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Terre Haute graduate honored during Rose-Hulman commencement
Alisha Mastakar of Terre Haute was among Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduates to receive special honors during commencement ceremonies Saturday. Mastakar, a nanoengineering and optical engineering graduate, received the Herman A. Moench Distinguished Senior Commendation for distinguishing herself as a commendable influence on members of the Rose-Hulman community. Mastakar, who earned summa cum laude academic graduation honors, was a Noblitt Scholar and served the campus community and Indiana in a variety of ways. Mastakar's post-graduation plans include pursuing a doctorate degree at Rochester Institute of Technology. Computer engineering graduate Vineet Ranade, of Mountain View, Calif., received the John T. Royse Award for being considered the most outstanding graduate, in the opinion of Rose-Hulman's faculty and staff, based upon academic achievement, student leadership, participation in co-curricular activities, and general campus citizenship. Ranade embodied all aspects of the Royse Award —academic achievement, student leadership, participation in co-curricular activities, and general campus citizenship —while finding success in everything he did while attending Rose-Hulman, said Erik Hayes, vice president of student affairs and dean of students. In addition, a record 15 students earned Heminway Gold Medals for attaining the highest academic achievement (4.0 grade-point average) during their Rose-Hulman careers. Ranade was engaged in several different research opportunities, which included evolvable hardware and investigating the merits of social networking for Bangladeshi farmers. Outside of the classroom, he excelled as a student-athlete, twice qualifying for the NCAA Division III swimming and division championships, winning multiple Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference swimming event titles and establishing numerous school and conference records. Joining Ranade as this year's Heminway Gold Medal recipients were Salik Ahmad, Kyle Asbury, Ariadna Duvall, Calvin Hamilton, Natalie Hannum, Kaylee Lane, Benjamin Lyons, Henry Nunns, Justin Roberts, Joshua Schrock, Mark Serdinak, Ellen Shales, Blaise Swartwood, and Isaac Towne.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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New member joins Rose-Hulman Board of Trustees
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Cynthia Thomas Kalkomey has been announced as the newest board member at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Kalkomey has actually been working as a member of the board since the board's winter meeting. Her connection to the university goes back a generation, with it being her father's alma mater. Her father, Charles Thomas, was a native of Clinton, Indiana, who graduated with high honors in electrical engineering from the school in 1943 when it was known as Rose Polytechnic Institute. Thomas went on to have a distinguished 28-year career with Texas Instruments' defense systems division. In 2023, Kalkomey and her husband honored Thomas' legacy by making a $500,000 gift to the university to establish a scholarship fund. 'Cindy's commitment to Rose-Hulman and our mission of helping students achieve their goals in STEM fields is deeply personal,' said Rose-Hulman President Robert A. Coons. 'We look forward to her insights and leadership as a trustee.' Kalkomey brings with her a doctorate in statistics from Southern Methodist University, as well as a master's and bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, to the role. This makes her a well-suited member as a supporter of STEM. Kalkomey began her career as a geostatistician for Mobil Oil's research lab, where she specialized in reservoir characterization and reserves assessment. She also taught technical short courses to Mobil affiliates around the world. In 1995, Kalkomey and her husband co-founded Kalkomey Enterprises, a Dallas-based company that developed online courses and printed materials for boating, hunting, bowhunting, ATV, and snowmobile certification in partnership with state agencies. they sold a majority interest in 2015, but Kalkomey served on the board for several years after. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-04-2025
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Rose-Hulman hosts a day full of STEM activities for local students
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology hosted a day full of free, fun-filled STEM activities for students' kindergarten through 12th grade on Saturday. Kindergarten through 8th graders enjoyed the first annual Noblitt STEM Jubilee at the Rose-Hulman bonfire field hosted by the Noblitt Scholars. The event offered different STEM activities for students to enjoy and explore different areas of STEM. The idea of today's event, stems from one Rose-Hulman student's idea that dates back to when she was in high school. 'At my high school, I actually did an event similar. It was like super awesome,' said Taylor Donen, Noblitt Scholar and STEM Jubilee Student Coordinator. 'We got to invite a bunch of students like elementary school students to learn about STEM and that just really influenced me to kind of bring that idea to college. As a part of the Noblitt Scholar program, they're super supportive, of like us pursuing our passion projects. I just told my instructors about it, and they were super supportive of making it happen.' The Noblitt Scholars Program supports highly motivated students of all majors as they turn their passion and knowledge into action at Rose-Hulman. The SPARK! Competition has been organized since 2015 by members of the Rose-BUD program and invited 9th-12th graders to explore different areas like engineering, and computer science at the Sports and Recreation Center. High school students had the opportunity to work in small teams to design, program, and race robots for prices. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
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I'm retiring in my 30s and will still be a millionaire by 60. Here's how I'm using Coast FIRE to achieve my goal.
Elena Kodama plans to quit her software engineering job for a Coast FIRE lifestyle. Coast FIRE allows part-time work and financial independence through strategic savings. Kodama's reselling business and YouTube channel generate income to support her retirement plan. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Elena Kodama, a 31-year-old software engineer in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has been edited for length and clarity. I started my career in 2017 as a contractor and software engineer. I recently decided, at age 31, to soon quit my six-figure job as a software engineer to pursue a Coast FIRE lifestyle and spend more time with my family. I'm married and have two children. Saving aggressively in my 20s is what will allow me to do this. Coast FIRE is a version of financial independence combined with a retirement savings strategy. It's about easing up, stepping away from high-pressure careers, and living on your terms. With this method, you continue working part-time at a job you love. I first learned about it while attending the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. It's essential to learn about personal finance early and start saving so you can benefit from compound interest when time is on your side. Once I started working, I maxed out my Roth IRA and 401(k), saving about $100,000 in four years. Throughout my 20s, I saved and invested about $150,000 total. With the power of compounding at a conservative 5% annual growth rate, I only need to contribute around $12,000 a year for the next 30 years to reach over $1.5 million in retirement funds and fully retire in my 60s. In 2023, during my first 18-week maternity leave, I started a reselling side hustle, purchasing products on sale and selling them for a profit on Amazon. Finding the optimal product to sell is a lot of trial and error. In the beginning, I went into stores to find profitable products. After weeks of market research, I learned that you can get 50% ROI on a specific brand of shoes. Based on that, I niched down product categories and brands. Then, I would purchase sneakers online during sales and resell them on Amazon for full price. I use an app that provides data such as product sales estimates and the number of sellers. I was privileged to have plenty of help with my newborn, including a work-from-home husband, parents, and in-laws who would switch off babysitting. This allowed me to invest enough time to master this new side hustle. I scaled the business to over $200,000 in revenue within a year, with a net profit of $14,000. In 2024, I shared my reselling story on YouTube, and it went viral, gaining over 2 million views and 50,000 subscribers. This led me to join the YouTube Partner Program, where I create one to four videos a month and earn around $500 monthly from YouTube AdSense. Along with my reselling business, this generates enough income to cover living expenses and the $12,000 I contribute annually toward my retirement fund. I currently earn between $2,000 and $5,000 a month as an entrepreneur. My husband's 9-to-5 job covers our family's health insurance and mortgage. His income is in the low six figures, and he enjoys his job, so he isn't looking to retire early. I pay for all the other bills, like utilities and groceries. I've worked as a software engineer at Tulip Interfaces for almost four years and will officially leave when my maternity leave ends to embrace freedom and flexibility. I like my job but don't prefer working for a company. I want to work for myself at my leisure. I'm on my second maternity leave and focused on creating content and launching new side hustles while spending more time with my family. For me, retiring means having the freedom to do anything I want. I won't sit at home and do nothing as a retiree. My hobby is starting new businesses, learning, and sharing my knowledge. I'm focused on testing different businesses, such as an AI automation agency, and launching additional e-commerce businesses. My core business currently focuses on content creation from YouTube. Ultimately, I want to travel around the world with my family. Do you have a story to share about retiring early? Contact this editor at lhaas@ Read the original article on Business Insider Sign in to access your portfolio
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23-04-2025
- Business
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I'm retiring from my tech job at 31. A Coast FIRE lifestyle and side hustles will make me a millionaire in my 60s.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Elena Kodama, a 31-year-old software engineer in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has been edited for length and clarity. I started my career in 2017 as a contractor and software engineer. I recently decided, at age 31, to soon quit my six-figure job as a software engineer to pursue a Coast FIRE lifestyle and spend more time with my family. I'm married and have two children. Saving aggressively in my 20s is what will allow me to do this. With a Coast FIRE plan, I no longer have to work full-time Coast FIRE is a version of financial independence combined with a retirement savings strategy. It's about easing up, stepping away from high-pressure careers, and living on your terms. With this method, you continue working part-time at a job you love. I first learned about it while attending the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. It's essential to learn about personal finance early and start saving so you can benefit from compound interest when time is on your side. Once I started working, I maxed out my Roth IRA and 401(k), saving about $100,000 in four years. Throughout my 20s, I saved and invested about $150,000 total. With the power of compounding at a conservative 5% annual growth rate, I only need to contribute around $12,000 a year for the next 30 years to reach over $1.5 million in retirement funds and fully retire in my 60s. A side hustle will help me reach my yearly savings goal In 2023, during my first 18-week maternity leave, I started a reselling side hustle, purchasing products on sale and selling them for a profit on Amazon. Finding the optimal product to sell is a lot of trial and error. In the beginning, I went into stores to find profitable products. After weeks of market research, I learned that you can get 50% ROI on a specific brand of shoes. Based on that, I niched down product categories and brands. Then, I would purchase sneakers online during sales and resell them on Amazon for full price. I use an app that provides data such as product sales estimates and the number of sellers. I was privileged to have plenty of help with my newborn, including a work-from-home husband, parents, and in-laws who would switch off babysitting. This allowed me to invest enough time to master this new side hustle. I scaled the business to over $200,000 in revenue within a year, with a net profit of $14,000. My business has expanded to YouTube In 2024, I shared my reselling story on YouTube, and it went viral, gaining over 2 million views and 50,000 subscribers. This led me to join the YouTube Partner Program, where I create one to four videos a month and earn around $500 monthly from YouTube AdSense. Along with my reselling business, this generates enough income to cover living expenses and the $12,000 I contribute annually toward my retirement fund. I currently earn between $2,000 and $5,000 a month as an entrepreneur. My husband's 9-to-5 job covers our family's health insurance and mortgage. His income is in the low six figures, and he enjoys his job, so he isn't looking to retire early. I pay for all the other bills, like utilities and groceries. I plan to quit engineering for good this summer I've worked as a software engineer at Tulip Interfaces for almost four years and will officially leave when my maternity leave ends to embrace freedom and flexibility. I like my job but don't prefer working for a company. I want to work for myself at my leisure. I'm on my second maternity leave and focused on creating content and launching new side hustles while spending more time with my family. Early retirement will bring freedom For me, retiring means having the freedom to do anything I want. I won't sit at home and do nothing as a retiree. My hobby is starting new businesses, learning, and sharing my knowledge. I'm focused on testing different businesses, such as an AI automation agency, and launching additional e-commerce businesses. My core business currently focuses on content creation from YouTube. Ultimately, I want to travel around the world with my family. Do you have a story to share about retiring early? Contact this editor at lhaas@
