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287 Tau Beta Pi Scholars &

Bios for 2018-19

287 Tau Beta Pi Scholars &

Bios for 2018-19

Andrea J. Allen, Dechman No. 4Andrea is a chemical engineering senior at Kettering

University where she serves as MI Zeta Chapter recording secretary. She co-ops with PPG industries where she works as a chemical en-gineering intern on several global platform projects. Andrea is also a part of other organizations includ-ing the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Society of

Plastic Engineers (SPE). After graduation, she plans to pursue studies in Chemistry in graduate school.

Sydney Bailes, Stabile No. 569Sydney is a senior studying biomedical engineering

at George Washington University where she serves as DC Gamma Chapter president. She is also an active member of Alpha Omega Epsilon, a social and professional engineering sorority, and works as a tutor and learning assistant. She is interested in bio-instrumentation and hopes to pursue a master’s in

biomedical engineering and work in medical devices.

Muhammad O. Aftab, Stabile No. 567Muhammad is pursuing a B.S. in mechanical engineer-

ing and an M.E. in mechanical and aerospace. He is a past president of IL Beta Chapter. Now, he is trying to bring back Pi Tau Sigma to IIT. His research focus has been elec-tromagnetic levitation to levitate a car. He is interning at ComEd in the energy efficiency services dept. He would like to work in an

automotive industry or in a sustainable energy industry post-graduation.

John N. Aguillard, Alford No. 14 John is studying electrical engineering at Louisiana

Tech University and serves as LA Gamma Chapter president. He interned at NASA Marshall as a robotics engineer on the 2020 lunar resource prospector rover, and at Radiance Tech. as an electrical eng’g researcher. He is currently an aerospace eng’g research intern at NASA’s Langley Research Center.

John plans to pursue a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering to revolutionize the science of electric propulsion.

Matthew V. Avallone, Maniscalco No. 2Matthew is studying electrical and computer engineer-

ing with a mechanical engineering minor at New York University. He is a member of the honors program, and is in an accelerated graduate program pursuing his master’s degree in computer science. He is chair of IEEE student branch, tu-tors, and does research in robotics

and additive manufacturing. Upon completing his stud-ies, he plans to work in the field of artificial intelligence.

Rachel A. Bailey, Campbell No. 41Rachel is a senior at Wright State University, studying

biomedical engineering. She has served as corresponding secretary and is treasurer of OH Mu Chapter. At WSU, she plans to complete her masters in industrial engineering, specializing in supply chain and logistics. She is very active in dif-ferent clubs within her major, such

as SWE, Biomedical Engineering Society, and others. Future plans are to join the workforce or pursue a Ph.D.

Shisir Acharya, GEICO No. 64Shisir is a mechanical engineering major at University

of New Orleans and serves as LA Epsilon Chapter secretary for Tau Beta Pi. He is a researcher at Energy Conversion and Conserva-tion Center at UNO. The research is focused on testing a synthetic material for drag reduction and heat transfer increase. Shisir plans to get a graduate degree in aero-

space engineering.

Mohammad E. Alim, Stabile No. 568Einaam is dual majoring in computer and electrical en-

gineering at the University of Ala-bama in Huntsville. He serves as the AL Delta Chapter correspond-ing secretary and IEEE-HKN Theta Eta chapter president. He worked in two NSF REUs involving deep learning and quantum phys-ics, and is a software engineering intern at Mentor Graphics. Einaam

will pursue a higher education degree upon graduation.

Praveen Bagavandoss, Nagel No. 48Praveen is studying chemical engineering at Cornell

University and serves as the NY Delta Chapter professional devel-opment chair. He spent a summer as an intern at Unilever working to innovate new technologies for use in personal care products. After graduation, he plans to work in industry to optimize the process-ing of products.

Abdullah S. Al Bayati, Record No. 1348Abdullah is a senior mechanical engineering student

at the University of Houston and recently finished a certification program at Harvard Business School in business management. He serves as TX Epsilon Chapter outreach coordinator and also as a student recruiter for the Harvard summer venture in management

program. He aspires to join the workforce and make change in the lives of our community.

Parker A. Awerkamp, Collins No. 1Parker is studying electrical engineering at Brigham

Young University. He works as a research assistant in the hologra-phy lab and is developing a holo-graphic video monitor capable of producing 3-D images at standard framerates. He is a member of the ultimate frisbee team and is UT Beta Chapter vice president. He plans to attend graduate school in

pursuit of a Ph.D.

Gaurav Balakrishnan, Stabile No. 570Gaurav is studying materials science & engineering with

an additional major in biomedical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He is an international student, originally from Kolkata, India. He’s involved with research at CMU, working on graphene-based nanoelectronics for biologi-cal interfaces. He is interning in a research group that focuses on lung

and vascular regeneration to explore his interest in bio-materials and tissue engineering. He wishes to pursue a Ph.D. post-graduation.

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Andrew P. Budd, Record No. 1351Andrew is a mechanical engineering major and mathe-

matics minor at Saint Louis University. He represents his fellow engineering students as one of their senators on the University’s Student Government Association. While not in school, he works as a process quality co-op in the automotive electronics division of ZF Group. Andrew looks forward

to pursuing a career in industry and obtaining an MBA.

Farrell R. Brown, Stabile No. 578Farrell is studying biomedical engineering with a minor

in physiology and neurobiology at the University of Connecticut. She is Chemistry Club vice president and a member of the Society of Women Engineers. Farrell has participated in research on nerve growth factor production and assessment of acute ischemic stroke treatment. After grad-

uation, she plans to obtain a graduate degree and pursue a career in medical device research and development.

Andrew J. Brumar, Stabile No. 579Andrew is currently a senior at Kettering University

pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Along with serving as MI Zeta Chapter president, he is also the president of the Delta Chi Fraternity on campus. Andrew is an intern at Fisher-Price Toys and is currently working on his under-graduate thesis there with a focus

on plastic injection molding.

Tonle C. Bloomer, Dodson No. 67 Tonle is a senior electrical engineering student at the

University of Maryland, College Park. His primary study interests are in communication signals and sens-ing technology. He works at KeyW Corp. as an intern, developing test procedures for Inertial Measurement Units under different environmental stresses. Tonle is a TA for science

communication and intends to find an entry position working with communications channels.

Christopher J. Brock, Record No. 1350Christopher is a senior in chemical engineering at the

University of New Mexico, with minors in mathematics and eco-nomics. He has been an intern for Sandia National Laboratories since his sophomore year, working on electronics testing and programming. After graduating, he plans to attend graduate school and then pursue a

career in industry. He enjoys building and maintaining coral reef aquariums in his spare time.

Marissa C. Brock, Stabile No. 577Marissa is studying bioengineering at Clemson University.

She serves as a SGT in the SC State Guard engineering detachment, external VP for NAE grand challenge scholars, wellness ambassador to the honors college, and completed inter-disciplinary summer research fellow-ships at Univ. of Michigan, Nanyang Technological Univ., and Medical

Univ. of South Carolina. Marissa will pursue a career in engineering-based integrative medicine, aspiring to contribute to global humanitarian medical advancement.

Haley E. Bigando, Stabile No. 576Haley is pursuing a B.S. in civil engineering with a

minor in mathematics at Syracuse University. She was past NY Beta Chapter treasurer and now serves as president. She is also involved in and served as ΑΩΕ zeta chapter secretary during the 2018 spring semester. This summer Haley will be interning with

The Chazen Companies and then traveling to Dubai to intern with the Dubai Contracting Company.

Robert J. Beem, Record No. 1349Robert is studying mechanical engineering with a

mathematics minor at the University of Oklahoma. He is OK Alpha vice president and has performed research across the world in molecular biology, optics, and finite element analysis at MIT, National Taiwan Univ., and Ruhr Univ. Bochum. Robert is fluent

in Mandarin Chinese and German and spent a year studying abroad in Taiwan and Germany. He plans to complete a master’s degree in biomedical engineering.

Max J. Bieryla, Stabile No. 575Max is from Front Royal, VA. He is a rising senior at

the University of Hartford, studying acoustical engineering and Music. Max picked this program as he shares a love for both music and science. He plans to move to NYC after gradu-ation to work for a consulting firm, with hopes to start one of his own.

Camille E. Bergin, Brems No. 6Camille is majoring in honors aerospace engineering

at the University of Tennessee Knox-ville. She serves as president of both the AIAA and Habitat for Human-ity, is an engineering ambassador, and a member of the BOSS Dance Company. She interned at the UT Space Institute, Pratt & Whitney, and Lockheed Martin Space Systems. She

plans on pursuing a career in systems engineering on the Orion Crew Module.

Jessica A. Bellows, Stabile No. 574Jessica studies biomedical engineering at Brown Univer-

sity. She serves as RI Alpha Chapter vice president, is a member of the varsity cross country and track & field teams, and is a leader of Athletes in Action campus ministry. Jessica has completed an internship in the biotech industry and is currently

working on cardiovascular tissue engineering research. She plans to attend graduate school to pursue a career in tissue engineering.

Amanda M. Barbarossa, Stabile No. 572Amanda is studying biomedical engineering at West

Virginia University. She has par-ticipated in research at WVU and interned at Mylan. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the Biomedical Engineering Society. She is leading the WVU BMES 3-D printed prosthetics project. Amanda plans to pursue a

career working with prosthetics or other medical devices.

William J. Barnard, Stabile No. 573William majors in mechanical engineering and works at

HATponics, an organization focusing on aquaponics to create sustainable agriculture. Their goal is to feed 20 million people by 2020. Whether or not he continues with HATpon-ics after graduation, He hopes to use his education to make a similar difference that they are making. He

wants to have an impact on the lives of people with both engineering and his Christian faith.

Michael A.M. Bilan, Skaggs No. 1Michael is entering his senior year as a computer engi-

neering student – in addition to his position as a Jr. systems engineer for the UAF systems engineering team. He has a strong interest in both embedded systems – he will be com-pleting a graduate class in biomedical embedded systems applications this fall – and software engineering, which

is much of what he does at work now, and hopes to pursue both post-graduation.

Lily F. Benig, Berthold No. 1Lily studies bioengineering with a minor in communi-

cation at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She conducts research in Dipanjan Pan’s MatMed laboratory with nanoparticles for imaging. She’s active leading STEM outreach locally, coordinating Bible study leaders with InterVarsity Chris-

tian Fellowship, and active at IL Alpha Chapter, SWE, and BMES events. Lily is interning at Exact Sciences, in bioinstrumentation development to join the biotech field.

Kate J. Benfield, Forge No. 66Kate is studying mechanical and biomedical engineer-

ing at Boise State University. She will pursue a master’s degree in mechani-cal engineering after graduation. Her passion for engineering and the medical field has led her to consider a profession involving medical device design. Kate is on the dean’s list with high honors and is also involved in

Phi Sigma Rho engineering sorority.

Audrey K. Balaska, Stabile No. 571Audrey is a mechanical engineering student at the

University of New Hampshire. After receiving her undergraduate degree in May 2019, she plans to continue on to graduate school. She hopes to eventually apply her degree in the field of rehabilitation engineering.

Lindsey E. Blanshan, Stabile No. 622Lindsey is a senior at Purdue University majoring in

chemical engineering with a concen-tration in pharmaceutical engineering and a minor in biochemistry. She has researched the catalysis of biomass to aromatic hydrocarbon fuels as a replacement for fossil fuels. She has completed two internships with East-man Chemical Company and NuAire

Inc. She serves as IN Alpha Chapter treasurer, and plans to work in pharmaceutical development.


Abby L. Burke, Stabile No. 580Abby is studying civil engineering at the University of

Kentucky. On campus, she spends her time promoting the Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, and Christian Student Fellowship. Abby has completed several intern-ships during her time at UK. Upon graduation, she hopes to pursue her master’s degree in geotechnical or

water engineering and start her career in consulting.

Devin S. Cain, Dodson No. 68Devin is a mechanical engineering senior at University of

Maryland, with a minor in engineer-ing leadership development. Outside of classes, he is the director and founder of Camp Kesem at University of Maryland, a free week long summer camp for kids whose parents have been affected by cancer. He is also a part of Alpha Phi Omega, a profes-

sional service fraternity. Upon graduation, he plans on going into construction management.

Seth A. Caudle, Stabile No. 583Seth is a senior civil engineering student at the University

of Tennessee at Chattanooga, He is involved in organizations such as ASCE and BYX fraternity while interning at a general contractor for utility scale solar farms for two years and interning in the TVA nuclear projects division for the summer. Seth hopes to obtain a master’s in

structural engineering and pursue his passion for design and leadership within the field of civil engineering.

Prerak Chapagain, Alabama Power No. 15Prerak is studying electrical engineering and mathemat-

ics at the University of New Orleans. He is LA Epsilon Chapter Vice Presi-dent, and IEEE chapter president for 2018-19. He likes getting involved on campus and is passionate about acting. Prerak intends to do master’s, pursuing a Ph.D. with determination. My interests revolve around power

systems, energy efficiency, controls, robotics, and AI.

George J. Cazenavette V, Record No. 1355George is pursuing degrees in cyber engineering, com-

puter science, and mathematics at Louisiana Tech University. He serves as president of the LA Tech chapter of ACM and plays saxophone in the university jazz ensemble. This sum-mer, George will be participating in an REU at the University of Southern California researching socially assis-

tive robotics. After graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence.

Chin Hung Chao, Record No. 1356Chin is a senior majoring in computer engineering at

California Polytechnic State Univer-sity. He serves as webmaster for CA Mu Chapter and an officer for the game development club. He spent 6 months working as a server engineer co-op with Skillz Inc., developing a tournament server. His future aspi-rations include pursuing a career in

software development in biotechnology or entertainment to enrich others’ quality of life.

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

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

Yitian Chi, Stabile No. 586Yitian is a mechanical engineering senior with a minor

in design studies at North Carolina State University. He researches ap-plication of unmanned aerial vehicles in targeted pesticides spraying for precision agriculture. He is a member of Economical Automated Personal Rapid Transit Research Group and

university AI club. He studied abroad at Somerville College in Oxford. Yitian plans to pursue a Ph.D. in mechanical eng’g with a focus on dynamics and controls.

Mindy K. Castle, Record No. 1354Mindy is a civil and environmental engineering senior

at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She is interested in pursuing a job as a civil/structural en-gineer doing design. Mindy interned with Burns & McDonnell doing structural and foundation design. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in civil engineering at the SD Mines to

further her knowledge and gain more skills to complete more technical design work.

Dennis Chacko, Stabile No. 584 Dennis is a chemical engineering student at the Univer-

sity of Maryland Baltimore County. He served as MD Delta Chapter recording secretary and in this up-coming academic year will be serving as the chapter president. He has been conducting research at the UMBC School of Pharmacy, in addition to several summer research experi-

ences. Dennis plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering upon completion of his bachelor’s degree.

Joseph D. Carlson, Brems No. 7Joseph is an aerospace engineering major and math-

ematics minor at Texas A&M Uni-versity. He participates in two honor programs, multiple jobs, research, community service, and leadership in several professional organiza-tions, one being Sigma Gamma Tau chapter president. While interning at

Lockheed Martin, he developed new technologies and published an AIAA paper. He aspires to attend grad school and be a leader in the aerospace industry.

Sabrina R. Carroll, Stabile No. 582Sabrina is studying mechanical engineering at the

University of South Carolina. She is passionate about her work as inter-national project lead of Engineers Without Borders-USC and providing clean water around the world. She plans to continue her education with a master’s in mechanical engineering

with the goal to use both of her degrees to improve quality of life for individuals all around the world.

William H. Carroll, Record No. 1353William is a mechanical engineering student at Okla-

homa State University. He has been involved in undergraduate research every year since freshman year ex-ploring aerospace, manufacturing, 3D printing, and modeling. After gradu-ating, William plans on pursuing a master’s in mechanical engineering and possibly adding an MBA.

Sebastian A. Calderon, Stabile No. 581Sebastian is currently majoring in computer engi-

neering at University of Illinois at Chicago. His goals after graduation are to work in the field for 1-2 years then go to a top 10 business school to get an MBA. His passions are being a leader, influential, and learning. He wants to manage projects, lead teams, and climb the corporate ladder to one

day get a spot on the executive board.

Tanner K. Burton, Record No. 1352 Tanner is studying mechanical engineering at Brigham

Young University. He plans to con-tinue his education by enrolling in a joint MS/MBA program. Tanner is the UT Beta Chapter VP and Engineers Mean Business club VP. He plans to find a position following graduation that will leverage his skills and abilities in engineering and business in the

aerospace, defense, or transportation fields.

Thomas A. Christensen II, Record No. 1359Thomas is studying chemical engineering at the Uni-

versity of Wyoming. He has served as ChemE car team captain for his student AIChE chapter, where he de-veloped the first car Wyoming has had in several years. He was elected WY Alpha Chapter recording secretary for 2018-19 term. Thomas is looking forward to a career applying chemi-

cal engineering in the medical or bioengineering field.

Colleen Chlastawa, Record No. 1357Colleen is studying to receive a B.S. in chemical engineer-

ing and a B.S. in applied math at the University of New Mexico. She will serve as NM Beta Chapter president as well as outreach chair with the So-ciety of Women Engineers in the fall. She thinks biomedical engineering is pretty cool and one day she might do that. She also plays viola in the UNM Symphony Orchestra.

Jason is a senior studying mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University. He serves as UT Beta Chapter vice president of membership. He has participated in research in origami structures and has interned with the United States Air Force. In his free time, he loves singing, playing the piano, and doing service. After graduating, he plans to

pursue a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Eric C. Chen, Stabile No. 585Eric is a student at Yale working toward a BS/MS in

biomedical engineering and a minor in global health. He competed exten-sive neuroscience research at the Yale Medical School, studying the mecha-nisms of temporal lobe epilepsy. He is working this summer at the Office of the Chief Economist for the Dept. of Agriculture to complete his senior

capstone project in global health. He is applying to medical school and hopes to be a physician-researcher.

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Stefan L. Colton, Stabile No. 587Stefan is studying mechanical engineering at Yale

University. He has done research in supernovae and in multipollutant sensors. Recently, he interned at SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, and ASML in Wilton, Connecticut. While his interests are still diverse, he is generally interested in design and testing. He plans to work in a private

industry out of college, before studying for a master’s degree, perhaps in aerospace engineering.

Maggie A. Collier, Alford No. 15Maggie is studying electrical engineering and biomedical

engineering at the University of Ala-bama at Birmingham. Although her research experiences range from tis-sue engineering to machine learning, Maggie’s major interest is in robotics specifically related to medicine and healthcare. Upon graduation, Maggie

intends to pursue her Ph.D. in robotics or a related field.

Ryan P. Collanton, Fife No. 25Ryan is studying chemical engineering at University

of California, Santa Barbara. He researched micellar peptide synthe-sis, and will conduct drug delivery research as an Amgen Scholar with MIT. Additionally, Ryan trains with the UCSB dance department and is a pianist. After graduation, Ryan will

pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and a career in biotechnology.

Daniel B.K. Chu, Fife No. 24Daniel studies chemical engineering at UC Santa

Barbara, minoring in physics. He’s a Regents, UC LEADS, and ES-TEEM Scholar. With Prof. Peters, he developed a model describing the nucleation & growth kinetics in LaMer bursts. Daniel will research reaction pathways in electrochemi-

cal carbon dioxide reduction, using quantum chemical calculations. He hopes to become a professor & continue theoretical research with applications in sustainability.

Jose E. Covarrubias Ameca, Stabile No. 589Jose is a chemical engineering and biochemistry senior

at Cornell University. He serves as NY Delta Chapter social chair and as Cornell chapter Acacia fraternity president. He interned at a Materials Science start-up and participated in the ChemEng Discovery summer program at Imperial College London

last summer. After graduation, he intends to pursue a career in the biopharmaceutical industry as process developer.

Michael R. Cox III, Stabile No. 590Michael is studying mechanical engineering at the

University of South Alabama. He con-ducted research in numerical simula-tion of heat transfer in molten metals, and will be measuring the thermal conductivity of recently developed ionic liquids for a honors college thesis project. Michael is a member

of the ASME petroleum division collegiate council and Mortar Board. After graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in materials engineering, focusing on metals.

Maciej Czyz, Record No. 1360Maciej is majoring in aerospace engineering and

minoring in systems engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer-sity, Prescott. He serves as the team lead for ERAU’s SpaceX Hyperloop team and is a member of the school’s CubeSat team. Maciej plans to enter the commercial space industry after graduation, pursue an advanced

degree in engineering, and someday travel to space.

Megan Elizabeth Dague, Stabile No. 591Megan studies electrical engineering and minors in

mathematics at the University of Il-linois at Chicago. She serves as Society of Women Engineers chapter presi-dent. Megan works in the Women in Engineering programs office and is a member of UIC’s honors college. With internship experience at Knowles

Corp. and Teradyne, she plans to pursue a career in industry while continuing to encourage young women to consider careers in engineering.

Taylor M. Davis, Record No. 1361Taylor is studying mechanical engineering at Brigham

Young University and has a minor in business management. He has done research in the field of carbon nanotube growth, superhydrophobic surfaces, and biosensors at BYU as well as a research internship at Dynetics, Inc. As a senior, he is focusing heavily on product design

and innovation while also expanding into aspects of aerospace and biomechanical engineering.

Carisa A. Dekalb, Stabile No. 592Carisa studies mechanical engineering at Norwich

University with a biology minor. She serves as VT Beta Chapter president, is on the NU cross country team, is the senior resident coordinator for civilian life, and studied abroad in Ireland. She conducted research on monitoring carbon monoxide poi-soning in first responders using pulse

oximetry. She plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical eng’g with a concentration in regenerative medicine.

Sarah K. Desharnais, Record No. 1362Sarah is from Coconut Creek, Florida, and is studying

chemical engineering at Oklahoma State University. She expects to gradu-ate with her bachelor’s degree in May 2019. She anticipates working in industry upon graduation. Sarah will serve as OK Gamma Chapter president for the Fall 2018 semester. She is also the OSU AIChE chapter

vice president and a student ambassador recruiting for her college.

Ricem M. Diaz Arroyo, Record No. 1363Ricem is pursuing a B.S. in chemical engineering at

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez. She previously served as PR Alpha Chapter vice president. She has con-ducted research in polymer photovol-taic cells and water purification. She completed a co-op at Lilly del Caribe in the process engineering dept. and will participate in another co-op at

Hewlett-Packard in R&D. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

Jordan C. Disberger, Stabile No. 604Jordan is studying electrical engineering at Kansas

State University. He aspires to go into business consulting upon graduation.

Michael R. Doane, Stabile No. 593Michael is majoring in chemical engineering, mathemat-

ics, and biology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He interned at Pfizer and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and completed an REU at the Univ. of Alabama modeling cancer cell hypoxia. A peer tutor and mentor, Michael was honored as a

Goldwater Scholar and as an Amgen Scholar at Caltech. He plans to earn a Ph.D. in chemical or biological eng’g and pursue a faculty position in academia.

Nicole B. Doughramaji, Stabile No. 594Nicole is an honors student at Kansas State University

studying mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics. She has been involved in research on campus for two years and enjoys presenting her research at various professional conferences. Nicole also volunteers at a local horse ranch which specializes in therapeutic rid-

ing for individuals with disabilities. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in solid mechanics.

Christopher J. Ellis, Record No. 1364Christopher is studying computer science & engineer-

ing at The Ohio State University, focusing on A.I. He was previously a professional ballet dancer and founder & editor of BalletHub, an online educational resource for ballet. He enjoys algorithm and neu-roengineering research interests as a medical device software engineer

intern at Battelle Memorial Institute and is an advocate for humanitarian efforts including cancer and mental illness.

Meghan V. Englert, Stabile No. 595Meghan is a mechanical engineering senior at The

George Washington University. She is DC Gamma Chapter vice president, Pi Tau Sigma Phi Gamma chapter vice president, and a mem-ber of the GWU Clark Engineering Scholars Program. This past sum-mer, Meghan interned with Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. and

hopes to continue with similar work in the government contracting industry after graduation.

Nathaniel A. Conley, Stabile No. 588Nate is completing a B.S. in mechanical engineering at

Miami University. This past summer, he applied his interest in thermody-namics while interning with Miami University’s energy services. Nate is a NRA certified instructor and enjoys competing in shooting sports and volunteering as a youth marksman-ship instructor in his free time. After

graduation, he hopes to use his abilities as an engineer to serve his community and increase others’ quality of life.


Ayush Giri, Ericsson No. 1 Ayush is majoring in mechanical engineering at Howard

University. He serves as DC Alpha Chapter PR officer, and his passion for education led him to serve as the founding president of Foundation Four. He worked as an engineering intern at Network for Computational Nanotechnology, Purdue Univ., and

as a researcher at UCSD. He hopes to continue his passion for research & technology and contribute to engineering advancements in his home country Nepal.

Jacob B. Erickson, Stabile No. 596Jake is studying mechanical engineering at Norwich

University. He serves as VT Beta recording secretary, Pi Tau Sigma chapter VP, and as member of the University Investment Club. Fol-lowing graduation, he plans to pursue an MBA and his professional aspirations involve engineering, sys-tematic investment strategies, and

entrepreneurial endeavors. He also serves as a captain of the Norwich Men’s Ice Hockey team.

Skye S. Erickson, Campbell No. 42Skye studies materials engineering with a specializa-

tion in polymers and a focus on biomedical engineering at Iowa State University. Skye works for the outdoor recreation program leading adventure trips all over the United States. Other leader-ship positions include service in IA Alpha Chapter and emerging

leaders in engineering. Skye plans to attend graduate school for prosthetics.

Larissa D.P. Eshelman, Stabile No. 597Larissa is a senior in architectural engineering at Kansas

State University where she is working towards her combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She plans to pursue structural engineering for her career. Larissa has served many officer positions for KS Gamma Chapter, including activities coordinator, En-gineering Futures chair, and signage/

advertising chair. She also holds officer positions for various other organizations, including SEAKM.

Thomas R. Everson, Stabile No. 598Tom is studying electrical engineering at Western

Kentucky University. He is a research assistant at WKU’s energy systems lab and recently received the prestigious outstanding research award. In this role, he works with industrial spon-sors to create the next generation of energy efficient appliances through development of novel control algo-

rithms. Tom plans to attend grad school to carry out further research in control systems & power eng’g.

Emily Fang, Stabile No. 599Emily is studying chemical & biomolecular engineering

with a minor in computer science at New York University. She serves as NY Rho Chapter recording secretary. Emily is researching the effects of mechanobiological cues on the musculoskeletal system at NYU Langone’s Hospital for Joint Diseases. After graduation, she

plans to pursue a master’s in biomedical engineering followed by a career in the medical device industry.

McKinley J. Forster, Stabile No. 600McKinley is majoring in civil & environmental engi-

neering at The Citadel. He serves as both SC Gamma Chapter treasurer and ASCE treasurer while serving as the TA for statics. McKinley also participates in The Citadel hurling club. Over the summer, he interned at Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a

master’s degree specializing in structural engineering and later obtain a P.E. license.

Jessica L. Francis, Scribner No. 43Jessica is studying civil engineering at West Virginia

University. In addition to Tau Beta Pi, she is vice president for Chi Ep-silon, a piccolo player for the Pride of West Virginia marching band, and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ concrete canoe team. Jessica is a construction engineering intern at Crown Castle.

Upon graduation, she plans to join the workforce as a structural engineer.

Paige F. Frank, Dodson No. 69Paige is pursuing a double major in biomedical engineer-

ing and computer science at Johns Hopkins University. She served as an editor of the school newspaper and as a teaching assistant. Paige has also performed research in a compu-tational neuroscience lab and helped to design a novel medical device with a team of fellow undergraduates.

Following graduation, she will continue to follow her interest in both medicine and technology.

Marissa A. Frazee, Stabile No. 601Marissa is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering

with a concentration in biomedical instrumentation and a multidisci-plinary minor in robotics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is a member of the Blue Key National Honor Society and Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, and serves as treasurer for both organizations.

Her future aspirations include a career that combines her interests in medical devices & robotics.

Ian M. Galbreath, Record No. 1365Ian is a biomedical engineer with a minor in biology

and on the pre-medical track. He is working with his research professor on studying hemodynamics of the aortic valve using a computational fluid dynamics solver. His aspira-tions after graduation are to attend an MD/Ph.D. or MD program where he can apply current knowledge of

biomechanics and tissue engineering to deliver quality patient care.

Carlos A. Gallegos Tovar, Record No. 1366Carlos is pursuing a B.S. in biomedical engineering at

the University of Alabama at Bir-mingham. He is AL Gamma Chapter VP and a member of NSLS, BMES, and GK. He volunteers at various FIRST robotics competition events and is collaborating on a simulation device for the Children’s Hospital of Alabama. He intends to pursue a

master’s degree and continue sharing his passion for robotics through volunteering and mentoring programs.

Arielle Marie R. Gamboa, Maniscalco No. 3Arielle is a rising senior at Rutgers University pursuing

a degree in mechanical engineer-ing with a minor in computer sci-ence. She serves as NJ Beta Chapter president, secretary of ASME, and the vice president of the ME student association. She conducts research on micro- and nanomanufacturing tech-niques for applications in aerospace

and electronics. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in aerospace or medical devices.

Shubhankar M. Gandhi, Stabile No. 603Shubhankar is a mechanical engineering senior at

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technol-ogy, with a focus in materials and computational science. He serves as IN Beta Chapter president. He has been a student researcher in the area material failure and metallic additive manufacturing at Rose-Hulman and Michigan State Univ. He worked as

an automation-engineering intern at Primetals Tech-nologies. After graduation, he intends to pursue a Ph.D.

Samantha M. Gladd, Van Wagenen No. 2Samantha is perusing a mechanical engineering major

at Clarkson University, with math-ematics and biomedical engineering minors. She completed research on prosthetic applications and is the starting goalie for Clarkson’s varsity lacrosse team. Samantha has also completed two rotations at GE Re-

newable Energy, working in the service engineering dept. She plans on joining the prestigious Edison Engineering Program at GE, or graduate school for bio mechanics.

Logan J. Gonzalez, Record No. 1367Logan is a student veteran studying mechanical engi-

neering. As an active member of Tau Beta Pi and the Society of American Military Engineers, he strives to help his peers discover all that these societ-ies has to offer and the benefits that being active in a student organiza-tion can provide. Upon graduation, Logan hopes to begin a career in the

aerospace industry and settle down with his wife and start a family.

Thomas J. Gouger, Record No. 1368Thomas is an industrial engineering student with

concentrations in logistics/supply chain and systems engineering at Bradley University. This scholarship will greatly aid him in continuing his studies. His passion in the field is lean manufacturing and quality, which Thomas has gained experience in through internships and classes.

After graduating, he looks forward to beginning a career in the field and going back to school to earn an MBA.

Eileen M. Freres, Stabile No. 602Eileen is studying civil & environmental engineering

at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She participated in a two-term co-op program for the City of Waukesha and an internship for Brown and Caldwell. She performs research at Milwaukee’s global water center, studying the efficiency of natu-

ral water filters. Eileen plans to continue developing and promoting sustainable approaches to storm water man-agement & wastewater treatment through grad studies.


Binghao Guo, Stabile No. 610Binghao is pursuing a B.S. in materials science &

engineering and Physics at North-western University. He serves as IL Gamma Chapter treasurer and is actively involved in teaching as a peer academic leader in the Searle Center. Additionally, he performs experimental research to better

understand novel electro-mechanical coupling effects in model material systems. Binghao intends to obtain a Ph.D. in materials science.

Steven A. Grosz, Stabile No. 608 Steven is studying electrical engineering with a pre-

med track and a concentration in biomedical engineering at Michigan State University. He is interested in biomedical technology and is explor-ing research areas in augmented human reality. Steven has interned at Aptiv and DTE Energy and plans to pursue a medical degree or a Ph.D.

in biomedical engineering.

Justin R. Greenwood, Stabile No. 607Justin is a double major in mechanical and materials

science engineering at the University of Connecticut. He is an undergrad researcher studying aluminum su-per alloys, a teaching assistant for thermodynamics and transport phe-nomenon, and the CT Beta Chapter president. He interned at TRUMPF Inc. as well as IPG Photonics design-

ing and building laser welding systems. He aspires to join the growing space industry and help explore the galaxy.

Kevin P. Greenman, Stabile No. 606Kevin is studying chemical engineering with minors in

mathematics and materials science and engineering at the University of Michigan. He is incoming MI Gamma Chapter president. His co-curricular activities include conducting research with the Kioupakis Group on predict-ing the properties of materials using computational methods, assisting in

teaching chemical engineering courses, and high jump-ing for the club track team. Kevin plans to earn his Ph.D.

Huilai Gu, Stabile No. 609Huilai is pursuing dual degrees in chemical engineer-

ing and finance at Lehigh University. She has a keen interest in renewable energy and serves as U.S. association for energy economics Lehigh chapter president. She conducts research in the field of molecular dynamics simulation, and presented her poster at the 2017 AIChE conference on the

potential application of DNA-nanotube particle as a bio-sensor. Huilai plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical eng’g.

Andrew B. Hamlin, Stabile No. 613Andrew is a junior mechanical engineering major at

Union College. He is studying art history and architecture in Flor-ence, Italy, and is looking forward to his summer internship. He will be working on “Nanostructured Elec-trocatalysts for Renewable Energy Conversion” at NYU as part of their

REU at The Tandon School of Engineering in Brooklyn. He will start work on his senior thesis characterizing fluid flow velocity over aerogel surfaces and will seek a Ph.D.

Evan K. Halloran, Nagel No. 49Evan is majoring in mechanical engineering at Cornell

University and is originally from Fruitland, Maryland. He is NY Delta Chapter president, involved in intramural sports, and a member of Cornell sustainable design project team. Evan is very passionate about working with renewable energy and

incorporating sustainable design in urban areas. He interned with New Columbia Solar in DC, and hopes to continue working with renewable energy.

Shivani Gupta, Stabile No. 612Shivani is a biomedical engineering major at The College

of New Jersey. She is a media tech-nology technician, blogger for the Scientista foundation and HerCam-pus, as well as a tutor. She conducted research on designing a fluorescent peptide nanoprobe to detect calcifi-cation at the University of Southern California. After graduation, Shivani

plans to attend medical school.

Kartik Gupta, Record No. 1369Kartik is pursuing a bachelor’s in science degree in

computer science. He is a senior on track to graduate next spring. Kartik aspires to learn more about this field and implement that in the industry. He also wants to research some as-pects of this field, which will deepen his understanding of this subject and let him explain it better to people who

are not aware of this field.

Kexi W. Guo, Stabile No. 611Winters is a senior in chemical engineering and double

majors in Chemistry at Pennsylvania State University. He is PA Beta Chap-ter public relations chair. He worked as a co-op engineer for AdvanSix in Pottsville, PA. Winters worked with many different aspects of engineer-ing including process, production, and safety. In his spare time, he en-

joys long-range shooting competitions. After graduation, he plans to pursue a position in the chemical industry.

Jonathan M. Hamburger, Record No. 1370Jonathan is studying aerospace engineering with a fo-

cus in astronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott Arizona. He served as vice president of the Sigma Gamma Tau chapter, as the co-president for Campus Christian Fellowship, and will be the recording secretary of his chapter this upcoming year. After graduation, he plans on

entering the space industry where he will pursue his goal of working on a manned Mars mission.

Jun Yan He, Record No. 1372Junyan is pursuing a mechanical engineering degree

at the University of Utah. Having a focus on computational mechanics, he participates in research focusing on simulation and prediction of infant skull fracture. He plans on continu-ing to pursue a master’s degree and explore his career in the industry.

Christopher D. Harville, Record No. 1371Chris is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering

at the University of South Alabama with a minor in mathematics. He is an active volunteer and mentor with Best Robotics, and helped develop an engineering workshop and mentor program for local schools. Chris plans to work for an engineering firm with a primary focus of becoming a licensed

engineer. Eventually, he would like to move into the management side of engineering.

Yutian Han, Stabile No. 614Yutian is studying mechanical engineering at Lafayette

College and his interests include art, astronomy, automobiles, fluids, and system control. He also likes teaching as an engineering lab assistant and a tutor for several engineering and physics classes at Lafayette. He enjoys researching fluid mechanics and sys-tem control and plans to pursue a M.S.

degree in either of them after graduation.

Yuntian Han, Curtis No. 12Yuntian is a mechanical engineering student at Case

Western Reserve University. Driven by her passion in sustainability and D&I, she is involved in EV research and proposed a D&I initiative at her co-op company, Winston Products. She is the incoming OH Alpha Chap-ter vice president and co-director of programming and projects of DFA

CWRU-CIA studio. She would like to join an interna-tional consulting firm after graduation.

Aileen Han, Forge No. 67Aileen is a senior mechanical engineering major

at California State University, Los Angeles. She will graduate with her bachelor’s degree at the age of 18. She has interned with the Federal Avia-tion Administration and is interning with Northrop Grumman. Aileen has contributed to a publication on using

microRNA markers to analyze bloodstains and is also the Society of Women Engineers chapter president. She plans to pursue a career in aerospace upon graduation.

Matthew Hunter J. Haufler, Stabile No. 615Hunter is studying computer engineering at Kansas

State University. He enjoys diverse learning in his minors of foreign language (Spanish) and computer science. He is on the dean’s list and has completed internships with Northwind Technical Services, GTM Sportswear, and ConocoPhillips. His plans are to pursue full time employ-

ment after graduation.

Elizabeth M. Grace, Stabile No. 605Liz is a chemical engineering major at the University of

South Carolina. She has been secre-tary and president of the university’s chapter of AIChE and participated in the chapter’s Chem-E-Car team. She is also a 2018 SCI Scholar interning at the Dow Chemical Company. Aside from engineering, she loves to write and has published her poetry in two

anthologies. After graduation, she plans to start a career in industry as a chemical engineer.


Megan L. Hooper, Stabile No. 618Megan is a chemical engineering major minoring in

environmental engineering at the University of Maine. She completed a co-op with Enzymatic Deinking Technologies serving as a field service engineer and lab technician. She is TAPPI/PIMA student chapter vice president, All Maine Women Tradi-

tion Society, and AICHE student member. Megan plans on entering industry before perusing a graduate degree.

Tanner J. Hickman, Record No. 1374Tanner currently studies chemical engineering at the

University of South Alabama. After graduation, he would like to attend graduate school to earn a Ph.D. in chemical Engineering. He serves as AL Epsilon Chapter president.

Connor S. Hickey, Stabile No. 617Connor is majoring in civil engineering at Valparaiso

University and is minoring in busi-ness administration. He has complet-ed internships with the Illinois DOT, Robinson Engineering, and the City of Valparaiso. He competes for his school’s cross country and track team, serves as IN Delta Chapter treasurer

for, and assists with the projects team for an international humanitarian organization called WAVES. He hopes to work within the discipline of water resources.

Emily R. Hertz, Record No. 1373Emily is a geological engineering senior at the University

of North Dakota and has been elected to serve as ND Beta Chapter recording secretary for another year. She is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and is the current service and philanthropy director. Emily works at UND as a TA for the engineering department and hopes to work within the hydrology

or renewable energy field upon graduation.

Lauren A. Henderson, Record No. 616Lauren is a senior computer engineering major at Vil-

lanova University with minors in com-puter science and cybersecurity. She is involved on and off campus with mem-berships in over 15 organizations and wide-reaching volunteer experience. She will intern at Northrop Grumman

as a cybersecurity intern this summer. Her goals after graduation include getting a master’s in cybersecurity while working on innovative technologies that aim to provide services to underdeveloped nations.

Thomas A. Holtslander, Record No. 1375Thomas is studying industrial and systems engineering

at Auburn University. He’s interned at Customer Value Partners, SAIC, Systems Planning and Analysis, and Gulfstream. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering followed by a career developing and improving processes in the health

care and manufacturing industries.

Peter R. Hyatt, Fife No. 26Peter is currently studying mechanical engineering at the

University of the Pacific. After com-pleting his undergraduate education, he hopes to pursue education abroad to gain a better understanding of the different people in the world around him. His educational focus will be in a direction that best prepares Peter to make a contribution to the treatment

and eventual curing of Type 1 Diabetes.

Emily Huffer, Stabile No. 620Emily is studying industrial engineering at Clemson

University. She is involved in several research projects looking at how to improve healthcare systems and pro-cesses, with hopes to work in this field after graduation. Emily also serves in leadership positions for SC Alpha Chapter, the Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers, and Alpha

Pi Mu. She will continue her education with a master’s degree in industrial eng’g before entering the workforce.

Margaret L. House, Record No. 1377Margaret is a chemical engineering major in her senior

year at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Her current research is in the curing kinetics, physical aging, and mechanical properties of epoxies and polymers. In addition to being NM Gamma Chapter treasurer for two terms, she is also a teacher’s assistant in the

chemical engineering department. She plans to apply to graduate school as a Ph.D. candidate.

Marissa A. Horstman, Record No. 1376Marissa is a senior chemical engineering student at the

University of South Alabama. She currently serves as AL Epsilon Chap-ter vice president and an ambassador for the college of engineering. Along with her studies, Marissa is com-pleting a year long internship with Evonik Industries working in the field of resource efficiency. She plans

to pursue a career in industry following graduation.

Amanda C. Hornick, Stabile No. 619Amanda studies biomedical engineering at the Univer-

sity of Rochester where she’s involved in gene therapy research and is NY Kappa Chapter incoming president. She conducted genomic engineering research as an Amgen Scholar at Har-vard Medical School last summer and is returning this summer to focus on

mitigating space radiation’s deleterious genomic effects. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in synthetic biology and create genetic solutions for autoimmune diseases and allergies.

Zain Hussaini, Stabile No. 621Zain is an undergraduate mechanical engineering student

studying at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, looking towards continuing his education into graduate school. He likes research and hopes to pursue it as a career. He is also working towards a computer science minor and enjoys programming as a hobby.

Wanjiku Kanjumba, Stabile No. 624Wanjiku is Kenyan-born, majoring in aerospace engineer-

ing, with a track in astronautics, and a minor in space studies/commercial space operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach. She graduated as a citizen-scientist-astronaut candidate through Project PoSSUM. She’s conducting research

on structures and control in aerospace vehicles and ad-vanced A.I. She hopes to make a contribution to planetary exploration.

Amanda J. Jones, Record No. 1379Mandy is a biomedical engineering student at the Uni-

versity of Alabama at Birmingham. She is minoring in mechanical engi-neering – mechanical systems. She is an academic tutor and an ambassador for the school of engineering. She is also president of the Catholic student association. Following graduation, she hopes to enter the R&D depart-

ment for a medical device manufacturing company.

Nathan T. Jessurun, Stabile No. 623Nathan is a computer engineering student at Cedar-

ville University. Highly interested in electromagnetics and quantum mechanics, he hopes to one day go into R&D for either of these topics. In his spare time, Nathan enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities, excursions with friends, and serving in his church.

Trevian Jenkins, Record No. 1378Trevian is studying electrical engineering and phys-

ics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He is a software engineer-ing intern at Intuitive Research and Technology Corp, specializing in virtual reality applications. He is also a member of Eta Kappa Nu and an All-American sprinter on the varsity track and field team. Upon gradu-

ation, Trevian aspires to become involved in machine learning and computer vision.

Kyle J. Jackson, Halligan No. 1Kyle is a senior in chemical engineering at Iowa State

University with minors in Spanish and biology. He has done an exten-sive amount of undergrad research pertaining to stem cell differentiation, wound healing, and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. In addition to research, Kyle is active in tutoring, a peer mentor for new

students, and involved in many campus organizations. He plans on attending medical school for an MD/Ph.D.

Gwendoline Jones, Faidley No. 3Gwendoline is a single mother with two children. She

has worked at a local civil engineering firm as a structural technician for the last year and a half. She was proud to hold the position of president for the ID Delta Chapter last year. After graduation, she plans to work full time and pursue a master’s in civil engineering.


Karl M. Keller, Record No. 1380Karl is a metallurgical engineering senior at South

Dakota School of Mines and Tech-nology. At school Karl is an active member of SME, SAMPE, and Material Advantage where he serves as the vice president. Karl has completed two internships during his college career - the first at Gulf-stream Aerospace and the second

at Arconic. Upon graduation, Karl hopes to pursue a career in the aerospace or automotive industry.

Nikita Kedia, Dodson No. 70Nikita is a bioengineering senior at the University of

Maryland, College Park and serves as MD Beta Chapter professional/scholarship chair. She participates in undergraduate research and has been interning at the FDA, where she is working on creating a device that mimics human photoreceptor cells to evaluate a novel imaging modality.

After graduation, she plans on applying to MD-Ph.D. programs in hopes of becoming a physician-scientist.

Valerie E. Kay, Stabile No. 627Valerie is pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemical

engineering with minors in chemis-try and biology at the University of South Carolina. She has been on the Dean’s and President’s lists every se-mester, and was the valedictorian of her high school, Caldwell Academy (NC). Owing to her previous studies in biochemistry, she is also a member

of Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation, she aspires to obtain her Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

Erika L. Kasen, Stabile No. 626Erika is a biomedical engineering student at Trine

University. She is IN Epsilon Chapter vice president. She also served as the Biomedical Engineering Society president at her university. With a mechanical concentration of her degree, she spent the past year studying the mechanical properties

of the Achilles tendon using ultrasound. Erika plans to continue her career helping others through biomechanics in graduate school or industry.

Abhiram Karuppur, Stabile No. 625Abhiram is a rising senior at Princeton University,

majoring in chemical & biological en-gineering with certificates in finance and materials science. He is interested in pursuing the development of new synthetic fuels, catalysts, or energy-efficient materials; from the research side or the business development side.

He plans to either pursue a Ph.D. in chemical eng’g or work for an energy company, bringing new cost-effective energy technologies to developing communities.

Cody D. Keith, Soden No. 10Cody is pursuing a dual major in petroleum engineer-

ing and geoscience at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, with minors in mathematics, finance, and biol-ogy. He aspires to earn a master’s degree in petroleum engineering, and to serve as a reservoir engineer to develop our country’s energy resources.

Jacqueline M. Kitten, Stabile No. 628Jacqueline is a mechanical engineering and chemistry

senior with biology and biomedical engineering minors at Valparaiso Uni-versity. She is IN Delta Chapter vice president, Valparaiso’s ASME student section president, and a member of SWE and ΚΚΓ. Jacqueline has interned for two companies. She is actively involved in bioengineering research at

Valparaiso. After graduation, she hopes to pursue an MD.

Averyonna R. Kimery, Record No. 1384Averyonna is a metallurgical engineering student at

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She is a peer mentor to freshman, an active member of Alpha Omega Epsilon, and SD Alpha Chapter vice president. She has had two different internships including one working with aluminum for aero-space applications. Upon graduation,

Averyonna plans to attend grad school to earn a master’s in materials engineering and science.

Jihyuk Kim, Record No. 1383Jihyuk is a senior in chemical engineering studying at

Auburn University. His immediate plans are to pursue a Ph.D. in chemi-cal engineering. Then, he wants to conduct research in synthetic polymer chemistry and renewable energy. Moreover, Jihyuk wishes to become a professor in chemical engineering and teach at the university level.

Hanseul Kim, Record No. 1382Hanseul is pursuing a bachelor’s in computer engi-

neering and a master’s in hardware engineering and network and tele-communication concentration at the Illinois Institute of Technology, with a minor in music at Vandercook College of Music. She serves on the executive board in EWB, ESW, and

Eta Kappa Nu on campus. After graduation, she hopes to continue studying in network security and work as network security engineer.

Christopher Y.J. Kim, Record No. 1381Christopher is a mechanical engineering major at North-

western University with a concentra-tion in robotics. He is IL Gamma Chapter president, Korean Associa-tion president at NU, and Harmony in Spirit A Capella Group secretary. He was selected as the REU researcher in the Texas A&M University BioRo-

botics Laboratory, and will work as a full-time summer researcher in Northwestern’s NxR Laboratories. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering/robotics.

Joshua M. Kirby, Curtis No. 13Joshua is studying aerospace engineering at the University

of Colorado at Boulder and minoring in applied mathematics. He is concur-rently studying to obtain his master’s in astrodynamics and satellite naviga-tion. He has worked as an engineer on PolarCube, a satellite project at the Colorado Space Grant Consortium,

primarily in attitude control and systems engineering. He will intern in control analysis at the Aerospace Corp. in El Segundo, CA.

Viktoriia Kriuchkovskaia, Record No. 1386Viktoriia majors in chemical engineering and math-

ematics with a minor in biomedical engineering at Iowa State University. On campus, she works as a peer men-tor and a supplemental instructor. She conducted research in the area of applied biophysics at Vanderbilt Univ. for the past two summers. Viktoriia will be working as a process develop-

ment co-op with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

Bridger A. Kowalczyk, Stabile No. 632Bridger is a senior chemical engineering student at

Youngstown State University serving as OH Lambda Chapter vice president and as American Institute of Chemical Engineers president for the 2018-19 school year. He is an active member of the Chem-E Car team and does research in the materials science dept. After graduation, Bridger plans to

work in industry and possibly go back for further engi-neering education part-time while employed.

Rebecca Korovin, Stabile No. 631Rebecca is studying engineering management with a focus

in electrical engineering at The College of New Jersey. In addition to being NJ Zeta Chapter vice president, she also participates in TCNJ’s engineering tour guide program, and is Golden Key Honour Society chapter president. She interned at Con Edison, Inc. and the NASA Langley Research Center. After

graduation, Rebecca hopes to practice in the industry and obtain further education in the aerospace field.

Zade Koch, Stabile No. 630Zade is a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West

Point studying civil engineering. He is West Point’s Chess Club president and NY Upsilon Chapter president. Upon graduation, Zade will become a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Afterwards, he hopes to pursue his interest in transportation engineer-ing through graduate school and lead

soldiers as an officer in the army’s engineer branch.

Jared I. Klimek, Stabile No. 629Jared is a mechanical engineering major at Cedarville

University. He is OH Nu Chapter president. He completed an intern-ship focused on fluid mechanics at a utility company and served on a mission trip to provide clean water technology in South America. In the future, he is interested in pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical or

aerospace engineering.

Alexander D. Kral, Record No. 1385Alexander is studying electrical engineering with minors

in math and optics at New Mexico Tech. He served as an NM Gamma Chapter event coordinator for the 2017-18 school year. He made many important contributions towards growing the chapter and helping the community. He will now continue on as vice-president. After graduation, he

plans to pursue his Ph.D. in the study of electromagnetic fields and optics.


Nathan D. LaTourette, Stabile No. 636Nathan is a senior environmental engineering student

at the University of New Hampshire with an interest in environmental remediation work and sustain-ability. He is unsure of what he is going to do after graduation, but is working to find a career or graduate school program that he is passion-ate about.

Mariah R. Lafond, Record No. 1387Mariah is studying mechanical engineering at the

University of Tennessee and is TN Alpha Chapter president. She has also held officer positions for the Society of Women Engineers and Pi Tau Sigma. She completed a co-op with Southern Nuclear at Plant Vogtle 3&4 and is interning at Siemens Molecular Imaging in the mechanical R&D

department. Mariah aspires to complete a master’s in me-chanical engineering specializing in mechanical design.

Adam C. Ladd, Stabile No. 635Adam is studying materials science and engineering

at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. For two years, he has re-searched novel sacrificial polymers to be used in microvascular, self-healing applications. He has evaluated anti-corrosive coatings on turbine blades while interning at Rolls-Royce last

summer, and will be interning at 3M this summer. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in materials science or chemistry and work with R&D world-changing technology.

Mikio LaCapra, Stabile No. 634Mikio is enrolled in both materials science & engineer-

ing and honors college program at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. He has devoted himself to phosphor and carbonate cement research and conducted self-assembly and hydro-thermal research abroad at Jilin and Tohoku Univ. Also, he’s an active

member of his university’s community through Materials Advantage, EWB, CASIS, and student affairs. He plans to continue his studies in graduate school.

Nicholas Kwiecinski, Stabile No. 633Nicholas is a computer engineering student at Val-

paraiso University in Indiana. While studying, he was part of a team that designed an application to assist patients struggling with addictions. Nicholas interned at Dynamis, a soft-ware company, as well as Caterpillar, gaining experience in both hardware

and software. He is a Hesse Scholar tutoring engineering subjects and he plans to work on a design team creating the next generation of computer technology.

Dylan L. Lantis, Record No. 1388Dylan is a chemical engineering junior at the University

of Oklahoma. He has researched gold nanoparticles for biomedical diagnostic purposes and spent a summer interning at the FDA through the U.S. Public Health Service. After graduation, Dylan plans to pursue a master’s degree in biomedical engineering before

entering the workforce.

Francesca-Zhoufan Li, Lindeburg No. 9Francesca is a bioengineering and chemical biology

double major at UC Berkeley. She is highly involved in synthetic biology research and hopes to pursue a biolog-ical engineering Ph.D. Her goal is to be an inventive and interdisciplinary bioengineer, working to sustainably mass-produce complicated pharma-

ceuticals in vitro and develop more efficient genetic engineering modules. Additionally, she wants to continue doing outreach to increase diversity in the STEM field and give back to the community.

Jessica J. Lee, Record No. 1390Jessica is studying mechanical engineering and double

minoring in biomedical eng’g and materials science eng’g at the Uni-versity of California, Irvine. She assisted research in signal process-ing electroencephalogram and has worked at Midmark Corp. for their applied research & technology group

for their proof-of-concept prototype models. She served as VP of internal affairs for her school’s engineering stu-dent council and plans to pursue master’s degree in ME.

Hyong Hark Lee, Stabile No. 638Hyong Hark is a rising senior at Swarthmore Col-

lege, majoring in engineering and minoring in computer science and statistics. He served as Swarthmore Korean Student Association presi-dent and plays on Swarthmore men’s badminton team. His main interests include statistical signal processing

and robotics. He will research machine learning meth-ods for population genetics and begin a bike-sharing startup. He plans to enter industry after graduation.

Hunter J. Lee, Record No. 1389Hunter is a chemical engineering major at Brigham

Young University-Provo. He is interning at the Valero Energy Corporation refinery in Benicia, California. He served as AIChE local chapter president for the 2017-18 academic year. Upon graduation, he plans to remain in the oil and

gas industry.

Christopher Lee, Stabile No. 637 Christopher is a rising senior with a double major in

chemical engineering and biomedi-cal engineering. After his bachelor’s degree, he intends to pursue a master’s in biomedical engineering. Afterwards he may pursue a Ph.D., otherwise Christopher will pursue a career in the pharmaceuticals in-

dustry. His research areas of interests are drug delivery, oncology, nanotechnology, and immunology.

Samantha M. Leshikar, Soden No. 11Samantha plans to work in the petroleum industry as

a reservoir engineer. After establish-ing a career, she will likely pursue a master’s degree in data analytics.

Sabbu Maharjan, Stabile No. 641Sabbu is an electrical engineering major at Manhattan

College. She is from Kathmandu, Nepal. She is actively involved with organizations such as IEEE, SWE, EWB, and ASME. She also volunteers as a tutor and regularly visits schools in programs conducted by Engineer-ing Ambassadors. After graduation, Sabbu plans to continue her studies

toward a Ph.D. and a career in automotive engineering. She aspires to be a part of positive change in the world.

Heather L. Lukas, Nagel No. 50Heather is studying biomedical engineering at Cornell

University, concentrating in imaging and instrumentation and minoring in business. She is NY Delta Chapter vice president. Her research is on the mechanical properties of cartilage tis-sue and osteoarthritis. Heather is also involved in Cornell app development and her sorority Pi Beta Phi. She hopes

to work in the startup space on medical devices and biosensors that monitor chronic disease.

Nathan V.M. Lindsay, Record No. 1391Nathan is studying mechanical engineering at New Mex-

ico State University. He is conducting research in the fields of sound source localization and fluid mechanics. He is also an active leader in his local campus ministry. Nathan plans to continue his education and pursue a master’s in applied physics or control systems after graduation.

Chantelle Y.Y. Lim, Soderberg No. 29Chantelle is a student at the University of Rochester

majoring in biomedical engineering with a focus in biosignals & biosys-tems, and minoring in electrical & computer engineering. On campus, she serves as BMES president and NY Kappa Chapter vice president. She has conducted research related to resting-

state fMRI and decoding EEG signals. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. focusing on either neural imaging or neural interfaces.

Qian Liang, Stabile No. 639Qian (Kevin) studies at Yale University, majoring in

mechanical engineering and environ-mental studies. With a keen interest in renewable energy and transportation, he hopes to become an environmen-talist with engineering skill sets. He serves as CT Alpha recording secretary and led various engineering projects

on-campus. A hands-on student who learns by doing, Kevin hopes to make a difference at a company whose goal is to transform the way we interact with energy.

Walker J. Magrath, Stabile No. 640 Walker is a rising senior at Columbia University study-

ing biomedical engineering and the premedical curriculum. He is involved with orthopedics biomechanics re-search at Columbia and is a clinical re-search coordinator at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He is involved with a number of campus organizations such

as the Biomedical Engineering Society and the Bluegrass Ensemble. Walker hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career in research and surgery.


Louis T. Mazza, Stabile No. 645Louis is a biomedical engineering student at Bingham-

ton University. His concentration in this field is biomaterials and bio-pharmaceutical technology. He is also a member of AEMB, the National BME Honor Society. Louis is an active community volunteer. His future plans include obtaining a master’s degree

in biomedical engineering, also at Binghamton. His main interests are stem cells, biomaterials, and precision medicine. He would like to utilize his skills to help others.

Ryan G. Mason, Record No. 1392Ryan is a chemical engineering senior at Montana State

University. He conducted research in high-temperature materials, com-pleted an internship with Applied Materials, and is currently an intern at a petroleum refinery managed by CHS Inc. A Goldwater Scholar, Ryan is an active member in the Montana

Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He plans to gain industry experience and further his education with the goal of accelerating renewable energy adoption.

Christopher R. Marsh, Stabile No. 644Chris is studying chemical engineering at Northeastern

University. He gained work experience in the semiconductor and battery industries through Northeastern’s co-op program. On campus, he had the chance to participate in research geared toward the development of novel materials for carbon capture. He

hopes to pursue a career developing battery technology. He enjoys performing with the school’s pep band and working with his band service fraternity.

Celeste B. Marsan, Stabile No. 643Celeste is studying chemical engineering with biochem-

istry and bioinformatics minors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She is involved in several organizations including as International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers chapter president and MA Alpha Chapter VP of TBP and AIChE. Celeste is also a

tutor and performs undergrad research in metabolic engi-neering. She’s interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in biochemi-cal eng’g for applications to the biopharmaceutical field.

Casey Main, Stabile No. 642Casey is a mechanical engineering major at Valparaiso

University. She is involved in NCAA swimming, Kappa Kappa Gamma, SWE, ASME, and is co-president of a new college of engineering initiative called the council for engineering inclusion and equity. Also a member of the biomechanics research team, a win-

ner of her university’s inaugural entrepreneurship chal-lenge, and an intern at Northrop Grumman, she plans to pursue graduate studies in a multi-disciplinary program.

Evan M. Mazur, Record No. 1393Evan is studying civil engineering at the University of

South Alabama. She has researched parameters governing erosion of bar-rier islands by hurricanes, received an NSF REU for the summer of 2018, and is a Class of 2018 NOAA Hollings Scholar. She serves as her school’s ASCE chapter president and an engi-neering ambassador. After graduation,

she plans to pursue a graduate degree in coastal engineer-ing with plans of working in a national lab.

Zeb W. Mehring, Stabile No. 647Zeb studies electrical engineering & computer science at

Yale, 5000 miles away from his home in Hawaii. He serves as CT Alpha Chapter corresponding secretary, in addition to being an avid actor in the theater community, and an active member of various tech and engineer-ing-oriented clubs. He hopes to pursue

a graduate degree in physics after gaining some experience working as a software engineer, ultimately developing new computing technologies for scientific applications.

Kathleen B. McPartland, Record No. 1396Kathleen is a senior at Florida Atlantic University

pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. She spent this past sum-mer interning for NextEra Energy at Seabrook Station Nuclear Plant in their design engineering department and aspires to continue her focus in the energy field after graduation. Kathleen

has a passion for people and sustainability; she plans to acquire an MBA and further work in management and leadership roles down the line in her career.

Brooke A. McMurrer, Record No. 1395As an aspiring nuclear engineer, Brooke is passionate

about the energy industry. Through her leadership roles, she’s found a pas-sion for developing individuals, which sparked a goal to complete an MBA to support the individual contributors of her future employer. Her love resides in the work she accomplishes at the utility, leading to the fact that Brooke

will begin a role as a reactor engineer at Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 in January 2019.

Gillian S. McGlothin, Stabile No. 646Gillian is a rising senior at the University of Tennessee

in Knoxville, majoring in aerospace engineering, and with a minor in American Sign Language. She is involved with the Engineering Am-bassadors, AIAA, the engineering mentor program, and Cru. She is also the Engineers’ Day Chair for the

TN Alpha Chapter! After graduation, she will either be attending graduate school to study control systems or pursuing a law degree to practice patent law.

Noah J. McDaniel, Record No. 1394Noah is pursuing a degree in industrial engineering

with a minor in business at Oregon State University. He is finishing an internship at Daimler Trucks North America through the MECOP pro-gram where he has worked on various IE projects related to safety, Industry 4.0, and production efficiency. He has another internship next year prior to

graduating and then plans to work briefly before pursuing an MBA or master’s degree in industrial engineering.

Jenna L. Meert, Record No. 1397Jenna is a civil engineering major with a Spanish minor

at Valparaiso University. She is the president of WAVES, an international humanitarian group with interdisci-plinary projects in Haiti and Nicara-gua. Jenna is a tutor and ambassador for the college of engineering and she has participated in water quality

research on the Thorgren Basin Naturalization Project. Jenna aspires to use her degree to help address rising water quality and water scarcity issues globally.

Julia D. Mihaylov, Forge No. 68Julia is a senior studying aerospace engineering focus-

ing in astronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is a first-generation Bulgarian-American and the first of her family to attend college in the U.S. Julia is working as a technical intern in the modeling and simulation dept. at The Aerospace Corp. while also conducting coding

research in association with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. Julia plans to pursue a master’s degree in systems eng’g.

Bryce A. Messer, Stabile No. 648Bryce studies mechanical engineering at Old Dominion

University and is minoring in engi-neering management. He has interned at Newport News Shipbuilding and STIHL USA. In 2017, he led a team of engineers in a NASA research project called Micro-G NExT. He served as VA Gamma Chapter historian before becoming the chapter president in

2018. After graduation, he would like to further his education by obtaining a master’s degree.

Francisco J. Menchaca, Record No. 1399Francisco is majoring in mechanical engineering at The

University of Texas Rio Grande Val-ley. He works as a student technician for the only industrial manufacturing center in the UT System. He also does nanofibers research and is an intern of Wonderful Citrus for the summer. Francisco wants to join the workforce

after completing his degree and would like to start a master’s program in reliability in the near future as well.

Krutant J. Mehta, Crouch No. 4Krutant is a senior studying electrical engineering with

a minor in mathematics at Wright State University. He has completed internships with Nidec Minster and Crown Equipment corporations in industrial control design. He is also doing an independent study on radar imaging software at WSU. He is Ohio Mu Chapter president and is also

interested in renewable energy solutions and electrical power systems. He plans on pursuing graduate studies.

Claudia M. Mezey, Stabile No. 649Claudia is a mechanical engineering senior at Yale

University who has cultivated a fas-cination with the built environment and the study of planning practice at its intersection with anthropology, history, and architectural theory and ethics. A research assistant in the urban ecology and design lab at Yale

working on resilience planning and coastal adaptation, she is in her second year as an intern in high-performance building design analytics at WSP in New York City.

Austin R. Mello, Record No. 1398Austin is studying materials science and engineering

at Boise State University. He is ID Gamma Chapter corresponding sec-retary and works as an undergraduate laboratory assistant to the head of materials science labs at BSU. Austin plans on attending graduate school to obtain a Ph.D. in materials sci-ence with a focus on the mechanical

properties of polymers. He is passionate about education and lifelong learning and is eager for life after college.


Anthony A. Nagygyor, Schwaller No. 8Anthony is studying chemical engineering at the

Colorado School of Mines minor-ing in mathematical sciences and computer science. He has completed two internships in P&G’s packaging development group and researches genome scale metabolic models dur-ing the school year. Last year he served

as AIChE chapter president where he helped develop a mentoring program for underclassmen. He plans to pursue a career either in the packaging or energy fields.

Alex B. Mikes, Record No. 1400Alex is studying mechanical engineering at Oregon

State University, where he is OR Alpha Chapter vice president. He conducts research in the areas of design optimization and robotics. He is enrolled in the accelerated master’s program and plans on con-tinuing his research in graduate school. He is an airplane pilot and

serves on the board of directors of the Oregon State Flying Club. He spends most of his time outdoors.

Alexander J. Nolan, Scribner No. 44Alexander studies environmental engineering at CU

Boulder with a focus on water treat-ment. He’s involved in research using biochar, a cheaper alternative to activated carbon. After graduation, he would love to continue exploring different applications of biochar. As a filtration agent, it can be wide

variety of feedstock materials. Alexander hopes to find applications of often discarded organic materials.

Iman S. Nandi, Stabile No. 651Iman intends to pursue a master’s degree in computer

engineering with a concentration in computer architecture and embed-ded systems. His goal is to obtain a strong knowledge of his field to apply it to making innovative products as a developer of engineering devices and software applications. Iman would

also like to achieve an MBA in an accredited school to learn about the business aspect of the industry and become a technical lead in his field.

Nikka M. Mofid, Fife No. 27Nikka attends the University of California, Irvine. She

is CA Tau Chapter vice president and SWE member. Nikka interned at Northrop Grumman as a software engineer for two summers, and will intern at Amazon this summer. She has worked in several different labs including: Gorodetsky group on a

project creating bio-mimetic protonic transistors, and Healey group on a data science project modeling MLB pitch trajectories. Her dream is to become a professor.

Angie Mitchell, Record No. 1401Angie is pursuing a BS in civil engineering at Kansas

State University. She has previous degrees in art, Spanish, and educa-tion from the University of Iowa and worked as a K-12 art instructor for seventeen years. At K-State, Angie is a captain of the school’s steel bridge team and a physics tutor for the scholars assisting scholars

program. Upon graduating, she plans to pursue a career in public works.

Tasneem Naheyan, Stabile No. 650Tasneem has served as the conference co-chair for UK’s

chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, and is the vice president of the International Student Council. She hopes to pursue graduate studies in biomedical engineering.

Brady G. Moon, Record No. 1402Brady is studying electrical engineering at Brigham

Young University. His research in the Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems focuses on cooperative UAV control and learned search parameters using Gaussian process regressions. After graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering to continue research in

autonomy, estimation, and tracking.

Theresa M. Neubig, Lyons No. 5Theresa is pursuing degrees in electrical and mechani-

cal engineering, and is MD Gamma Chapter VP. She interned at MIT’s Lincoln Lab working on a project entitled “Electroaerodynamic Pro-pulsion,” and is conducting a research project entitled “Imagined Speech Recognition utilizing Electroen-

cephalography” to help soldiers in combat and stroke victims. Upon graduation, she will be commissioned into either the USN or USMC with hopes to pursue a Ph.D.

Timothy B. Nysetvold, Forge No. 69Tim is a mechanical engineer with interests in refining,

mechatronics, and management. When he’s not doing research in UAV air traffic control with the BESD lab, he enjoys building things with his hands. After graduation, Tim plans to work in industry for a time before pursuing an MS or MBA.

Jasmine Ohi, Stabile No. 654Jasmine is studying civil engineering with a concentra-

tion in structural engineering at The Catholic University of Amer-ica. After graduation, she plans to continue to graduate school and pursue licensure as a profes-sional engineer. Outside of school, Jasmine enjoys volunteering in the

community and working in a structural design firm.

Jerrell Y.S. Ong, Record No. 1404Jerrell is studying mechanical engineering with a minor

in economics at the Ohio State Uni-versity. Besides being a member of the Ohio State EcoCar mechanical team, he also works as a research assistant at the Hoelzle Research Lab. His work there includes developing an endoscopic robotic system for surgi-

cal purposes. After graduation, Jerrell plans to pursue a career or master’s degree, with a focus on product development and research.

Ashleigh F. Moore, Record No. 1403Ashleigh is a senior in chemical engineering at the

University of South Alabama. She represents the college of engineering on the student government asso-ciation senate and serves as Omega Chi Epsilon chapter president. She has done research for the past two years studying ‘Hyperspectral

Imaging’ and currently works at Evonik Industries as an intern. Ashleigh hopes to continue her education pursuing a Ph.D.

Branden M. Moreau, Campbell No. 43Branden is pursuing a chemical engineering degree at

Iowa State University. He is IA Alpha Chapter president. He has done un-dergraduate research with professors at ISU in the areas of drug delivery and development of new treatments for IBD. After graduating, Branden plans to take a gap year and then

begin medical school. During his gap year, he will work and volunteer in a hospital setting to gain meaningful clinical experience.

Tara L. Newman, Stabile No. 652Tara is pursuing degrees in mechanical engineering and

physics, and minoring in mathemat-ics at the University of North Caro-lina at Charlotte. She is in the early entry program for mechanical eng’g, where she plans to focus in precision metrology. Tara is an undergraduate research assistant working for the

Center of Precision Metrology to optically evaluate the surface texture of metal additive manufactured samples. She plans to work in manufacturing after graduation.

Hanna B. Opdahl, Record No. 1405Hanna studies civil & environmental engineering at

Brigham Young University. She plans to pursue a master’s of structural engineering. Having lived in diverse communities in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, Peru, and England, her vision is to design culturally relevant and environmentally sustainable infra-

structure. This summer, she is studying at the Univ. of Cambridge performing research on sustainable building materials & methods for developing countries.

Trang T. Ngo, Stabile No. 653Trang, an international student from Vietnam, is pur-

suing a B.S. in chemical engineering at Tufts University. She conducted research on dynamic data-driven models of chemical and biological processes. Outside of the classroom, Trang is an active member of Engi-neers Without Borders, AIChE, and

Tufts Independent Data Journal. She plans to pursue a career in renewable energy after graduation.

Moath I. Othman, Record No. 1406Moath is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engi-

neering at Virginia Commonwealth University. He’s been a TA for one year and really loves it because he always does his best doing the as-signed instructional responsibilities and helping other students. Moath is very passionate about electromag-

netic field applications. After graduation, he plans to peruse a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering.


Neha Potdar, Stabile No. 656Neha is studying biomedical engineering at Virginia

Commonwealth University; minor-ing in mathematics. She is a member of the honors college, a VCU ASPiRE fellow, engineering student ambassa-dor, and VCU BMES president. Neha has worked as an R&D engineering co-op and done summer internships

in chemical engineering and clinical research. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s in biomedical eng’g and/or go into healthcare industry as an engineer.

Manasi E. Paste, Record No. 1407Manasi is pursuing a computer science degree at

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She is from Goa, India. Manasi served as a teaching and research assistant in her depart-ment. She’s made it on the dean’s list all four semesters. She is a cyber security intern at HPE and involved with Formula SAE local chapter. Her

future aspirations are to get hands-on experience in the industry and then pursue graduate studies.

Yana L. Rawinski, Record No. 1415Yana is currently entering her final year at Marquette

University pursuing a degree in biomechanics engineering. Through-out her time at Marquette, she has participated as a co-op student at Titan Spine® working in product development, manufacturing and quality. Following graduation, Yana

plans to stay in the medical device industry and hopes to pursue an MBA.

Stephen E. Price, Stabile No. 657Stephen is a rising senior studying mechanical engi-

neering and German studies at the University of Connecticut. He has always had a passion for the aerospace field. This summer, he is working as an intern in the analytics department for the German aerospace company, MTU AENA. Stephen hopes to one

day accept a position where he can connect international partners in the aerospace field towards the common goal of innovating today’s technology for tomorrow.

Nicholas A. Peterson, Record No. 1408Nick is a civil engineering student who is currently

serving as SD Beta Chapter treasurer at South Dakota State University. He is also American Society of Civil Engineers chapter vice president. He plans to get a job in structural engineering after he graduates. Nick plans to become a professional engi-neer to be able to stamp designs with

his name one day.

Clayton D. Penney, Stabile No. 655Clayton matriculated at Virginia Military Institute

knowing he would pursue a bachelor of science degree in electrical & com-puter engineering. His interest in this program was cultivated by two high school teachers—electronics technology and AP Calculus & Phys-ics. He has not regretted his choice,

maintaining a GPA greater than 3.5. Clayton plans to secure an electrical eng’g career in defense contracting and possibly return to school for a M.S.

Allie M. Powers, Record No. 1412Allie is a mechanical engineering senior at the University

of South Alabama. She is currently working at the Airbus Engineering Center as an intern, and is also an active duty member of the United States Navy. Upon graduation, she will receive her commission as a naval officer, and will serve as a Nuclear

Power School instructor in Charleston, South Carolina.

R. Mitchell Petras, Record No. 1409Mitchell is a rising senior at Louisiana State University

majoring in petroleum engineering and minoring in geology and en-ergy. He’s spent the last three years splitting his time between school, internships, research, and athletics as a member of the swimming & diving team at LSU. Mitchell plans

on pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry after graduation.

Zvonimir Pusnik, Record No. 1413Zvonimir is currently finishing up his bachelor’s degree in

mechanical engineering with interests in biomedical engineering, energy, fluid mechanics, and design. His plans after graduation are to continue his studies at a top engineering graduate school. His end goal is to complete a Ph.D. in engineering and work in a research lab.

Charles C. Rawlins, Record No. 1416Charles is an electrical engineering student minoring in

mathematics at Montana Tech of the University of Montana. He is active in the robotics club that competes in the NASA Robotic Mining competi-tion, and studies Japanese culture. He is interning at Sandia National Laboratory researching smart grid technology. After graduation, he

hopes to work in computer programming and robotics.

Mathew S. Reed, Record No. 1417Mathew is currently a senior industrial & engineering

student at Auburn University. He will graduate in December of this year and has already been accepted into the graduate program at Auburn, where he will pursue a master’s in industrial & systems engineering with an emphasis in occupational safety and health. After graduation,

Mathew will be commissioned into the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant.

Yi Ren, Stabile No. 658Yi is studying chemical engineering at the University

of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has completed an internship at Intel Corporation, and is currently work-ing as a process modeling engineer for ADM. He researched in Dr. Schroeder’s lab for two years focus-ing on polymer performances in extensional flow. Yi plans to pursue a

master’s degree in chemical engineering and ultimately work in industry.

Andrew J. Phillips, Record No. 1410Andrew is double majoring in electrical engineering

and computer science with a minor in mathematics at New Mexico State University. His research involves elec-troencephalography post-processing operations and data compression and he worked on a scientific balloon-ing project for the NMSU physical

science lab. He’s on the college of engineering student council and competes in collegiate triathlons with the triathlon club. Andrew intends to pursue a Ph.D.

Dustin M. Pierce, Record No. 1411Dustin grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he attended

to various chores on his family’s small farm. He lived a privileged life, with parents as veterinarians, eating well, and traveling to Mexico almost every winter. Sports have stayed at the forefront of his existence, however, Dustin revels in the importance of

education, knowledge, and critical thinking, and enjoys learning.

Stuart A. Ramsey, Record No. 1414Stuart is a non-traditional student returning to school

after several years in the IT field. Upon his return, he found his passion in chemistry/chemical engineering. Stuart is a top level student at the Colorado School of Mines with high aspirations for the future. He is also the social chair for the AIChE Mines

chapter. Stuart recently got married to his wonderful spouse and is looking forward to finishing school and working in the industry.

Soo Y. Rhee, Record No. 1418Soo is studying mechanical engineering at the Univer-

sity of Huntsville in Alabama. She works as an undergraduate research assistant at the propulsion research center focusing on turbine blade tip heat transfer. She is a past AL Delta Chapter corresponding secretary and is associated with other honor

societies including Pi Tau Sigma and ASME. After gradu-ation, she plans to pursue either a master’s or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering.

Alexander M. Ratcliff, Scribner No. 45Alex is studying environmental engineering at the

University of Washington. He is UW-Solar vice president and has worked to install nearly 300 kW of solar energy on the Seattle campus so far. Alex also conducts research with the Hydro-biogeochemistry research group, studying the effects of temperature

on rice quality. He will be completing an internship with PAE Consulting Engineers this summer working on sustainability engineering and mechanical design.

Rachel A. Rhoades, Forge No. 70Rachel is a junior double majoring in honors electri-

cal engineering and computational mathematical sciences at Arizona State University with a 4.0 GPA. She serves as a university tutor, and works as part of a research group focused on wireless wearable biomedical sensors. During the summer, she worked as an

intern for satellite telecommunications company Viasat. Upon graduating in 2020, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical engineering.


Chelsea A. Rock, Stabile No. 662Chelsey is studying materials science and engineering

with a minor in electronic materials at Michigan Technological University. She is MI Beta Chapter president, a math learning center coach, and was selected as the 2018 materials science & engineering departmental scholar. Chelsey participates in concert band,

broomball, and recently interned at General Dynamics Land Systems. She plans to pursue a master’s degree and be involved in many future technological advancements.

Lucy A. Rittenberg, Stabile No. 661Lucy is a member of the honors college at the University

of South Carolina and is pursuing a B.S. in mechanical engineering. She recently did undergraduate research focused on materials science and machine learning. Additionally, she is currently interning in New Zealand for Ierospace Industries where she is building the South Pacific’s largest

3D printer. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Ethan T. Riddle, Stabile No. 659Ethan is a rising senior at the University of Tennessee,

majoring in civil engineering. He has been a TN Alpha Chapter member for three semesters now and will complete his undergraduate degree next spring. Ethan is currently con-centrating in structural and construc-tion engineering and plans to work in

the field of structures, specifically in the steel industry.

Heath Richards, Record No. 1419Heath is studying mechanical engineering at the Uni-

versity of Wyoming. He worked as a power plant engineering intern at Caterpillar Energy Solutions in Ger-many and completed research work involving carbon fiber composite materials at UW. He is also an active violist, and has been a member of nu-

merous orchestral groups such as the UW Symphony and the Akademische Philharmonie Heidelberg. He plans to pursue a graduate degree in aerospace engineering.

Nathan M. Rice, Faidley No. 4Nathan is studying mechanical engineering at Brigham

Young University-Idaho. He has gained a love for learning about manufacturing and after working a number of years as an engineer he hopes to start his own machine shop.

Thomas P. Roberts, Record No. 1421Thomas is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He hopes to attend graduate school for engineering and business upon earning his bachelor’s degree. He has spent two summers as an engineering intern at BW Papersystems and one as a fellow-ship student at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Thomas has served as a

tutor for two years and participates in multiple academic honor societies on campus.

Ethan J. Russell, Record No. 1425Ethan is a civil engineering student at the University of

Kentucky, where is a member of the KY Alpha Chapter. At the chapter level, he has served as the confer-ence representative and the tutoring manager. He is involved with railroad research, particularly at quantifying pressures at the tie/ballast interface. He plans to pursue a master’s with

a focus in structures and transportation engineering.

Katherine A. Riedel, Record No. 1420Katherine is a senior at the University of Kansas double

majoring in mechanical engineering and business administration. In ad-dition to TBP, Katherine is involved with the SELF Engineering Leader-ship Fellows program, the business leadership program, the University honors program, and is the president

and founder of KU Synergy, a business and engineering organization. After graduation, Katherine hopes to work at a company designing and producing consumer goods.

Christian D. Romano, Record No. 1422Christian is a senior at the University of Alabama at

Birmingham, currently studying civil engineering. She plans to go on to get her master’s in architectural engineering and work in that field.

Brandon M. Ruszala, Soderberg No. 30Brandon is studying biomedical engineering at the Uni-

versity at Buffalo. He has worked in several laboratories at the university. His most significant work includes researching neurology and earlier detection of neuro-degenerative dis-eases, as well as orthopedic implants and the prevention of bio-film infec-

tions. After graduation, he aspires to pursue a Ph.D. in neural engineering and ultimately work in high level research and design within this field.

Alvaro Sahagun, Stabile No. 663Alvaro is studying electrical engineering and minoring

in mathematics and materials engi-neering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He aspires to earn a Ph.D. in nanotechnology and to become a researcher in an interdisciplinary engineering field. His goal is to use the properties of nanoscale materials to

develop novel devices with applications in sustainability, the environment, and medicine. This summer, Alvaro will work in the MIT microsystems technology labs.

Parthib T. Samadder, Stabile No. 664Parthib is an electrical engineering & computer science

student at Yale University. He has worked in the lab of Dr. Szefer where he designed processors dedicated to performing machine learning algo-rithms for handwriting recognition. He is currently working with Dr. Radev in collaboration with IBM on a

dialogue prediction project. In the future, Parthib hopes to work at the intersection between natural language pro-cessing and electrical engineering for his graduate studies.

Benjamin M. Ringel, Stabile No. 660Ben is a senior mechanical engineer at Bradley University

who enjoys many different aspects of engineering, including mechatronics, robotics, and measurement systems. Ben hopes to one day use his engineer-ing degree to inspire others towards excellence in STEM related fields, as well as help to create a better world us-

ing STEM. Ben is considering continuing his education after receiving his B.S. in mechanical engineering and is excited to continue learning in his field.

Alexis Rios, Fife No. 28Alexis is a mechanical engineering student at California

State University, Los Angeles. He will be the incoming SHPE student chapter president at his school, has interned with the Federal Aviation Administration, is doing research to utilize genetic algorithm in Python to reduce combustion chemistry model

complexity, and actively volunteers for the MESA schools program at his campus. He plans to pursue a master’s degree in aerospace engineering after graduation.

Rachel R. Romano, Record No. 1423Rachel is studying mechanical engineering with a minor

in sustainability studies at the Uni-versity of Maryland, College Park. She has traveled to Sierra Leone as a part of UMD’s Engineers Without Borders chapter, serves as a peer mentor in the fall semesters, and

is one of the incoming MD Beta Chapter co-initiation chairs. Her goal is to pursue a career in the field of sustainable energy systems.

Robert T. Sanders, Record No. 1426Robert is a geological engineering student at the Univer-

sity of Alaska Fairbanks, and serves as the AK Alpha Chapter president. He is interning with Brice Incorporated as a student project engineer, where he is projecting his knowledge of remote infrastructure design into the real world. After graduation, he plans

to enter the industry with the goal of pursuing either a master’s or Ph.D. after joining the workforce.

Jonathan P. Ruesch, Record No. 1424Jonathan is a mechanical engineering senior at Utah

State University. As an undergrad, he researched DIC implementation in a NASA hot fire engine test, spatial ability in eng’g undergraduates using EEG and neuroscience, and defla-gration properties of co-crystalized energetic materials. Jonathan was

also an R&D intern at Thermo Fisher Scientific testing and designing single use bioprocessing technologies. He will begin graduate studies at USU and continue his research with NASA.

Gabrielle S. Santamorena, Forge No. 71Gabrielle is currently a computer engineering student at

California Polytechnic State Univer-sity, San Luis Obispo. She serves as CA Mu Chapter president. Gabrielle is interested in finding a job in the consumer electronics field following graduation.


Ishaan V. Shetye, Record No. 1434Ishaan is majoring in electrical engineering at SDSM&T.

He is from Goa, India. Presently, he is a control systems co-op at TDK Hutchinson Technology. Ishaan worked on campus as a researcher and a tutor. He plans to gain indus-trial experience after graduation and follow it with graduate education and

research in integrating renewable energy sources with conventional power grids. Additionally, he has always been passionate about teaching at a reputable institution.

John Seifert, Record No. 1432John is a mechanical engineering major at South Dakota

School of Mines and Technology. Outside of class, he is a member of the men’s soccer team, as well as serving as treasurer for the SD Alpha Chapter. After graduation, he hopes to earn a master’s degree in mechani-cal engineering, and then work in

the biotechnology field designing the next generation of prosthetics.

Rachel Schornak, Record No. 1428Rachel is a senior from Eagan, MN. She is enrolled

in a dual degree program studying physics and biomedical engineer-ing. Rachel studied physics for three years at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and just finished her first year at University of Minnesota studying biomedical engineering. She works

as a science and math tutor for student athletes at the University of MN and is also involved in various engi-neering clubs along with gymnastics club.

Alexander J. Schodt, Stabile No. 665Jason, a student in the honors college at East Carolina

University, is pursuing degrees in engineering (biomedical concentra-tion) and music performance (sacred music/organ concentration). He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Eta Mu Beta, and the American Guild of Organists. Jason is completing an

internship with the ECU innovation design lab. After graduation, Jason’s goal is to apply his understanding of engineering and music to enrich the local community.

Ritabrata Santra, Record No. 1427Ritabrata is a petroleum engineering major at Missis-

sippi State University with minors in mathematics, economics, and global engineering leadership. He is past MS Alpha Chapter service chair and cur-rent vice president. His research in-terests include compressed air energy storage, geological CO2 sequestration

and enhanced oil recovery. He also conducted research in Germany on froth flotation techniques as a DAAD RISE scholar and plans to work as a reservoir engineer.

Kayli R. Senedak, Record No. 1433Kayli is a civil engineering senior at Cleveland State

University. She is the former chapter president and current treasurer of ASCE. She is also the OH Epsilon Chapter treasurer. Kayli volunteers locally, plays in a community band, and devotes her spring break to ser-vice trips. Kayli spends her summers

as a construction intern with the Ohio Dept. of Trans-portation. She plans on pursuing a master’s degree in transportation engineering at Cleveland State University.

Gavin J.F. Silveira, Record No. 1438Gavin is majoring in mechanical engineering at SD

Mines. He is an international student from Goa, India, and has worked at Fast Global Solutions and Bobcat Company. Upon graduating, he plans on working to develop and design engineering technologies and prod-ucts to help create a more sustainable world. Over the summer, he worked

with Engineers and Scientists Abroad to build a rainwater harvesting system in a village in Liberia, West Africa.

Paige L. Skinner, Forge No. 72Paige is studying materials science and engineering at

Boise State University with a minor in physics. She currently works in an electrochemical energy materials lab, where she synthesizes and character-izes electrode materials for energy storage in sodium and lithium ion batteries. After graduating, she would

like to continue her studies and pursue a Ph.D. in order to continue carrying out research in renewable energy, specifically solar technology.

David J. Skrovanek, Althouse No. 10David is pursuing a B.S. in electrical engineering, with a

concentration in electric power, and a B.A. in German language & cultural studies. Soon to begin his senior year, he is excited to commence his role as PA Lambda Chapter president for the University of Pittsburgh in the upcoming school year. He plans on

attending law school upon graduation to pursue a career in patent and intellectual property law.

Nicholas J. Seier, Record No. 1431Nick is a biological systems engineering major with

an emphasis in biomedical eng’g at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During his senior year, he worked with a small group of individuals in partnership with a third-year medical student at Creighton Univ. to design an improved version of a laryngo-

scope for intubating patients in emergency situations in which visualization of the glottis is difficult. The group is in the process of pursing a patent.

Marshall G. Schoth, Record No. 1429Marshall is studying mechanical engineering at

Louisiana Tech University. He is very involved on campus, notably as a 2016 orientation student leader and Mr. Louisiana Tech 2017. He has interned with GE Oil & Gas in Houston, TX, and will be interning with ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge,

this summer. After graduation, Marshall plans to bet-ter the world not only through engineering, but most importantly by spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mark R. Schwartz, Record No. 1430Mark, a biomedical engineering major at Saint Louis

University, is a MO Epsilon Chapter member and a French minor. He plans to teach English abroad after graduation for a year, inspired by his semester abroad in Madrid. After two summer internships in research and participating in a musculoskeletal tis-

sue engineering lab at SLU, he aspires to go to graduate school for biomedical engineering after returning to U.S. and work in pharmaceutical R&D.

Rachel L. Silcox, Record No. 1437Rachel is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering

and the humanities. She actively encourages an open atmosphere in engineering by co-founding an organization called the Council for Engineering Inclusion and Equity. She completes research in solar ther-mal technology and electrochemistry.

This summer, she is excited to participate in the nuclear forensics undergrad summer school through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education and later pursue a career in nonproliferation.

Shashwati Shradha, Record No. 1435Shashwati is currently pursuing a double major degree

in computer science and applied computational mathematics at South Dakota School of Mines & Technol-ogy. She wants to continue her educa-tion after graduation along with some work experience. She is interested in data science, machine learning, and software development and hopes to

contribute in these fields someday.

Abhijaya Shrestha, Record No. 1436Abhijaya is studying mechanical engineering at the

University of Mississippi. A native of Nepal, Shrestha, he is a part of SMB honors college, Phi Kappa Phi, and several other STEM and intercul-tural student organizations. He has completed one co-op term at Cooper Tires and two terms at ThyssenKrupp Elevator. After graduation, he plans to

work in the industry and pursue an MBA.

Daniel Sousa Schulman, Record No. 1440Originally from Brazil, Daniel is a mechanical engineer-

ing honors student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He worked as a teaching assistant in the computer science and aerospace engineering departments. He currently works as a research assistant in the biosensing & biorobotics lab. His research interests

include medical robots and soft robotics. He plans on pursuing a graduate degree in mechanical engineering.

Jacob Smith, Forge No. 73Jacob is an honors civil engineering student studying at

the University of the Pacific. Currently on a co-op with a city public works department, he plans on taking the fundamentals of engineering exam over the summer. He loves being out-doors and sees civil engineering as the best application of his studies to make a difference in the lives of others. He

is looking forward to becoming a licensed professional engineer and working in water resources.

Edgar O. Soriano Somarriba, Record No. 1439Edgar is from Panama. He is an honors student major-

ing in civil engineering and physics at the University of Arkansas. He is going to graduate school for structural engineering and material science. His thesis is focused on cement chemis-try. He is also interested in studying alloys, mainly steel. He is a member

of ASCE, Chi Epsilon, and Sigma Pi Sigma. One of his goals is to promote science, technology, and sustainable development, primarily in Panama.


Victoria Van, Record No. 1444Victoria is a computer engineering senior at the Uni-

versity of Alabama in Huntsville. She is also AL Delta Chapter project coordinator. She completed her honors college capstone on electric propulsion research during her U.S. Army AMRDEC internships. Victo-ria is currently a software intern at

Northrop Grumman to support artificial intelligence and Army programs. She plans to continue working in the defense field as a cybersecurity engineer.

Phacharapol Tanasarnsopaporn, Stabile No. Phacharapol (Tech) is dual majoring in materials

engineering and finance at Lehigh University. Tech conducted research on process optimization for thin-film deposition and additive manufactur-ing; which won an award at the AN-TEC Plastic Technology Conference. He founded Lehigh makerspace and

Lehigh startup meetup to help bridge opportunity gaps in his college community. Tech aspires to develop and com-mercialize transformative manufacturing technologies.

Allison E. Strong, Sickafoose No. 6Allison will graduate with a bachelor’s in chemical

engineering from Purdue University where she serves as IN Alpha Chapter recording secretary. She is also on the leadership team for the Women in Engineering Program, and is the fundraising chair for Omega Chi Epsilon. She had a research and development internship at 3M where

she worked on drug delivery systems and plans on going to law school after graduation to become a patent lawyer.

Charles Van De Mark, Lyons No. 7Charles is pursuing an electrical engineering degree from

the University of Colorado Boulder. There, he is also researching various topics including micro-transistors and wave-guides. He works as a tutor and participates in a variety of clubs and organizations including as the CO Beta Chapter corporate liaison/event coordinator. In the future, he

plans to attend graduate school and continue researching for biomedical applications.

Beau A. Tetreault, Record No. 1442Beau is majoring in chemical engineering and double

minoring in chemistry and math-ematics at the University of North Dakota. He is set to graduate in May 2019. He is from the Twin Cities in Minnesota and hopes to stay in an area of similar climate. Beau was ND Beta Chapter VP in Fall 2017 and president in Spring 2018. Going for-

ward, he looks to be a process engineer after graduation.

Chanon Thanitcul, Bloomberg No. 12Chanon is currently an undergraduate majoring in

biomedical engineering. He plans to pursue a career in medicine, and intends to incorporate engineering disciplines into the medical field. He is also interested in working with the underserved populations such as high-school dropouts and incarcerated population in order to

increase their engagement in the STEM field.

Timothy R. Udall, Forge No. 75Timothy returned to university as an adult and father

after a decade of working in the culinary and music industries. He is pursuing a degree in mechani-cal engineering in order to both effectively provide for his family as well as contribute meaningfully to society as a whole. He is seeking an

emphasis in astronautics as he believes our reach into space is one of the greatest culturally unifying pursuits we can strive towards.

Valentino Sudaryo, Stabile No. 666Valentino is studying biological engineering at MIT,

where he conducts research on engineered red blood cells and nano-bodies at the Whitehead Institute. He serves as MA Beta Chapter cor-responding secretary and is involved with the biological engineering undergraduate board, on-campus

tutoring and Dance Troupe. Valentino intends to pursue a Ph.D. in biological engineering or immunology after graduation.

Reed D. Streets, Bose No. 12Reed is studying electrical engineering with a minor in

mathematics at Louisiana Tech Uni-versity. He is an officer of the Pi Mu Epsilon LA Kappa chapter, as well as a volunteer weekly math tutor. After graduation in May 2019, Reed plans to pursue a Ph.D. focused on the development of renewable energies.

Lillian Stewart, Record No. 1441Lily is a senior mechanical engineering major. She will be

graduating early to get her master’s of engineering before she starts working at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in May 2019. Lily has interned here for the past two summers, working as an engineer for the “submarine rescue” department. She takes pride in developing life-saving technology

for our country’s sailors.

Brenton W. Thompson, Lyons No. 6Brenton is an electrical engineering major at South

Dakota State University. He is SD Beta Chapter president, treasurer of IEEE, and vice president of HKN. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career in renewable energy or precision agriculture.

Wyatt Vandepol, Record No. 1445Wyatt is an industrial and systems engineering junior at

Kansas State University, and serves as KS Gamma Chapter vice president. He has pursued minors in business and statistics, and plans to get his MBA post-graduation. He spent the summer as a global supply chain intern for ExxonMobil, and is pas-

sionate about optimization in business environments. He is interested in pursuing opportunities for employment in the renewable energy industry.

Matthew D. Sundheim, Forge No. 74Matthew is a chemical engineering major at Washington

State University. He was elected WSU AIChE chapter treasurer for 2018-19. He conducts research in hydrogen gas production through catalysis. His research involves tuning conductive catalyst materials by applying a poten-tial to the catalyst surface. Matthew

most recently worked as a research and development engineering intern for HP Inc. Matthew is going to pursue a career in renewable energy or biotechnology.

Emily R. Triolo, Boysen No. 2Emily (Em) is studying biomedical engineering at The

College of New Jersey. She is a student researcher in Dr. BuSha’s bioinstru-mentation lab and was recently pub-lished in the proceedings of the 40th International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society conference. She serves as NJ

Zeta Chapter president and works as a peer tutor and engineering ambassador. Upon graduation, she intends to pursue a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering.

Joseph Wakim, Stabile No. 668Joseph is a chemical engineering and mathematics

double major at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is a key contributor to research projects at the university relating to microfluidic devices, and he has held two summer internships at a biopharmaceutical research firm. Joseph holds leadership

roles with the UML chapters of AIChE and OXE. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Joseph plans to pursue graduate studies in chemical or biological engineering.

Anika Tabassum, Scribner No. 46Anika is a senior majoring in environmental engineering

at University at Buffalo. She is NY Nu Chapter recording secretary and also serves as an academic assistant in the residential halls. After graduation, Anika hopes to pursue her master’s degree in sustainable engineering or green power.

Matthew A.R. Trone, Record No. 1443Matthew is currently studying chemical engineering

at BYU. He has done research in electrophysiology and biotechnol-ogy and currently does research at BYU in cardiac tissue engineering. After graduating in April, he plans on attending a graduate program in biomedical engineering.

Lirui Wang, Forge No. 76Lirui is studying electrical engineering and computer

science at University of Washington. His goal is to use his engineering skills to develop robots that serve people’s daily life. He has interests in computer vision, controls, and deep learning that have applications in ro-botics. He has engineer interns and

research experience, and is involved in soccer, outdoors, and student communities. His aspires to pursue a Ph.D. in robotics and ultimately work in industry.

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Mariah M. Wickline, Record No. 1448Mariah is going into her senior year in biomedi-

cal engineering at West Virginia University with a minor in biology. Through the year, she will serve as WV Alpha Chapter corresponding secretary, as well as Biomedical Engineering Society chapter officer. After graduating in May, she hopes to work with biomedical devices or

nanotechnology.

Alec D. Weinhold, Record No. 1446Alec is a computer engineering major at Cedarville Uni-

versity. Outside of class he is an active athlete with track and cross country. He also works for a small tech com-pany called QuadJoy who specializes in a mouth operated computer mouse for quadriplegics. Involvement on the job includes areas web development,

documentation, and team software development. In the future, he aspires to advance technology further through new innovative software to improve people’s lives.

Karl W. Wieck, Stabile No. 672Karl is studying chemical engineering at the University of

New Hampshire. He is a battery spe-cialist engineering intern at DEKA Research and Development Corp. For his senior year, Karl will be an incoming co-president of the AIChE Chem-E-Car team at UNH and will conduct research in an electrochem-

istry lab. After graduation, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in chemical eng’g and ultimately make a career in rechargeable battery and energy storage technologies.

Jerrod A. Wigmore, Lyons No. 8Jerrod is studying electrical engineering at the University

of South Carolina’s honors college. He serves as the chairman of IEEE and is a member to Theta Tau and Eta Kappa Nu. Jerrod is currently intern-ing at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, and plans to attend grad school after his senior year.

Mallory N. Weininger, Record No. 1447Mallory is a civil engineering major at Ohio Northern

University. She currently serves as Ohio Iota Chapter vice president. She is also involved in student senate, concrete canoe, the engineering men-tor program, as well as track and field. She is looking to go into surveying or structural engineering and would like

to pursue a job as county engineer in the future.

Nicholas J. Wawee IV, Stabile No. 670Nicholas is pursuing a B.S. in chemical engineering with

a biomedical concentration at Michi-gan State University. He is MI Alpha Chapter treasurer and involved with computational single-cell genomic research at MSU’s recently established biomedical engineering dept. Nicho-las plans on getting involved in the

biotechnology industry with a focus in R&D. He aspires to be a leader of a start-up company that has the potential of being revolutionary to industry and academia.

Megan L. Warteman, Stabile No. 669Megan is pursuing both a mechanical engineering and

engineering physics bachelor’s degree at Kettering University in Flint, MI. She served as MI Zeta chapter presi-dent and is also involved in Pi Tau Sigma and Sigma Pi Sigma. Outside of school, Megan has worked nine co-op terms at Ford Motor Company.

After receiving her undergraduate degrees, Megan plans to pursue her master’s and Ph.D. in materials science.

Nicholas A. Wijaya, Hoover No. 1Nicholas is studying aerospace engineering at Iowa

State University focused on turboma-chinery and system engineering. He serves as IA Alpha Chapter corre-sponding secretary, AIAA president, and Sigma Gamma Tau treasurer. He has worked as teaching assistant for engineering classes, including

MatLAB, dynamics, and mechanics. Upon graduation, Nicholas plans to go to a graduate school specializing in the propulsion system and work at an aerospace industry.

Hana E. Welsh, Forge No. 77Hana is studying mechanical engineering at California

Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. In addition to being a part of TBP, she is an active member of the Society of Women Engineers, as well as the Society of Automotive Engi-neers, and runs NCAA Div. I track & field for Cal Poly. Upon attaining her

BS, she aspires to become a design engineer for a major automobile company.

Bethany R. Wilburn, Record No. 1449Bethany is a senior studying mechanical engineering at

The University of Texas at El Paso. She is an undergraduate research as-sistant for Partnership for Research and Education in Materials funded by the National Science Foundation for the fabrication and characterization of advanced multifunctional material

systems under the mentorship of Dr. Yirong Lin. She is also a year-round intern at Sandia National Laboratories. Her next step is to obtain a master’s in mechanical eng’g.

Simon T. Whiteman, Stabile No. 671Simon is majoring in engineering sciences (chemical)

at Yale University. He is the 2018-19 captain of the Yale baseball team, on which he has been a three-year starter. He is most interested in renewable energy technologies, including solar thermal energy and photovoltaics. Upon graduation,

Simon intends to pursue either a career in professional baseball or an MBA before entering the workforce.

Benjamin D. Williams, Record No. 1450Ben is studying chemical and biochemical engineering

with a minor in biomedical engineer-ing at Colorado School of Mines. He interned at a life science consulting firm over the summer and hopes to go into management consulting after his undergraduate studies. Ben is the incoming president of the Colorado

Alpha Chapter. Apart from studying, he enjoys talking about the weather.

Brandon Williams, Stabile No. 673Brandon is a biomedical engineering student at the

University of Rhode Island. He has spent a year as an R&D engineering intern at CREmedical and a semester as a TA for the linear circuit theory lab at URI. He serves as the treasurer for EMBS at URI and will spend the sum-mer as a BESIP intern at the National

Institutes of Health. He plans to continue his education by pursuing a graduate degree in BME.

Catherine J. Witt, Lyons No. 9Catherine is an electrical engineering student at CU

Boulder aspiring to eventually be-come an RF, DSP, or analog engineer in the medical imaging industry. She is also pursuing applied math and engineering leadership minors. She is the CU engineering student govern-ment president, an active volunteer

at a food pantry, and an engaged member in CO Beta. Following her graduation in May 2019, she is hoping to attain a master’s in biomedical or electrical engineering.

Micah Won, Stabile No. 674Micah is a student at Northwestern University. He

is enrolled in a 4-year BS/MS pro-gram so that when he graduates, he will have both a BS in industrial engineering and a MS in computer science. Micah will be a technology consulting intern at Accenture and eventually aims to pursue a career as a data scientist.

Jenny A. Xiao, Stabile No. 675Jenny is a mechanical engineering and economics double

major at Yale University. On campus, she is CT Alpha Chapter president, a mechanical engineering peer mentor, an economics peer tutor, and a mem-ber of Elmseed Enterprise Fund and Kappa Alpha Theta. She has interned at McKinsey & Company, Bity, and CERN. In the future, she plans to

pursue a master’s degree.

Katherine E. Worcester, Forge No. 78Kate is a double major studying civil engineering and

German at Chico State. She has been an officer for ASCE and an active member of TBP. She was the captain of the GeoWall Mid-Pac team for the last academic year. During the next academic year, Kate will study abroad in Tübingen, Germany. After graduat-

ing, she hopes to continue her studies in a project-based master’s program.

Stephen E. Wormald, Record No. 1451Stephen is an inquisitive learner studying mechanical

engineering at Cedarville University in Ohio. Currently working at Applied Optimization near Dayton, he assists in graduate level work pertaining to additive manufacturing. When not exploring available lectures provided by HarvardX or OpenMIT, his fringe

hobbies include computer programming, art, music, woodworking, and electronics. He has plans for graduate school in physics and various engineering fields.


Elizabeth J. Zudock, Record No. 1453Elizabeth majors in chemical engineering and chemistry

with minors in microbiology and computer science at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. She is MN Alpha Chapter president. She is a computer science TA and a volunteer EMT for her university. Elizabeth is involved in protein en-

gineering research to combat antibiotic resistance. She hopes to merge medicine and engineering as a physician-investigator in the future by pursuing a Ph.D.

Luke E. Zanoni, Stabile No. 678Luke is studying civil and materials engineering at the

University of Illinois at Chicago. He is incoming IL Zeta Chapter vice president and a student member of ASCE. He has interned for the past two summers at Mackie Con-sultants, LLC. Upon graduation, he plans to begin work towards a

professional engineering license or pursue a master’s in civil engineering.

Danielle Zebelean, Scribner No. 47Dani is a civil and environmental engineering senior

at the University of Utah and serves as the UT Alpha Chapter activities chair. She is very passionate about water and is an active member in the local WEAU and AWRA chapters. Dani is currently researching the potential, cost effectiveness, and sus-

tainability of green infrastructure for urban agriculture. After graduating, Dani plans to pursue a graduate degree in environmental engineering.

Bilige Yang, Stabile No. 676Bilige (“Billy”) Yang is a student at Swarthmore College

with a concentration in mechanical engineering. He is a member of Sigma Xi, president of ASME chapter, and PA Kappa Chapter president. He was awarded the John Perdue Memorial Prize for best sophomore engineer-ing student, conducts research on

bio-inspired robotics, distributed pneumatic control, and interactions between co-axial propellers. He hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in robotics and control.

Hiroshi C. Yanagida, Record No. 1452Hiroshi intends to start his own business and produce

cost-effective 3D printer kits for the Chattanooga region. He plans on working closely with the Volkswagen e-Labs that were established across Hamilton County to ensure that local middle and high school students have the opportunity to learn necessary skills in the realm of manufacturing.

Rose Yin, Stabile No. 677Rose is studying chemical engineering at Cornell Uni-

versity. She has conducted research in the Paszek lab for three years, has been a teaching assistant for the sophomore fluid mechanics class, and has interned twice in the R&D department at P&G Gillette in Bos-ton. She serves as NY Delta Chapter

treasurer, Cornell AIChE chapter VP, and Cornell SWE chapter master liaison. Rose is planning on pursuing a Ph.D. in chemical engineering upon graduation.

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