursuit of better opportunities, Jason embraces his role as a first-gen college student with a sense of responsibility. Jason’s cultural environment influences him with a deep appreciation for hard work and a drive to pave the way for other Latinos to pursue their dreams in the underrepresented engineering field.

For Jason, engineering isn't just a field of study; it's a passion to solve real-world problems. During his internship at Stanford’s Computational Imaging Laboratory, he was first exposed to Python coding to utilize it for depth map imaging similar to those used in the automotive field. Although he was nervous at first, it eventually led him to pursue a career where he could make a tangible difference.

Choosing SJSU's College of Engineering was a strategic move for Jason. Being the center of Silicon Valley, SJSU offered him many opportunities to grow personally and professionally. The diverse community along with a robust curriculum prepared him for a future beyond academia.

Jason's journey was made smoother by the support of scholarships, notably the Ching Family Scholarship and the Steven Meacham Memorial Scholarship. This alleviated the burden of commuting expenses, allowing him to focus more on his studies. As a commuter, Jason's plan after graduating is to leverage his mechanical engineering expertise to revolutionize transportation, wanting to make that a reality with a public company. Whether it's making trains more sustainable or contributing to the development of eco-friendly automobiles, he is driven by a vision of a greener future.

Like many, Jason grappled with self-doubt along the way. However, he learned to overcome these feelings by acknowledging his accomplishments and embracing his journey with gratitude. His advice to others facing similar struggles is to trust in their abilities and seek strength from their support systems. Reflecting on his journey, Jason would advise his younger self and other freshmen embarking on similar paths to trust in the learning process, not to feel overwhelmed with early engineering classes, and to explore early internships. Embracing students to challenge and seize growth opportunities.

Jason's dream job involves his commitment to society's transportation betterment. ​​He envisions a future where transportation is both efficient and sustainable, playing a crucial role in combating climate change. Jason's journey and dreams are not just for himself but for a family, a community, and a society. We wish Jason the best in his future endeavors and are honored to have Jason Corona here at SJSU College of Engineering as a student.

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| SJSU College of Engineering | @sjsucollegeofengineering | https://gondola.cc/sjsucollegeofengineering | Client |
| Huy Nguyen-Hong | @huy.nguyen.hong | https://gondola.cc/huy.nguyen.hong | Creator |

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