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282 Tau Beta Pi Scholars &

Bios for 2020-21

282 Tau Beta Pi Scholars &

Bios for 2020-21

Christine E. Apostolico, Dodson No. 77Christine is a chemical engineering major and working

on her master’s in pharmaceutical manufacturing at Stevens Institute of Technology. Serving as NJ Al-pha Chapter K-12 outreach chair, she is also a student tutor and conducted research in novel breast cancer drugs and nanoparticle catalysts. Christine is interning at Scientific Design in catalyst sales

research, and hopes to pursue a career in the catalyst or pharmaceutical field.

Luke Baird, Nagel No. 57Luke is studying electrical engineering at Embry-

Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. During the school year, he works on a research project in SCADA cybersecurity. He is undertaking a virtual in-ternship with L3 in their space & airborne systems segment. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering

studying applications of micro-electromechanical systems.

Jack A. Agtual, Forge No. 93Jack is a mechanical engineering major at San Diego

State University. He is involved in the SDSU Rocket Project team and works on projects at Interface Design Lab. He is working as a vehicle engineering intern at Northrop Grumman and worked at LAX Airport as an engineer-ing intern. After graduation, Jack plans on attending graduate

school and working in the aerospace & defense industry.

Sanya A. Ahmed, Dodson No. 76 Sanya is a senior chemical engineering major at the

University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She serves as MD Delta Chapter president for the 2020-21 academic year. Sanya conducted research on activated carbon in sediment and now volunteers at a hospital in downtown Baltimore during the COVID-19 outbreak. She is a member of the UMBC

Honors College and previous honors college council president. She plans to attend medical school.

Savannah R. Armstrong, Record No. 1561Savannah is a senior in mechanical engineering with

mathematics & aerospace eng’g mi-nors at the University of Arizona. She has interned with the Walsh Group and Northrop Grumman, researched magnetic pole reversals, and worked as an undergrad TA. She will be AZ Alpha Chapter administrative VP and is involved in Engineers Without Borders. She

plans for an ME graduate degree, focusing on rocket development.

James R. Baker Jr., Record No. 1564James is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knox-

ville, studying chemical engineer-ing. He conducts research in the field of biochemistry with a focus in asymmetric giant unilamel-lar vesicles. He also works as a teaching assistant for first-year engineering physics. Upon gradu-ation, he hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and work

in research and development in the medical industry.

Ronit Agarwala, Record No. 1560Ronit is a senior studying photonics engineering and

physics at the University of Cen-tral Florida. He was elected FL Delta Chapter fundraising chair in Spring 2020. He has been involved in research on supercapacitors at the UCF Nanoscience Technology Center. This summer, he is working on using Monte Carlo simulations to predict the spread of Covid-19.

After graduation, he plans to attend graduate school to earn his Ph.D.

Mohammad A. Alwahdanee, Nagel No. 54Mohammad is majoring in electrical engineering and

minoring in mathematics at the University of Oklahoma. He is a research assistant, an engineering design intern in the Irani Center for Creation of Economic Wealth, the electric team lead for the Sooner competitive robotics mer-cury team, and the events com-mittee chair for the Arabic student

association. Mohammad will pursue graduate degrees and hopes to land a job in private or educational research.

Jillian M. Baggett, Record No. 1563Jillian is a biomedical engineering and computer

science coordinate major. She plans to study bioinformatics or cybersecurity upon completing her undergraduate degree.

Mary S. Allen, Sickafoose No. 8Mary is a chemical engineering student at Kettering Uni-

versity. She will spend senior year as a peer mentor for freshman, a tutor, and the master alchemist for Alpha Chi Sigma. She works at Emergent BioSolutions in the engineering & validation depts. as an intern and hopes to con-tinue work in the pharmaceutical industry after graduation. She

also hopes to continue teaching and mentoring others.

Amanda E. Ashmen, Record No. 1562Amanda is a computer engineering student at Union

College in Schenectady, New York. She is a student-athlete for the soc-cer, indoor track, and outdoor track teams. She also serves as president of both the Society of Women Engineers and Engineers for a Sustainable World. After gradua-tion, she hopes to pursue a career in the technology field focusing on

software development.

Anjolaoluwa S. Bamtefa, Dodson No. 78Anjolaoluwa is a senior at Howard University studying

chemical engineering and serves as DC Alpha Chapter corresponding secretary. She is a research intern at the Center for Integrated Quantum Materials researching the proper-ties of graphene and other 2D quantum materials. Anjolaoluwa aspires to attend graduate school and obtain a Ph.D. in materials

engineering. She is excited to continue researching to develop more innovative technological solutions.

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Spencer S. Bravo, Forge No. 96Spencer is a mechanical engineering student at San

Diego State University. He assists in researching lithium metal bat-teries and dendrite growth, grad-ing engineering coursework, and working as the TA for the scan-ning electron microscopy course. Spencer is planning to complete his university’s 4+1 program to receive an MSME and BSME. He

hopes to eventually work in the automotive industry, helping improve the next generation of EV batteries.

Brian A. Bogert, Record No. 1571Brian is a senior double majoring in industrial & systems

engineering and political science at Virginia Tech. He serves as Virginia Beta Chapter vice president, Alpha Pi Mu chapter president, and Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers chapter vice president of operations. After graduation, Brian intends to conduct gradu-ate research on the interaction

between engineering and public policy.

Jacob W. Brady, Forge No. 95Jacob studies chemical engineering with a concentration

in nanotechnology at the University of California, Riverside. He serves as CA Alpha Beta Chapter web-master. He works as an undergrad assistant in a research lab develop-ing biomedical diagnostic devices using novel nanomaterials as the active sensing material and as an organic chemistry tutor. He plans

to attend graduate school to pursue his research interests in developing nanomaterials for important applications.

Hanna V. Bobinger, Dodson No. 80 Hanna is a chemical engineering major at the University

of South Alabama. She performs re-search at the USA College of Medi-cine, studying imaging techniques and biological signaling in airway cells, and completed an REU at the Institut de Biologie Paris-Seine. She mentors students in introductory engineering classes and tutors math and chemistry. Hanna is also a ser-

vice coordinator for the AED Pre-Health Honor Society and plans to attend medical school next year.

Tyler A. Bodily, Dechman No. 6Tyler is a chemical engineering major at the University

of Utah. He has a strong interest in research and has worked for the past year developing and construct-ing a QPM microscope to measure cancer cell growth rates. He has been a TA for several chemical en-gineering courses, thermodynamics and process engineering, and has been an officer in Utah’s AICHe

chapter. He is interested in attending grad school to study biochemical engineering.

Emily G. Black, Record No. 1569Emily is serving as an intern for ExxonMobil in the fuels

and lubricants division. She will complete a degree in ISE and con-tinue cultivating a start-up software company, dedicated to providing guidance and resources to high school students to enable them to maximize their potential and op-portunities for higher education. Emily plans to work in industry

to gain experiential knowledge. Her long term goal is to obtain a CEO position of a company helping others.

Jacob N. Behnke, Record No. 1567Jacob is a civil engineering student at the Illinois Institute

of Technology. He is active with the Illinois Beta Chapter, in addition to school chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society. He is interning for Collins Engineers, and plans on working as a bridge engineer upon graduating.

Brody J. Bissonette, Soden No. 15Brody is a senior studying geological engineering

and minoring in geology at the University of North Dakota. He is president of the Association of UND Geologists and heavily involved at the Christus Rex Cam-pus Ministry as a student deacon at UND. After graduation, Brody plans on either attending graduate school to expand his knowledge

in hydrogeology or obtaining a second undergraduate degree in civil engineering.

Rachel E. Beller, Dodson No. 79Rachel is pursuing an integrated BSE/MS in chemical

engineering and a BA in Spanish at Case Western Reserve Univer-sity. Rachel serves as OH Alpha Chapter vice president and vice president of recruitment for Sigma Psi sorority. She was a co-op at ABB Inc. for summer/fall 2019 and cur-rently researches electrochemical engineering. Rachel participates

in many musical ensembles and plans to pursue a Ph.D.

Matthew G. Beauchamp, Skaggs No. 4Matthew studies electrical engineering at the United

States Naval Academy, helped organize the 2020 Naval Academy Leadership Conference, and serves as his Battalion’s safety officer. He researches the optical control of diamagnetically levitating Pyro-lytic Graphite. Matthew will com-mission as a U.S. Navy ensign, train as a nuclear surface warfare officer,

and apply to graduate schools to research the develop-ment of optimized prosthetics in thermal-fluid sciences.

Jordan E. Blackmon, Zimmerman No. 1Jordan is a senior studying civil, coastal & environmental

engineering at the University of South Alabama. She is treasurer of the Society of Women Engi-neers and fundraising chair for the American Society of Civil Engineers. Jordan has conducted research related to storm water runoff with bio-infiltration basins and worked as an environmental

intern for Chevron. She plans to work as an environ-mental engineer and pursue an MBA.

Neha S. Bhatt, Record No. 1568Neha is a rising senior majoring in biomedical engineer-

ing at Yale University. She has conducted research at the Yale Interventional Oncology Research Lab on medical imaging of hepa-tocellular carcinoma. Neha is an avid performer, spending the past academic year singing with the Yale Whiffenpoofs. This summer, Neha is working with a start-up to

design a portable device that tracks and analyzes airborne irritant and allergen exposures.

Kimberly R. Bennett, Forge No. 94Kimberly is a junior bioengineering student at the Uni-

versity of California, Riverside. She will serve as CA Alpha Beta Chapter president for the 2020-21 school year. She is a research assistant in the Biotransport & Bioreaction Kinetics lab studying cellular targets of a neuroprotec-tive compound to treat strokes, and participated in an interna-

tional NSF REU involving nanoelectronics at Tsinghua Univ. She plans to pursue her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering.

Jonathan W. Bayert, Record No. 1566Jon is a senior at Valparaiso University majoring in

computer engineering with a double major in mathematics. He conducts research in swarm robotics and computer vision and has two published papers. Jon also developed augmented reality at Ar-gonne National Lab and works in embedded systems at Caterpillar. Jon is president of the Valpo Robot-

ics club and hopes for a career in robotic control systems.

Demetri Blackwood, Record No. 1570Demetri is a senior industrial engineering student at Ket-

tering University. He has partici-pated in NSF funded research and internships with Tesla, Goldman Sachs, and Corning Inc. Demetri’s NSF research was focused on “The Disciplinary Migration of Engineering Master’s Students: Why Some Students Change their Majors and Others do not?” Not

to be burdened by his research, Demetri is also a leader on campus in the International Club and Black Unity.

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Jack C. Breton, Record No. 1572Jack is a senior at the University of Hartford studying

mechanical engineering with a concentration in acoustics. He will serve as CT Gamma Chapter president for the 2020-21 aca-demic year. Jack is involved with acoustic research on campus and has completed internships at Bose Corporation and Cerami & Asso-ciates. Jack plans to get his MBA,

enter the field of acoustical consulting, with the dream of one day operating his own firm.

Alyssa P.G. Brown, Record No. 1573Alyssa is a senior at Carnegie Mellon University studying

mechanical and biomedical engi-neering. She is PA Gamma Chapter vice president and also serves as the president of the CMU Society of Women Engineers. Next year, Alyssa will continue her education at CMU with a master’s degree in biomedical engineering. This sum-mer will be her second internship

at Medtronic and she plans to stay in the medical device industry after graduation.

Jillian E. Butler, Record No. 1575Jillian is a fourth-year biomedical engineering student

at the University of Virginia who serves as Virginia Alpha Chapter corresponding secretary. She was selected a Biomedical Engineer-ing Clinical Scholar, a program in which BME students are immersed with medical students during their clinical rotations to identify solutions to clinical needs. She also

serves as the program director of Special Olympics at UVA. After graduation, she plans to attend dental school.

Isabelle A. Chan, Record No. 1578Isabelle is a rising senior studying robotics and mechani-

cal engineering at Worcester Poly-technic Institute (WPI). She serves as MA Alpha Chapter correspond-ing secretary and is an instructor in an on-campus program teaching middle school students about col-laborative robots and manufactur-ing. Isabelle will spend her summer interning at WPI’s Cognitive Medi-

cal Technology Lab. After graduation, she plans to continue working with robotic manipulators.

Katelyn E. Caviness, Record No. 1577Katelyn is studying biomedical engineering at Saint

Louis University in the combined BS-MS program. Her research involves microfluidics and imag-ing in an alternative treatment for prostate cancer. She will serve as MO Epsilon Chapter president for the 2020-21 school year. Katelyn interned with Medtronic for two summers in supplier quality engi-

neering with perfusion systems and hopes to pursue a career in clinical engineering.

Adam J. Restifo, Fife Scholar No. 8Adam is studying mechanical engineering at

Youngstown State University. He plans to look for graduate programs, preferably in the field of thermodynamics/fluids. An-other option is to seek a job at the company where he has been interning to help fund the cost of his master’s tuition.

Rachel M. Chayer, Record No. 1580Rachel is a senior at Colorado State University studying

chemical and biological engineer-ing. She will serve as Colorado Delta Chapter vice president for the 2020-21 school year. Rachel has worked as a researcher in the Weeds Molecular Biology labora-tory for three years, working with graduate students to help elucidate mechanisms of herbicide resistance

in weeds. Rachel plans to continue her education and pursue a graduate degree in bioengineering.

Olivia R. Bussone, Plotkowski No. 1Olivia is a senior mechanical engineering major

at Kettering University, with a concentration in bioengineering applications, and is employed in an internship at Tecomet, Inc., a manufacturer of orthopedic implants. She is originally from Almont, MI, and has a lifelong passion for science, problem solv-ing, and community service. Olivia

hopes to pursue a career in the medical device industry and continue her service work.

Matthew L. Catalano, Record No. 1576 Matt is a double major in engineering physics and com-

puter science at Tulane University. He is interning with TC Energy as a part of their Gas Innovation and Business Enablement team. Matt is also the current Regent of the professional engineering fraternity Theta Tau. He plans to seek work in the sustainable energy industry after completing

his studies.

Michael J. Brown Jr., Forge No. 97Michael is a junior studying mechanical and aerospace

engineering at Caltech. He has been a member of Caltech’s For-mula SAE Club since his freshman year, and now serves as the club’s president. He is working at The Spaceship Company through the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship, and one day hopes to become the first human on Mars. He plans to

pursue a Ph.D. to help develop technology for human space exploration.

Elizabeth A. Brungardt, Soden No. 16Elizabeth (Libby) is a senior studying chemical engineer-

ing at the University of Kansas. Outside of class, she dedicates her time to research for numer-ous projects in the Leonard Lab Group, assisting with projects in the Self Engineering Leadership Fellowship, volunteering for the local pet food pantry, and work-ing a part-time job at Ulta Beauty.

In the future, Libby plans to attend graduate school, get a Ph.D., and devote her life to environmental research.

Erick J. Burgess Jr., Record No. 1574This will be Erick’s final semester of undergraduate stud-

ies as a chemical & biomolecular engineering student at Tulane. It has always been his dream to work in oil and gas as a petroleum engineer, and he has been fortunate enough to have interned with Chevron and ExxonMobil. So, following graduation, Erick hopes to begin working for either of those

companies as a production engineer.

Abigail M. Brown, Campbell No. 48 Abigail is studying mechanical engineering and Spanish

at Cedarville University. She hopes to use her degree to pursue a career in sustainable engineering while working on projects that help fight major health and sanitation issues in developing areas. Abigail hopes to live and work on the West Coast near her home in Washington, after graduation.

Bridget A. Childs, Scribner No. 54Bridget is a senior studying environmental engineering

at Cornell University. She has done research on aqueous contaminants with the AguaClara project team and her department. She has also worked with the NY Water Re-sources Institute on community out-reach projects. In the future, Bridget would like to utilize her engineering skills to increase access to potable

water in rural communities, pursue a graduate degree, and obtain industry experience.

Jaime Chen, Record No. 1581 Jaime is studying bioengineering at the University of

Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is involved with cancer research on campus and was part of an NSF REU program at the Univ. of Texas at Austin researching photo-thermal therapy. Jaime has served on the IL Alpha Chapter’s projects board and is incoming president. She also volunteers with the Engi-

neering Outreach Society and enjoys playing the piano.

Christina T. Chang, Record No. 1579Christina is a senior at Colorado State University

studying mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace engineering. She has been involved in research, engineering outreach, and diversity inclusion programs. Christina spent the summer work-ing for Lockheed Martin Space as a mechanical engineer intern. She hopes to work in industry for a few

years before pursuing a master’s degree. Her career goals are to continue exploring her passion for aerospace.

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Amanda O. Christensen, Record No. 1583Amanda is a senior in chemical engineering at the

University of Wyoming. She is serving as WY Alpha Chapter vice president of banquet and American Institute of Chemical Engineers chapter president for the 2020-21 school year. Outside of the classroom, she is extensively involved in physiology research in rheumatoid arthritis and looks

forward to exploring more in that area in her future career.

Antonia S. Chin, Record No. 1582Antonia is a senior chemical engineering major with

minors in business and biochem-istry. She has two years of work experience in the automotive industry with BASF, PPG, and Daimler, and most recently strat-egy consulting with Deloitte. She plans to utilize her technical skills from engineering and apply it to business in her future career as a

strategy and operations consultant for manufacturing companies.

Haley J. Chiles, Soden No. 17Haley is majoring in chemical engineering and minor-

ing in sustainability at Clemson University. She hopes to attend graduate school and start a career focused on combining chemical engineering with clean energy and carbon capture process design. She has completed an internship with Milliken Chemical, is vice president of Clemson’s chapter of

the AIChe, and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Society of Women Engineers.

Eli G. Cordova, Record No. 1584Eli is a mechanical engineering major at Alfred Univer-

sity. He has participated in intern-ships in manufacturing at Statlab, Duro Bag, and an acceptance at Corning Inc., which was cancelled due to COVID-19. However, thanks to his middle school lead-ers, he was able to obtain another internship at a refinery in Corpus Christi, TX. He is hoping that

this internship experience will help for a possible path towards the oil industry and grad school.

Quinn Cottone, Record No. 1585Quinn is a rising senior studying mechanical engineer-

ing with a biomedical emphasis at the University of South Alabama. She serves as AL Epsilon Chapter social media coordinator. Quinn holds an internship at Seemann Composites Inc. and has done biomedical research the past few semesters. Quinn is planning to pursue a career in the medical field

where she hopes to bridge the gap between engineering and medicine.

Teagan L. Cronin, Record No. 1586Teagan is studying engineering physics with a certificate

in mechanical eng’g and minor in management at Tulane University. She will serve as LA Beta Chapter corresponding secretary, vice president of the Society of Women Engineers, and president of Tulane Univ. campus programming. She devotes time to encourage young female students to study STEM.

She plans to pursue a career in sustainable energy and business.

Matthew A. Culver, Record No. 1587Matthew is a 3rd year student at the University of Iowa

studying biomedical engineering. He is participating in an internship at CIVCO Medical Solutions, a local medical device company. After graduation, Matthew would like to continue his studies at the graduate level, with an interest in biomaterials and biomechanics. He aspires to obtain a Ph.D.

Kira N. Cunniff, Scribner No. 55Kira is an environmental engineering student at Colo-

rado State University, serves as fundraising committee chair for Rams Without Borders (chapter of Engineers Without Borders) and has been involved in the univer-sity’s music ensembles. Kira is pas-sionate about green infrastructure and waste-to-energy processes with a focus on the improved

management of waste streams as an intern at WHA International, Inc., and hopes to attend graduate school.

Joseph E. Cunningham, Spirit of Apollo No. 7Joseph is a senior in aerospace engineering at Virginia

Tech and plans to begin an MS in aerospace engineering concurrent with his final year of undergrad study. He has supported research in diverse areas including real-time damage sensing in compos-ites, orbital simulation, computer vision, and asteroid mining. Jo-seph hopes to work in the space

industry supporting in situ resource utilization and lunar infrastructure development.

Spencer J. Curtis, Record No. 1588Spencer is studying mechanical engineering with a bio-

engineering emphasis at Brigham Young University. He has served as UT Beta Chapter president, is engi-neering an IoT solution for autistic individuals as part of the Crocker Innovation Fellowship Program, and plans on pursuing graduate degrees in engineering and busi-ness as he aims to contribute to the

future of medical devices.

Eduardo Custodio Leal, Record No. 1666Eduardo is studying chemical engineering and statistics

& data science with a concentra-tion in energy studies at Yale University. Born and raised in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, he is involved with cultural initiatives on campus, having presided over Brazil Club for the 2018-19 academic year and worked for two years at La Casa Cultural, Yale’s Latinx/Hispanic

cultural center. He plans to work with energy consulting and focus on sustainability and innovation.

Emily F. Dahlke, Record No. 1589Emily is studying mechanical engineering at the Univer-

sity of North Dakota. She has been involved in many organizations and holds leadership positions as ND Alpha Chapter treasurer and the secretary of Society of Women Engineers. Emily previously com-pleted internships at Eaton Corp. in the fields of hydraulics and product management. Emily

hopes to work in product development and eventually pursue an MBA.

Emmanuel J. Daniel-Aguebor, Skaggs No. 6Emmanuel is a senior at Howard University major-

ing in electrical engineering and minoring in computer science. He has interned as a software engineer in data & intelligence roles at Microsoft. He is passion-ate about entrepreneurship and creating opportunities and growth environments for developing and underdeveloped communities in

his home country of Nigeria as well as providing valuable creative solutions to problems across varying industries.

Anthony P. Danna, Stabile No. 913Anthony is a junior aerospace engineering major at the

University of Colorado at Boulder. He is an intern with The Aerospace Corp. where he is authoring a report in the chemical propulsion group. Anthony is a member of the Sounding Rocket Laboratory where he is working with the liq-uid propulsion team to develop a pump-fed liquid propellant rocket

engine. He would like to work in industry developing rocket engines.

Alan S. Clemenson, Forge No. 98Alan is a veteran and electrical engineering student

pursuing a focus in control systems and communications engineering. He uses his free time to take care of his new son and builds his own cir-cuits at home. Alan also runs a productive backyard garden with chickens, ducks, quail, and organic greens.

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Matthew M. Ewert, Record No. 1602 Matt is a senior at the University of Minnesota, Duluth,

studying chemical engineering. This past academic year, he was involved as MN Beta Chapter vice president, Omega Chi Epsilon president, and American Institute of Chemical Engineers activities coordinator. He plans on working as a process engineer after gradu-ation and may return to school to

obtain an MBA after several years of industry experience.

Hope A.M. de Avila, Record No. 1590Hope is studying biological engineering at the University

of Idaho, with minors in animal & veterinary science and pre-health. For two years, she has been active with the U of I Virtual Fencing Project, an interdisciplinary team whose goal is to research and develop a better virtual fencing system for cattle. She hopes to continue her education with this

project and make her career as an engineer in animal agriculture.

Santiago Diaz-Arauzo, Record No. 1591Santiago is a rising senior at the University of Texas

at Austin majoring in chemical engineering. He aims to obtain a Ph.D. in materials science, after wrapping up his undergraduate studies. He has been a student athlete for his entire life, and plays club soccer for the Univer-sity of Texas.

Beth N. DiBiase, Record No. 1592Beth is a chemical engineering and biochemistry major

at Northeastern University. She has completed 3 co-ops and an NSF-funded REU, giving her 2+ years of work experience in the biotechnol-ogy sector. She conducts research in the Advanced Biomaterials for Neuroengineering lab and enjoys leading the ChemE Car team. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical

eng’g focused on drug delivery platforms for infectious disease and immuno-oncology.

Carolina Dos Santos Barbosa, Record No. 156Carolina is in her last semester to complete under-

graduate degrees in chemical engineering and biochemistry. Upon completion, she intends to enter the pharmaceutical develop-ment workforce to research and produce new medicines. Carolina hopes her contributions will help to improve the quality of life for those especially in developing

countries where access to medication is limited.

Josilyn L. Dostal, Record No. 1593As a 5th year senior studying chemical engineering at the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Josilyn is looking forward to the final chapter of her college educa-tion and beginning her career. Through several internships work-ing at a refinery, she has developed an interest in the oil and gas field. Josilyn hopes to play a role in advancing the most efficient and

responsible ways to source, transport, process, and utilize these resources throughout her career.

Charles S. Dranoff, Record No. 1594Charles is a biomedical engineering senior at Tulane

University. He is pursuing a sec-ondary major in mathematics. He is involved in research focusing on immunology and biochemistry at Tulane University’s School of Medicine. Charles is a member of Theta Tau and after graduation, he plans on pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical engineering.

Mason J. Dunn, Record No. 1595Mason is a junior mechanical engineering major at

the University of North Dakota with a mathematics minor. He is a research assistant aiding the study of agricultural-based ceramic composite materials. Mason is both the communications and university representative for his Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He is a manufacturing engineer co-op/

intern for Doosan Bobcat and plans to pursue a position in the manufacturing industry.

Abigail L. Dykema, Record No. 1596Abigail is a senior studying biomedical engineering at

Valparaiso University with minors in humanitarian engineering, math, and human biology. She serves as IN Delta Chapter presi-dent, and is involved with peer tutoring for a variety of math, physics, and chemistry courses. She participates in research which focuses on prosthetics, and upon

graduation plans to attend graduate school for her master of prosthetics and orthotics.

Joshua D. Eckels, Record No. 1598Joshua is a senior mechanical engineering major at Rose-

Hulman, with a focus in computer science and aerospace engineer-ing. He has pursued multiple research experiences in the fields of computer science and robotics. Last summer, he participated in research at Los Alamos National Laboratory using machine learning applied to nondestructive evalua-

tion and testing. He plans to pursue further research in graduate school in the field of aerospace engineering.

Joseph T. Eickman, Record No. 1600Joseph is studying mechanical engineering at South

Dakota State University. After graduation, he is looking to apply for jobs at NASA or enter graduate school for engineering.

Kyle B. Evans, Record No. 1601A senior at Brigham Young University, Kyle studies

electrical engineering and serves as UT Beta Chapter president. He performs wireless communication research for the Office of Naval Research and is interning for Rapid Reboot, a company specializing in athlete recovery devices. Last year, he was a member of BYU’s Autonomous Ground Vehicle

robotics team. Kyle will pursue a master’s degree in electrical engineering.

Abigail R. Fabiano, Record No. 1604Abigail is a chemical engineering major at Rutgers

University, minoring in HR man-agement. She is working on a fer-mentation publication and interns at Bristol Myers Squibb. She is a board member for NJ Beta, Omega Chi Epsilon, and the Rotaract Club. Abigail mentors transfer students and participates in humanitarian missions to Nepal through Rotary

Intl. She hopes to improve the lives of others while earn-ing her Ph.D. developing innovative health treatments.

Meredith B. Eaheart, Record No. 1597Meredith is studying mechanical engineering with a con-

centration in nuclear engineering and a minor in chemistry at Vir-ginia Commonwealth University. She serves as VA Epsilon Chapter president and was previously the vice president of the American Nuclear Society. She has completed a co-op with DuPont, an intern-ship with Southern Nuclear, and

research in radiochemistry. Meredith is looking forward to pursuing a career in industry.

Martin R. Eichers, Record No. 1599Martin is a senior studying mechanical engineering at

North Dakota State University, and pursuing minors in coatings and polymeric materials, and chemis-try. He has completed research on developing biobased materials for 3D printing. He is the president of Project P: 3D Printing and the founder of the Formula SAE Electric team at NDSU. He plans to

pursue a career in 3D printing and materials engineering.

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Andrew T. Fry, Record No. 1607 Originally from Wichita Falls, Texas, Andrew is

studying electrical engineering at Oklahoma State University. He is Oklahoma Alpha Chapter presi-dent and Eta Kappa Nu chapter president. After graduation, An-drew hopes to continue on to pur-sue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering with a focus in either bioelectrical or electromagnetism. He hopes to

participate in industry R&D.

John T. Fowler Jr., Record No. 1606John Thomas is a biomedical engineering student at

the Georgia Institute of Technol-ogy. He has done nanostructured blood flow sensor research at his home institution and biocompat-ible hydrogel research at Peking University. He volunteers with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. John Thomas is a 2020

Nakatani RIES U.S. Fellow and a member of his school’s honors program. He plans to continue his education.

Mitchell J. Faris, Record No. 1605Mitchell is a senior electrical engineering major and

computer science minor at Mon-tana State University. He has served as MT Alpha Chapter president since spring 2019, as the MSU IEEE chapter treasurer, and Col-lege of Engineering Ambassador chair. Last summer, he was a BP electrical engineering intern and returns as a platform engineering

intern. He plans to work in industry, pursue his interests in renewables, and help achieve net zero worldwide.

Alejandro Gallegos Tovar, Stabile No. 877Alejandro is studying chemical engineering at the

University of South Alabama. He is a member of various organizations including Chi Omega Epsilon, Mortar Board, and Phi Kappa Phi. Alejandro is the president of Chi Omega Epsilon, participating in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, and working with ionic liquids through molecular dynamics

with his mentor Dr. Brooks Rabideau.

Megan E. Ginn, Scribner No. 56Megan is entering her final year in the University of Cin-

cinnati’s environmental engineering program. She has completed four co-op rotations at various compa-nies and government entities and is currently working with USEPA on research related to nutrient recovery. Following graduation, Megan plans to work towards a P.E. certification and find work as

a water resources engineer.

Sarah E. Gibson, Record No. 1610Sarah is a biomedical engineering student with minors

in math and chemistry. She is part of the VCU women’s soccer program and has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her college experience. While once consider-ing a career in the medical field or regenerative medicine/engineer-ing, Sarah wants to pursue a career in education.

Rutuj Gavankar, Record No. 1609Rutuj is double majoring in physics and electri-

cal engineering and minoring in mathematics at IUPUI. He is the vice president of the Physics club at IUPUI. He is a tutor, lab assistant, recitation mentor, and undergraduate researcher for the physics and ECE departments at his university. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in instrumentation physics

or precision engineering.

Benjamin M. Glaser, Record No. 1611Ben is a senior at Carnegie Mellon University double

majoring in materials science & engineering and engineering & public policy. His study interests are computational materials sci-ence and additive manufacturing. In addition to internships within the defense industry, Ben partici-pates in research, is an advisor for in-coming engineering students,

consults for distance learning, develops and leads makerspace activities, and is artistic with metal & glass.

Nathan G. Godbout, Record No. 1614Nathan is a senior mechanical engineering major at the

University of Maine. He is active in his school’s chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and has worked in research at the Advanced Manufacturing Center. In summer 2020, he participated in General Electric’s internship pro-gram in the power division. Nathan hopes to join manufacturing in the

aviation or power industry.

Justin S. Glickman, Record No. 1613Justin is a senior at Binghamton University studying

electrical engineering. He works in his university’s undergraduate advis-ing office as a peer advisor and as a coordinator for data analytic projects focused on improving the advising experience. He is a member of the power distribution sub-team for Binghamton’s Mars Rover project. He plans to pursue his master’s

in electrical engineering with a focus in digital signal processing and communications systems.

Victoria J. Glessner, Stabile No. 914Victoria is Arizona Delta Chapter president and an

aspiring aerospace engineer. After graduation, she intends to return to the Boeing Company, where she has had 5 internships, and participate in an early career engi-neering rotation program. Victoria is also involved with the Society of Women Engineers, Boeing Intern-ship Ambassador Program, and

Horizons Newspaper.

Katherine I. Goldrick, Record No. 1615Katherine is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering

at The George Washington Uni-versity. She is interested in serving underdeveloped communities and has participated in a medical mission trip to Léogâne, Haiti. She is a Clark Engineering Scholar, a member of the prehealth professional fraternity Delta Epsilon Mu, a physics learning assistant, and a student engineering

mentor. She plans to attend medical school to integrate her interest in engineering with her interest in medicine.

Emily D. Fabiano, Record No. 1603Emily is pursuing a degree in chemical engineering,

with a minor in HR management at Rutgers University. She is the vice president for Omega Chi Epsilon and serves as NJ Beta Chapter public relations chair. Emily is working in pharmaceuti-cal development at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She hopes to get her Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

Katherine E. Glass, Record No. 1612Katherine is a chemical engineering major with an honors

concentration and two minors in materials science & engineering and reliability & maintainability engineering. She has interned at Oak Ridge National Lab and Strata-G, LLC, an environmental contracting company. Following graduation, Katherine plans to go into the clean energy industry and promote

sustainability in her career.

David Nathanael Gardner, Record No. 1608Nathanael is a senior chemical engineering major at

Howard University. He is DC Alpha Chapter president for the 2020-21 academic year after serving as vice president. He interns with The Boeing Co. researching material corrosion, but has also conducted research in Dakar, Senegal, at the Université Cheikh Anta Diop, as well as with ExxonMobil. He plans

to attend graduate school to obtain his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering to help others and his community.

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Matthew R. Gordon, Record No. 1619Matthew is a senior studying chemical engineering with

a Spanish minor at the University of Oklahoma. He has performed in the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band for three years. Matthew has been recognized for excellence through-out undergraduate study, receiving the Outstanding Sophomore Award and the F. Mark Townsend Scholar-ship from the chemical engineering

department. He has interned with Phillips 66 and plans to pursue a career in the energy industry.

Margaret L. Goodin, Record No. 1618Margaret is a senior at Oklahoma State University

studying industrial engineering & management. She is involved in several engineering organiza-tions, research, and serves as Al-pha Pi Mu president. She is also a member of the Society of Women Engineers, American Indian Sci-ence and Engineering Society,

and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. She hopes to pursue a career in the defense industry.

Evan E. Gonzalez, Record No. 1617Evan is a senior in mechanical engineering at the Univer-

sity of Central Florida. Through his college’s work experience program, he has gained industry experience from Lockheed Martin working with a mechanical design team. In UCF’s mechanics of materials lab, Evan is leading a small team of mul-tidisciplinary undergraduate engi-neers on a project specializing in

rotating bending fatigue. He aspires to obtain a master’s degree and work toward the exploration of deep space.

Mukul Govande, Record No. 1620Mukul is pursuing a B.S. in biomedical engineering

at The Ohio State University and is the co-president of the BMES student chapter. He has participated in research at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute in non-toxic skin cancer treatment, as well as at The James Comprehensive Cancer Center focusing on gene-editing technology in treating blood

cancers. His goal is to attend medical school and explore innovative approaches in delivering effective healthcare.

Alexandra R. Guardo, Record No. 1623Alexandra is a biomedical engineering major at Bing-

hamton University. She will serve as NY Tau Chapter treasurer for the 2020-21 school year. Alexandra is also a member of Binghamton’s Div. I track team, AEMB, and Chi Alpha Sigma. She interned with ABEC, a bio-pharmaceutical company, and plans to attend graduate school to pursue a job in biomedical devices

product development.

Rebecca M. Grey, Record No. 1622Rebecca is a senior studying mechanical engineering with

mathematics minor in the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State Beh-rend. She serves as PA Mu Chapter vice president and is involved as a physics TA and networking chair for the Society of Women Engineers. Her research involves improving the usability of 3D printers based on the principles of universal design.

She hopes to pursue a career in human factors and product design.

Madison P. Grant, Forge No. 99Madison is a senior aerospace engineering student at Cal

Poly SLO. She has spent the spring training to be CA Mu Chapter cor-responding secretary and maintains involvement in the aircraft design and construction club and Cal Poly SWE. Over the summer, she will work as a structural analysis intern for Quartus. She plans to pursue a career in structural analysis and

design after graduation.

Charlotte B. Guyer, Record No. 1624Charlotte is entering her fourth year of the five-year

architectural engineering degree at Oklahoma State University. She hopes to continue onto her master’s and doctoral degrees while research-ing the sustainability of timber structures. Ultimately, she aspires to combine her love of structures with her passion for environmental sustainability through research and

teaching at a respected higher education institution.

Zachary D. Hampton, Record No. 1628Zach is a senior at Oklahoma State University study-

ing mechanical and aerospace en-gineering. He has served as OK Gamma Chapter’s student council representative and project chair. This summer, Zach worked at Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery as a reliability engineering intern. He plans to pur-sue a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, and later a career in the

energy or aerospace industry.

Jessica L. Hammersla, Record No. 1627Jessica is a computer engineering and mathematics senior

at West Virginia University. She serves as a drum major for the Pride of West Virginia marching band and is a member of the basketball pep band. She is president of IEEE Eta Kappa Nu chapter and volunteers as an engineering college ambassador. Jessica plans to work in technology for the public sector and pursue a

master’s degree in software engineering.

Joshua D. Hamilton, Record No. 1626Josh is a biomedical engineering major with a nanosci-

ence minor at the University of Maine. He is highly involved on campus holding positions in the biomedical engineering club, com-muters club, smash brothers club, and pep band. He is also an area co-ordinator of the Univ. of Maine tutor program and works in multiple labs. He hopes to continue his education

and pursue a Ph.D. in the field of biomedical engineering studying cancer treatments.

Ammar Hanna, Nagel No. 55Ammar is pursuing a B.S. in civil engineering at Cali-

fornia State University, Fresno. He is the lower division representa-tive for the ASCE chapter and an intern at a local engineering firm. He is the recipient of multiple sci-ence awards including William A. Nielsen Mathematics Award and BC Physical Science Award. After graduating, Ammar is planning to

pursue higher education to gain more knowledge in the civil engineering field.

Adam J. Hall, Record No. 1625Adam is a rising senior at Union College majoring in me-

chanical engineering with a math-ematics minor. He is also a member of Pi Tau Sigma, and is performing research on the dynamics of fluid flow around two-dimensional walls. After graduation, he plans to attend graduate school in pursuit of a Ph.D.

Zev N. Granowitz, Record No. 1621Zev studies mechanical engineering at Lafayette College

and serves as PA Epsilon Chapter president. He is also president of the Lafayette College running club and was president of the Lafayette College chapters of ASME and the Hillel Society. This summer, he is interning at ExxonMobil. Zev plans on pursuing a career in the aero-space or consumer electronics

industries and eventually earning an MBA.

Rebecca Golm, Record No. 1616Rebecca is pursuing a B.S. in electrical engineering at

Rutgers University and serves as NJ Beta Chapter vice president. She is an active member of the Society of Women Engineers and serves as a mentor on the Douglass Research Advisory Board. Rebecca has con-ducted research in natural language processing and neuroimaging. She teaches recitation as a learning assis-

tant and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering.

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Quinn M. Happold, Record No. 1629Quinn is a mechanical engineering major entering his

9th semester at the University of Wyoming. Quinn plans to continue his career in the automotive industry and hopes to one day work as an engineer for the reliability team at Toyota. He is also a member of the Wyoming Motorsports club, where he has helped build a hybrid race vehicle from the ground up.

Courtney G. Harbert, Record No. 1630Courtney is studying mechanical engineering with a

minor in business administration at the University of Dayton and serves as OH Theta Chapter trea-surer. She completed a co-op term as a project management intern for an engineering consulting firm. During her sophomore year, she was able to study abroad in Ireland and loved it. She hopes to return to

graduate school to pursue an MBA.

Abigail E. Haworth, Record No. 1631Abigail is a senior studying biological systems engineer-

ing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She works in a research lab developing biological sensors from carbon nanotubes, and is part of the university’s honors program, Grand Challenge Scholars Program, and Biomedical Engineering Society. She also serves as vice president of the Engineering Ambassadors out-

reach program and plans to pursue a graduate degree in biomedical engineering.

Daniella R. Hébert, Record No. 1633Daniella is a mechanical engineering major and mem-

ber of the Women in Science and Engineering honors program at Stony Brook University. She is a part of the Medical Device Innova-tion team and a researcher at the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center. In addition, she has participated in REU programs at Columbia Univ. studying materials

for improved energy conversion. She plans on obtaining a Ph.D. and working in the field of renewable energy.

Emma S. Heaton, Record No. 1632Emma is a senior at Binghamton University studying

biomedical engineering with a concentration in biomaterials and bio-pharmaceutical technology and a Spanish minor. She is involved in on campus research in a neurosci-ence lab using electrophysiological recordings to code the taste system and a tissue engineering lab focusing on the development of pancreatic

islets. Emma plans to pursue an MD/Ph.D. to continue her involvement in research and work in education.

Andrea T. Hildan, Forge No. 100Andrea is a senior studying mechanical engineering at

San Francisco State University. She is CA Alpha Gamma Chapter vice president and has been a student-athlete playing NCAA DII softball for the past three years. She has held an internship with Whiting Turner focusing on construction management and will spend her senior year doing research in the

fluid mechanics disciple.

Ryan C. Hrusch, Record No. 1634Ryan is a senior studying mechanical engineering at the

University of Dayton. He is Ohio Theta Chapter secretary and the treasurer of the Special Olympics Club. Ryan is working his third co-op rotation at GE Aviation and hopes to continue his career in the aviation industry after graduation. Outside of school, Ryan enjoys spending time outdoors fishing, biking, and hiking.

Andrea H. Hwang, Record No. 1635Andrea studies materials science and engineering with

a minor in electronic materials at Carnegie Mellon University. She is involved with research in compu-tational materials science and is a university member of the Materials Science and Engineering Student Advisory Council, associated with Materials Advantage. Andrea plans to pursue a Ph.D. and hopes to be a

professor to fulfill her aspirations of conducting research while educating the next generation of engineers.

Abdullah S. Hyder, Record No. 1636Abdullah is a computer engineering student at Stevens

Institute of Technology and serves as NJ Alpha Chapter vice president. He is founder of the Stevens Archery club, and president of the IEEE HKN Iota Delta Chapter. Abdullah has interned as a software engineer at L3Harris Technologies and at Network to Code, LLC, focusing on communications and network

automation. He plans to attend graduate school in pursuit of a Ph.D.

Matthew P. Ingram, Record No. 1637Matthew is a senior studying mechanical engineering at

the University of Maine. He will be looking to pursue a career in either fluid mechanics or thermodynamics. Matthew would like to get a master’s degree in mechanical engineering in the near future and plans to work toward becoming a professional engineer.

Karthik Irakam, Record No. 1638Karthik is a double major in biomedical engineering

and economics at Yale University. He pursued computational biology research at Yale and at the Icahn School of Medicine and interned with the Packard Foundation, a nonprofit, and with D.E. Shaw, a quantitative hedge fund. He is also a board member of Yale’s student investment group, International

Relations Association, and Model UN Team. He hopes to pursue a career combining biotechnology and business.

Matthew J. Irving, Campbell No. 50Matthew is studying acoustical engineering and music

with a minor in mathematics at the University of Hartford. He plans on either entering the field of acoustical engineering directly, or pursuing a graduate education in the field of acoustics. Matthew has been a musician his entire life and hopes to also keep music in his life

following graduation.

Nadia Itani, Record No. 1639Nadia is a senior pursuing a degree in civil engineering

at Manhattan College. She serves as an executive board member on student government as well as for the American Society of Civil Engineers chapter, and values her volunteering experiences. Nadia hopes to con-tinue her education to earn a master’s degree in order to pursue a career in structural design and building

development in the future.

Kaitlyn M. Jankowski, Record No. 1640Kaitlyn is a senior studying civil engineering at the

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She will serve as WI Gamma Chapter president for the 2020-21 school year. Kaitlyn is working as a municipal engineering co-op and hopes to continue working as a municipal engineer in the future. She’s involved in ASCE and the University Innova-tion Fellows. Kaitlyn hopes to work

in industry and then pursue college lecturing later on.

Elizabeth G. Hanna, Campbell No. 49Elizabeth is a senior at Southern Methodist University

majoring in computer science and music. She will have served as the Texas Iota Chapter president for two years. She is passionate about mak-ing user-focused applications and websites that make our lives easier. Elizabeth is completing a project management/development intern-ship with Crew4Yachts this summer

and aspires to go into industry with a software consulting firm and eventually transition into project management.

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Virginia Jiang, Record No. 1641Virginia studies chemical engineering at Columbia

University, and researches in the Banta Lab for protein and metabolic eng’g as it relates to designing novel clean energy sources. She is involved in social justice and activism work, analyzing social inequity and provid-ing data-driven solutions. Virginia has participated in two NSF REUs,

one hosted at Northwestern Univ. and one remotely by Rosetta Commons. She plans to pursue a graduate degree.

Nicholas Jin, Record No. 1642Nicholas is a rising senior at The George Washington

University studying electrical engineering and minoring in cello performance. He is grateful for all the opportunities TBP has given him and will serve as DC Gamma Chapter president for the 2020-21 school year. He studied at UTS in Sydney, Australia, but had to return home.

Lynnae A. Johnson, Record No. 1645Lynnae is a senior studying civil engineering at the

University of Colorado at Boul-der, and will be CO Beta Chapter corresponding secretary. She has interned with Jacobs Engineering for two summers. During the school year, she works as a student assistant in the civil engineering office on campus. She plans to start a career in airfield design and work towards

her P.E. license.

Tyson A. Johnson, Record No. 1644Tyson is studying chemical engineering at the Univer-

sity of Tennessee. He will serve as TN Alpha Chapter president for the 2020-21 school year. He is an Engineering Ambassador for UTK and a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He has interned with SI Group and is a co-op student at Chemours. Tyson plans to work in chemical manufacturing process

development and improvement.

Ryan Jose, Record No. 1646Ryan is a mechanical engineering major at the City Col-

lege of New York. He has served as an assistant project manager of En-gineers Without Borders, a health educator of Peer Health Exchange, a high school tutor for the STEM Institute, and graduated from the Willdan and ConEdison Win-Win Energy Efficiency Training Program. Ryan plans to confront

the climate crisis by working alongside contractors and engineers in NYC’s clean energy sector.

Mamta Kanda, Forge No. 101 Mamta is a senior at San Jose State University studying

industrial and systems engineer-ing with a minor in mathematics. She will serve as CA Eta Chapter vice president and has previously served as Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering Organization chapter president. Mamta has in-terned with Lockheed Martin and

Cisco and is looking forward to gaining additional in-dustry experience before returning back for her master’s.

Madison A. Kane, Record No. 1647Madison is majoring in biomedical engineering with

a minor in chemistry at California State University, Long Beach. She has conducted research at CSULB, through the BUILD program, and at Purdue University, through the SURF program. She plans to at-tend graduate school and obtain a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering,

researching new applications in tissue engineering and biomaterials development.

MyoungJu K. Kang, Record No. 1648MyoungJu is studying biomedical engineering with a

focus on cell and tissue engineering at the University of Rochester, where she serves as NY Kappa Chapter president. She participated in a sum-mer research program at the Oregon Health and Science University and is researching the metabolism of leukemia cells at the Wilmot Cancer Center. She plans to pursue a career

in drug delivery systems to target cancer cells.

Jeffrey D. Kangas, Record No. 1649Jeffrey is studying mechanical engineering with a minor

in material science, at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. He is leading undergraduate research in elevated temperature testing of composite materials and hopes to continue that research in a master’s program focused in composite materials or fluid mechanics. He uses both areas of study through the UMD Rocketry

team. This summer, he has been both a quality and mechanical engineering intern.

Anna Kasperovich, Record No. 1650Anna is a senior at Northeastern University studying

chemical engineering with a minor in materials science. She is also involved with Omega Chi Epsilon, where she is a peer mentor. In 2019, she completed her first co-op as a process engineer at Entegris where she optimized the performance of plant tools. She is excited for her next co-op as an integration engi-

neer at Global Foundries and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in materials science.

Joshua K. Kirby, Record No. 1653Josh is a senior studying industrial and systems engineer-

ing at the University of Oklahoma. During his time at OU, he has studied abroad in Oxford, England, with the OU honors program and performed research in human fac-tors engineering. After graduation, he plans to attend graduate school and pursue a master’s degree in

business administration.

Jonathan P. Kelley, Record No. 1651Jonathan is a senior mechanical engineering student at

Tennessee Technological University, minoring in mathematics. He will serve as TN Gamma Chapter ser-vice committee chair for fall 2020. Jonathan has interned in both the HVAC and manufacturing fields. He is working as an R&D intern with Farmer’s Friend, LLC. He is

interested in pursuing a master’s in mechanical engineer-ing and working in a machine innovation-related field.

Kaitlyn Brielle King, Record No. 1652Brielle is a senior mechanical engineering student at

Norwich University. She serves as VT Beta Chapter treasurer and as chapter president of Pi Tau Sigma. She twice participated in NASA-sponsored undergraduate research focusing on rapidly-deployable greenhouses and robotics. She is studying microgrids in VT with the Army Cold Region

Research and Energy Lab. She plans to attend graduate school in Europe and later start an eng’g consulting firm.

Steven P. Klepac, Record No. 1654 As a non-traditional student, Steven is pursuing an edu-

cation and career in academia while working as a construction inspector. My background in construction has developed a passion for the built environment and for civil engineer-ing. He is conducting research now evaluating building codes in high wind regions. Steven plans to con-tinue research in advancement in

structural engineering through his studies and ultimately as a civil engineering professor.

Sage N. Johnson, Record No. 1643Sage is a mechanical engineering major at the

University of Tulsa. She is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Eta Sigma. After graduation, Sage plans to enter the field and work as a project manager.

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Mia H. Klopfenstein, Record No. 1656After completing her undergraduate degree in materials

science, Mia plans to pursue a Ph.D. in materials science researching sus-tainable energy solutions. She serves as ID Gamma Chapter president.

Abigial E. Koons, Record No. 1657Abigail is a senior mechanical engineering student at

the University of South Alabama. She will serve as Alabama Epsilon Chapter VP of community in-volvement for the 2020-21 school year. She is also a member of the USA Dance team, honors college, and Alpha Omicron Pi. She has participated in biomedical engi-neering research involving repair of

syndesmotic ligaments and diagnosis of Acute Compart-ment Syndrome. Abigail plans to attend medical school.

Elizabeth D. Korte, Brems No. 11Elizabeth is majoring in systems engineering with

a minor in applied mathematics at the University of Virginia. She completed two summer internships at NASA Langley Research Center, supporting the development of a human Mars settlement concept. She is a peer advisor, tutor, member of Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority, and incoming vice president of UVA

INCOSE. She plans to work in the consulting industry before returning to school.

Emma C. Kuttler, Record No. 1661Emma is studying industrial and systems engineering

at the University of Oklahoma. She has been involved in research on cyber-physical-social systems and has interned for Michelin and Textron Aviation. She is the president of the Honors Student Association and an active member of the Campus Activities Council. She will pursue a master’s degree at

OU and then enter industry.

Corrina R. Laird, Record No. 1662Cori is studying bioengineering at Clemson University.

She is active with the Clemson club swim team and holds leadership positions for the honors college and Greek community. Cori works in the Applied Science Lab for the Clemson Football team, combining bioengineering with passion for sports. She aspires to work in the field of sports medicine, especially

for a professional sports team, and devise better mecha-nisms for injury prevention, recovery, and performance.

Claire Lamarre, Record No. 1663Claire is a French-Canadian from Montreal. She is study-

ing chemical engineering at Yale University and is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She is on the board of the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking and is involved in Launch, Yale’s startup accelerator. In line with her interest in entrepreneurship, Claire interned at a manufacturing

tech startup last summer and joined Sunrun this summer as a data analyst.

Sonji Lamichhane, Record No. 1664Sonji is a senior in chemical engineering with chemistry

minor at the University of New Mexico. She will serve as NM Beta Chapter president during the 2020-21 school year, was previously the chapter secretary-treasurer, also a member of SWE, AIChE, KME. She is doing research for the upgraded drug delivery of multiple pharma-cological reagents. Sonji plans to

pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and work for the betterment of the medical sector.

Kyle R. Lang, Record No. 1665Kyle is a mechanical engineering major at Worcester Poly-

technic Institute seeking his master’s degree. He serves as Massachusetts Alpha Chapter president and also serves on the executive board of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. Kyle aspires to develop a career working with remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles. This year, he will be developing light actuated ma-

nipulators using carbon nanotubes as well as modifying an affordable ROV for use by a non-profit organization.

Aaron B. Leavitt, Record No. 1667Aaron is a senior at Brigham Young University–

Idaho studying civil engineering. He served as Idaho Delta Chapter president and is an intern at Fors-gren Associates. He will pursue a master’s degree in civil and environ-mental engineering and a career in sustainability. He is also a member of ASCE, the teacher’s assistant for environmental engineering and has

volunteered as a French tutor, and outdoor expedition leader.

Karthik Ledalla, Record No. 1668Karthik is a senior at Stony Brook University majoring in

biomedical engineering and applied mathematics and statistics. He was NY Omicron Chapter vice president and will be president for the 2019-20 school year. He participated in the iGEM competition, engineering bacteria for biofuel production, and an internship on campus, identify-ing clinical needs and designing

solutions. He currently performs research on optimizing genetic circuits and hopes to pursue an MD-Ph.D.

Ryan W. Klimek, Record No. 1655Ryan is pursuing a bachelor of science in mechanical

engineering at Cedarville University. He has worked as a biomedical engi-neering research assistant, is a part of Cedarville’s engineering honors pro-gram, and will be designing remote controlled and autonomous aircraft with his senior design team. Ryan hopes to enter the aerospace industry to develop new technology for the

next generation of spacecraft for manned space missions.

Nicholas F. Knapp, Stabile No. 850Nicholas is a double major in petroleum engineering and

mathematics and minor in computer science at the University of North Dakota. He is a part time research assistant for the geoscience team at the Energy and Environmental Re-search Center and is involved in the Society of Petroleum Engineers and International Association of Drilling Contractors student chapters. He

hopes to work in the oil and gas industry after graduation.

Derek A. Kuldinow, Record No. 1660Derek is a double major in mechanical engineering and

physics at Yale University, serving as CT Alpha Chapter corresponding secretary. He has performed research with Prof. de la Mora at Yale and Prof. Hara at Stanford University in various aspects of electric propulsion. He plans on applying to aerospace graduate programs and hopes to

work on novel forms of space propulsion.

Sarah E. Kuchcinski, Record No. 1659Sarah is a senior at the University of Akron with a double

major in electrical and computer engineering and a minor in applied mathematics. She is an active mem-ber and officer on Akron’s NASA RMC Lunabotics team. Sarah was a member of the winning team of the 2018-19 NASA Glenn University Student Design Challenge. She plans

to work in industry, and eventually return to school to obtain her Ph.D.

Joshua M. Kortje, Record No. 1658Joshua is a senior studying computer engineering at

Cedarville University. He will serve as Ohio Nu Chapter vice president for the 2020-21 school year. He has interned at Lockheed Martin for two summers, working in both software and firmware disciplines. Joshua plans to begin working in the industry and pursue a graduate degree in electrical engineering.

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Nicole A. Marco, Stabile No. 802Nicole is a senior studying chemical engineering at

Northeastern University with a minor in French. She’s been heavily influenced by her time in Engineers Without Borders, serving as pro-gram director and VP of adminis-tration. She has completed research and internships in biotechnology, food & beverage, and bio-polymers.

Nicole is passionate about sustainable development and hopes to work in the food technology industry.

Noah N. Meisner, Stabile No. 807Noah is a senior at Marquette University studying civil

engineering. He has been a member of Engineers without Borders for the past four years, during which, he has traveled to Guatemala five times to assist in construction of two pedestrian bridges and one schoolhouse. Noah also works as a structural co-op for HNTB Corp.

He plans on pursuing his master’s in structural engi-neering and a career as a bridge engineer.

Daniel M. Markiewitz, Stabile No. 803Daniel, a senior at Cornell University studying chemi-

cal & biomolecular engineering with a mathematics minor, serves as NY Delta Chapter treasurer. His research with Dr. Varner focuses on modeling cellular systems’ metabo-lism using computational methods. His second research project with Dr. Koch investigates 2-D gas suspen-

sion flows. He wants to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering focusing on the integrating mechanisms which lead to nonequilibrium in cellular systems.

Zikang (Millo) Ling, Stabile No. 799Millo attends Drexel University as a member of the

honors college. She is an inter-national student from Kunming, China, pursuing a B.S in mechani-cal engineering, a M.S. in electrical engineering, and a minor in fine art. She held co-op positions at Megger Inc., and Crane Payment Innovations Inc. Millo serves as PA

Zeta Chapter president and works at lab for thermoa-coustic speaker research.

Lucia Martinez, Stabile No. 804Lucia is a biomedical engineering student with a

concentration in biomaterials and tissue engineering and a minor in applied mathematics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. As an undergraduate, she has been part of research projects led by postdoctoral scholars in the field of regenerative medicine. After gradu-

ation, Lucia will attend graduate school in pursuit of a Ph.D. focused on immunotherapy.

Rita E. Meraz, Skaggs No. 5Rita is a senior electrical engineering student at Old

Dominion University. Throughout her studies, she has participated in organizations such as Engineers Without Borders and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. She has also pursued research and an internship with Dominion Energy in their electrical transmission depart-

ment. She plans to pursue a Ph.D., and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Austen P. Metsack, Stabile No. 808Austen is a senior mechanical engineering student at

Western New England University. He is involved as a team leader on the SAE Baja team and has a pat-ent pending from a group project. His interests include automotive engineering, electro-mechanical solutions, and automation, with internships at Volvo Trucks North

America and TTM Technologies. Austen looks forward to a graduate degree and applying skills in the workforce.

Ryan W. Ludemann, Stabile No. 800Ryan is going into his 4th year at Stevens Institute of

Technology to complete a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. He is a student-athlete on the men’s swim team and a brother in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Ryan is also a member of the Pinnacle Schol-ars Program and is completing research on visual navigation for

micro-aerial vehicles. He then plans to pursue a master’s in manufacturing before entering the workforce.

Stephanie C. Lux, Stabile No. 801Stephanie is a senior studying biomedical engineering

at Cornell University. She serves as an NY Delta Chapter board chair, Engineers for a Sustainable World project team president, and as a hospital volunteer program leader. She researches breast cancer migration to bone by studying a synthetic collagen model of the

bone microenvironment. She hopes to pursue an MD/Ph.D., practice oncology, and continue cancer research.

Jeffrey A. Mayolo, Stabile No. 805Jeffrey is a cadet at the United States Military Academy

studying mechanical engineer-ing with a focus on aeronautical engineering. He serves as the vice president of the NY Upsilon Chap-ter. Jeffrey is interested in jet turbine engines and hopes to continue research and working with them. He plans to attend flight school and

become an aviation officer in the Army.

Evan M. Mettenbrink, Stabile No. 809Evan is a senior biomedical engineering student at the

University of Oklahoma looking at different options for his career path. He is involved in a couple of research projects involving point-of-care di-agnostic tests and the improvement of human nanoparticle therapies. Non-academically, Evan enjoys playing basketball, is involved with

on-campus mentoring programs, and helps teach an elementary Sunday school class.

Aaron A. McCrary, Stabile No. 806Aaron is studying mechanical engineering at Iowa

State University. He serves as the mechanical team lead for his school’s Mars rover design team. He works as a dynamic systems modeling intern for John Deere simulating the dynamics and perception systems of autonomous vehicles alongside virtual environments. Aaron plans

to pursue a master’s degree in engineering mechanics and conduct research in computational mechanics.

Kaylee M. Meyers, Stabile No. 810Kaylee is a biomedical engineering major at Michigan

Technological University. During her studies, she has been deeply involved in biomaterials research for tendon repair and many local youth STEM outreach programs. She plans on attaining a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering to become a university professor and mentor

future generations of engineers.

Jacob L. Lewellen, Stabile No. 798Jacob studies chemical engineering with a minor

in chemistry at Oklahoma State University where he serves on the CEAT Student Council as the K-12 outreach coordinator and the OK Gamma Chapter representative. Jacob conducts research on the struc-ture and inhibition of lepidopteran pheromone-binding proteins for pest

control applications and was recently awarded a Wentz Research Grant. He intends to pursue graduate study for a career in pharmaceutical research.

Brandon F. Lee, Stabile No. 797Brandon studies chemical engineering and physics at the

University of Missouri. He has served as president of MO Alpha Chapter and Engineers Without Borders chapter. His research consists of performing molecular dynamics simulations and related analyses for helium in plasma-facing tungsten with a focus on nuclear fusion appli-

cations. He intends to earn a Ph.D. in plasma physics and continue to work on problems related to nuclear fusion.

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Natalie L. Monzavifar, Stabile No. 813Natalie is a mathematics and computer science

dual degree at the University of South Carolina honors college. She serves as SC Beta Chapter vice president of membership and has been involved in undergraduate research, analyzing Twitter data to investigate language conflict in Kurdistan. This summer, she is

working as a data analytics intern for U.S. Bank. She hopes to pursue a career in data science.

Shea T. Middleton, Stabile No. 901Shea is a senior studying biomedical engineering at East

Carolina University. He partici-pated in an REU focused on simula-tions, imaging, and modeling and has held the role of service chair for his school’s honors program. Shea is also pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical engineering via an inte-grated BS/MS program. His thesis research will involve multiscale

computer modeling of lung mechanics, particularly related to COVID-19.

Morgan L. Muir, Stabile No. 818Morgan is studying mechanical engineering at Southern

Methodist University. She interned at John Deere for two summers gaining work experience in both product development and quality engineering. Throughout her career, Morgan has been active in Society of Women Engineers, and she is the SMU SWE chapter president for the

2020-21 academic year. She plans to enter an engineering rotational program and later pursue an MBA.

Abigail F. Morgan, Stabile No. 814Abigail is studying mechanical engineering with a minor

in business administration from Louisiana Tech University. She is LA Gamma Chapter recording secretary and has served in leader-ship roles for the Association of Catholic Tech Students and SWE. She interned at Graphic Packaging International and is interning with Raytheon Intelligence and Space in

their operations department. She plans on pursuing a career in industry.

Hannah M. Miller, Stabile No. 811Hannah is a civil engineering major at the Univer-

sity of New Hampshire. She has researched relationships between grain size, carbon content, and mercury content in impounded sediment, collaborated on five dif-ferent research projects, published a research article, actively pursued honors in major, and maintained

a 4.0 GPA. She hopes to complete a master’s degree in environmental eng’g then work as a design engineer.

Max B. Milone, Alford No. 18Max is studying electrical engineering at Stevens

Institute of Technology with a concentration in power engineer-ing and a minor in finance. He is NJ Alpha Chapter treasurer and a member of IEEE-HKN. He wants to work on microgrid or energy storage solutions and is interning with S&C Electric. Max plans to

get a master’s degree, obtain a P.E. license, and work in the power and energy industry.

Cooper A. Morris, Stabile No. 815Cooper is a senior, civil engineering major at the Uni-

versity of Memphis. He is president of the ASCE student chapter as well as the AISC Student Steel Bridge team captain. He has been able to conduct undergraduate research in geotechnical engineering, resulting in a publication. He has also been able to intern with TDOT and

Brasfield and Gorrie. Cooper plans to begin working while pursuing a master’s degree, after graduation.

Obinna D. Muoh, Stabile No. 819Obinna is a senior, studying chemical engineering at

Mississippi State University. He serves as an engineering recruit-ment leader and a research student focused on the electronic properties of conjugated donor-acceptor poly-mers. He co-ops at Hunt Refining Co. as a process engineer and his dream is to work in the oil and gas industry. Obinna served as the VP of

the AIChE chapter and the Bagley College of Engineer-ing Student Body senator.

Alexander J. Myers, Stabile No. 820Alexander is an engineering ambassador, a guided study

group leader, a resident assistant, a communions mentor, and PA Beta Chapter director of community outreach. He is also a researcher at the Wong Laboratory for Natured Inspired Engineering, where he replicates the engineering principles in nature to solve problems. Alexan-

der hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, focused on aerospace and bio-inspired engineering.

Navid D. Mir, Forge No. 102Navid is an electrical engineering student at the Uni-

versity of California, Santa Barbara. His interests are digital circuit design and digital signal processing. During the summer, he we will be working as an intern in digital design verifi-cation. He hopes to gain industry experience in his desired fields, and then he would like to attend graduate

school to obtain at least a master’s degree.

Pranjal Mittal, Stabile No. 812Pranjal is a senior in computer science, an operations

research minor, and serves as NY Delta Chapter professional devel-opment chair. He is an Omega Rho Honor Society member and also involved in Cornell Cup Robotics and Hack4Impact as a software developer. After working as a com-puter vision intern at Cornell Tech,

and building an ML model for Oracle, Pranjal plans to continue leveraging his technical skills for automation.

Matthew L. Morse, Stabile No. 816Matt is studying chemical engineering with a minor

in theatre at the University of Kentucky. He participated in the University of Kentucky Engineering Bioactive Interfaces and Devices REU program and interned with Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Kentucky Science and Technol-ogy Corporation. After graduation,

he plans to pursue a job in process engineering.

Allison J. Myers, Stabile No. 821Allison is a senior at the University of South Alabama

where she is working towards a degree in mechanical engineering, which will be her second under-graduate degree. She is an active member of the AL Epsilon Chapter and a member of SWE and ASME. She is interning at Evonik Industries in Mobile. Upon graduation, Allison

plans to pursue a mechanical engineering job within the chemical industry.

Basheer Mossallam, Stabile No. 817Basheer is a biomedical engineering major at the Univer-

sity of Michigan with a concentration in biomechanics. He works as a resi-dential advisor, as well as an intern for the college’s BME department. Basheer’s work in the latter includes evaluating design projects for vari-ous BME design courses, as well as developing design content regarding

orthopedic and prosthetic devices. He plans to continue on for a masters’ degree in the subject.

Haley M. Myers, Stabile No. 902Haley is a senior at Ohio University studying mechanical

engineering with a minor in math-ematics and a 21st century leadership certificate. She is Ohio Delta Chapter vice president as well as treasurer of Pi Tau Sigma, a member of SWE, and an engineering ambassador. She has been a TA and SI Leader. Haley has completed three co-ops at

Speedway LLC and plans to pursue a career in engineer-ing management.

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Daniel G. Pascal, Stabile No. 826Daniel is a student at Tufts University majoring

in biomedical engineering and concentrating in quantitative eco-nomics. His research interests lie in wearable devices with a focus on potential sports applications as well as gadgetry, in general. He is passionate about the intersection of business and biotechnology, planning to pursue a Ph.D. in bio-

medical engineering, followed by an MBA.

Jerry A. Ostrem, Stabile No. 825Jerry is studying chemical engineering at the Univer-

sity of Minnesota, Duluth, while working on a minor in journalism. He serves as MN Beta Chapter treasurer and secretary and vice president of the Duluth AIChE group. He hopes to continue his pas-sion for serving others throughout his career as a chemical engineer while also continuing to hone his

craft of sports commentary.

Jenna M. Nielson, Stabile No. 822Jenna is a junior studying chemical and biological en-

gineering at the University of Colo-rado at Boulder. She has performed research in the field of biodegrad-able electronics and is working for Phillips 66 as a process engineering intern this summer. She plans to obtain a masters’ degree and pursue a career in process engineering. She hopes to develop new methods and

make existing processes more efficient.

Paige K. Myroth, Stabile No. 903Paige is a senior at Marquette University majoring in

biomechanical engineering and minoring in mathematics. On campus, she tutors thermodynam-ics and volunteers as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Paige hopes to land a career in the healthcare field that combines engineering and her mathematical skill set and to someday earn an

MBA or master’s degree.

Miranda R. Nolan, Stabile No. 823Miranda is studying chemical engineering at the

University of Mississippi, and hopes to pursue a law degree in intellectual property law after graduating. This summer, Miranda is working with the University of Southern Mississippi on polymer research. She eventually plans to move back to her hometown of St.

Louis, Missouri.

Sudesh Pathak, Stabile No. 827Sudesh is a student of mechanical engineering with

a minor in computer science at the University of Mississippi. An international student from Nepal, Pathak, is part of Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, Phi Kappa Phi, and other STEM clubs and organizations on campus. As robotics and AI enthusiast, he is

looking forward to pursuing a master’s in robotics and joining industry.

Jared T. Nysetvold, Stabile No. 824Jared is studying mechanical engineering at Brigham

Young University. He has served as UT Beta Chapter recruiting relations chair. He has worked as an intern at Valero Energy, as a co-op at ExxonMobil, and as a research assistant on campus. After gradu-ation, he plans to work in industry before pursuing an MBA. Jared enjoys reading, hiking, backpack-

ing, and spending time with his wife.

Chaz J. Okada, Alford No. 19Chaz is an electrical engineering student at Yale Uni-

versity, where he serves as CT Alpha Chapter president. He has interned at PIN Business Network, design-ing machine learning processes to analyze Big Data for marketing solutions. This summer, Chaz is a civilian engineering intern for the Navy. He is excited to use his experience with AI and engineering

to serve the community and nation.

Pryce E. Paulson, Stabile No. 828Pryce is a senior at Montana State University studying

mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace. He transferred to MSU from Fort Peck Community College, a small college on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Pryce is the treasurer of the Montana State rocketry club, member of the Nation Society for Leadership & Success, and a former NASA

intern at Wallops Flight Facility. He plans to work in the aerospace industry.

Heather E. Pecho, Stabile No. 829Breathing; a simple task for some, but a daily struggle

for others. Heather witnessed this at six-years-old when adopting her sister from China. Since then, Heather has been compelled to help save the world. She is earn-ing dual degrees in chemical and environmental engineering at Illi-nois Tech while serving as Illinois

Beta Chapter VP. She hopes to direct environmentally sustainable projects and return to school for an MBA.

Lilia T. Pettit, Stabile No. 832Lilia is a civil and environmental engineering major at

Clarkson University. She has par-ticipated in marine-based research projects at Clarkson and the Univ. of New Hampshire. She will complete an internship at GHD, an envi-ronmental engineering consulting firm, and hopes to focus her career on leveraging engineering to create more sustainable practices. She

plans to work in the environmental engineering industry.

Madeline J. Pelchat, Rousseau No. 1Maddie is studying chemical and environmental

engineering with specializations in environmental modeling and policy at Drexel University. She works on research related to combating climate change. She is also PA Zeta Chapter webmaster, a founding member of the Drexel Sustainabil-ity Coalition, and a mentor for the

Drexel Society of Women Engineers. She aspires to start her own environmental consulting firm.

Parker Petroff-Rims, Stabile No. 830Parker is a chemical engineering major with a graduate

certificate in sustainable energy at Stevens Institute of Technology. He serves as New Jersey Alpha Chapter president and had internships with ExxonMobil, British Petroleum, and is interning at Merck in vaccine manufacturing. He also served as an equity analyst in his schools man-

aged investment fund. He plans on pursuing a leadership manufacturing rotational program and an MBA.

Mark Petrovic, Stabile No. 831Mark is a senior at Drexel University pursuing a BS/MS

in materials science & engineering. Mark is interested in biomaterials research and has conducted pub-lished research on nanofiber bone scaffolds. He is now working on improving the fatigue properties of bioprosthetic heart valves for his thesis project. Mark plans to continue studying the mechanics

of cardiovascular disease in an MD/Ph.D. program.

Donato L. Piroscafo, Stabile No. 833Donato is a mechanical engineering student at the

University of New Mexico (UNM), and a proud member of UNM’s Formula SAE racecar engineering team. His plans are to attend and place top ten at both the 2021 FSAE California Internal Combustion Vehicle and Electric Vehicle com-petitions. Thereafter, Donato would

like to pursue a career in design of machine related to the global transition towards using sustainable energy.

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Eric R. Rhodes, Stabile No. 841Eric is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying

materials science and engineering. He is primarily interested in new alloy design and additive manu-facturing of metals. Aside from Tau Beta Pi, Eric is also heavily involved in Material Advantage and Alpha Phi Omega at Pitt. After graduation, he plans on continuing his research

and education in graduate school.

Mikayla M. Rosenthal, Stabile No. 843Mikayla is a senior mechanical engineering major at the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As a member of Engineering Ambassa-dors Network, she has a passion for “changing the conversation” and the way youth view STEM careers and previously served as EAN president. She has interned with General Dy-namics and wants to pursue a career in the aerospace & defense industry

and master’s in engineering management.

Nicholas A. Rober, Stabile No. 842Nicholas is a senior in mechanical engineering with a

focus on robotics and autonomous systems at the University of Iowa. He has participated in Iowa’s Campus Activities Board, Robotics Club, and Biomedical Engineering Student Society. He is conducting research in guidance, navigation, and control of underwater vehicles in Iowa’s

Cooperative Autonomous Systems Lab. He is planning on pursuing a Ph.D.

Simon A. Rojas Avila, Nagel No. 56Simon is a senior electrical engineering student at Texas

Tech University. He has had the op-portunity to grow as a professional at school as a member of the radio club and an academic tutor as well as a test engineer intern with Texas Instruments. He hopes to continue his studies by pursuing a master’s degree to become an analog design engineer.

Carli B. Raupp, Stabile No. 839Carli is a senior mechanical engineer at Louisiana Tech

University. She will serve as LA Gamma Chapter vice president her senior year. Carli has worked two project engineering intern-ships at different companies. In the fall, Carli will begin conducting research for the remainder of her undergraduate career. She hopes to work in industry for a few years

before returning to graduate school in pursuit of a Ph.D.

Sydney A. Rehr, Stabile No. 840Sydney is studying mechanical engineering with a

biomedical concentration at Michi-gan State University. She is MI Alpha Chapter vice president and cofounder of the MSU Society for Engineering Management. She has interned at ThermalTech and is an intern at Medline. Her passion for medicine and engineering has

prompted her to attend graduate school pursuing a master’s in biomedical engineering. She hopes to work with biomedical devices.

Alexa S. Podolsky, Stabile No. 834Alexa studies biomedical engineering at Cornell

University and serves as NY Delta Chapter president. She conducts cell and molecular biology research to investigate the progressive muscle defects in many laminopathies. Al-exa is also involved in clinical lung cancer research at NYU Langone Health, serves as BMES secretary,

and is an active ballroom and salsa dancer. She plans to attend medical school and advance human health.

Sharisse A. Poff, Althouse No. 12Sharisse is a senior studying electrical engineering at

Brigham Young University. She is working on multiple research projects involving PCB design and layout and embedded systems programming. She has worked as a hardware engineering intern at Vivint Smart Home for three years. Sharisse is interested in circuit

design and RF, and looks for ways to use her education to serve others.

Purnima A. Prasad, Stabile No. 835Purnima is a senior at New York University (NYU),

majoring in civil engineering and minoring in business technology management. She is a researcher for NYU Langone and an intern for PANYNJ. She is NY Rho Chapter president and tutors many core sub-jects. She will pursue an accelerated master’s degree in environmental

eng’g at NYU and intends to use her knowledge to reduce the carbon footprint of the civil engineering industry.

Tyler C. Price, Stabile No. 836Tyler is an engineering physics major with a math

minor at the University of Tulsa and OK Beta Chapter president. He is a university ambassador and involved in the Society of Physics Students, Phi Mu Alpha, and Mortar Board. Tyler also serves on Lambda Chi Alpha’s student advisory committee. He is doing research in self-healing

elastomers for natural gas applications and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering.

Malak N. Rafik, Stabile No. 907Malak is studying mechanical engineering at the

University of Denver with minors in chemistry and math. She is a student athlete on the Div. 1 soccer team. She aspires to go into the field of biomechanical engineering where she would like to focus on either im-plants or prosthetics. Malak plans on pursuing graduate school or work-

ing a few years before completing a master’s and hopes to improve lives through the medical device industry.

Katelyn E. Ragan, Brems No. 12Katelyn is a junior at Virginia Tech majoring in

aerospace engineering. Her plans are to work on spacecrafts in the commercial civil space sector. Her ultimate career goal is to be a project manager. Katelyn is the secretary of the Society of Women Engineers, and serves as the communications committee liaison for the Galipatia

Living-Learning Community.

Alonzo Ramon, Stabile No. 837Alonzo is a computer engineering senior attending

UTSA. He was born in Brownsville, TX, and moved to San Antonio in 2018 in search of academic success. He’s involved in engineering student organizations such as TBP, HKN, and IEEE, and has interned with the NSF in the field of optoelec-tronics eng’g. He hopes to work in

the semiconductor, wireless communications, or signal processing industry.

Lindsey D. Randall, Stabile No. 838Lindsey is studying biomedical engineering with a minor

in chemistry at the University of Oklahoma. She is a research assis-tant in the biomedical engineering dept. and a tutor in the college of engineering. Lindsey served as the founding president of the OU chap-ter of Health Guardians of America and is passionate about health and

science. Her research focus is in bioimaging modality integration, and she plans to pursue an M.D./Ph.D.

James T. Rowland, Stabile No. 904James is entering his senior year as an electrical engineer-

ing student at the University of South Alabama. He is a member of SAME, IEEE, Sigma Chi, and Phi Theta Kappa. With all the knowledge and hands on experience that the Univer-sity of South Alabama and his co-op/internship have had to offer, he looks forward to taking on the challenge

of positively benefiting as many individuals as possible.

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Natalie A. Schieuer, Stabile No. 852Natalie, from Nebraska, studies mechanical engineering

and Spanish as a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. She has interned with the USN Special Warfare Command and has studied abroad at the Spanish Naval Academy. Her research involves piezoelectric materials as a USNA Trident Scholar. Natalie will become

an ensign in the U.S. Navy in the submarine community and pursue graduate education in energy technologies.

Elena M. Sanchez, Stabile No. 848Elena is a mechanical engineering student with a minor

in biomedical engineering at Clark-son University. After she graduates, Elena intends to start her own en-gineering consulting company that will specialize in medical devices and assistive technology.

Ryan C. Russell, Stabile No. 845Ryan is a senior electrical engineering student at Brad-

ley University and is serving as IL Delta Chapter president. He has also enjoyed founding the robotics club at Bradley, working as a research assistant in the fields of signal processing and control theory, and interning for AutonomouStuff and John Deere. After graduation, Ryan

plans to pursue a career either working with autono-mous vehicles or spacecraft.

Erican J.S. Santiago, Stabile No. 849Erican is a senior biomedical engineering student, in the

Leading Scholars Program, at Michi-gan Technological University with a concentration in stem cell and tissue engineering. He is a Biomedical Engineering Society member, serves as committee co-chair for the Blue Key Honor Society, and did hydrogel research at Grand Valley State Univ.

He plans to conduct additional research, attend graduate school, and pursue a career as a biomedical researcher.

Ziad Saade, Bloomberg No. 14Ziad is a rising senior biomedical engineering student at

Columbia University graduating in May 2021. He is on the premedical track and will be applying to medical school this cycle where he is excited to continue more bioengineering research related to medicine.

Melissa Rowland, Stabile No. 844Melissa is a senior at Tufts University studying electrical

engineering. Melissa is a member of the varsity cross country and track & field teams at Tufts. She is also a member of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu and will be corresponding secretary in the 2020-21 school year. She has interned at Draper Laboratory in the navigation and sensing fusion

group. She plans on entering the workforce or pursuing further education.

Taleen C. Sarkissian, Forge No. 103Taleen is double majoring in electrical engineering

and computer engineering at the University of California, Irvine. She is CA Tau Chapter industrial relations chair and IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu chapter president. Her interests include embedded systems, control systems, and signal processing. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in

electrical engineering or computer science.

Mohammed S. Saleem, Stabile No. 846Mohammed is a biomedical engineering student using

his experiences and skills developed within engineering research and development in aims to become a doctor. His goal is to complete medi-cal school and perform research with a team of physicians, engineers, and scientists. He looks forward to work-ing with engineers in the future as

he completes his final year of school at Illinois Institute of Technology.

Jacob B. Scanlan, Ford No. 2Jacob is a software engineering senior at the University of

Texas at Dallas and Texas Xi Chap-ter president. He chose his major because of the variety of unique applications and opportunities software offers. After graduating, Jacob hopes to pursue a fulfilling career in the industry, volunteer his skills to others, and eventually

earn a master’s degree.

Emma K. Schmidt, Alabama Power No. 17Emma is a senior in biomedical engineering at the Uni-

versity of Alabama at Birmingham. She has done research in Gecko-Mimetic with the materials science department, and worked for a NASA contract with a company called EITD. She plans to stay at EITD after graduation and go back to school for a Ph.D. in computer science or

mechanical engineering. She is passionate about her involvement in TBP and SWE.

Yash Samantaray, Stabile No. 847Yash is studying chemical engineering and computer

science with a certificate in energy studies at Yale University. He serves as CT Alpha Chapter recording secretary, vice president of the university’s AIChE chapter, and conducts research in interfacial electrochemistry. Yash has been an R&D intern at DuPont and nLight.

He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering with a focus on renewable energy or energy storage.

Jacob J. Schmidt, Stabile No. 853Jacob is a chemical engineering student at Brigham

Young University. He serves as Utah Beta Chapter initiate co-chair. He does research into the predictions of thermodynamic properties of physical compounds. This summer, he is working as a process engineer-ing intern for Valero Energy. He plans to work in the oil and gas

industry while pursuing a master’s degree in business administration.

James G. Schultz, Stabile No. 854James is a mechanical engineering major at the Uni-

versity of Colorado at Boulder. He will serve as Colorado Beta chapter treasurer for the 2020-21 school year. James is a member of the Engineering Leadership Program where he has gained experience in leadership, service, and cultural growth. James has held internships at Avantes Inc. and Iconergy Ltd.

He plans to pursue a master’s degree in mechanical eng’g.

Nicholas J. Schiefelbein, Stabile No. 851Nick is a senior at Iowa State University, majoring in

mechanical engineering and minor-ing in biomedical engineering. As a junior, he served as IA Alpha Chapter vice president and has since been elected chapter president for the 2020-21 school year. He interned as a design engineer at NASA Langley Research Center, supporting mis-

sions such as the Artemis Human Landing System, CLARREO Pathfinder, and other agency design projects.

Hannah K. Schulz, Stabile No. 855Hannah is a senior double majoring in civil engineering

and environmental & sustainability studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She completed research investigating net-zero neighbor-hoods, the concepts of food, energy, and water on a neighborhood scale. She aspires to pursue a career that helps to plan and develop sustain-

able communities that support affordable housing developments, reduced energy consumption, and ac-cessibility to natural green spaces.

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Anna M. Schwartz, Stabile No. 856Anna is a senior at the University of Missouri majoring

in civil engineering and minoring in architectural studies. At Miz-zou, she previously served as MO Alpha Chapter president as well as being involved in the Chi Epsilon civil engineering honor society. Her passion in civil engineering focuses on transportation, in which Anna

will pursue a career dedicated to the improvement of the nation’s infrastructure.

Audrey A. Sheppard, Stabile No. 860Audrey is a biomedical engineering student at Texas

A&M University. She has taken part in the manufacturing and develop-ment of IVC filters for a start-up medical device company throughout the past four years. Audrey also works in a research lab on campus experimenting with electrospinning nanofibers to create scaffolds for tis-

sue engineering. She plans to continue her research and pursue a master’s degree.

William E. Schwartzman, Stabile No. 857Will is a senior at Case Western Reserve University

majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in sociology. He is in-volved on campus as a TA, a member of Camp Kesem, a brother of DTD fraternity, and a researcher working to improve the biocompatibility of intracortical microelectrodes. He intends to attend medical school

to pursue his passion for serving others while staying involved in biomedical research and design.

William O. Sierzputowski, Stabile No. 861Will is a senior engineering education major at Ohio

Northern University with mathemat-ics and computer science minors. He has completed summer research op-portunities resulting in a published paper and has presented work at four conferences. He will graduate with teacher’s licenses in math and com-puter science and plans to become a

high school teacher who will inspire the next generation of engineers, computer scientists, and industry leaders.

Charles J. Sears, Stabile No. 858Charles is a rising senior at the University of Denver

studying computer engineering and planning to specialize in computer systems engineering. He plans to receive a minor in studio art, and has achieved one in mathematics. When Charles graduates, he will pursue a career within the computer engineering field with a focus in

medical or musical technology.

Lillia R. Smith, Stabile No. 905Lillia is studying mechanical engineering at the Univer-

sity of Portland. She is OR Gamma Chapter secretary. Lillia has interned for NASA and BAE Systems Inc. One of her on-campus jobs includes lead-ing hikes for her peers throughout the Pacific Northwest, which is a dream. She will start working in the field while also attending graduate

school. Her life goal is to become an astronaut, and venture into the great unknown.

Louis F. Somma, Stabile No. 864Louis is a biomedical engineering major at Binghamton

University. He will serve as NY Tau Chapter president during the 2020-21 academic year. At school, he is researching the fabrication of low cost, single use flexible and stretch-able electronics. Upon completion of his studies, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in biomedical

engineering.

Siva P. Sreedhar, Stabile No. 865Siva is a chemical engineering major at the University of

Illinois at Chicago. She participates in bioengineering research, and presented research at multiple con-ferences and was awarded for her work. She is also president of her school’s dance marathon and serves as an undergrad student senator. She plans to enter medical school

and maintain a strong research emphasis to continue to find the intersection between medicine and eng’g.

Kristen M. Soucheck, Holmes No. 1Kristen is a senior studying environmental engineer-

ing at the University of Oklahoma. She is seeking a master’s degree in environmental engineering through OU’s BS/MS program. She will serve as Oklahoma Alpha Chapter secretary this year. Kristen is also involved in research with the Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and

Watersheds. She hopes to work in the field of environ-mental remediation.

Bryan Shaddy, Stabile No. 908Bryan is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student

at the University of California, Riv-erside. He is completing research focusing on the modeling of sea ice flow dynamics and sea ice disper-sion. He has participated in research studying solutions to aortic heart valve calcification. In addition, he is also a member of the University

honors program and plans to attend graduate school in pursuit of a Ph.D.

Greylan E. Smoak, Stabile No. 862Greylan is an electrical engineering major, business

administration minor at the Univer-sity of South Carolina. He partici-pates in both the IEEE and Society of Automotive Engineers. After he graduates, Greylan plans to go into a company involved in power elec-tronics or pursue a graduate degree.

Evan R. Steers, Stabile No. 866Evan is studying mechanical engineering at South

Dakota State University, where he serves as SD Beta Chapter president. He is also a member of Pi Tau Sigma and was the former secretary of the joint engineering council. Evan plans to continue his education to receive his master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He is looking forward

to graduate school, and has a special interest in aerospace engineering.

Sanjana B. Shah, Stabile No. 859Sanjana is studying chemical engineering with an

additional major in biomedical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on measuring mechanical forces on cardiac tissues and cells. She is also an active member on CMU Bhangra, a northern Indian folk dance team. She hopes to attend medical school and

use her engineering background to further innovative research initiatives.

Brandon T. Smurthwaite, Stabile No. 863 Brandon is a senior at Brigham Young University-Idaho

studying civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineer-ing. After completing his studies, he looks forward to working in the Boise area while completing research to better improve calculations in material efficiency and accuracy. He also looks forward to actively

participating in councils to share what he learns.

Jennifer L. Stewart, Stabile No. 912Jennifer is a senior studying petroleum engineering

at the University of Houston. She served as TX Epsilon Chapter membership chair, and was named Outstanding Junior in petroleum engineering for the 2019-20 En-gineering Week awards. She is completing an internship with Exx-onMobil as an unconventional

reservoir engineer on the Bakken team. Previously, she worked at Oxy Petroleum on their Permian EOR team. She plans to work in the oil & gas industry.

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Andrew C. Tamis, Stabile No. 874Andrew is a double major in engineering science and

physics. He will serve as PA Beta Chapter treasurer for the 2020-21 school year. At Penn State, he con-ducts research through mathemati-cal modeling of nitric oxide in the brain as well as summer research at Brookhaven National Lab. After graduating, he plans to apply to

graduate schools in engineering and attain his Ph.D.

Seth S. Street, Stabile No. 869Seth is majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineer-

ing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He performed research in computational chemistry and is researching topics in molecular genetics. He completed a three-term co-op with Eastman Chemical Co., and will serve as TN Alpha Chapter social chair in 2020-21 academic

year. He plans to attend medical school to become a phy-sician, with special interest in serving rural populations.

Sarah Tickner, Stabile No. 876Sarah is a rising senior studying engineering science at

Penn State University and pursuing a minor in computer engineering. She is interning at the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory and researching machine learning sys-tems. She wants to attend graduate school to hone her skills in machine learning with the goal of working

on the interface of mechanical systems and electronic design in autonomous vehicles.

Julia N. Syme, Stabile No. 872Julia is a junior in the chemical engineering co-op pro-

gram at the University of Akron. She has completed two co-ops with Seaman Corp. and will complete her third co-op with Akron Disper-sions. Syme competes and serves as treasurer of the University’s com-petitive pistol club. She is a member of NSLS and Eureka honors club. She plans to attend graduate school

for a Ph.D., work in industry, and return as a professor.

Wesley R. Stirk, Stabile No. 867Wesley is a senior electrical engineering student

at BYU. He has participated in undergraduate research in the fields of FPGA security and radio astronomy. After graduating, he plans on pursuing a master’s degree in electrical engineering.

Matthew L. Stoel, Stabile No. 868Matt is studying electrical engineering at South Dakota

State University where he serves as SD Beta Chapter treasurer. Follow-ing graduation, Matt hopes to start working as a full-time engineer while attending graduate school part-time. His goal is to transform the engineering industry in South Dakota and help the state retain its top performing graduates.

Calli J. Taitz, Stabile No. 873Calli studies engineering physics and mathematics at

Tulane University. She will serve as LA Beta Chapter president for the 2020-21 year. She has worked in Tulane’s nonlinear optics & quantum information research lab experimenting with four-wave-mixing processes. She’s president of the hip-hop team and Theta

Tau physics chair. She has worked in the Underwriters Laboratories’ chemicals lab and at Northrop Grumman.

Eric R. Stultz, Stabile No. 870Eric is a senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ma-

joring in mechanical engineering with a minor in business. The past three years, Eric has spent time with various internships prototyping and designing products for the medical field, and designing test equipment and supporting manufacturing operations in the defense field. He

plans to work in the defense industry while potentially pursuing a master’s degree.

Arden Tanner, Stabile No. 875Arden is a senior at WPI double majoring in biomedical

and mechanical engineering. She is a student-athlete on the track & field team and conducts research in the Gaudette’s Myocardial Regeneration Laboratory. In the lab, she works with myoblast cells towards the de-velopment of lab grown meat. She is an intern for Ichosia Biotechnology

where she is working on creating lab grown blood, so that hospitals don’t have to rely on donor blood.

Jared A. Tucker, Stabile No. 878Jared is a senior studying chemical engineering at the

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD). He is an active member of Engineers Without Borders and will serve as vice president for the UMD chapter of the Omega Chi Epsilon honors society. He is con-ducting research into the synthesis of polymers for use as sensors in 3D

printed prosthetic heart models. Jared plans on pursuing graduate school to continue his research.

Eliza M. Sweet, Stabile No. 871Eliza is studying mechanical engineering at The College

of New Jersey, where she serves as NJ Zeta Chapter treasurer. Since her freshman year, Eliza has been a digital hardware intern at Lockheed Martin rotary and mission systems. Post-graduation, Eliza plans to continue her career in the defense industry while working towards a

masters’ degree in systems engineering.

Daniel R. Thomson, Stabile No. 909Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Daniel

is a computer engineering senior at BYU-Idaho with an emphasis in wireless communications. He aspires to pursue graduate studies in telecommunications engineer-ing at either UT-Dallas or Virginia Tech. Daniel is passionate about serving the local and professional

community through volunteer service and professional development opportunities.

Grant A. Turner, GEICO No. 66Grant is currently a senior electrical engineering student

at Western Kentucky University with a minor in entrepreneurship. He serves as KY Gamma Chapter presi-dent as well as a student ambassador for WKU’s engineering department. Following graduation, he is planning to do a joint degree in an engineer-ing field along with a MBA. Grant

hopes to do research and development in the athletic footwear industry.

Shelby J. Tillema, Scribner No. 57Shelby studies environmental engineering at the Uni-

versity of Colorado at Boulder. She was a City of Lafayette Public Works Dept. intern and a civil water eng’g intern for Merrick & Co. She has conducted research into using UV LEDs to mitigate biofilm formation in irrigation drip lines. She plans to pursue her interests in resource

recovery, water & wastewater, and sustainable materi-als in the future, whether in industry or in academia.

Britney L. Tran, Forge No. 104Britney is majoring in mechanical engineering at UCLA,

however, she wants to be able to use her skills in the aerospace industry. She is interested in rockets, aircrafts, and spacecrafts, so having the op-portunity to work on such projects will be an honor. Britney hopes to continue pursuing aerospace engineering education to better

contribute to the revitalization of the ‘space race’ and join in on the historical moment.

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Nicolas Valencia Diaz, Stabile No. 911Nicolas is a biomedical engineering student at Florida

International University from Bo-gotá, Colombia. He is a member at the Applied Neural Interfaces lab, where he is working in analyzing the age-related degradation of urethral afferents. Nicolas works as a tutor and a learning assistant at the University, where he enjoys

helping his peers. He intends to pursue a MD-Ph.D. and help young Latinos to have access to STEM careers.

Mitchell P.J. Wall, Stabile No. 883Mitchell is pursuing a B.S in engineering mechanics and

astronautics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He has con-ducted research for three years at the UW Structural Dynamics Research Group, focused on modeling bolted joint nonlinearities. He was the mechanical director for Badgerloop, the UW Hyperloop team. Mitchell

has co-oped at ATA Engineering for three terms and is interning at SpaceX with their loads and dynamics team.

Fausto Vega, Stabile No. 879Fausto is a student at the University of Nevada,

Las Vegas, majoring in mechani-cal engineering with a minor in mathematics. He works at the Drones and Autonomous Systems Laboratory at UNLV on miniature humanoids, navigation systems, and computer vision. Fausto is working on a project with Carnegie

Mellon Univ. regarding an effective collision avoidance system for airplanes and plans to attend graduate school.

James Wang, Forge No. 105James is a senior studying chemical engineering at

the University of California, Los Angeles. His aspirations are to work at the research level in biotechnol-ogy to bring scalable biocatalysts to industry and medicine. He is conducting research on secondary metabolite biosynthesis in fungi for medicinal chemistry. In addition to

Tau Beta Pi, James is involved in his AIChE chapter and his school’s professional chemistry fraternity.

Matthew J. Vigil, Stabile No. 880Matthew is pursuing a B.S. in chemical engineering

with a concentration in materials processing at the University of New Mexico, with minors in physics and mathematics. He interned at the Los Alamos National Lab since 2018, focusing on the physical properties of aqueous electrolytes in a super-critical water desalination process.

Matthew will continue on to graduate school to study electrochemistry and desalination.

Joshua T. Ward, Stabile No. 884Ward is a civil engineering student at Utah State Uni-

versity and a recent initiate in the UT Gamma Chapter. He serves as an engineering tutor and transportation researcher at Utah State. Ward is most interested in big engineering data, including transportation, hydrologic, and hydraulic model-ing. He is planning on pursuing a

master’s degree in transportation engineering or water resource engineering.

Trisha L. Whaley, Stabile No. 885Trisha is studying materials science and engineering,

with minors in mathematics and chemistry at Alfred University. She is NY Sigma Chapter treasurer, and also the president of her Keramos chapter. Trisha hopes to attend graduate school for a master’s in ma-terials science and eng’g, continuing studies in the glass or ceramic re-

search fields. One day she aspires to become a manager of her own research team in these respective fields.

Natasha J. Wilson, Stabile No. 886Natasha is majoring in mechanical engineering at

Brigham Young University. She is interested in aerospace and is active in the school’s rocketry club. This summer, she worked for The Boeing Company as an engineering intern and previously worked as an intern for a small submarine company. She plans to attend graduate school.

Zachary J. Wiens, Brems No. 13Zach is a senior from Goessel, Kansas, studying aero-

space engineering at the University of Kansas. He is a student ambassa-dor for both the University and the honors program and plays trombone in the Jazz Ensemble. He previously interned at NASA Johnson Space Center and NASA Langley Research Center and is interning as a VIPER

mission systems engineer with NASA Ames Research Center. Zach plans to attend graduate school.

Trenten J. Wahlen, Stabile No. 881Trenten is a student at the University of Texas at San

Antonio pursuing a degree in me-chanical engineering with a minor in business administration. He is a resident assistant, academic peer coach, engineering tutor, and a research assistant. He serves as TX Mu Chapter vice president and plans to work in industry to help

develop new research and development techniques for space exploration.

Christian M. Weaver, Schwaller No. 10Christian grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota

and was homeschooled through high school. He is a senior study-ing computer engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Tech-nology. Christian is a member of the SD Mines Robotics team where he applies and develops the skills he has learned. Upon graduation,

he intends to work in the fields of embedded systems or software development.

Allison E. Winans, Stabile No. 887Allison is a senior studying biomedical engineering at

Marquette University with a minor in mechanical engineering. She has completed four co-op terms in the device mechanical engineering group at Medtronic where she worked on pacemakers and other cardiac devices. After graduation, Allison plans to pursue a career in the medical device industry.

Christina J. Waldron, Stabile No. 882Christina is a senior studying biomedical engineering

and piano performance at the Uni-versity of Texas at Austin and serves as TX Alpha Chapter corresponding secretary. She works as a research as-sistant in a biomaterials-based tissue engineering lab developing poly-mers to improve heart function. She participated in the Debakey Summer

Surgery Program, scrubbing into surgeries and assisting with patient care and plans to attend medical school.

Matthew J. Weintraub, Stabile No. 906 Matthew is a rising senior studying biomedical engi-

neering at Tulane University. He has always been patient about healthcare and improving the procedures and tools healthcare providers use. He is working on a clinical orthopedics study that focus on the biomechanics of bones and tendons. After gradu-ation, Matthew hopes to develop

biomedical devices and continue with clinical research.

Sophia X. Windemuth, Stabile No. 888Sophia is studying biomedical engineering and com-

puter science at Cornell Univer-sity. She is NY Delta Chapter vice president, a Wet Lab team lead for Cornell iGEM, and a researcher and undergraduate coordinator for her lab. She does research in cell-free protein synthesis and is building an artificial mitochondrion. She

will pursue a Ph.D. in biomedical eng’g, hopes to become a university professor, and head of her own biotechnology lab.

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Zihan Yan, Stabile No. 893Zihan is a senior at University of California, Berkeley,

majoring in bioengineering. She envisions pursuing a Ph.D., to discover biotechnological solutions for unmet health care needs and expand the capabilities of mod-ern medicine in resource-limited settings. She has participated in various quantitative and qualitative

research, resulting in two publications and two poster presentations. She was admitted to Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship program.

Hanna P. Wolf, Scribner No. 58Hanna is studying at Oregon Institute of Technology

to receive a bachelor’s in renew-able energy engineering as well as environmental sciences. She has completed minors in applied mathematics and chemistry. Hanna hopes to work towards a P.E. while pursuing a career as a contracting field engineer providing companies

with the best renewable energy resource that is environ-mentally considerate for their unique circumstance.

Alina Zdebska, Stabile No. 896Alina is a bioengineering major at Syracuse University.

She obtained a provisional patent for a rehabilitation hand device. This summer, she is interning at Hillrom, where she executes and revises protocols designed to detect possible electrical, mechanical, and software flaws in medical equip-ment. In the future, she will pursue

a master’s degree in medical devices.

Jonathan Wu, Stabile No. 891Jonathan is a biomedical engineering major at Yale

University, where he serves as CT Alpha Chapter vice president. He volunteers at Yale New Haven Hospital, serves as an engineering peer tutor, and works with Prof. Niklason in tissue engineering and vascular therapeutic research. Jona-than aims to pursue an MD-Ph.D. to work as a physician-scientist

focused on engineering new therapies for translational medicine research.

Genevieve S. Wisby, Stabile No. 910Genevieve is studying mechanical engineering with a

minor in biomedical engineering at Grand Valley State University. She serves as chapter president of SWE and BMES. Genevieve also works as an engineering student ambassador and a physics tutor. Genevieve participated in a co-op program at Autocam Medical dis-

covering a passion for the medical device industry. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. and a career in medical devices.

Andrew C. Witte, Stabile No. 889Drew is a senior civil engineering major at Valparaiso

University. He has researched mix design for a concrete 3D printer and is a member of the honors college at VU, Christ College. He is also involved with ASCE and ACI, and serves as IN Delta Chapter treasurer. He plans to pursue a M.S. in structural engineering and

continue materials research, with specific interests in sustainability and using waste materials in concrete.

Ruidi Xu, Stabile No. 892Ruidi is a bioengineering student at the University of

Illinois at Chicago and will serve as IL Zeta Chapter corresponding secretary for the 2020-21 school year. He has conducted research at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, and works on validating virtual reality software for surgery. His post-graduation goal is to perform

clinical research that can translate into novel diagnostic and therapeutic options for patients and physicians.

Sydney J. Womack, Stabile No. 890Sydney is a biomedical engineering major at the

University of South Carolina. She has worked as a research assistant in labs at the Univ. of Rochester studying stem cell differentiation and her home institution investi-gating proteins implicated in heart failure, for which she has helped write a review publication. She will

serve as SWE chapter president in her senior year and plans to pursue DVM/Ph.D. dual-degrees.

Angelina C. Zaccaria, Stabile No. 894Angelina is pursuing a degree in software engineering

with a music and technology minor at Stevens Institute of Technology. On campus, she is the founder and manager of an a cappella group, copy edits the school newspaper, sound designs theatrical productions, and is a sister of Theta Phi Alpha. Angelina plans to pursue a master’s

degree in cybersecurity and work on software develop-ment projects that make a difference in people’s lives.

Jordan A. Zimmerman, Stabile No. 899Jordan is a senior studying chemical engineering with

a Spanish minor at the University of Oklahoma (OU). He is AIChE chapter president, serves on the ex-ecutive committee for OU’s official day of community service, and vol-unteers with a nearby medical clinic for primarily Spanish-speaking pa-tients. Jordan has conducted mate-

rials research at OU and UAB, and plans to attend either graduate school in chemical eng’g or medical school.

Kaylie E. Wong, Forge No. 106Kaylie is studying biomedical engineering at the

University of California, Irvine. She serves as CA Tau Chapter recording secretary, Engineering Student Council VP of external affairs, and campuswide honors collegium ambassador. In addition to pursuing research in wearable electronics, Kaylie has interned at

Edwards Lifesciences in their R&D transcatheter heart valves group and aspires to obtain a graduate degree in mechanical eng’g and enter the medical device industry.

Ahmad Z. Zakka, Stabile No. 895Ahmad is a mechanical engineering student at the

University of Texas at Austin. He is a dual citizen, born in Beirut, Lebanon, and speaks four languages: English, French, Arabic, and Spanish. Ahmad is focusing on renewable energies in transportation and aspires to revolu-tionize the automotive industry and enforce affordable green transporta-

tion alternatives.

William R. Zunker, Stabile No. 900William is finishing his junior year in the civil, environ-

mental & geo-engineering dept. at UMN, will complete a bachelor’s of civil engineering, and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in solid mechanics with the goal of becoming a professor. Wil-liam’s desire to pursue higher educa-tion has been fostered by the UMN program and his research experience.

He would like to thank Prof. Stefano Gonella, for his mentorship and unyielding enthusiasm for engineering which has been pivotal in his growth as a student.

Jason (Yiming) Zhang, Stabile No. 897Jason (Yiming) studies biomedical engineering at the

University of Alabama at Birming-ham, where he is involved in cell molecular biology research, and is Alabama Gamma Chapter social chair. He has been an RA for two years and is involved in several other campus organizations, and plans to attend graduate school studying

bioengineering. Jason seeks a career in the biotechnol-ogy industry combining academic research and product design & development.

Dell H. Zimmerman, Stabile No. 898Dell is studying chemical engineering at the University

of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His career aspirations include conduct-ing research and development in the field of materials science.