DHS Alumnus Excels at HSI Battle of the Brains

Dalian Huamei School Class of 2020 graduate Mark Ma representing St. Edward's University together with other 7 students took the second place in the third annual HSI Battle of the Brains competition in Austin, Texas, US.

The Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Battle of the Brains is an academic national championship paired with an experiential recruiting showcase that allows participating students to compete for scholarship funding while also providing visibility into career opportunities at top organizations. This program was founded in 2020 as a way to help foster a community across HSIs as well as promote great, diverse talent to large companies that otherwise might not engage with these schools and students.

Student teams participated in a 24-hour, cross-discipline competition to determine finalists who "pitched" their comprehensive solutions to determine the Battle of the Brains Champion.

It was a remarkable week of education, innovation, and inclusion! Everyone had a fantastic time at the HSI Battle of the Brains in Austin – teaming up with 13 participating Hispanic Serving Institutions and 99 talented students from around the United States for a competition challenging teams to incorporate design, policy, business, and STEM components into business solutions.

Mark is preparing his master degree application. We wish him all the best being accepted by his dream school!