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Ronit Agarwala, Record No. 1560 Mohammad A. Alwahdanee, Nagel No. 54 Jillian M. Baggett, Record No. 1563 Ronit is a senior studying photonics engineering and Mohammad is majoring in electrical engineering and Jillian is a biomedical engineering and computer physics at the University of Cen- minoring in mathematics at the science coordinate major. She tral Florida. He was elected FL University of Oklahoma. He is a plans to study bioinformatics or Delta Chapter fundraising chair in research assistant, an engineering cybersecurity upon completing Spring 2020. He has been involved design intern in the Irani Center her undergraduate degree. in research on supercapacitors at for Creation of Economic Wealth, the UCF Nanoscience Technology the electric team lead for the Center. This summer, he is working Sooner competitive robotics mer- on using Monte Carlo simulations cury team, and the events com- to predict the spread of Covid-19. mittee chair for the Arabic student After graduation, he plans to attend graduate school to association. Mohammad will pursue graduate degrees earn his Ph.D. and hopes to land a job in private or educational research.

Jack A. Agtual, Forge No. 93 Christine E. Apostolico, Dodson No. 77 Luke Baird, Nagel No. 57 Jack is a mechanical engineering major at San Diego Christine is a chemical engineering major and working Luke is studying electrical engineering at Embry- State University. He is involved on her master’s in pharmaceutical Riddle Aeronautical University in the SDSU Rocket Project team manufacturing at Stevens Institute in Prescott, Arizona. During the and works on projects at Interface of Technology. Serving as NJ Al- school year, he works on a research Design Lab. He is working as pha Chapter K-12 outreach chair, project in SCADA cybersecurity. a vehicle engineering intern at she is also a student tutor and He is undertaking a virtual in- Northrop Grumman and worked conducted research in novel breast ternship with L3 in their space & at LAX Airport as an engineer- cancer drugs and nanoparticle airborne systems segment. After ing intern. After graduation, catalysts. Christine is interning at graduation, he hopes to pursue Jack plans on attending graduate Scientific Design in catalyst sales a Ph.D. in electrical engineering school and working in the aerospace & defense industry. research, and hopes to pursue a career in the catalyst or studying applications of micro-electromechanical pharmaceutical field. systems.

Sanya A. Ahmed, Dodson No. 76 Savannah R. Armstrong, Record No. 1561 James R. Baker Jr., Record No. 1564 Sanya is a senior chemical engineering major at the Savannah is a senior in mechanical engineering with James is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knox- University of Maryland, Baltimore mathematics & aerospace eng’g mi- ville, studying chemical engineer- County. She serves as MD Delta nors at the University of Arizona. ing. He conducts research in the Chapter president for the 2020-21 She has interned with the Walsh field of biochemistry with a focus academic year. Sanya conducted Group and Northrop Grumman, in asymmetric giant unilamel- research on activated carbon in researched magnetic pole reversals, lar vesicles. He also works as a sediment and now volunteers at a and worked as an undergrad TA. teaching assistant for first-year hospital in downtown Baltimore She will be AZ Alpha Chapter engineering physics. Upon gradu- during the COVID-19 outbreak. administrative VP and is involved ation, he hopes to pursue a Ph.D. She is a member of the UMBC in Engineers Without Borders. She in chemical engineering and work Honors College and previous honors college council plans for an ME graduate degree, focusing on rocket in research and development in the medical industry. president. She plans to attend medical school. development.

Mary S. Allen, Sickafoose No. 8 Amanda E. Ashmen, Record No. 1562 Anjolaoluwa S. Bamtefa, Dodson No. 78 Mary is a chemical engineering student at Kettering Uni- Amanda is a computer engineering student at Union Anjolaoluwa is a senior at Howard University studying versity. She will spend senior year College in Schenectady, New York. chemical engineering and serves as as a peer mentor for freshman, a She is a student-athlete for the soc- DC Alpha Chapter corresponding tutor, and the master alchemist cer, indoor track, and outdoor track secretary. She is a research intern at for Alpha Chi Sigma. She works teams. She also serves as president the Center for Integrated Quantum at Emergent BioSolutions in the of both the Society of Women Materials researching the proper- engineering & validation depts. Engineers and Engineers for a ties of graphene and other 2D as an intern and hopes to con- Sustainable World. After gradua- quantum materials. Anjolaoluwa tinue work in the pharmaceutical tion, she hopes to pursue a career aspires to attend graduate school industry after graduation. She in the technology field focusing on and obtain a Ph.D. in materials also hopes to continue teaching and mentoring others. software development. engineering. She is excited to continue researching to develop more innovative technological solutions.

2020 Fall 27 Jonathan W. Bayert, Record No. 1566 Neha S. Bhatt, Record No. 1568 Hanna V. Bobinger, Dodson No. 80 Jon is a senior at Valparaiso University majoring in Neha is a rising senior majoring in biomedical engineer- Hanna is a chemical engineering major at the University computer engineering with a ing at Yale University. She has of South Alabama. She performs re- double major in mathematics. conducted research at the Yale search at the USA College of Medi- He conducts research in swarm Interventional Oncology Research cine, studying imaging techniques robotics and computer vision and Lab on medical imaging of hepa- and biological signaling in airway has two published papers. Jon also tocellular carcinoma. Neha is an cells, and completed an REU at the developed augmented reality at Ar- avid performer, spending the past Institut de Biologie Paris-Seine. She gonne National Lab and works in academic year singing with the mentors students in introductory embedded systems at Caterpillar. Yale Whiffenpoofs. This summer, engineering classes and tutors math Jon is president of the Valpo Robot- Neha is working with a start-up to and chemistry. Hanna is also a ser- ics club and hopes for a career in robotic control systems. design a portable device that tracks and analyzes airborne vice coordinator for the AED Pre-Health Honor Society irritant and allergen exposures. and plans to attend medical school next year.

Matthew G. Beauchamp, Skaggs No. 4 Brody J. Bissonette, Soden No. 15 Tyler A. Bodily, Dechman No. 6 Matthew studies electrical engineering at the United Brody is a senior studying geological engineering Tyler is a chemical engineering major at the University States Naval Academy, helped and minoring in geology at the of Utah. He has a strong interest in organize the 2020 Naval Academy University of North Dakota. He research and has worked for the Leadership Conference, and serves is president of the Association past year developing and construct- as his Battalion’s safety officer. He of UND Geologists and heavily ing a QPM microscope to measure researches the optical control of involved at the Christus Rex Cam- cancer cell growth rates. He has diamagnetically levitating Pyro- pus Ministry as a student deacon been a TA for several chemical en- lytic Graphite. Matthew will com- at UND. After graduation, Brody gineering courses, thermodynamics mission as a U.S. Navy ensign, train plans on either attending graduate and process engineering, and has as a nuclear surface warfare officer, school to expand his knowledge been an officer in Utah’s AICHe and apply to graduate schools to research the develop- in hydrogeology or obtaining a second undergraduate chapter. He is interested in attending grad school to study ment of optimized prosthetics in thermal-fluid sciences. degree in civil engineering. biochemical engineering.

Jacob N. Behnke, Record No. 1567 Emily G. Black, Record No. 1569 Brian A. Bogert, Record No. 1571 Jacob is a civil engineering student at the Illinois Institute Emily is serving as an intern for ExxonMobil in the fuels Brian is a senior double majoring in industrial & systems of Technology. He is active with the and lubricants division. She will engineering and political science at Illinois Beta Chapter, in addition to complete a degree in ISE and con- Virginia Tech. He serves as Virginia school chapters of the American tinue cultivating a start-up software Beta Chapter vice president, Alpha Society of Civil Engineers and company, dedicated to providing Pi Mu chapter president, and the Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering guidance and resources to high Institute of Industrial and Systems Honor Society. He is interning for school students to enable them to Engineers chapter vice president Collins Engineers, and plans on maximize their potential and op- of operations. After graduation, working as a bridge engineer upon portunities for higher education. Brian intends to conduct gradu- graduating. Emily plans to work in industry ate research on the interaction to gain experiential knowledge. Her long term goal is between engineering and public policy. to obtain a CEO position of a company helping others.

Rachel E. Beller, Dodson No. 79 Jordan E. Blackmon, Zimmerman No. 1 Jacob W. Brady, Forge No. 95 Rachel is pursuing an integrated BSE/MS in chemical Jordan is a senior studying civil, coastal & environmental Jacob studies chemical engineering with a concentration engineering and a BA in Spanish engineering at the University of in nanotechnology at the University at Case Western Reserve Univer- South Alabama. She is treasurer of California, Riverside. He serves sity. Rachel serves as OH Alpha of the Society of Women Engi- as CA Alpha Beta Chapter web- Chapter vice president and vice neers and fundraising chair for master. He works as an undergrad president of recruitment for Sigma the American Society of Civil assistant in a research lab develop- Psi sorority. She was a co-op at ABB Engineers. Jordan has conducted ing biomedical diagnostic devices Inc. for summer/fall 2019 and cur- research related to storm water using novel nanomaterials as the rently researches electrochemical runoff with bio-infiltration basins active sensing material and as an engineering. Rachel participates and worked as an environmental organic chemistry tutor. He plans in many musical ensembles and plans to pursue a Ph.D. intern for Chevron. She plans to work as an environ- to attend graduate school to pursue his research interests mental engineer and pursue an MBA. in developing nanomaterials for important applications.

Kimberly R. Bennett, Forge No. 94 Demetri Blackwood, Record No. 1570 Spencer S. Bravo, Forge No. 96 Kimberly is a junior bioengineering student at the Uni- Demetri is a senior industrial engineering student at Ket- Spencer is a mechanical engineering student at San versity of California, Riverside. tering University. He has partici- Diego State University. He assists She will serve as CA Alpha Beta pated in NSF funded research and in researching lithium metal bat- Chapter president for the 2020- internships with Tesla, Goldman teries and dendrite growth, grad- 21 school year. She is a research Sachs, and Corning Inc. Demetri’s ing engineering coursework, and assistant in the Biotransport & NSF research was focused on working as the TA for the scan- Bioreaction Kinetics lab studying “The Disciplinary Migration of ning electron microscopy course. cellular targets of a neuroprotec- Engineering Master’s Students: Spencer is planning to complete tive compound to treat strokes, Why Some Students Change their his university’s 4+1 program to and participated in an interna- Majors and Others do not?” Not receive an MSME and BSME. He tional NSF REU involving nanoelectronics at Tsinghua to be burdened by his research, Demetri is also a leader hopes to eventually work in the automotive industry, Univ. She plans to pursue her Ph.D. in biomedical on campus in the International Club and Black Unity. helping improve the next generation of EV batteries. engineering.

28 Fall 2020 Jack C. Breton, Record No. 1572 Erick J. Burgess Jr., Record No. 1574 Isabelle A. Chan, Record No. 1578 Jack is a senior at the University of Hartford studying This will be Erick’s final semester of undergraduate stud- Isabelle is a rising senior studying robotics and mechani- mechanical engineering with a ies as a chemical & biomolecular cal engineering at Worcester Poly- concentration in acoustics. He engineering student at Tulane. technic Institute (WPI). She serves will serve as CT Gamma Chapter It has always been his dream to as MA Alpha Chapter correspond- president for the 2020-21 aca- work in oil and gas as a petroleum ing secretary and is an instructor demic year. Jack is involved with engineer, and he has been fortunate in an on-campus program teaching acoustic research on campus and enough to have interned with middle school students about col- has completed internships at Bose Chevron and ExxonMobil. So, laborative robots and manufactur- Corporation and Cerami & Asso- following graduation, Erick hopes ing. Isabelle will spend her summer ciates. Jack plans to get his MBA, to begin working for either of those interning at WPI’s Cognitive Medi- enter the field of acoustical consulting, with the dream companies as a production engineer. cal Technology Lab. After graduation, she plans to of one day operating his own firm. continue working with robotic manipulators.

Abigail M. Brown, Campbell No. 48 Olivia R. Bussone, Plotkowski No. 1 Christina T. Chang, Record No. 1579 Abigail is studying mechanical engineering and Spanish Olivia is a senior mechanical engineering major Christina is a senior at Colorado State University at Cedarville University. She hopes at Kettering University, with a studying mechanical engineering to use her degree to pursue a career concentration in bioengineering with a concentration in aerospace in sustainable engineering while applications, and is employed in engineering. She has been involved working on projects that help fight an internship at Tecomet, Inc., in research, engineering outreach, major health and sanitation issues a manufacturer of orthopedic and diversity inclusion programs. in developing areas. Abigail hopes implants. She is originally from Christina spent the summer work- to live and work on the West Coast Almont, MI, and has a lifelong ing for Lockheed Martin Space as near her home in Washington, after passion for science, problem solv- a mechanical engineer intern. She graduation. ing, and community service. Olivia hopes to work in industry for a few hopes to pursue a career in the medical device industry years before pursuing a master’s degree. Her career goals and continue her service work. are to continue exploring her passion for aerospace.

Alyssa P.G. Brown, Record No. 1573 Jillian E. Butler, Record No. 1575 AdamRachel J. M. Restifo Chayer,, Fife Record Scholar No. No. 1580 8 Alyssa is a senior at Carnegie Mellon University studying Jillian is a fourth-year biomedical engineering student AdamRachel isis a seniorstudying at Colorado mechanical State University engineering studying at mechanical and biomedical engi- at the University of Virginia who Youngstownchemical and biologicalState University. engineer- neering. She is PA Gamma Chapter serves as Virginia Alpha Chapter Heing. plansShe will to lookserve for as Coloradograduate vice president and also serves as corresponding secretary. She was programs,Delta Chapter preferably vice president in the field for the president of the CMU Society selected a Biomedical Engineer- ofthe thermodynamics/fluids. 2020-21 school year. Rachel An- of Women Engineers. Next year, ing Clinical Scholar, a program in otherhas worked option as isa researcherto seek a jobin the at Alyssa will continue her education which BME students are immersed theWeeds company Molecular where Biology he has labora been- at CMU with a master’s degree in with medical students during interningtory for three to help years, fund working the cost with of biomedical engineering. This sum- their clinical rotations to identify hisgraduate master’s students tuition. to help elucidate mer will be her second internship solutions to clinical needs. She also mechanisms of herbicide resistance at Medtronic and she plans to stay in the medical device serves as the program director of Special Olympics at in weeds. Rachel plans to continue her education and industry after graduation. UVA. After graduation, she plans to attend dental school. pursue a graduate degree in bioengineering.

Michael J. Brown Jr., Forge No. 97 Matthew L. Catalano, Record No. 1576 Jaime Chen, Record No. 1581 Michael is a junior studying mechanical and aerospace Matt is a double major in engineering physics and com- Jaime is studying bioengineering at the University of engineering at Caltech. He has puter science at Tulane University. Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She been a member of Caltech’s For- He is interning with TC Energy is involved with cancer research mula SAE Club since his freshman as a part of their Gas Innovation on campus and was part of an year, and now serves as the club’s and Business Enablement team. NSF REU program at the Univ. of president. He is working at The Matt is also the current Regent Texas at Austin researching photo- Spaceship Company through the of the professional engineering thermal therapy. Jaime has served Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship, fraternity Theta Tau. He plans on the IL Alpha Chapter’s projects and one day hopes to become the to seek work in the sustainable board and is incoming president. first human on Mars. He plans to energy industry after completing She also volunteers with the Engi- pursue a Ph.D. to help develop technology for human his studies. neering Outreach Society and enjoys playing the piano. space exploration.

Elizabeth A. Brungardt, Soden No. 16 Katelyn E. Caviness, Record No. 1577 Bridget A. Childs, Scribner No. 54 Elizabeth (Libby) is a senior studying chemical engineer- Katelyn is studying biomedical engineering at Saint Bridget is a senior studying environmental engineering ing at the University of Kansas. Louis University in the combined at Cornell University. She has done Outside of class, she dedicates BS-MS program. Her research research on aqueous contaminants her time to research for numer- involves microfluidics and imag- with the AguaClara project team ous projects in the Leonard Lab ing in an alternative treatment for and her department. She has also Group, assisting with projects in prostate cancer. She will serve as worked with the NY Water Re- the Self Engineering Leadership MO Epsilon Chapter president for sources Institute on community out- Fellowship, volunteering for the the 2020-21 school year. Katelyn reach projects. In the future, Bridget local pet food pantry, and work- interned with Medtronic for two would like to utilize her engineering ing a part-time job at Ulta Beauty. summers in supplier quality engi- skills to increase access to potable In the future, Libby plans to attend graduate school, get neering with perfusion systems and hopes to pursue a water in rural communities, pursue a graduate degree, a Ph.D., and devote her life to environmental research. career in clinical engineering. and obtain industry experience.

2020 Fall 29 Haley J. Chiles, Soden No. 17 Quinn Cottone, Record No. 1585 Spencer J. Curtis, Record No. 1588 Haley is majoring in chemical engineering and minor- Quinn is a rising senior studying mechanical engineer- Spencer is studying mechanical engineering with a bio- ing in sustainability at Clemson ing with a biomedical emphasis at engineering emphasis at Brigham University. She hopes to attend the University of South Alabama. Young University. He has served as graduate school and start a career She serves as AL Epsilon Chapter UT Beta Chapter president, is engi- focused on combining chemical social media coordinator. Quinn neering an IoT solution for autistic engineering with clean energy and holds an internship at Seemann individuals as part of the Crocker carbon capture process design. Composites Inc. and has done Innovation Fellowship Program, She has completed an internship biomedical research the past few and plans on pursuing graduate with Milliken Chemical, is vice semesters. Quinn is planning to degrees in engineering and busi- president of Clemson’s chapter of pursue a career in the medical field ness as he aims to contribute to the the AIChe, and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma where she hopes to bridge the gap between engineering future of medical devices. Sorority, and the Society of Women Engineers. and medicine.

Antonia S. Chin, Record No. 1582 Teagan L. Cronin, Record No. 1586 Eduardo Custodio Leal, Record No. 1666 Antonia is a senior chemical engineering major with Teagan is studying engineering physics with a certificate Eduardo is studying chemical engineering and statistics minors in business and biochem- in mechanical eng’g and minor in & data science with a concentra- istry. She has two years of work management at Tulane University. tion in energy studies at Yale experience in the automotive She will serve as LA Beta Chapter University. Born and raised in Belo industry with BASF, PPG, and corresponding secretary, vice Horizonte, Brazil, he is involved Daimler, and most recently strat- president of the Society of Women with cultural initiatives on campus, egy consulting with Deloitte. She Engineers, and president of Tulane having presided over Brazil Club plans to utilize her technical skills Univ. campus programming. She for the 2018-19 academic year and from engineering and apply it to devotes time to encourage young worked for two years at La Casa business in her future career as a female students to study STEM. Cultural, Yale’s Latinx/Hispanic strategy and operations consultant for manufacturing She plans to pursue a career in sustainable energy and cultural center. He plans to work with energy consulting companies. business. and focus on sustainability and innovation.

Amanda O. Christensen, Record No. 1583 Matthew A. Culver, Record No. 1587 Emily F. Dahlke, Record No. 1589 Amanda is a senior in chemical engineering at the Matthew is a 3rd year student at the University of Iowa Emily is studying mechanical engineering at the Univer- University of Wyoming. She is studying biomedical engineering. sity of North Dakota. She has been serving as WY Alpha Chapter He is participating in an internship involved in many organizations vice president of banquet and at CIVCO Medical Solutions, a and holds leadership positions as American Institute of Chemical local medical device company. ND Alpha Chapter treasurer and Engineers chapter president for After graduation, Matthew would the secretary of Society of Women the 2020-21 school year. Outside like to continue his studies at the Engineers. Emily previously com- of the classroom, she is extensively graduate level, with an interest in pleted internships at Eaton Corp. involved in physiology research biomaterials and biomechanics. in the fields of hydraulics and in rheumatoid arthritis and looks He aspires to obtain a Ph.D. product management. Emily forward to exploring more in that area in her future hopes to work in product development and eventually career. pursue an MBA.

Alan S. Clemenson, Forge No. 98 Kira N. Cunniff, Scribner No. 55 Emmanuel J. Daniel-Aguebor, Skaggs No. 6 Alan is a veteran and electrical engineering student Kira is an environmental engineering student at Colo- Emmanuel is a senior at Howard University major- pursuing a focus in control rado State University, serves as ing in electrical engineering and systems and communications fundraising committee chair for minoring in computer science. engineering. He uses his free Rams Without Borders (chapter of He has interned as a software time to take care of his new Engineers Without Borders) and engineer in data & intelligence son and builds his own cir- has been involved in the univer- roles at Microsoft. He is passion- cuits at home. Alan also runs sity’s music ensembles. Kira is pas- ate about entrepreneurship and a productive backyard garden sionate about green infrastructure creating opportunities and growth with chickens, ducks, quail, and and waste-to-energy processes environments for developing and organic greens. with a focus on the improved underdeveloped communities in management of waste streams as an intern at WHA his home country of Nigeria as well as providing valuable International, Inc., and hopes to attend graduate school. creative solutions to problems across varying industries.

Eli G. Cordova, Record No. 1584 Joseph E. Cunningham, Spirit of Apollo No. 7 Anthony P. Danna, Stabile No. 913 Eli is a mechanical engineering major at Alfred Univer- Joseph is a senior in aerospace engineering at Virginia Anthony is a junior aerospace engineering major at the sity. He has participated in intern- Tech and plans to begin an MS in University of Colorado at Boulder. ships in manufacturing at Statlab, aerospace engineering concurrent He is an intern with The Aerospace Duro Bag, and an acceptance at with his final year of undergrad Corp. where he is authoring a Corning Inc., which was cancelled study. He has supported research report in the chemical propulsion due to COVID-19. However, in diverse areas including real- group. Anthony is a member of thanks to his middle school lead- time damage sensing in compos- the Sounding Rocket Laboratory ers, he was able to obtain another ites, orbital simulation, computer where he is working with the liq- internship at a refinery in Corpus vision, and asteroid mining. Jo- uid propulsion team to develop a Christi, TX. He is hoping that seph hopes to work in the space pump-fed liquid propellant rocket this internship experience will help for a possible path industry supporting in situ resource utilization and lunar engine. He would like to work in industry developing towards the oil industry and grad school. infrastructure development. rocket engines.

30 Fall 2020 Hope A.M. de Avila, Record No. 1590 Charles S. Dranoff, Record No. 1594 Martin R. Eichers, Record No. 1599 Hope is studying biological engineering at the University Charles is a biomedical engineering senior at Tulane Martin is a senior studying mechanical engineering at of Idaho, with minors in animal & University. He is pursuing a sec- North Dakota State University, and veterinary science and pre-health. ondary major in mathematics. He pursuing minors in coatings and For two years, she has been active is involved in research focusing polymeric materials, and chemis- with the U of I Virtual Fencing on immunology and biochemistry try. He has completed research on Project, an interdisciplinary team at Tulane University’s School of developing biobased materials for whose goal is to research and Medicine. Charles is a member of 3D printing. He is the president develop a better virtual fencing Theta Tau and after graduation, he of Project P: 3D Printing and system for cattle. She hopes to plans on pursuing a master’s degree the founder of the Formula SAE continue her education with this in biomedical engineering. Electric team at NDSU. He plans to project and make her career as an engineer in animal pursue a career in 3D printing and materials engineering. agriculture.

Santiago Diaz-Arauzo, Record No. 1591 Mason J. Dunn, Record No. 1595 Joseph T. Eickman, Record No. 1600 Santiago is a rising senior at the University of Texas Mason is a junior mechanical engineering major at Joseph is studying mechanical engineering at South at Austin majoring in chemical the University of North Dakota Dakota State University. After engineering. He aims to obtain a with a mathematics minor. He is a graduation, he is looking to apply Ph.D. in materials science, after research assistant aiding the study for jobs at NASA or enter graduate wrapping up his undergraduate of agricultural-based ceramic school for engineering. studies. He has been a student composite materials. Mason is athlete for his entire life, and both the communications and plays club soccer for the Univer- university representative for his sity of Texas. 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.

Beth N. DiBiase, Record No. 1592 Abigail L. Dykema, Record No. 1596 Kyle B. Evans, Record No. 1601 Beth is a chemical engineering and biochemistry major Abigail is a senior studying biomedical engineering at A senior at Brigham Young University, Kyle studies at Northeastern University. She has Valparaiso University with minors electrical engineering and serves completed 3 co-ops and an NSF- in humanitarian engineering, as UT Beta Chapter president. He funded REU, giving her 2+ years of math, and human biology. She performs wireless communication work experience in the biotechnol- serves as IN Delta Chapter presi- research for the Office of Naval ogy sector. She conducts research dent, and is involved with peer Research and is interning for Rapid in the Advanced Biomaterials for tutoring for a variety of math, Reboot, a company specializing Neuroengineering lab and enjoys physics, and chemistry courses. in athlete recovery devices. Last leading the ChemE Car team. She She participates in research which year, he was a member of BYU’s plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical focuses on prosthetics, and upon Autonomous Ground Vehicle eng’g focused on drug delivery platforms for infectious graduation plans to attend graduate school for her robotics team. Kyle will pursue a master’s degree in disease and immuno-oncology. master of prosthetics and orthotics. electrical engineering.

Carolina Dos Santos Barbosa, Record No. 1565 Meredith B. Eaheart, Record No. 1597 Matthew M. Ewert, Record No. 1602 Carolina is in her last semester to complete under- Meredith is studying mechanical engineering with a con- Matt is a senior at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, graduate degrees in chemical centration in nuclear engineering studying chemical engineering. engineering and biochemistry. and a minor in chemistry at Vir- This past academic year, he was Upon completion, she intends to ginia Commonwealth University. involved as MN Beta Chapter vice enter the pharmaceutical develop- She serves as VA Epsilon Chapter president, Omega Chi Epsilon ment workforce to research and president and was previously the president, and American Institute produce new medicines. Carolina vice president of the American of Chemical Engineers activities hopes her contributions will help Nuclear Society. She has completed coordinator. He plans on working to improve the quality of life for a co-op with DuPont, an intern- as a process engineer after gradu- those especially in developing ship with Southern Nuclear, and ation and may return to school to countries where access to medication is limited. research in radiochemistry. Meredith is looking forward obtain an MBA after several years of industry experience. to pursuing a career in industry.

Josilyn L. Dostal, Record No. 1593 Joshua D. Eckels, Record No. 1598 Abigail R. Fabiano, Record No. 1604 As a 5th year senior studying chemical engineering at the Joshua is a senior mechanical engineering major at Rose- Abigail is a chemical engineering major at Rutgers University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Hulman, with a focus in computer University, minoring in HR man- Josilyn is looking forward to the science and aerospace engineer- agement. She is working on a fer- final chapter of her college educa- ing. He has pursued multiple mentation publication and interns tion and beginning her career. research experiences in the fields at Bristol Myers Squibb. She is a Through several internships work- of computer science and robotics. board member for NJ Beta, Omega ing at a refinery, she has developed Last summer, he participated in Chi Epsilon, and the Rotaract Club. an interest in the oil and gas field. research at Los Alamos National Abigail mentors transfer students Josilyn hopes to play a role in Laboratory using machine learning and participates in humanitarian advancing the most efficient and applied to nondestructive evalua- missions to Nepal through Rotary responsible ways to source, transport, process, and utilize tion and testing. He plans to pursue further research in Intl. She hopes to improve the lives of others while earn- these resources throughout her career. graduate school in the field of aerospace engineering. ing her Ph.D. developing innovative health treatments.

2020 Fall 31 Emily D. Fabiano, Record No. 1603 David Nathanael Gardner, Record No. 1608 Katherine E. Glass, Record No. 1612 Emily is pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, Nathanael is a senior chemical engineering major at Katherine is a chemical engineering major with an honors with a minor in HR management Howard University. He is DC Alpha concentration and two minors in at Rutgers University. She is the Chapter president for the 2020-21 materials science & engineering vice president for Omega Chi academic year after serving as vice and reliability & maintainability Epsilon and serves as NJ Beta president. He interns with The engineering. She has interned at Oak Chapter public relations chair. Boeing Co. researching material Ridge National Lab and Strata-G, Emily is working in pharmaceuti- corrosion, but has also conducted LLC, an environmental contracting cal development at Bristol-Myers research in Dakar, Senegal, at the company. Following graduation, Squibb. She hopes to get her Ph.D. Université Cheikh Anta Diop, as Katherine plans to go into the clean in chemical engineering. well as with ExxonMobil. He plans energy industry and promote to attend graduate school to obtain his Ph.D. in nuclear sustainability in her career. engineering to help others and his community.

Mitchell J. Faris, Record No. 1605 Rutuj Gavankar, Record No. 1609 Victoria J. Glessner, Stabile No. 914 Mitchell is a senior electrical engineering major and Rutuj is double majoring in physics and electri- Victoria is Arizona Delta Chapter president and an computer science minor at Mon- cal engineering and minoring aspiring aerospace engineer. After tana State University. He has served in mathematics at IUPUI. He is graduation, she intends to return as MT Alpha Chapter president the vice president of the Physics to the Boeing Company, where since spring 2019, as the MSU club at IUPUI. He is a tutor, lab she has had 5 internships, and IEEE chapter treasurer, and Col- assistant, recitation mentor, and participate in an early career engi- lege of Engineering Ambassador undergraduate researcher for the neering rotation program. Victoria chair. Last summer, he was a BP physics and ECE departments at is also involved with the Society of electrical engineering intern and his university. He plans to pursue Women Engineers, Boeing Intern- returns as a platform engineering a Ph.D. in instrumentation physics ship Ambassador Program, and intern. He plans to work in industry, pursue his interests or precision engineering. Horizons Newspaper. in renewables, and help achieve net zero worldwide.

John T. Fowler Jr., Record No. 1606 Sarah E. Gibson, Record No. 1610 Justin S. Glickman, Record No. 1613 John Thomas is a biomedical engineering student at Sarah is a biomedical engineering student with minors Justin is a senior at Binghamton University studying the Georgia Institute of Technol- in math and chemistry. She is electrical engineering. He works in ogy. He has done nanostructured part of the VCU women’s soccer his university’s undergraduate advis- blood flow sensor research at his program and has maintained a ing office as a peer advisor and as a home institution and biocompat- 4.0 GPA throughout her college coordinator for data analytic projects ible hydrogel research at Peking experience. While once consider- focused on improving the advising University. He volunteers with ing a career in the medical field or experience. He is a member of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta regenerative medicine/engineer- power distribution sub-team for and the Georgia Appalachian ing, Sarah wants to pursue a career Binghamton’s Mars Rover project. Trail Club. John Thomas is a 2020 in education. He plans to pursue his master’s Nakatani RIES U.S. Fellow and a member of his school’s in electrical engineering with a focus in digital signal honors program. He plans to continue his education. processing and communications systems.

Andrew T. Fry, Record No. 1607 Megan E. Ginn, Scribner No. 56 Nathan G. Godbout, Record No. 1614 Originally from Wichita Falls, Texas, Andrew is Megan is entering her final year in the University of Cin- Nathan is a senior mechanical engineering major at the studying electrical engineering at cinnati’s environmental engineering University of Maine. He is active in Oklahoma State University. He is program. She has completed four his school’s chapter of the American Oklahoma Alpha Chapter presi- co-op rotations at various compa- Society of Mechanical Engineers dent and Eta Kappa Nu chapter nies and government entities and and has worked in research at the president. After graduation, An- is currently working with USEPA Advanced Manufacturing Center. drew hopes to continue on to pur- on research related to nutrient In summer 2020, he participated sue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering recovery. Following graduation, in General Electric’s internship pro- with a focus in either bioelectrical Megan plans to work towards a gram in the power division. Nathan or electromagnetism. He hopes to P.E. certification and find work as hopes to join manufacturing in the participate in industry R&D. a water resources engineer. aviation or power industry.

Alejandro Gallegos Tovar, Stabile No. 877 Benjamin M. Glaser, Record No. 1611 Katherine I. Goldrick, Record No. 1615 Alejandro is studying chemical engineering at the Ben is a senior at Carnegie Mellon University double Katherine is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering University of South Alabama. He is majoring in materials science & at The George Washington Uni- a member of various organizations engineering and engineering & versity. She is interested in serving including Chi Omega Epsilon, public policy. His study interests underdeveloped communities and Mortar Board, and Phi Kappa Phi. are computational materials sci- has participated in a medical mission Alejandro is the president of Chi ence and additive manufacturing. trip to Léogâne, Haiti. She is a Clark Omega Epsilon, participating in the In addition to internships within Engineering Scholar, a member of Summer Undergraduate Research the defense industry, Ben partici- the prehealth professional fraternity Fellowship, and working with ionic pates in research, is an advisor for Delta Epsilon Mu, a physics learning liquids through molecular dynamics in-coming engineering students, assistant, and a student engineering with his mentor Dr. Brooks Rabideau. consults for distance learning, develops and leads mentor. She plans to attend medical school to integrate makerspace activities, and is artistic with metal & glass. her interest in engineering with her interest in medicine.

32 Fall 2020 Rebecca Golm, Record No. 1616 Zev N. Granowitz, Record No. 1621 Adam J. Hall, Record No. 1625 Rebecca is pursuing a B.S. in electrical engineering at Zev studies mechanical engineering at Lafayette College Adam is a rising senior at Union College majoring in me- Rutgers University and serves as NJ and serves as PA Epsilon Chapter chanical engineering with a math- Beta Chapter vice president. She is president. He is also president of ematics minor. He is also a member an active member of the Society of the Lafayette College running club of Pi Tau Sigma, and is performing Women Engineers and serves as a and was president of the Lafayette research on the dynamics of fluid mentor on the Douglass Research College chapters of ASME and the flow around two-dimensional walls. Advisory Board. Rebecca has con- Hillel Society. This summer, he is After graduation, he plans to attend ducted research in natural language interning at ExxonMobil. Zev plans graduate school in pursuit of a Ph.D. processing and neuroimaging. She on pursuing a career in the aero- teaches recitation as a learning assis- space or consumer electronics tant and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. industries and eventually earning an MBA.

Evan E. Gonzalez, Record No. 1617 Madison P. Grant, Forge No. 99 Joshua D. Hamilton, Record No. 1626 Evan is a senior in mechanical engineering at the Univer- Madison is a senior aerospace engineering student at Cal Josh is a biomedical engineering major with a nanosci- sity of Central Florida. Through his Poly SLO. She has spent the spring ence minor at the University of college’s work experience program, training to be CA Mu Chapter cor- Maine. He is highly involved on he has gained industry experience responding secretary and maintains campus holding positions in the from Lockheed Martin working involvement in the aircraft design biomedical engineering club, com- with a mechanical design team. In and construction club and Cal Poly muters club, smash brothers club, UCF’s mechanics of materials lab, SWE. Over the summer, she will and pep band. He is also an area co- Evan is leading a small team of mul- work as a structural analysis intern ordinator of the Univ. of Maine tutor tidisciplinary undergraduate engi- for Quartus. She plans to pursue program and works in multiple labs. neers on a project specializing in a career in structural analysis and He hopes to continue his education rotating bending fatigue. He aspires to obtain a master’s design after graduation. and pursue a Ph.D. in the field of biomedical engineering degree and work toward the exploration of deep space. studying cancer treatments.

Margaret L. Goodin, Record No. 1618 Rebecca M. Grey, Record No. 1622 Jessica L. Hammersla, Record No. 1627 Margaret is a senior at Oklahoma State University Rebecca is a senior studying mechanical engineering with Jessica is a computer engineering and mathematics senior studying industrial engineering mathematics minor in the Schreyer at West Virginia University. She & management. She is involved Honors College at Penn State Beh- serves as a drum major for the Pride in several engineering organiza- rend. She serves as PA Mu Chapter of West Virginia marching band and tions, research, and serves as Al- vice president and is involved as a is a member of the basketball pep pha Pi Mu president. She is also a physics TA and networking chair band. She is president of IEEE Eta member of the Society of Women for the Society of Women Engineers. Kappa Nu chapter and volunteers as Engineers, American Indian Sci- Her research involves improving the an engineering college ambassador. ence and Engineering Society, usability of 3D printers based on Jessica plans to work in technology and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. the principles of universal design. for the public sector and pursue a She hopes to pursue a career in the defense industry. She hopes to pursue a career in human factors and master’s degree in software engineering. product design.

Matthew R. Gordon, Record No. 1619 Alexandra R. Guardo, Record No. 1623 Zachary D. Hampton, Record No. 1628 Matthew is a senior studying chemical engineering with Alexandra is a biomedical engineering major at Bing- Zach is a senior at Oklahoma State University study- a Spanish minor at the University of hamton University. She will serve ing mechanical and aerospace en- Oklahoma. He has performed in the as NY Tau Chapter treasurer for the gineering. He has served as OK Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band 2020-21 school year. Alexandra is Gamma Chapter’s student council for three years. Matthew has been also a member of Binghamton’s Div. representative and project chair. This recognized for excellence through- I track team, AEMB, and Chi Alpha summer, Zach worked at Valero’s out undergraduate study, receiving Sigma. She interned with ABEC, a Port Arthur Refinery as a reliability the Outstanding Sophomore Award bio-pharmaceutical company, and engineering intern. He plans to pur- and the F. Mark Townsend Scholar- plans to attend graduate school to sue a master’s degree in mechanical ship from the chemical engineering pursue a job in biomedical devices engineering, and later a career in the department. He has interned with Phillips 66 and plans product development. energy or aerospace industry. to pursue a career in the energy industry.

Mukul Govande, Record No. 1620 Charlotte B. Guyer, Record No. 1624 Ammar Hanna, Nagel No. 55 Mukul is pursuing a B.S. in biomedical engineering Charlotte is entering her fourth year of the five-year Ammar is pursuing a B.S. in civil engineering at Cali- at The Ohio State University and architectural engineering degree fornia State University, Fresno. He is the co-president of the BMES at Oklahoma State University. She is the lower division representa- student chapter. He has participated hopes to continue onto her master’s tive for the ASCE chapter and an in research at the Cleveland Clinic and doctoral degrees while research- intern at a local engineering firm. Lerner Research Institute in non- ing the sustainability of timber He is the recipient of multiple sci- toxic skin cancer treatment, as well structures. Ultimately, she aspires ence awards including William A. as at The James Comprehensive to combine her love of structures Nielsen Mathematics Award and Cancer Center focusing on gene- with her passion for environmental BC Physical Science Award. After editing technology in treating blood sustainability through research and graduating, Ammar is planning to cancers. His goal is to attend medical school and explore teaching at a respected higher education institution. pursue higher education to gain more knowledge in the innovative approaches in delivering effective healthcare. civil engineering field.

2020 Fall 33 Elizabeth G. Hanna, Campbell No. 49 Daniella R. Hébert, Record No. 1633 Matthew P. Ingram, Record No. 1637 Elizabeth is a senior at Southern Methodist University Daniella is a mechanical engineering major and mem- Matthew is a senior studying mechanical engineering at majoring in computer science and ber of the Women in Science and the University of Maine. He will be music. She will have served as the Engineering honors program at looking to pursue a career in either Texas Iota Chapter president for two Stony Brook University. She is a fluid mechanics or thermodynamics. years. She is passionate about mak- part of the Medical Device Innova- Matthew would like to get a master’s ing user-focused applications and tion team and a researcher at the degree in mechanical engineering websites that make our lives easier. Advanced Energy Research and in the near future and plans to work Elizabeth is completing a project Technology Center. In addition, she toward becoming a professional management/development intern- has participated in REU programs at engineer. ship with Crew4Yachts this summer Columbia Univ. studying materials and aspires to go into industry with a software consulting for improved energy conversion. She plans on obtaining firm and eventually transition into project management. a Ph.D. and working in the field of renewable energy.

Quinn M. Happold, Record No. 1629 Andrea T. Hildan, Forge No. 100 Karthik Irakam, Record No. 1638 Quinn is a mechanical engineering major entering his Andrea is a senior studying mechanical engineering at Karthik is a double major in biomedical engineering 9th semester at the University of San Francisco State University. She and economics at Yale University. Wyoming. Quinn plans to continue is CA Alpha Gamma Chapter vice He pursued computational biology his career in the automotive industry president and has been a student- research at Yale and at the Icahn and hopes to one day work as an athlete playing NCAA DII softball School of Medicine and interned engineer for the reliability team at for the past three years. She has with the Packard Foundation, a Toyota. He is also a member of the held an internship with Whiting nonprofit, and with D.E. Shaw, a Wyoming Motorsports club, where Turner focusing on construction quantitative hedge fund. He is also he has helped build a hybrid race management and will spend her a board member of Yale’s student vehicle from the ground up. senior year doing research in the investment group, International fluid mechanics disciple. Relations Association, and Model UN Team. He hopes to pursue a career combining biotechnology and business.

Courtney G. Harbert, Record No. 1630 Ryan C. Hrusch, Record No. 1634 Matthew J. Irving, Campbell No. 50 Courtney is studying mechanical engineering with a Ryan is a senior studying mechanical engineering at the Matthew is studying acoustical engineering and music minor in business administration University of Dayton. He is Ohio with a minor in mathematics at at the University of Dayton and Theta Chapter secretary and the the University of Hartford. He serves as OH Theta Chapter trea- treasurer of the Special Olympics plans on either entering the field of surer. She completed a co-op term Club. Ryan is working his third co- acoustical engineering directly, or as a project management intern for op rotation at GE Aviation and hopes pursuing a graduate education in an engineering consulting firm. to continue his career in the aviation the field of acoustics. Matthew has During her sophomore year, she industry after graduation. Outside of been a musician his entire life and was able to study abroad in Ireland school, Ryan enjoys spending time hopes to also keep music in his life and loved it. She hopes to return to outdoors fishing, biking, and hiking. following graduation. graduate school to pursue an MBA.

Abigail E. Haworth, Record No. 1631 Andrea H. Hwang, Record No. 1635 Nadia Itani, Record No. 1639 Abigail is a senior studying biological systems engineer- Andrea studies materials science and engineering with Nadia is a senior pursuing a degree in civil engineering ing at the University of Nebraska- a minor in electronic materials at at Manhattan College. She serves Lincoln. She works in a research Carnegie Mellon University. She is as an executive board member on lab developing biological sensors involved with research in compu- student government as well as for the from carbon nanotubes, and is part tational materials science and is a American Society of Civil Engineers of the university’s honors program, university member of the Materials chapter, and values her volunteering Grand Challenge Scholars Program, Science and Engineering Student experiences. Nadia hopes to con- and Biomedical Engineering Society. Advisory Council, associated with tinue her education to earn a master’s She also serves as vice president of Materials Advantage. Andrea plans degree in order to pursue a career the Engineering Ambassadors out- to pursue a Ph.D. and hopes to be a in structural design and building reach program and plans to pursue a graduate degree in professor to fulfill her aspirations of conducting research development in the future. biomedical engineering. while educating the next generation of engineers.

Emma S. Heaton, Record No. 1632 Abdullah S. Hyder, Record No. 1636 Kaitlyn M. Jankowski, Record No. 1640 Emma is a senior at Binghamton University studying Abdullah is a computer engineering student at Stevens Kaitlyn is a senior studying civil engineering at the biomedical engineering with a Institute of Technology and serves University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. concentration in biomaterials and as NJ Alpha Chapter vice president. She will serve as WI Gamma Chapter bio-pharmaceutical technology and He is founder of the Stevens Archery president for the 2020-21 school year. a Spanish minor. She is involved in club, and president of the IEEE Kaitlyn is working as a municipal on campus research in a neurosci- HKN Iota Delta Chapter. Abdullah engineering co-op and hopes to ence lab using electrophysiological has interned as a software engineer continue working as a municipal recordings to code the taste system at L3Harris Technologies and at engineer in the future. She’s involved and a tissue engineering lab focusing Network to Code, LLC, focusing in ASCE and the University Innova- on the development of pancreatic on communications and network tion Fellows. Kaitlyn hopes to work islets. Emma plans to pursue an MD/Ph.D. to continue automation. He plans to attend graduate school in in industry and then pursue college lecturing later on. her involvement in research and work in education. pursuit of a Ph.D.

34 Fall 2020 Virginia Jiang, Record No. 1641 Ryan Jose, Record No. 1646 Anna Kasperovich, Record No. 1650 Virginia studies chemical engineering at Columbia Ryan is a mechanical engineering major at the City Col- Anna is a senior at Northeastern University studying University, and researches in the lege of New York. He has served as chemical engineering with a minor Banta Lab for protein and metabolic an assistant project manager of En- in materials science. She is also eng’g as it relates to designing novel gineers Without Borders, a health involved with Omega Chi Epsilon, clean energy sources. She is involved educator of Peer Health Exchange, where she is a peer mentor. In 2019, in social justice and activism work, a high school tutor for the STEM she completed her first co-op as a analyzing social inequity and provid- Institute, and graduated from the process engineer at Entegris where ing data-driven solutions. Virginia Willdan and ConEdison Win- she optimized the performance of has participated in two NSF REUs, Win Energy Efficiency Training plant tools. She is excited for her one hosted at Northwestern Univ. and one remotely by Program. Ryan plans to confront next co-op as an integration engi- Rosetta Commons. She plans to pursue a graduate degree. the climate crisis by working alongside contractors and neer at Global Foundries and plans to pursue a Ph.D. engineers in NYC’s clean energy sector. in materials science.

Nicholas Jin, Record No. 1642 Mamta Kanda, Forge No. 101 Jonathan P. Kelley, Record No. 1651 Nicholas is a rising senior at The George Washington Mamta is a senior at San Jose State University studying Jonathan is a senior mechanical engineering student at University studying electrical industrial and systems engineer- Tennessee Technological University, engineering and minoring in cello ing with a minor in mathematics. minoring in mathematics. He will performance. He is grateful for all She will serve as CA Eta Chapter serve as TN Gamma Chapter ser- the opportunities TBP has given vice president and has previously vice committee chair for fall 2020. him and will serve as DC Gamma served as Institute of Industrial and Jonathan has interned in both the Chapter president for the 2020-21 Systems Engineering Organization HVAC and manufacturing fields. school year. He studied at UTS chapter president. Mamta has in- He is working as an R&D intern in Sydney, Australia, but had to terned with Lockheed Martin and with Farmer’s Friend, LLC. He is return home. Cisco and is looking forward to gaining additional in- interested in pursuing a master’s in mechanical engineer- dustry experience before returning back for her master’s. ing and working in a machine innovation-related field.

Lynnae A. Johnson, Record No. 1645 Madison A. Kane, Record No. 1647 Kaitlyn Brielle King, Record No. 1652 Lynnae is a senior studying civil engineering at the Madison is majoring in biomedical engineering with Brielle is a senior mechanical engineering student at University of Colorado at Boul- a minor in chemistry at California Norwich University. She serves as VT der, and will be CO Beta Chapter State University, Long Beach. She Beta Chapter treasurer and as chapter corresponding secretary. She has has conducted research at CSULB, president of Pi Tau Sigma. She twice interned with Jacobs Engineering through the BUILD program, and participated in NASA-sponsored for two summers. During the school at Purdue University, through the undergraduate research focusing on year, she works as a student assistant SURF program. She plans to at- rapidly-deployable greenhouses and in the civil engineering office on tend graduate school and obtain a robotics. She is studying microgrids campus. She plans to start a career Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, in VT with the Army Cold Region in airfield design and work towards researching new applications in tissue engineering and Research and Energy Lab. She plans to attend graduate her P.E. license. biomaterials development. school in Europe and later start an eng’g consulting firm.

Sage N. Johnson, Record No. 1643 MyoungJu K. Kang, Record No. 1648 Joshua K. Kirby, Record No. 1653 Sage is a mechanical engineering major at the MyoungJu is studying biomedical engineering with a Josh is a senior studying industrial and systems engineer- University of Tulsa. She is also a focus on cell and tissue engineering ing at the University of Oklahoma. member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi at the University of Rochester, where During his time at OU, he has Eta Sigma. After graduation, Sage she serves as NY Kappa Chapter studied abroad in Oxford, England, plans to enter the field and work as president. She participated in a sum- with the OU honors program and a project manager. mer research program at the Oregon performed research in human fac- Health and Science University and tors engineering. After graduation, is researching the metabolism of he plans to attend graduate school leukemia cells at the Wilmot Cancer and pursue a master’s degree in Center. She plans to pursue a career business administration. in drug delivery systems to target cancer cells.

Tyson A. Johnson, Record No. 1644 Jeffrey D. Kangas, Record No. 1649 Steven P. Klepac, Record No. 1654 Tyson is studying chemical engineering at the Univer- Jeffrey is studying mechanical engineering with a minor As a non-traditional student, Steven is pursuing an edu- sity of Tennessee. He will serve as in material science, at the University cation and career in academia while TN Alpha Chapter president for of Minnesota, Duluth. He is leading working as a construction inspector. the 2020-21 school year. He is an undergraduate research in elevated My background in construction has Engineering Ambassador for UTK temperature testing of composite developed a passion for the built and a member of Pi Kappa Phi materials and hopes to continue environment and for civil engineer- Fraternity. He has interned with that research in a master’s program ing. He is conducting research now SI Group and is a co-op student at focused in composite materials or evaluating building codes in high Chemours. Tyson plans to work in fluid mechanics. He uses both areas wind regions. Steven plans to con- chemical manufacturing process of study through the UMD Rocketry tinue research in advancement in development and improvement. team. This summer, he has been both a quality and structural engineering through his studies and ultimately mechanical engineering intern. as a civil engineering professor.

2020 Fall 35 Ryan W. Klimek, Record No. 1655 Joshua M. Kortje, Record No. 1658 Claire Lamarre, Record No. 1663 Ryan is pursuing a bachelor of science in mechanical Joshua is a senior studying computer engineering at Claire is a French-Canadian from Montreal. She is study- engineering at Cedarville University. Cedarville University. He will serve ing chemical engineering at Yale He has worked as a biomedical engi- as Ohio Nu Chapter vice president University and is also a member of neering research assistant, is a part of for the 2020-21 school year. He Phi Beta Kappa. She is on the board Cedarville’s engineering honors pro- has interned at Lockheed Martin of the Tsai Center for Innovative gram, and will be designing remote for two summers, working in both Thinking and is involved in Launch, controlled and autonomous aircraft software and firmware disciplines. Yale’s startup accelerator. In line with with his senior design team. Ryan Joshua plans to begin working in her interest in entrepreneurship, hopes to enter the aerospace industry the industry and pursue a graduate Claire interned at a manufacturing to develop new technology for the degree in electrical engineering. tech startup last summer and joined Sunrun this summer next generation of spacecraft for manned space missions. as a data analyst.

Mia H. Klopfenstein, Record No. 1656 Sarah E. Kuchcinski, Record No. 1659 Sonji Lamichhane, Record No. 1664 After completing her undergraduate degree in materials Sarah is a senior at the University of Akron with a double Sonji is a senior in chemical engineering with chemistry science, Mia plans to pursue a Ph.D. major in electrical and computer minor at the University of New in materials science researching sus- engineering and a minor in applied Mexico. She will serve as NM Beta tainable energy solutions. She serves mathematics. She is an active mem- Chapter president during the 2020- as ID Gamma Chapter president. ber and officer on Akron’s NASA 21 school year, was previously the RMC Lunabotics team. Sarah was chapter secretary-treasurer, also a a member of the winning team of member of SWE, AIChE, KME. She the 2018-19 NASA Glenn University is doing research for the upgraded Student Design Challenge. She plans drug delivery of multiple pharma- to work in industry, and eventually return to school to cological reagents. Sonji plans to obtain her Ph.D. pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and work for the betterment of the medical sector.

Nicholas F. Knapp, Stabile No. 850 Derek A. Kuldinow, Record No. 1660 Kyle R. Lang, Record No. 1665 Nicholas is a double major in petroleum engineering and Derek is a double major in mechanical engineering and Kyle is a mechanical engineering major at Worcester Poly- mathematics and minor in computer physics at Yale University, serving as technic Institute seeking his master’s science at the University of North CT Alpha Chapter corresponding degree. He serves as Massachusetts Dakota. He is a part time research secretary. He has performed research Alpha Chapter president and also assistant for the geoscience team at with Prof. de la Mora at Yale and serves on the executive board of Phi the Energy and Environmental Re- Prof. Hara at Stanford University in Kappa Theta fraternity. Kyle aspires search Center and is involved in the various aspects of electric propulsion. to develop a career working with Society of Petroleum Engineers and He plans on applying to aerospace remotely operated and autonomous International Association of Drilling graduate programs and hopes to underwater vehicles. This year, he Contractors student chapters. He work on novel forms of space propulsion. will be developing light actuated ma- hopes to work in the oil and gas industry after graduation. nipulators using carbon nanotubes as well as modifying an affordable ROV for use by a non-profit organization.

Abigial E. Koons, Record No. 1657 Emma C. Kuttler, Record No. 1661 Aaron B. Leavitt, Record No. 1667 Abigail is a senior mechanical engineering student at Emma is studying industrial and systems engineering Aaron is a senior at Brigham Young University– the University of South Alabama. at the University of Oklahoma. Idaho studying civil engineering. She will serve as Alabama Epsilon She has been involved in research He served as Idaho Delta Chapter Chapter VP of community in- on cyber-physical-social systems president and is an intern at Fors- volvement for the 2020-21 school and has interned for Michelin gren Associates. He will pursue a year. She is also a member of the and Textron Aviation. She is the master’s degree in civil and environ- USA Dance team, honors college, president of the Honors Student mental engineering and a career in and Alpha Omicron Pi. She has Association and an active member sustainability. He is also a member participated in biomedical engi- of the Campus Activities Council. of ASCE, the teacher’s assistant for neering research involving repair of She will pursue a master’s degree at environmental engineering and has syndesmotic ligaments and diagnosis of Acute Compart- OU and then enter industry. volunteered as a French tutor, and outdoor expedition ment Syndrome. Abigail plans to attend medical school. leader.

Elizabeth D. Korte, Brems No. 11 Corrina R. Laird, Record No. 1662 Karthik Ledalla, Record No. 1668 Elizabeth is majoring in systems engineering with Cori is studying bioengineering at Clemson University. Karthik is a senior at Stony Brook University majoring in a minor in applied mathematics She is active with the Clemson club biomedical engineering and applied at the University of Virginia. She swim team and holds leadership mathematics and statistics. He was completed two summer internships positions for the honors college NY Omicron Chapter vice president at NASA Langley Research Center, and Greek community. Cori works and will be president for the 2019-20 supporting the development of a in the Applied Science Lab for the school year. He participated in the human Mars settlement concept. Clemson Football team, combining iGEM competition, engineering She is a peer advisor, tutor, member bioengineering with passion for bacteria for biofuel production, and of Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority, sports. She aspires to work in the an internship on campus, identify- and incoming vice president of UVA field of sports medicine, especially ing clinical needs and designing INCOSE. She plans to work in the consulting industry for a professional sports team, and devise better mecha- solutions. He currently performs research on optimizing before returning to school. nisms for injury prevention, recovery, and performance. genetic circuits and hopes to pursue an MD-Ph.D.

36 Fall 2020 Brandon F. Lee, Stabile No. 797 Nicole A. Marco, Stabile No. 802 Noah N. Meisner, Stabile No. 807 Brandon studies chemical engineering and physics at the Nicole is a senior studying chemical engineering at Noah is a senior at Marquette University studying civil University of Missouri. He has served Northeastern University with a engineering. He has been a member as president of MO Alpha Chapter minor in French. She’s been heavily of Engineers without Borders for and Engineers Without Borders influenced by her time in Engineers the past four years, during which, chapter. His research consists of Without Borders, serving as pro- he has traveled to Guatemala five performing molecular dynamics gram director and VP of adminis- times to assist in construction of simulations and related analyses for tration. She has completed research two pedestrian bridges and one helium in plasma-facing tungsten and internships in biotechnology, schoolhouse. Noah also works as a with a focus on nuclear fusion appli- food & beverage, and bio-polymers. structural co-op for HNTB Corp. cations. He intends to earn a Ph.D. in plasma physics and Nicole is passionate about sustainable development and He plans on pursuing his master’s in structural engi- continue to work on problems related to nuclear fusion. hopes to work in the food technology industry. neering and a career as a bridge engineer.

Jacob L. Lewellen, Stabile No. 798 Daniel M. Markiewitz, Stabile No. 803 Rita E. Meraz, Skaggs No. 5 Jacob studies chemical engineering with a minor Daniel, a senior at Cornell University studying chemi- Rita is a senior electrical engineering student at Old in chemistry at Oklahoma State cal & biomolecular engineering Dominion University. Throughout University where he serves on the with a mathematics minor, serves her studies, she has participated CEAT Student Council as the K-12 as NY Delta Chapter treasurer. His in organizations such as Engineers outreach coordinator and the OK research with Dr. Varner focuses on Without Borders and the Society Gamma Chapter representative. modeling cellular systems’ metabo- of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Jacob conducts research on the struc- lism using computational methods. She has also pursued research and an ture and inhibition of lepidopteran His second research project with Dr. internship with Dominion Energy in pheromone-binding proteins for pest Koch investigates 2-D gas suspen- their electrical transmission depart- control applications and was recently awarded a Wentz sion flows. He wants to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical ment. She plans to pursue a Ph.D., and mentor the next Research Grant. He intends to pursue graduate study for engineering focusing on the integrating mechanisms generation of engineers. a career in pharmaceutical research. which lead to nonequilibrium in cellular systems.

Zikang (Millo) Ling, Stabile No. 799 Lucia Martinez, Stabile No. 804 Austen P. Metsack, Stabile No. 808 Millo attends Drexel University as a member of the Lucia is a biomedical engineering student with a Austen is a senior mechanical engineering student at honors college. She is an inter- concentration in biomaterials and Western New England University. national student from Kunming, tissue engineering and a minor in He is involved as a team leader on China, pursuing a B.S in mechani- applied mathematics at the New the SAE Baja team and has a pat- cal engineering, a M.S. in electrical Jersey Institute of Technology. As ent pending from a group project. engineering, and a minor in fine an undergraduate, she has been His interests include automotive art. She held co-op positions at part of research projects led by engineering, electro-mechanical Megger Inc., and Crane Payment postdoctoral scholars in the field of solutions, and automation, with Innovations Inc. Millo serves as PA regenerative medicine. After gradu- internships at Volvo Trucks North Zeta Chapter president and works at lab for thermoa- ation, Lucia will attend graduate school in pursuit of a America and TTM Technologies. Austen looks forward coustic speaker research. Ph.D. focused on immunotherapy. to a graduate degree and applying skills in the workforce.

Ryan W. Ludemann, Stabile No. 800 Jeffrey A. Mayolo, Stabile No. 805 Evan M. Mettenbrink, Stabile No. 809 Ryan is going into his 4th year at Stevens Institute of Jeffrey is a cadet at the United States Military Academy Evan is a senior biomedical engineering student at the Technology to complete a bachelor’s studying mechanical engineer- University of Oklahoma looking at in mechanical engineering. He is a ing with a focus on aeronautical different options for his career path. student-athlete on the men’s swim engineering. He serves as the vice He is involved in a couple of research team and a brother in the Kappa president of the NY Upsilon Chap- projects involving point-of-care di- Sigma Fraternity. Ryan is also a ter. Jeffrey is interested in jet turbine agnostic tests and the improvement member of the Pinnacle Schol- engines and hopes to continue of human nanoparticle therapies. ars Program and is completing research and working with them. Non-academically, Evan enjoys research on visual navigation for He plans to attend flight school and playing basketball, is involved with micro-aerial vehicles. He then plans to pursue a master’s become an aviation officer in the Army. on-campus mentoring programs, and helps teach an in manufacturing before entering the workforce. elementary Sunday school class.

Stephanie C. Lux, Stabile No. 801 Aaron A. McCrary, Stabile No. 806 Kaylee M. Meyers, Stabile No. 810 Stephanie is a senior studying biomedical engineering Aaron is studying mechanical engineering at Iowa Kaylee is a biomedical engineering major at Michigan at Cornell University. She serves State University. He serves as the Technological University. During as an NY Delta Chapter board mechanical team lead for his school’s her studies, she has been deeply chair, Engineers for a Sustainable Mars rover design team. He works involved in biomaterials research World project team president, and as a dynamic systems modeling for tendon repair and many local as a hospital volunteer program intern for John Deere simulating the youth STEM outreach programs. leader. She researches breast cancer dynamics and perception systems She plans on attaining a Ph.D. in migration to bone by studying a of autonomous vehicles alongside biomedical engineering to become synthetic collagen model of the virtual environments. Aaron plans a university professor and mentor bone microenvironment. She hopes to pursue an MD/ to pursue a master’s degree in engineering mechanics future generations of engineers. Ph.D., practice oncology, and continue cancer research. and conduct research in computational mechanics.

2020 Fall 37 Shea T. Middleton, Stabile No. 901 Natalie L. Monzavifar, Stabile No. 813 Morgan L. Muir, Stabile No. 818 Shea is a senior studying biomedical engineering at East Natalie is a mathematics and computer science Morgan is studying mechanical engineering at Southern Carolina University. He partici- dual degree at the University of Methodist University. She interned pated in an REU focused on simula- South Carolina honors college. at John Deere for two summers tions, imaging, and modeling and She serves as SC Beta Chapter vice gaining work experience in both has held the role of service chair for president of membership and has product development and quality his school’s honors program. Shea been involved in undergraduate engineering. Throughout her career, is also pursuing a master’s degree in research, analyzing Twitter data Morgan has been active in Society of biomedical engineering via an inte- to investigate language conflict Women Engineers, and she is the grated BS/MS program. His thesis in Kurdistan. This summer, she is SMU SWE chapter president for the research will involve multiscale working as a data analytics intern for U.S. Bank. She 2020-21 academic year. She plans to enter an engineering computer modeling of lung mechanics, particularly hopes to pursue a career in data science. rotational program and later pursue an MBA. related to COVID-19.

Hannah M. Miller, Stabile No. 811 Abigail F. Morgan, Stabile No. 814 Obinna D. Muoh, Stabile No. 819 Hannah is a civil engineering major at the Univer- Abigail is studying mechanical engineering with a minor Obinna is a senior, studying chemical engineering at sity of New Hampshire. She has in business administration from Mississippi State University. He researched relationships between Louisiana Tech University. She is serves as an engineering recruit- grain size, carbon content, and LA Gamma Chapter recording ment leader and a research student mercury content in impounded secretary and has served in leader- focused on the electronic properties sediment, collaborated on five dif- ship roles for the Association of of conjugated donor-acceptor poly- ferent research projects, published Catholic Tech Students and SWE. mers. He co-ops at Hunt Refining a research article, actively pursued She interned at Graphic Packaging Co. as a process engineer and his honors in major, and maintained International and is interning with dream is to work in the oil and gas a 4.0 GPA. She hopes to complete a master’s degree in Raytheon Intelligence and Space in industry. Obinna served as the VP of environmental eng’g then work as a design engineer. their operations department. She plans on pursuing a the AIChE chapter and the Bagley College of Engineer- career in industry. ing Student Body senator.

Max B. Milone, Alford No. 18 Cooper A. Morris, Stabile No. 815 Alexander J. Myers, Stabile No. 820 Max is studying electrical engineering at Stevens Cooper is a senior, civil engineering major at the Uni- Alexander is an engineering ambassador, a guided study Institute of Technology with a versity of Memphis. He is president group leader, a resident assistant, a concentration in power engineer- of the ASCE student chapter as well communions mentor, and PA Beta ing and a minor in finance. He is as the AISC Student Steel Bridge Chapter director of community NJ Alpha Chapter treasurer and a team captain. He has been able to outreach. He is also a researcher at member of IEEE-HKN. He wants conduct undergraduate research in the Wong Laboratory for Natured to work on microgrid or energy geotechnical engineering, resulting Inspired Engineering, where he storage solutions and is interning in a publication. He has also been replicates the engineering principles with S&C Electric. Max plans to able to intern with TDOT and in nature to solve problems. Alexan- get a master’s degree, obtain a P.E. license, and work in Brasfield and Gorrie. Cooper plans to begin working der hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, the power and energy industry. while pursuing a master’s degree, after graduation. focused on aerospace and bio-inspired engineering.

Navid D. Mir, Forge No. 102 Matthew L. Morse, Stabile No. 816 Allison J. Myers, Stabile No. 821 Navid is an electrical engineering student at the Uni- Matt is studying chemical engineering with a minor Allison is a senior at the University of South Alabama versity of California, Santa Barbara. in theatre at the University of where she is working towards a His interests are digital circuit design Kentucky. He participated in the degree in mechanical engineering, and digital signal processing. During University of Kentucky Engineering which will be her second under- the summer, he we will be working Bioactive Interfaces and Devices graduate degree. She is an active as an intern in digital design verifi- REU program and interned with member of the AL Epsilon Chapter cation. He hopes to gain industry Marathon Petroleum Corporation and a member of SWE and ASME. experience in his desired fields, and and Kentucky Science and Technol- She is interning at Evonik Industries then he would like to attend graduate ogy Corporation. After graduation, in Mobile. Upon graduation, Allison school to obtain at least a master’s degree. he plans to pursue a job in process engineering. plans to pursue a mechanical engineering job within the chemical industry.

Pranjal Mittal, Stabile No. 812 Basheer Mossallam, Stabile No. 817 Haley M. Myers, Stabile No. 902 Pranjal is a senior in computer science, an operations Basheer is a biomedical engineering major at the Univer- Haley is a senior at Ohio University studying mechanical research minor, and serves as NY sity of Michigan with a concentration engineering with a minor in math- Delta Chapter professional devel- in biomechanics. He works as a resi- ematics and a 21st century leadership opment chair. He is an Omega Rho dential advisor, as well as an intern certificate. She is Ohio Delta Chapter Honor Society member and also for the college’s BME department. vice president as well as treasurer of involved in Cornell Cup Robotics Basheer’s work in the latter includes Pi Tau Sigma, a member of SWE, and Hack4Impact as a software evaluating design projects for vari- and an engineering ambassador. developer. After working as a com- ous BME design courses, as well as She has been a TA and SI Leader. puter vision intern at Cornell Tech, developing design content regarding Haley has completed three co-ops at and building an ML model for Oracle, Pranjal plans to orthopedic and prosthetic devices. He plans to continue Speedway LLC and plans to pursue a career in engineer- continue leveraging his technical skills for automation. on for a masters’ degree in the subject. ing management.

38 Fall 2020 Paige K. Myroth, Stabile No. 903 Jerry A. Ostrem, Stabile No. 825 Madeline J. Pelchat, Rousseau No. 1 Paige is a senior at Marquette University majoring in Jerry is studying chemical engineering at the Univer- Maddie is studying chemical and environmental biomechanical engineering and sity of Minnesota, Duluth, while engineering with specializations in minoring in mathematics. On working on a minor in journalism. environmental modeling and policy campus, she tutors thermodynam- He serves as MN Beta Chapter at Drexel University. She works ics and volunteers as part of the treasurer and secretary and vice on research related to combating Big Brothers Big Sisters program. president of the Duluth AIChE climate change. She is also PA Zeta Paige hopes to land a career in group. He hopes to continue his pas- Chapter webmaster, a founding the healthcare field that combines sion for serving others throughout member of the Drexel Sustainabil- engineering and her mathematical his career as a chemical engineer ity Coalition, and a mentor for the skill set and to someday earn an while also continuing to hone his Drexel Society of Women Engineers. She aspires to start MBA or master’s degree. craft of sports commentary. her own environmental consulting firm.

Jenna M. Nielson, Stabile No. 822 Daniel G. Pascal, Stabile No. 826 Parker Petroff-Rims, Stabile No. 830 Jenna is a junior studying chemical and biological en- Daniel is a student at Tufts University majoring Parker is a chemical engineering major with a graduate gineering at the University of Colo- in biomedical engineering and certificate in sustainable energy at rado at Boulder. She has performed concentrating in quantitative eco- Stevens Institute of Technology. He research in the field of biodegrad- nomics. His research interests lie serves as New Jersey Alpha Chapter able electronics and is working for in wearable devices with a focus president and had internships with Phillips 66 as a process engineering on potential sports applications as ExxonMobil, British Petroleum, intern this summer. She plans to well as gadgetry, in general. He is and is interning at Merck in vaccine obtain a masters’ degree and pursue passionate about the intersection manufacturing. He also served as an a career in process engineering. She of business and biotechnology, equity analyst in his schools man- hopes to develop new methods and planning to pursue a Ph.D. in bio- aged investment fund. He plans on pursuing a leadership make existing processes more efficient. medical engineering, followed by an MBA. manufacturing rotational program and an MBA.

Miranda R. Nolan, Stabile No. 823 Sudesh Pathak, Stabile No. 827 Mark Petrovic, Stabile No. 831 Miranda is studying chemical engineering at the Sudesh is a student of mechanical engineering with Mark is a senior at Drexel University pursuing a BS/MS University of Mississippi, and a minor in computer science at in materials science & engineering. hopes to pursue a law degree in the University of Mississippi. An Mark is interested in biomaterials intellectual property law after international student from Nepal, research and has conducted pub- graduating. This summer, Miranda Pathak, is part of Sally McDonnell lished research on nanofiber bone is working with the University of Barksdale Honors College, Phi scaffolds. He is now working on Southern Mississippi on polymer Kappa Phi, and other STEM clubs improving the fatigue properties research. She eventually plans to and organizations on campus. As of bioprosthetic heart valves for move back to her hometown of St. robotics and AI enthusiast, he is his thesis project. Mark plans to Louis, Missouri. looking forward to pursuing a master’s in robotics and continue studying the mechanics joining industry. of cardiovascular disease in an MD/Ph.D. program.

Jared T. Nysetvold, Stabile No. 824 Pryce E. Paulson, Stabile No. 828 Lilia T. Pettit, Stabile No. 832 Jared is studying mechanical engineering at Brigham Pryce is a senior at Montana State University studying Lilia is a civil and environmental engineering major at Young University. He has served mechanical engineering with a Clarkson University. She has par- as UT Beta Chapter recruiting minor in aerospace. He transferred ticipated in marine-based research relations chair. He has worked as an to MSU from Fort Peck Community projects at Clarkson and the Univ. of intern at Valero Energy, as a co-op College, a small college on the Fort New Hampshire. She will complete at ExxonMobil, and as a research Peck Indian Reservation. Pryce an internship at GHD, an envi- assistant on campus. After gradu- is the treasurer of the Montana ronmental engineering consulting ation, he plans to work in industry State rocketry club, member of firm, and hopes to focus her career before pursuing an MBA. Jared the Nation Society for Leadership on leveraging engineering to create enjoys reading, hiking, backpack- & Success, and a former NASA more sustainable practices. She ing, and spending time with his wife. intern at Wallops Flight Facility. He plans to work in plans to work in the environmental engineering industry. the aerospace industry.

Chaz J. Okada, Alford No. 19 Heather E. Pecho, Stabile No. 829 Donato L. Piroscafo, Stabile No. 833 Chaz is an electrical engineering student at Yale Uni- Breathing; a simple task for some, but a daily struggle Donato is a mechanical engineering student at the versity, where he serves as CT Alpha for others. Heather witnessed this University of New Mexico (UNM), Chapter president. He has interned at six-years-old when adopting and a proud member of UNM’s at PIN Business Network, design- her sister from China. Since then, Formula SAE racecar engineering ing machine learning processes Heather has been compelled to team. His plans are to attend and to analyze Big Data for marketing help save the world. She is earn- place top ten at both the 2021 FSAE solutions. This summer, Chaz is ing dual degrees in chemical and California Internal Combustion a civilian engineering intern for environmental engineering at Illi- Vehicle and Electric Vehicle com- the Navy. He is excited to use his nois Tech while serving as Illinois petitions. Thereafter, Donato would experience with AI and engineering Beta Chapter VP. She hopes to direct environmentally like to pursue a career in design of machine related to to serve the community and nation. sustainable projects and return to school for an MBA. the global transition towards using sustainable energy.

2020 Fall 39 Alexa S. Podolsky, Stabile No. 834 Katelyn E. Ragan, Brems No. 12 Eric R. Rhodes, Stabile No. 841 Alexa studies biomedical engineering at Cornell Katelyn is a junior at Virginia Tech majoring in Eric is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying University and serves as NY Delta aerospace engineering. Her plans materials science and engineering. Chapter president. She conducts cell are to work on spacecrafts in the He is primarily interested in new and molecular biology research to commercial civil space sector. Her alloy design and additive manu- investigate the progressive muscle ultimate career goal is to be a project facturing of metals. Aside from Tau defects in many laminopathies. Al- manager. Katelyn is the secretary of Beta Pi, Eric is also heavily involved exa is also involved in clinical lung the Society of Women Engineers, in Material Advantage and Alpha cancer research at NYU Langone and serves as the communications Phi Omega at Pitt. After graduation, Health, serves as BMES secretary, committee liaison for the Galipatia he plans on continuing his research and is an active ballroom and salsa dancer. She plans Living-Learning Community. and education in graduate school. to attend medical school and advance human health.

Sharisse A. Poff, Althouse No. 12 Alonzo Ramon, Stabile No. 837 Nicholas A. Rober, Stabile No. 842 Sharisse is a senior studying electrical engineering at Alonzo is a computer engineering senior attending Nicholas is a senior in mechanical engineering with a Brigham Young University. She UTSA. He was born in Brownsville, focus on robotics and autonomous is working on multiple research TX, and moved to San Antonio in systems at the University of Iowa. He projects involving PCB design 2018 in search of academic success. has participated in Iowa’s Campus and layout and embedded systems He’s involved in engineering student Activities Board, Robotics Club, programming. She has worked as organizations such as TBP, HKN, and Biomedical Engineering Student a hardware engineering intern at and IEEE, and has interned with Society. He is conducting research in Vivint Smart Home for three years. the NSF in the field of optoelec- guidance, navigation, and control Sharisse is interested in circuit tronics eng’g. He hopes to work in of underwater vehicles in Iowa’s design and RF, and looks for ways to use her education the semiconductor, wireless communications, or signal Cooperative Autonomous Systems Lab. He is planning to serve others. processing industry. on pursuing a Ph.D.

Purnima A. Prasad, Stabile No. 835 Lindsey D. Randall, Stabile No. 838 Simon A. Rojas Avila, Nagel No. 56 Purnima is a senior at New York University (NYU), Lindsey is studying biomedical engineering with a minor Simon is a senior electrical engineering student at Texas majoring in civil engineering and in chemistry at the University of Tech University. He has had the op- minoring in business technology Oklahoma. She is a research assis- portunity to grow as a professional management. She is a researcher tant in the biomedical engineering at school as a member of the radio for NYU Langone and an intern for dept. and a tutor in the college of club and an academic tutor as well PANYNJ. She is NY Rho Chapter engineering. Lindsey served as the as a test engineer intern with Texas president and tutors many core sub- founding president of the OU chap- Instruments. He hopes to continue jects. She will pursue an accelerated ter of Health Guardians of America his studies by pursuing a master’s master’s degree in environmental and is passionate about health and degree to become an analog design eng’g at NYU and intends to use her knowledge to reduce science. Her research focus is in bioimaging modality engineer. the carbon footprint of the civil engineering industry. integration, and she plans to pursue an M.D./Ph.D.

Tyler C. Price, Stabile No. 836 Carli B. Raupp, Stabile No. 839 Mikayla M. Rosenthal, Stabile No. 843 Tyler is an engineering physics major with a math Carli is a senior mechanical engineer at Louisiana Tech Mikayla is a senior mechanical engineering major at the minor at the University of Tulsa and University. She will serve as LA University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As OK Beta Chapter president. He is a Gamma Chapter vice president a member of Engineering Ambassa- university ambassador and involved her senior year. Carli has worked dors Network, she has a passion for in the Society of Physics Students, two project engineering intern- “changing the conversation” and the Phi Mu Alpha, and Mortar Board. ships at different companies. In the way youth view STEM careers and Tyler also serves on Lambda Chi fall, Carli will begin conducting previously served as EAN president. Alpha’s student advisory committee. research for the remainder of her She has interned with General Dy- He is doing research in self-healing undergraduate career. She hopes namics and wants to pursue a career elastomers for natural gas applications and plans to to work in industry for a few years in the aerospace & defense industry pursue a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering. before returning to graduate school in pursuit of a Ph.D. and master’s in engineering management.

Malak N. Rafik, Stabile No. 907 Sydney A. Rehr, Stabile No. 840 James T. Rowland, Stabile No. 904 Malak is studying mechanical engineering at the Sydney is studying mechanical engineering with a James is entering his senior year as an electrical engineer- University of Denver with minors biomedical concentration at Michi- ing student at the University of South in chemistry and math. She is a gan State University. She is MI Alabama. He is a member of SAME, student athlete on the Div. 1 soccer Alpha Chapter vice president and IEEE, Sigma Chi, and Phi Theta team. She aspires to go into the field cofounder of the MSU Society for Kappa. With all the knowledge and of biomechanical engineering where Engineering Management. She has hands on experience that the Univer- she would like to focus on either im- interned at ThermalTech and is sity of South Alabama and his co-op/ plants or prosthetics. Malak plans on an intern at Medline. Her passion internship have had to offer, he looks pursuing graduate school or work- for medicine and engineering has forward to taking on the challenge ing a few years before completing a master’s and hopes prompted her to attend graduate school pursuing a of positively benefiting as many individuals as possible. to improve lives through the medical device industry. master’s in biomedical engineering. She hopes to work with biomedical devices.

40 Fall 2020 Melissa Rowland, Stabile No. 844 Elena M. Sanchez, Stabile No. 848 Natalie A. Schieuer, Stabile No. 852 Melissa is a senior at Tufts University studying electrical Elena is a mechanical engineering student with a minor Natalie, from Nebraska, studies mechanical engineering engineering. Melissa is a member of in biomedical engineering at Clark- and Spanish as a midshipman at the the varsity cross country and track son University. After she graduates, U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. & field teams at Tufts. She is also a Elena intends to start her own en- She has interned with the USN member of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu and gineering consulting company that Special Warfare Command and has will be corresponding secretary in will specialize in medical devices studied abroad at the Spanish Naval the 2020-21 school year. She has and assistive technology. Academy. Her research involves interned at Draper Laboratory in piezoelectric materials as a USNA the navigation and sensing fusion Trident Scholar. Natalie will become group. She plans on entering the workforce or pursuing an ensign in the U.S. Navy in the submarine community further education. and pursue graduate education in energy technologies.

Ryan C. Russell, Stabile No. 845 Erican J.S. Santiago, Stabile No. 849 Emma K. Schmidt, Alabama Power No. 17 Ryan is a senior electrical engineering student at Brad- Erican is a senior biomedical engineering student, in the Emma is a senior in biomedical engineering at the Uni- ley University and is serving as IL Leading Scholars Program, at Michi- versity of Alabama at Birmingham. Delta Chapter president. He has also gan Technological University with a She has done research in Gecko- enjoyed founding the robotics club concentration in stem cell and tissue Mimetic with the materials science at Bradley, working as a research engineering. He is a Biomedical department, and worked for a NASA assistant in the fields of signal Engineering Society member, serves contract with a company called processing and control theory, and as committee co-chair for the Blue EITD. She plans to stay at EITD after interning for AutonomouStuff and Key Honor Society, and did hydrogel graduation and go back to school John Deere. After graduation, Ryan research at Grand Valley State Univ. for a Ph.D. in computer science or plans to pursue a career either working with autono- He plans to conduct additional research, attend graduate mechanical engineering. She is passionate about her mous vehicles or spacecraft. school, and pursue a career as a biomedical researcher. involvement in TBP and SWE.

Ziad Saade, Bloomberg No. 14 Taleen C. Sarkissian, Forge No. 103 Jacob J. Schmidt, Stabile No. 853 Ziad is a rising senior biomedical engineering student at Taleen is double majoring in electrical engineering Jacob is a chemical engineering student at Brigham Columbia University graduating in and computer engineering at the Young University. He serves as Utah May 2021. He is on the premedical University of California, Irvine. Beta Chapter initiate co-chair. He track and will be applying to medical She is CA Tau Chapter industrial does research into the predictions school this cycle where he is excited relations chair and IEEE-Eta Kappa of thermodynamic properties of to continue more bioengineering Nu chapter president. Her interests physical compounds. This summer, research related to medicine. include embedded systems, control he is working as a process engineer- systems, and signal processing. She ing intern for Valero Energy. He plans to pursue a master’s degree in plans to work in the oil and gas electrical engineering or computer science. industry while pursuing a master’s degree in business administration.

Mohammed S. Saleem, Stabile No. 846 Jacob B. Scanlan, Ford No. 2 James G. Schultz, Stabile No. 854 Mohammed is a biomedical engineering student using Jacob is a software engineering senior at the University of James is a mechanical engineering major at the Uni- his experiences and skills developed Texas at Dallas and Texas Xi Chap- versity of Colorado at Boulder. He within engineering research and ter president. He chose his major will serve as Colorado Beta chapter development in aims to become a because of the variety of unique treasurer for the 2020-21 school doctor. His goal is to complete medi- applications and opportunities year. James is a member of the cal school and perform research with software offers. After graduating, Engineering Leadership Program a team of physicians, engineers, and Jacob hopes to pursue a fulfilling where he has gained experience scientists. He looks forward to work- career in the industry, volunteer in leadership, service, and cultural ing with engineers in the future as his skills to others, and eventually growth. James has held internships he completes his final year of school at Illinois Institute earn a master’s degree. at Avantes Inc. and Iconergy Ltd. of Technology. He plans to pursue a master’s degree in mechanical eng’g.

Yash Samantaray, Stabile No. 847 Nicholas J. Schiefelbein, Stabile No. 851 Hannah K. Schulz, Stabile No. 855 Yash is studying chemical engineering and computer Nick is a senior at Iowa State University, majoring in Hannah is a senior double majoring in civil engineering science with a certificate in energy mechanical engineering and minor- and environmental & sustainability studies at Yale University. He serves ing in biomedical engineering. As a studies at Worcester Polytechnic as CT Alpha Chapter recording junior, he served as IA Alpha Chapter Institute. She completed research secretary, vice president of the vice president and has since been investigating net-zero neighbor- university’s AIChE chapter, and elected chapter president for the hoods, the concepts of food, energy, conducts research in interfacial 2020-21 school year. He interned as and water on a neighborhood scale. electrochemistry. Yash has been an a design engineer at NASA Langley She aspires to pursue a career that R&D intern at DuPont and nLight. Research Center, supporting mis- helps to plan and develop sustain- He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering with sions such as the Artemis Human Landing System, able communities that support affordable housing a focus on renewable energy or energy storage. CLARREO Pathfinder, and other agency design projects. developments, reduced energy consumption, and ac- cessibility to natural green spaces.

2020 Fall 41 Anna M. Schwartz, Stabile No. 856 Audrey A. Sheppard, Stabile No. 860 Louis F. Somma, Stabile No. 864 Anna is a senior at the University of Missouri majoring Audrey is a biomedical engineering student at Texas Louis is a biomedical engineering major at Binghamton in civil engineering and minoring A&M University. She has taken part University. He will serve as NY Tau in architectural studies. At Miz- in the manufacturing and develop- Chapter president during the 2020- zou, she previously served as MO ment of IVC filters for a start-up 21 academic year. At school, he is Alpha Chapter president as well as medical device company throughout researching the fabrication of low being involved in the Chi Epsilon the past four years. Audrey also cost, single use flexible and stretch- civil engineering honor society. Her works in a research lab on campus able electronics. Upon completion passion in civil engineering focuses experimenting with electrospinning of his studies, he plans to pursue on transportation, in which Anna nanofibers to create scaffolds for tis- a master’s degree in biomedical will pursue a career dedicated to the improvement of sue engineering. She plans to continue her research and engineering. the nation’s infrastructure. pursue a master’s degree.

William E. Schwartzman, Stabile No. 857 William O. Sierzputowski, Stabile No. 861 Kristen M. Soucheck, Holmes No. 1 Will is a senior at Case Western Reserve University Will is a senior engineering education major at Ohio Kristen is a senior studying environmental engineer- majoring in biomedical engineering Northern University with mathemat- ing at the University of Oklahoma. with a minor in sociology. He is in- ics and computer science minors. He She is seeking a master’s degree in volved on campus as a TA, a member has completed summer research op- environmental engineering through of Camp Kesem, a brother of DTD portunities resulting in a published OU’s BS/MS program. She will fraternity, and a researcher working paper and has presented work at four serve as Oklahoma Alpha Chapter to improve the biocompatibility of conferences. He will graduate with secretary this year. Kristen is also intracortical microelectrodes. He teacher’s licenses in math and com- involved in research with the Center intends to attend medical school puter science and plans to become a for Restoration of Ecosystems and to pursue his passion for serving others while staying high school teacher who will inspire the next generation Watersheds. She hopes to work in the field of environ- involved in biomedical research and design. of engineers, computer scientists, and industry leaders. mental remediation.

Charles J. Sears, Stabile No. 858 Lillia R. Smith, Stabile No. 905 Siva P. Sreedhar, Stabile No. 865 Charles is a rising senior at the University of Denver Lillia is studying mechanical engineering at the Univer- Siva is a chemical engineering major at the University of studying computer engineering and sity of Portland. She is OR Gamma Illinois at Chicago. She participates planning to specialize in computer Chapter secretary. Lillia has interned in bioengineering research, and systems engineering. He plans to for NASA and BAE Systems Inc. One presented research at multiple con- receive a minor in studio art, and of her on-campus jobs includes lead- ferences and was awarded for her has achieved one in mathematics. ing hikes for her peers throughout work. She is also president of her When Charles graduates, he will the Pacific Northwest, which is a school’s dance marathon and serves pursue a career within the computer dream. She will start working in the as an undergrad student senator. engineering field with a focus in field while also attending graduate She plans to enter medical school medical or musical technology. school. Her life goal is to become an astronaut, and and maintain a strong research emphasis to continue venture into the great unknown. to find the intersection between medicine and eng’g.

Bryan Shaddy, Stabile No. 908 Greylan E. Smoak, Stabile No. 862 Evan R. Steers, Stabile No. 866 Bryan is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student Greylan is an electrical engineering major, business Evan is studying mechanical engineering at South at the University of California, Riv- administration minor at the Univer- Dakota State University, where he erside. He is completing research sity of South Carolina. He partici- serves as SD Beta Chapter president. focusing on the modeling of sea ice pates in both the IEEE and Society He is also a member of Pi Tau Sigma flow dynamics and sea ice disper- of Automotive Engineers. After he and was the former secretary of the sion. He has participated in research graduates, Greylan plans to go into joint engineering council. Evan plans studying solutions to aortic heart a company involved in power elec- to continue his education to receive valve calcification. In addition, he tronics or pursue a graduate degree. his master’s degree in mechanical is also a member of the University engineering. He is looking forward honors program and plans to attend graduate school to graduate school, and has a special interest in aerospace in pursuit of a Ph.D. engineering.

Sanjana B. Shah, Stabile No. 859 Brandon T. Smurthwaite, Stabile No. 863 Jennifer L. Stewart, Stabile No. 912 Sanjana is studying chemical engineering with an Brandon is a senior at Brigham Young University-Idaho Jennifer is a senior studying petroleum engineering additional major in biomedical studying civil engineering with an at the University of Houston. She engineering at Carnegie Mellon emphasis in structural engineer- served as TX Epsilon Chapter University. Her research focuses on ing. After completing his studies, membership chair, and was named measuring mechanical forces on he looks forward to working in the Outstanding Junior in petroleum cardiac tissues and cells. She is also an Boise area while completing research engineering for the 2019-20 En- active member on CMU Bhangra, a to better improve calculations in gineering Week awards. She is northern Indian folk dance team. She material efficiency and accuracy. completing an internship with Exx- hopes to attend medical school and He also looks forward to actively onMobil as an unconventional use her engineering background to further innovative participating in councils to share what he learns. reservoir engineer on the Bakken team. Previously, she research initiatives. worked at Oxy Petroleum on their Permian EOR team. She plans to work in the oil & gas industry.

42 Fall 2020 Wesley R. Stirk, Stabile No. 867 Julia N. Syme, Stabile No. 872 Sarah Tickner, Stabile No. 876 Wesley is a senior electrical engineering student Julia is a junior in the chemical engineering co-op pro- Sarah is a rising senior studying engineering science at at BYU. He has participated in gram at the University of Akron. Penn State University and pursuing undergraduate research in the She has completed two co-ops with a minor in computer engineering. fields of FPGA security and radio Seaman Corp. and will complete She is interning at the Penn State astronomy. After graduating, he her third co-op with Akron Disper- Applied Research Laboratory and plans on pursuing a master’s degree sions. Syme competes and serves as researching machine learning sys- in electrical engineering. treasurer of the University’s com- tems. She wants to attend graduate petitive pistol club. She is a member school to hone her skills in machine of NSLS and Eureka honors club. learning with the goal of working She plans to attend graduate school on the interface of mechanical systems and electronic for a Ph.D., work in industry, and return as a professor. design in autonomous vehicles.

Matthew L. Stoel, Stabile No. 868 Calli J. Taitz, Stabile No. 873 Shelby J. Tillema, Scribner No. 57 Matt is studying electrical engineering at South Dakota Calli studies engineering physics and mathematics at Shelby studies environmental engineering at the Uni- State University where he serves as Tulane University. She will serve versity of Colorado at Boulder. She SD Beta Chapter treasurer. Follow- as LA Beta Chapter president for was a City of Lafayette Public Works ing graduation, Matt hopes to start the 2020-21 year. She has worked Dept. intern and a civil water eng’g working as a full-time engineer in Tulane’s nonlinear optics & intern for Merrick & Co. She has while attending graduate school quantum information research lab conducted research into using UV part-time. His goal is to transform experimenting with four-wave- LEDs to mitigate biofilm formation the engineering industry in South mixing processes. She’s president in irrigation drip lines. She plans Dakota and help the state retain its of the hip-hop team and Theta to pursue her interests in resource top performing graduates. Tau physics chair. She has worked in the Underwriters recovery, water & wastewater, and sustainable materi- Laboratories’ chemicals lab and at Northrop Grumman. als in the future, whether in industry or in academia.

Seth S. Street, Stabile No. 869 Andrew C. Tamis, Stabile No. 874 Britney L. Tran, Forge No. 104 Seth is majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineer- Andrew is a double major in engineering science and Britney is majoring in mechanical engineering at UCLA, ing at the University of Tennessee, physics. He will serve as PA Beta however, she wants to be able to use Knoxville. He performed research Chapter treasurer for the 2020-21 her skills in the aerospace industry. in computational chemistry and school year. At Penn State, he con- She is interested in rockets, aircrafts, is researching topics in molecular ducts research through mathemati- and spacecrafts, so having the op- genetics. He completed a three-term cal modeling of nitric oxide in the portunity to work on such projects co-op with Eastman Chemical Co., brain as well as summer research will be an honor. Britney hopes and will serve as TN Alpha Chapter at Brookhaven National Lab. After to continue pursuing aerospace social chair in 2020-21 academic graduating, he plans to apply to engineering education to better year. He plans to attend medical school to become a phy- graduate schools in engineering and attain his Ph.D. contribute to the revitalization of the ‘space race’ and sician, with special interest in serving rural populations. join in on the historical moment.

Eric R. Stultz, Stabile No. 870 Arden Tanner, Stabile No. 875 Jared A. Tucker, Stabile No. 878 Eric is a senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ma- Arden is a senior at WPI double majoring in biomedical Jared is a senior studying chemical engineering at the joring in mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering. She is a University of Minnesota, Duluth with a minor in business. The past student-athlete on the track & field (UMD). He is an active member three years, Eric has spent time with team and conducts research in the of Engineers Without Borders and various internships prototyping and Gaudette’s Myocardial Regeneration will serve as vice president for the designing products for the medical Laboratory. In the lab, she works UMD chapter of the Omega Chi field, and designing test equipment with myoblast cells towards the de- Epsilon honors society. He is con- and supporting manufacturing velopment of lab grown meat. She is ducting research into the synthesis operations in the defense field. He an intern for Ichosia Biotechnology of polymers for use as sensors in 3D plans to work in the defense industry while potentially where she is working on creating lab grown blood, so that printed prosthetic heart models. Jared plans on pursuing pursuing a master’s degree. hospitals don’t have to rely on donor blood. graduate school to continue his research.

Eliza M. Sweet, Stabile No. 871 Daniel R. Thomson, Stabile No. 909 Grant A. Turner, GEICO No. 66 Eliza is studying mechanical engineering at The College Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Daniel Grant is currently a senior electrical engineering student of New Jersey, where she serves as is a computer engineering senior at Western Kentucky University with NJ Zeta Chapter treasurer. Since at BYU-Idaho with an emphasis a minor in entrepreneurship. He her freshman year, Eliza has been a in wireless communications. He serves as KY Gamma Chapter presi- digital hardware intern at Lockheed aspires to pursue graduate studies dent as well as a student ambassador Martin rotary and mission systems. in telecommunications engineer- for WKU’s engineering department. Post-graduation, Eliza plans to ing at either UT-Dallas or Virginia Following graduation, he is planning continue her career in the defense Tech. Daniel is passionate about to do a joint degree in an engineer- industry while working towards a serving the local and professional ing field along with a MBA. Grant masters’ degree in systems engineering. community through volunteer service and professional hopes to do research and development in the athletic development opportunities. footwear industry.

2020 Fall 43 Nicolas Valencia Diaz, Stabile No. 911 Mitchell P.J. Wall, Stabile No. 883 Trisha L. Whaley, Stabile No. 885 Nicolas is a biomedical engineering student at Florida Mitchell is pursuing a B.S in engineering mechanics and Trisha is studying materials science and engineering, International University from Bo- astronautics from the University of with minors in mathematics and gotá, Colombia. He is a member at Wisconsin–Madison. He has con- chemistry at Alfred University. She the Applied Neural Interfaces lab, ducted research for three years at the is NY Sigma Chapter treasurer, and where he is working in analyzing UW Structural Dynamics Research also the president of her Keramos the age-related degradation of Group, focused on modeling bolted chapter. Trisha hopes to attend urethral afferents. Nicolas works joint nonlinearities. He was the graduate school for a master’s in ma- as a tutor and a learning assistant mechanical director for Badgerloop, terials science and eng’g, continuing at the University, where he enjoys the UW Hyperloop team. Mitchell studies in the glass or ceramic re- helping his peers. He intends to pursue a MD-Ph.D. has co-oped at ATA Engineering for three terms and is search fields. One day she aspires to become a manager and help young Latinos to have access to STEM careers. interning at SpaceX with their loads and dynamics team. of her own research team in these respective fields.

Fausto Vega, Stabile No. 879 James Wang, Forge No. 105 Zachary J. Wiens, Brems No. 13 Fausto is a student at the University of Nevada, James is a senior studying chemical engineering at Zach is a senior from Goessel, Kansas, studying aero- Las Vegas, majoring in mechani- the University of California, Los space engineering at the University cal engineering with a minor in Angeles. His aspirations are to work of Kansas. He is a student ambassa- mathematics. He works at the at the research level in biotechnol- dor for both the University and the Drones and Autonomous Systems ogy to bring scalable biocatalysts honors program and plays trombone Laboratory at UNLV on miniature to industry and medicine. He is in the Jazz Ensemble. He previously humanoids, navigation systems, conducting research on secondary interned at NASA Johnson Space and computer vision. Fausto is metabolite biosynthesis in fungi for Center and NASA Langley Research working on a project with Carnegie medicinal chemistry. In addition to Center and is interning as a VIPER Mellon Univ. regarding an effective collision avoidance Tau Beta Pi, James is involved in his AIChE chapter and mission systems engineer with NASA Ames Research system for airplanes and plans to attend graduate school. his school’s professional chemistry fraternity. Center. Zach plans to attend graduate school.

Matthew J. Vigil, Stabile No. 880 Joshua T. Ward, Stabile No. 884 Natasha J. Wilson, Stabile No. 886 Matthew is pursuing a B.S. in chemical engineering Ward is a civil engineering student at Utah State Uni- Natasha is majoring in mechanical engineering at with a concentration in materials versity and a recent initiate in the Brigham Young University. She is processing at the University of New UT Gamma Chapter. He serves as an interested in aerospace and is active Mexico, with minors in physics and engineering tutor and transportation in the school’s rocketry club. This mathematics. He interned at the Los researcher at Utah State. Ward is summer, she worked for The Boeing Alamos National Lab since 2018, most interested in big engineering Company as an engineering intern focusing on the physical properties data, including transportation, and previously worked as an intern of aqueous electrolytes in a super- hydrologic, and hydraulic model- for a small submarine company. She critical water desalination process. ing. He is planning on pursuing a plans to attend graduate school. Matthew will continue on to graduate school to study master’s degree in transportation engineering or water electrochemistry and desalination. resource engineering.

Trenten J. Wahlen, Stabile No. 881 Christian M. Weaver, Schwaller No. 10 Allison E. Winans, Stabile No. 887 Trenten is a student at the University of Texas at San Christian grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota Allison is a senior studying biomedical engineering at Antonio pursuing a degree in me- and was homeschooled through Marquette University with a minor chanical engineering with a minor high school. He is a senior study- in mechanical engineering. She has in business administration. He ing computer engineering at South completed four co-op terms in the is a resident assistant, academic Dakota School of Mines and Tech- device mechanical engineering peer coach, engineering tutor, and nology. Christian is a member of group at Medtronic where she a research assistant. He serves as the SD Mines Robotics team where worked on pacemakers and other TX Mu Chapter vice president and he applies and develops the skills cardiac devices. After graduation, plans to work in industry to help he has learned. Upon graduation, Allison plans to pursue a career in develop new research and development techniques for he intends to work in the fields of embedded systems the medical device industry. space exploration. or software development.

Christina J. Waldron, Stabile No. 882 Matthew J. Weintraub, Stabile No. 906 Sophia X. Windemuth, Stabile No. 888 Christina is a senior studying biomedical engineering Matthew is a rising senior studying biomedical engi- Sophia is studying biomedical engineering and com- and piano performance at the Uni- neering at Tulane University. He has puter science at Cornell Univer- versity of Texas at Austin and serves always been patient about healthcare sity. She is NY Delta Chapter vice as TX Alpha Chapter corresponding and improving the procedures and president, a Wet Lab team lead for secretary. She works as a research as- tools healthcare providers use. He Cornell iGEM, and a researcher and sistant in a biomaterials-based tissue is working on a clinical orthopedics undergraduate coordinator for her engineering lab developing poly- study that focus on the biomechanics lab. She does research in cell-free mers to improve heart function. She of bones and tendons. After gradu- protein synthesis and is building participated in the Debakey Summer ation, Matthew hopes to develop an artificial mitochondrion. She Surgery Program, scrubbing into surgeries and assisting biomedical devices and continue with clinical research. will pursue a Ph.D. in biomedical eng’g, hopes to with patient care and plans to attend medical school. become a university professor, and head of her own biotechnology lab.

44 Fall 2020 Genevieve S. Wisby, Stabile No. 910 Jonathan Wu, Stabile No. 891 Alina Zdebska, Stabile No. 896 Genevieve is studying mechanical engineering with a Jonathan is a biomedical engineering major at Yale Alina is a bioengineering major at Syracuse University. minor in biomedical engineering University, where he serves as She obtained a provisional patent at Grand Valley State University. CT Alpha Chapter vice president. for a rehabilitation hand device. She serves as chapter president of He volunteers at Yale New Haven This summer, she is interning at SWE and BMES. Genevieve also Hospital, serves as an engineering Hillrom, where she executes and works as an engineering student peer tutor, and works with Prof. revises protocols designed to detect ambassador and a physics tutor. Niklason in tissue engineering and possible electrical, mechanical, and Genevieve participated in a co-op vascular therapeutic research. Jona- software flaws in medical equip- program at Autocam Medical dis- than aims to pursue an MD-Ph.D. ment. In the future, she will pursue covering a passion for the medical device industry. She to work as a physician-scientist a master’s degree in medical devices. plans to pursue a Ph.D. and a career in medical devices. focused on engineering new therapies for translational medicine research.

Andrew C. Witte, Stabile No. 889 Ruidi Xu, Stabile No. 892 Jason (Yiming) Zhang, Stabile No. 897 Drew is a senior civil engineering major at Valparaiso Ruidi is a bioengineering student at the University of Jason (Yiming) studies biomedical engineering at the University. He has researched mix Illinois at Chicago and will serve University of Alabama at Birming- design for a concrete 3D printer as IL Zeta Chapter corresponding ham, where he is involved in cell and is a member of the honors secretary for the 2020-21 school molecular biology research, and is college at VU, Christ College. He is year. He has conducted research Alabama Gamma Chapter social also involved with ASCE and ACI, at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, chair. He has been an RA for two and serves as IN Delta Chapter and works on validating virtual years and is involved in several other treasurer. He plans to pursue a reality software for surgery. His campus organizations, and plans M.S. in structural engineering and post-graduation goal is to perform to attend graduate school studying continue materials research, with specific interests in clinical research that can translate into novel diagnostic bioengineering. Jason seeks a career in the biotechnol- sustainability and using waste materials in concrete. and therapeutic options for patients and physicians. ogy industry combining academic research and product design & development.

Hanna P. Wolf, Scribner No. 58 Zihan Yan, Stabile No. 893 Dell H. Zimmerman, Stabile No. 898 Hanna is studying at Oregon Institute of Technology Zihan is a senior at University of California, Berkeley, Dell is studying chemical engineering at the University to receive a bachelor’s in renew- majoring in bioengineering. She of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His able energy engineering as well envisions pursuing a Ph.D., to career aspirations include conduct- as environmental sciences. She discover biotechnological solutions ing research and development in has completed minors in applied for unmet health care needs and the field of materials science. mathematics and chemistry. Hanna expand the capabilities of mod- hopes to work towards a P.E. while ern medicine in resource-limited pursuing a career as a contracting settings. She has participated in field engineer providing companies various quantitative and qualitative with the best renewable energy resource that is environ- research, resulting in two publications and two poster mentally considerate for their unique circumstance. presentations. She was admitted to Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship program.

Sydney J. Womack, Stabile No. 890 Angelina C. Zaccaria, Stabile No. 894 Jordan A. Zimmerman, Stabile No. 899 Sydney is a biomedical engineering major at the Angelina is pursuing a degree in software engineering Jordan is a senior studying chemical engineering with University of South Carolina. She with a music and technology minor a Spanish minor at the University has worked as a research assistant at Stevens Institute of Technology. of Oklahoma (OU). He is AIChE in labs at the Univ. of Rochester On campus, she is the founder and chapter president, serves on the ex- studying stem cell differentiation manager of an a cappella group, copy ecutive committee for OU’s official and her home institution investi- edits the school newspaper, sound day of community service, and vol- gating proteins implicated in heart designs theatrical productions, unteers with a nearby medical clinic failure, for which she has helped and is a sister of Theta Phi Alpha. for primarily Spanish-speaking pa- write a review publication. She will Angelina plans to pursue a master’s tients. Jordan has conducted mate- serve as SWE chapter president in her senior year and degree in cybersecurity and work on software develop- rials research at OU and UAB, and plans to attend either plans to pursue DVM/Ph.D. dual-degrees. ment projects that make a difference in people’s lives. graduate school in chemical eng’g or medical school.

Kaylie E. Wong, Forge No. 106 Ahmad Z. Zakka, Stabile No. 895 William R. Zunker, Stabile No. 900 Kaylie is studying biomedical engineering at the Ahmad is a mechanical engineering student at the William is finishing his junior year in the civil, environ- University of California, Irvine. University of Texas at Austin. He is a mental & geo-engineering dept. at She serves as CA Tau Chapter dual citizen, born in Beirut, Lebanon, UMN, will complete a bachelor’s of recording secretary, Engineering and speaks four languages: English, civil engineering, and plans to pursue Student Council VP of external French, Arabic, and Spanish. Ahmad a Ph.D. in solid mechanics with the affairs, and campuswide honors is focusing on renewable energies in goal of becoming a professor. Wil- collegium ambassador. In addition transportation and aspires to revolu- liam’s desire to pursue higher educa- to pursuing research in wearable tionize the automotive industry and tion has been fostered by the UMN electronics, Kaylie has interned at enforce affordable green transporta- program and his research experience. Edwards Lifesciences in their R&D transcatheter heart tion alternatives. He would like to thank Prof. Stefano Gonella, for his valves group and aspires to obtain a graduate degree in mentorship and unyielding enthusiasm for engineering mechanical eng’g and enter the medical device industry. which has been pivotal in his growth as a student.

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