John Cate, '19
“I was naturally always drawn to the field of Engineering and STEM courses. Frost ISD, my small rural school, did not offer calculus at the district level, but Navarro College did. Fortunately, this relationship sparked my interest in pursuing an Associate Degree through NC during my high school years. I appreciate the journey and opportunities that Navarro College has provided, as this experience, with these professors, it has opened a world of discovery and future plans that are limitless. I cannot wait to discover what comes next in my journey and look forward to the incredible path that takes me there. Thank you Navarro College.”
In 2019, while John was still a high school student at Frost ISD, he graduated from Navarro College with honors, having received his Associate of Science degree in General Studies (4.0 GPA). He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biolgoical and Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University in 2022 and is now pursing his doctorate degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, also at Texas A&M.
At his alma mater, he works as a teaching assistant while he continues to work on his PhD. He is a member of several Texas A&M University societies, including the Craig and Galen Brown Honors Engineering and ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers). He has received outstanding honors and awards during his time at Texas A&M University.
HONORS & AWARDS
April 2023 - Outstanding PhD Student in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (Texas A&M University)
April 2022 - Outstanding Senior in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (Texas A&M University)
April 2022 - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Senior Merit Award (Texas A&M University)
Page Updated: July 2023
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