Dr. Marshall Jones Visits RCSDRCSD Alumni Dr. Marshall Jones spoke with district students . . .
BIOGRAPHY -- Dr. Marshall G. Jones joined GE Global Research in 1974 as a mechanical engineer after receiving his M.S. and Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts. District fourth graders and high school technical design students had a unique opportunity to hear the inspiring message of this RHS alumni, who after overcoming learning difficulties as an elementary student at Aquebogue, went on to earn a Ph.D. and become a top tier scientist for GE Global Research. He shared with the district's students his specialized knowledge about laser devices and fiber optics and his life changing message: "Never Give Up!" |
4th Grade Assembly Photo Gallery - Good Enough is NOT Good Enough
Dr. Marshall Jones speaks with fourth grade students and Luke Ferland's design students
"When I was in fourth grade," Dr. Jones tells his audience, "I was held back. I had difficulty reading. I was great in math--working at a seventh or eighth grade level in fourth grade, but I had trouble with reading. That decision to keep me in fourth grade was probably one of the best decisions that was ever made on my behalf. It helped me become who I am today, and I want you to learn from my experience that you should never give up!"
District fourth graders and high school science students had a unique opportunity to hear the inspiring message of this RHS alumni, who after overcoming learning difficulties as an elementary student at Aquebogue, went on to earn a Ph.D. and become a top tier scientist for GE Global Research. He shared with the district's students his specialized knowledge about laser devices and fiber optics and his life changing message: "Never Give Up!" |
Since receiving the GE Phillippe Award over 20 years ago for community service, GE scientist and RCSD alumni Dr. Marshall G. Jones has continued to inspire young people about possible careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. He encouraged technical design students in Luke Ferland's class at the high school to consider getting an undergraduate degree in engineering even if their plans include medicine or some other sort of professional pursuit.
"We are in dire need in this country of students interested in pursuing degrees in STEM fields. Other countries are leading us in this area. I won't tell you that engineering is an easy degree, but you'll find that it is the type of degree that will prepare you for all types of professions," Dr. Jones concluded. |