His signature tote bags are now a popular accessory on the Yard. After learning to sew during his sophomore year, Munroe’s need to source materials for his coursework at Howard inspired him to rework denim and cargo fabrics from his own wardrobe, as well as fabrics bought from thrift stores or donated by friends and family. Born in Syndey, Australia and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Munroe developed a love for Earth and a desire to preserve it for future generations. During the workshop, he created 12 upcycled tote bags that have become his signature item. He recently partnered with the streetwear brand Atmos in a workshop showcasing sustainable fashion. Through his brand, Munroe creates hand-made products from upcycled material. Kenzell Munroe is a senior Fashion Design major and creator of a sustainable fashion brand, Things of That Nature. In addition to the Schwarzman Scholars fellowship, Burnette also received a presentation award for her research “Nanoindentation of bovine meniscus for localized properties.” She expects to eventually lead her own lab and work as a professor to inspire students, similar to how her Howard professors motivated her. She is also interested in exploring the potential of enhancing natural materials for use as building materials. She plans to create polymers that have the functionality of petroleum plastics and enhanced degradation abilities so they can decompose, rather than accumulating on the Earth’s surface or break down into microplastics. Through this fellowship, Burnette aims to earn her PhD in Material Science to create materials for safe, sustainable, modern infrastructure with an early focus on bio-inspired materials and biocomposites after matriculating from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. The second-ever Howard alum to receive this honor, Burnette is part of the eighth cohort for one of the most prestigious graduate fellowships in the world. In January, Burnette received a Schwarzman Scholars fellowship. She is currently a Special Project Manager at Energicity Corp in Benin, West Africa Energicity “is not just building solar grids, but cultivating electricity ‘ecosystems’ by implementing programs that influence trade, education, and communication in rural areas.” After graduating magna cum laude from Howard University in May 2022, Civil and Environmental Engineering alumna and Karsh STEM Scholar Cameryn Burnette began a career aimed at engineering low-tech solutions to positively impact developing areas.
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