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HE FEllOwsHIP BOArd announced the selection of 156 TBΠ scholars from 377 applicants for senior-year study in the 2011-12 academic year. scholarships of $1,000 or $2,000 are given to members on the competitive bases of scholarship, campus leadership

and service, and promise of contributions to the engineer-ing profession, with consideration given to economic need and academic commitment. This 13th group brings the total to 1,116 scholars. Additional bios are posted on www.tbp.org. The Nagel Scholarships are given in honor of former secretary-Treasurer Emeritus r.H. Nagel, P.E., NY D ’39. The Record Scholarships are sponsored by leroy E. record, KS Α ’29, whose generous bequest in 2001 funded the record scholarship Fund to provide earnings for awards in perpetuity. The Stabile Scholarships are named for Vincent A. stabile, NY L ’40, whose gift in 1999 endowed the award. The Dodson Scholarships are sponsored by Charles r. dodson, MD B ’30, who made a generous gift to TBΠ in 1998. Ruth M. and Cleveland L. Campbell, P.E., IA Α ’47, made recent gifts to sponsor the Campbell scholarships. The Soderberg Scholarships are sponsored by Elsa and Peter H. soderberg, CT Α ’68. GEICO sponsors the seven GEICO scholarships. The Scribner Scholarships are named for A. Clayton scribner, NY G ’29, whose 2003 bequest endows the award. The Mentor Scholarship is given in admiration of the 1926-46 automobile industry by James P. Tarwater, MO B ’51. The Alford Scholarship is named for Henry M. Alford, MS Α ’27, who left a bequest to the Association in 2005. The Anonymous Scholarship is given by a generous donor who contributed 10 awards in 2006.

Charles A. Holt, Nagel Scholar No. 37Charles is majoring in Civil engineering at Texas A&M University

where he is currently first in his class. He has been active in the AsCE, as well as Engineers without Borders. He plans to study for a master’s in struc-tural engineering and then obtain employment with a reputable engineering company so that he can use his education for the benefit of society.

Christopher r. dollarhide, Nagel Scholar No. 36Christopher is a ChemiCal engineering major at the south da-

kota school of Mines and Technology. He plans to embark on a career in the chemical manufacturing industry and would like to spend a portion of it working abroad. He is considering whether to pursue a graduate degree in engineering or busi-ness administration.

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scholarship recipient chapter FieldoFstudyNagel No. 36 Christopher r. dollarhide sd Α ’12 Chemical EngineeringNagel No. 37 Charles A. Holt TX D ’12 Civil EngineeringNagel No. 38 Jaimee M. lofquist MI B ’12 Biomedical Engineeringdodson No. 39 Hannah s. davis UT B ’12 Chemical Engineeringdodson No. 40 Phillip H. Kang Md D ’12 Chemical Engineeringdodson No. 41 Kellie M. laws UT B ’12 Chemical Engineeringdodson No. 42 Alyssa J. rose NM G ’12 Chemical Engineeringdodson No. 43 danish s. Tarar Ks Α ’12 Petroleum Engineeringdodson No. 44 Elizabeth M. walker AZ B ’12 Chemical EngineeringCampbell No. 24 Carl J. Kirpes IA Α ’12 Industrial Eng’g. & Mechanical Engineeringsoderberg No. 17 Julie A. Campbell NY G ’12 Biomedical Engineeringsoderberg No. 18 Junhao Chen NY T ’12 Mechanical EngineeringGEICO No. 22 rachel A. Fleming NC G ’12 Civil EngineeringGEICO No. 23 Katherine M. Gardner KY B ’12 Industrial & Mechanical EngineeringGEICO No. 24 rachna Goyal OH B ’12 Computer EngineeringGEICO No. 25 rachel G. Gutmann CA L ’12 Civil EngineeringGEICO No. 26 sarah P. Mattessich MA Α ’12 Biomedical EngineeringGEICO No. 27 Trent d. Thomas Al E ’12 Chemical EngineeringGEICO No. 28 Jonathan l. waltman CA S ’12 Electrical Engineering

The Bose Foundation funds the fifth Bose scholarship. The Curtis Scholarship is named for richard A. Cur-tis, OH Α ’64, who left a bequest to the society in 2007. The Kolff van Oosterwijk Scholarship is named for H.l.J. Kolff van Oosterwijk, CA Α ’50, who left a bequest in 2008. The Michael R. Lindeburg, p.e., Scholarships are named for the president of Professional Publications, Inc. George P. Mitchell, TX D ’40, made a special gift to spon-sor the Mitchell scholarship. The Spirit of Apollo Scholarship is given by a donor to honor the legacy of the U.s. NAsA Apollo program. The Baker Scholarship is named for 2010 distinguished Alumnus—Merl Baker, Ph.d., P.E., KY Α ’45.

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Gloria Y. Condon, Scribner Scholar No. 15Gloria is majoring in chemical engineering at rens-

selaer Polytechnic Institute. she has applied for a co-termi-nal program there that would lead to a master’s degree. she is researching photocatalytic devices, transport phenom-ena, and photochemistry. The terminal goal of her graduate

studies is a doctorate.

Trent d. Thomas, GEICO Scholar No. 27Trent is working on a bachelor’s in chemical and

biomolecular engineering at the University of south Ala-bama, where he is first in his department. research interests include heat transfer and focus-ing on process efficiency. He plans to continue in this area in graduate school to improve

efficiency and save non-renewable energy.

J.l. waltman, GEICO Scholar No. 28Jon is majoring in electrical engineering at the

University of California, santa Barbara, where he is enrolled in a five-year B.s./M.A. program and has a 4.0 G.P.A. He is an active member of the club tria-thalon team there. He believes that his interests in sports cars and space may lead him to work

in either the auto industry or with NAsA.

see additional bios at www.tbp.org.

Katherine M. Gardner, GEICO Schol. No. 23Katherine is majoring in industrial and mechanical

engineering at the University of louisville. she is also em-ployed as a co-op student by the defense Contract Manage-ment Agency. This is providing experience as an engineer, an employee, and as a civil ser-vant. she plans to work for the

agency after graduation.

rachna Goyal, GEICO Scholar No. 24rachna is working on her bachelor’s in computer

engineering at the University of Cincinnati, where she ranked first in her department. she plans to pursue a master’s in electrical engineering. A professor characterized her as “a talented scholar who has natural academic skills ... a soft-

spoken yet powerful leader.”

rachel G. Gutmann, GEICO Schol. No. 25rachel is majoring in civil engineering at the

University of California, davis, where she ranks at the top of her engineering classwith a 4.0 G.P.A. she plans to work as a structural engineer because she believes that project design in structural engineering is an optimal way to improve the

world around her.

sarah P. Mattessich, GEICO Schol. No. 26sarah is working on her B.s. in biomedical en-

gineering at the worcester Polytechnic Institute. she is preparing for a career in bio-medical research and plans to obtain both a master’s and a Ph.d. to become a principal investigator for a tissue engi-neering laboratory, as well as

serving as a physician.

Junhao Chen, Elsa & Peter Soderberg No. 18Junhao is a mechanical engineering major at Bing-

hamton University where he ranks at the top of his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. He is interested in materials research and will be working on solder techniques to enhance the life of electric components. He has decided to continue after graduation for

both a master’s degree and a doctorate.

Kellie M. laws, Dodson Scholar No. 41Kellie is working on a bachelor’s degree in chemi-

cal engineering at Brigham Young University. she is pre-paring for graduate school in a biomedical engineering pro-gram and then plans to work in this area. she believes that combining the medical field with engineering will allow

her to achieve her ambition to serve society.

Julie A. Campbell, Elsa & Peter Soderberg No. 17Julie is a biomedical engineering major at rens-

selaer Polytechnic Institute, where she is TBΠ recording secretary. she plans to earn a master’s degree and would then like to work in r&d at a company manufacturing medi-cal devices. she may continue for a Ph.d., but sees her future

career in industry rather than academia.

Carl J. Kirpes, Campbell Scholar No. 24Carl is majoring in both industrial engineering

and mechanical engineering at Iowa state University, where he ranks first in his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. He will be apply-ing for a rhodes scholarship. Otherwise, he may continue for a master’s degree or work for a couple of years and then

study for an M.B.A.

Alyssa J. rose, Dodson Scholar No. 42Alyssa is majoring in chemical engineering at

the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, where she ranks first in her engineer-ing class with a 4.0 G.P.A. Her passion is to help those living in harsh, Third world condi-tions, and she plans to do this by creating new methods for

water purification.

Hannah s. davis, Dodson Scholar No. 39Hannah is a chemical engineering major at

Brigham Young University, serving as chapter President. she plans graduate work and research in chemical biological processes, with an emphasis on biofuels. she is interning this summer with an energy corporation and wants to earn a

doctorate to become an energy researcher.

Phillip H. Kang, Dodson Scholar No. 40Phillip is majoring in chemical engineering at the

University of Maryland, Balti-more County. He is interested in tissue engineering and plans to pursue an M.d./Ph.d. path. He wants to develop into an innovative physician-scientist who is involved at the inter-faces of engineering, life sci-

ences, and medicine.

rachel A. Fleming, GEICO Scholar No. 22rachel is majoring in civil engineering at duke

University and plans to remain for a fifth year to earn her mas-ter’s. she then will begin a ca-reer in either civil engineering or construction management. she enjoyed a construction management internship and is seeking one in design to help

her decide on a career path.

Elizabeth M. walker, Dodson Sch. No. 44Elizabeth is a chemical engineering major

at Arizona state University, where she has a 4.0 G.P.A. she is currently in a program that allows her to take gradu-ate-level courses. she plans to complete her master’s degree. she is leaning toward a career in industry, but may pursue a

Ph.d. and a teaching career instead.

danish s. Tarar, Dodson Scholar No. 43danish is a petroleum engineering major at the

University of Kansas, where he ranks first in his engineer-ing class with a 4.0 G.P.A. He has been doing undergraduate honors research and plans to pursue a master’s in petroleum engineering. He has been re-searching topics that include

permeability changes.

Jaimee M. lofquist, Nagel Scholar No. 38Jaimee is studying biomedical engineering at

Michigan Technological Uni-versity where she has a 4.0 G.P.A. and is chapter Presi-dent. she plans to continue her education in the medical field to pursue a graduate program for physician assistants. she will also continue as a teaching as-

sistant in the anatomy and physiology lab.

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Erika N. Hango, Scribner Scholar No. 16Erika is majoring in civil engineering at rens-

selaer Polytechnic Institute, where she is enrolled in a joint bachelor’s/master’s program. she wants to design bridges for a structural engineering firm. A particular interest is improving concrete design to make better use of the

material’s strength. she plans to be a P.E.

Justin r. davis, Mentor Scholar No. 8Justin is an E.E. major at Christian Brothers

University, where he ranked first in his group with a 4.0 G.P.A. service as a peer tutor has included helping incoming freshmen with chemistry and calculus. He was planning a summer internship to gain experience towards potential

graduate studies.

Claude s. Bridges IV, Lindeburg Sch. No. 3Claude is taking a dual-major bachelor’s in indus-

trial and systems engineer-ing, and mathematics at the University of Alabama-Hun-stville. He was first in his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He plans graduate studies, and is currently fascinated by the integration of industrial

engineering into health systems.

Clayten N. Greenwell, Baker Schol. No. 1Clay is a civil engineering major at the Univer-

sity of Kentucky, where he has a 4.0 G.P.A. He plans to progress to graduate school with a focus on structures for his master’s degree. Then he hopes to either start work with an engineering/construc-tion firm or possibly pursue a

Ph.d. in the structures field.

Brian E. Jones, Lindeburg Scholar No. 4Brian is an industrial engineering major with a 4.0

G.P.A. at Clemson University, where he has been active in student government. After graduation, he expects to ap-ply for a program with a large corporation to have a taste of multiple career paths. His plan is to return to school for either

an M.B.A./M.s. combination or a J.d. degree.

K.M. Kirievich, Spirit of Apollo Sch. No. 2Krista is an aerospace engineering major at the

University of Cincinnati, where she ranked first in her group. she has been on co-op rotations at GE Aviation and plans to use one this summer to make a head-start on her master’s research. she has yet to decide if she will go for

a Ph.d. or enter the aerospace industry.

Christopher r. Aberger, Record No. 587Christopher is studying computer engineering at

the University of wisconsin-Madison. He plans to tour sev-eral graduate schools to decide where to apply, and hopes to pursue a Ph.d., specializing in embedded systems design. wherever he ends up after college, he wants to remain

active with the salvation Army.

M.J. Ford, Kolff van Oosterwijk Sch. No. 3Matt is majoring in mechanical engineering and

materials science at Univer-sity of California, Berkeley. He plans to pursue a Ph.d., and ultimately be a professor. He served as president of BEAM (Berkeley Engineers and Mentors), a program introducing san Francisco

Bay area K-12 students to engineering.

Marina l. Critchett, Mitchell Sch. No. 2Marina is majoring in geological engineering at

the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, where she ranks first in her group. she plans to start her career working with an energy company in Alaska, and has been interning with one. she may later decide on graduate school study in

Arctic or petroleum engineering.

Colleen M. Courtney, Anonymous Sch. No. 5Colleen is majoring in chemical engineering at the

University of Maryland, Balti-more County, where she will be TBΠ President. she plans to continue her studies to-wards a Ph.d. in either tissue engineering or drug delivery. she believes these fields will change the way medicine is

performed and diseases cured in the future.

Adhvait M. shah, Bose Scholar No. 5Adhvait is a biomedical engineering undergradu-

ate at Tufts University where he ranks first in his group. Post graduation, he wants to finish a master’s in biomedical engineering, and then apply for an M.d./Ph.d. program, although research goals may change this slightly. Culture

and heritage are also important for him.

Jacob w. wagner, Curtis Scholar No. 4Jacob is a polymer science and engineering major

at Case western reserve University, where he is also taking a double major B.A. in chemistry and physics. Gradu-ate study plans focus on poly-mer or materials science for a Ph.d. He enjoys predicting or explaining phenomena from a

fundamental, theoretical, or mechanistic point.

Mary A. rougeau, Alford Scholar No. 6Mary is working on a bachelor’s in biomedical en-

gineering at Mississippi state University. she plans to pur-sue a master’s. After that, she is interested in working for the department of defense. One of her professors has been researching how explosions affect tissue. work on this

would combine biology with helping others.

Bradley J. shelofsky, Scribner Sch. No. 17Brad is majoring in Mech.E. at rensselaer Poly-

technic Institute. He was men’s soccer captain and named to the ESPN The Magazine’s Ac-ademic All-district team two years running. He plans to go for a master’s in a co-terminal program or graduate school, to be prepared when the time

comes to enter the professional world.

Christopher M. Boyd, Record Sch. No. 590Christopher is studying chemical engineering and

mathematics at the Univer-sity of south Carolina, where he is TBΠ President. He has also been researching hydro-gen storage systems for clean alternative energy. His even-tual goal is a graduate degree and to work as a professor,

continuing research and mentoring students.

M. Areeb A.M.A. Khatib, Record No. 588Areeb is majoring in electrical engineering and

mathematics at the Univer-sity of wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he ranks first in his E.E. group. His next step is to pursue a master’s in English, due to his interest in literature. A Ph.d. in solid state physics, working in the

growing field of photonics, is in his future plans.

Paul B. Bonifas, Record Scholar No. 589Paul is a chemical engineering major at the Uni-

versity of wyoming, where he ranks first in his group. He may decide on graduate school for a master’s or take his skills into the work force. He believes he would thrive as an expatriate in remote locations, possibly in the pe-

troleum industry.

Forge Scholar No. 1

The first Forge scholar relinquished the award & will begin graduate school in the Fall on a dual-degree program.

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Nicole M. Campbell, Record Sch. 596Nicole is majoring in civil engineering at south

dakota state University. After graduation, she plans to intern as a structural en-gineer and then go on to graduate school. Her focus will be on designing bridges and buildings, possibly with an emphasis on designing

earthquake resistant structures.

Amy l. Burt, Record No. 594Amy is majoring in mining engineering at west

Virginia University, where she ranks first in her class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. she plans to take the F.E. exam, joining a coal company as an engineer specializing in envi-ronmental issues. This would help to maintain the supply of

energy for rural America.

Taylor M. Brownlee, Record No. 593Taylor is a Ch.E. undergraduate at the Arizona

state University, with a 4.0 G.P.A. she is proud to be a woman engineer in these exciting times of science, and plans to improve the environ-ment by researching removal of pollutants from the upper atmosphere. she is starting

joint bachelor’s and master’s studies.

Jordan T. Brimley, Record Schol. No. 592Jordan is a mechanical and aerospace engineering

major at Utah state Uni-versity. He plans to enter a master’s program after graduation and gain a deeper foundation in research. Upon entering the work force as a skilled engineer, he hopes to make valuable contributions

to the global technical community.

Jennifer r. Brannan, Record Sch. No. 591Jennifer is a civil engineering undergraduate at

the University of Portland. she plans to focus on water resources and wastewater treatment to improve world health. On graduation, she aims to work for a year or two with an engineering firm, be-fore expanding her expertise

with graduate school study and research.

Matthew Z. Cai, Record Scholar No. 595Matt is a bioengineering and biotechnology major

at the University of Califor-nia, san diego. His goal is to start a biotech company, manipulating natural proteins and enzymes for medicine and/or the environment. so he plans to pursue a bioengi-neering M.s., and then decide

whether a Ph.d. or M.B.A. will help him best.

Abigail l. dodson, Record Sch. No. 608Abigail is an engineering science major at Penn-

sylvania state University, where she is setting up the chapter’s MindsET program. she would love to find a career which involves management and youth outreach. she may decide to teach, possibly with Teach for America and plans

to gain a master’s in the future.

daniel J. Cunningham, Record No. 600daniel is majoring in biomedical engineering

physics at North Carolina state University, where he ranks first in his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He plans to go to medical school and become an M.d. specializ-ing in orthopedic surgery. His more distant goal is to serve

as a liaison between clinic and laboratory.

ryan l. Clark, Record Schol. No. 599ryan is majoring in chemical engineering at

Ohio state University. After graduation, he plans to start working towards a doctorate in chemical engineering, and wants to research alterna-tive energy. He is already researching catalytic reduc-tion of nitrogen oxides. He is

active in Engineers without Borders.

Thomas A. Chew, Record Schol. No. 598Thomas is a bioengineering and economics under-

graduate at the University of California, san diego. He is researching heart disease and looking at ways to prevent blood clotting after surgery with artificial blood vessels and grafts. After graduate school, he would like to be-

come a bioengineering professor.

dillon d. Carroll, Record Sch. No. 597dillon is an engineering physics major at the

University of Oklahoma. He is spending the next academic year in spain, studying at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. He sees clean water as vital for much of the world, and wants to help improve the lives of people who are not born with the

same advantages as Americans.

louis J. dankovich IV, Record No. 601louis is an environmental engineering under-

graduate at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He plans a graduate degree in chemical and biological engineering. He believes that the application of chemistry and microbiology to solve society’s problems will grow in ways that parallel

personal computing expanded in the Nineties.

Christina E. darling, Record No. 602Christina is majoring in biosystems engineering

at Clemson University, where she is TBΠ President-elect. she has been researching in sedimentology and erosion due to construction. she plans to go on for a master’s in environmental engineering, then join an engineering firm

specializing in watersheds and soil erosion.

Nathan T. dick, Record Schol. No. 606Nathan is an electrical engineering and mathe-

matics major at western Ken-tucky University. He has not yet decided which major he will follow at graduate school. An engineering focus might be on alternative energy, while mathematical studies could concentrate on differen-

tial equations, which relate to engineers.

Kelly E. desharnais, Record Schol. 605Kelly is a biomedical engineering major at Buck-

nell University, where she ranks first in her group. Her plan is to go on for a master’s with a focus on biomedical device design, which would prepare her for a job in indus-try. Her aim is to either help cure diseases and illnesses, or

to help individuals survive them.

Arnold d. deffo Nde, Record Sch. 604Arnold is an aerospace engineering and mathemat-

ics student at wichita state University. He ranks top of his class and A.E. group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He plans to go on for a master’s in aerospace engineer-ing, and due to a dual/fast track program at wichita state may also be able to earn a master’s

in mathematics.

Kyle J. deane, Record Sch. No. 603Kyle is studying for a bachelor’s in materials

science and engineering at Michigan Technological Uni-versity. He is researching a machine for experimental observation of the casting process. His plans include starting graduate school or joining a cutting-edge materi-

als development company.

Thanh do Ngoc, Record Scholar No. 607Thanh is majoring in civil engineering at the Uni-

versity of the Pacific, where he ranked first in his group and is TBΠ President. He wants to be a successful civil engineer, which will give him a chance to help other people, and to design big structures which could become icons. He also

wants to inspire other students.

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Kevin B. Fisher, Record Scholar No. 614Kevin is a chemical engineering major at Clarkson

University. He is interning as a corrosion electrochem-ist this summer and hopes this will confirm his desire to work in that field. He plans to go on for a master’s and sees materials engineering as an increasingly important field

with wide-ranging applications.

Travis J. Engle, Record Scholar No. 612Travis is a civil engineering major at Colorado

state University. He wants to become an engineer working on the biggest, best, and most difficult structures. He has been interning in geotechni-cal engineering and materials testing, as well as water re-sources. He is networking and

contacting graduate school professors.

Matthew T. durak, Record Schol. No. 611Matt is a computer engineering major at Michigan

state University, ranking top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He has been re-searching data and algorithms to help groups like emergency responders prepare for disas-ters with elements like evacu-ation plans. He plans to join a

software company and work on his master’s.

Joshua C. duncan, Record Schol. No. 610Josh is a chemical engineering major at Brigham

Young University, where he ranks top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. Gradu-ate school plans are focused on areas like alternative, or more efficient, fuels and energy. He believes work and research experience are essential to

prepare for future opportunities.

Chad w. drake, Record Scholar No. 609Chad is majoring in civil engineering at wash-

ington state University. He plans to go on for a master’s. His interests are focused on natural resources, agri-culture, and environmental restoration. He is looking at subjects like water resources and environmental disciplines

to prepare him for the professional world.

Muhammad Z. Feroz, Record Sch. No. 613Muhammad is majoring in aerospace and me-

chanical engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technol-ogy, where he has a 4.0 G.P.A. His first priority at graduate school will be an engineering master’s, and the second will be to work towards an M.B.A. He plans to become an engi-

neer who is involved in economic realities.

Mary B. Givens, Record Scholar No. 620Mary is a chemical engineering major at louisiana

Tech University, where she ranks first in her group. After graduation, she hopes to get a job offer from a well-estab-lished engineering company and start climbing the corpo-rate ladder. she would also like to marry and start a fam-

ily as success in both areas is important to her.

Andrew J. Geck, Record Schol. No. 618Andrew is an electrical engineering major at

Colorado state University, where he ranked top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. If he does not go on for a master’s, he hopes to get a job in clean energy technology. He worked as a journeyman electrician for some years before university,

and is a married homeowner.

Julia M. Gayner, Record Scholar No. 617Julia is an E.E. major at the New Jersey Institute

of Technology, where she is top of her class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. Earlier, she graduated from swarthmore College with a literature major. she is already planning a start on her engineering Ph.d. and would eventually

like to teach at a research university.

Cameron M. Frederick, Record Sch. No. 616Cameron is a bioengineering major at washington

state University, where he ranked top of his group. He is applying for medical school and believes his bioengineer-ing background will help him solve medical problems. He is also majoring in spanish and wants to help improve the

quality of health care in latin America.

ryan M. Foshage, Record Scholar No. 615ryan is majoring in engineering management

at the Missouri University of science and Technology, where he was top of his class and group with a G.P.A. of 4.0. He is spending the summer in a supply chain internship. After graduation, he hopes to join a company program and

start climbing the corporate ladder.

lauren A. Gianino, Record Schol. No. 619lauren is majoring in chemical engineering at

Northeastern University. she plans to go on for a master’s, either for an M.B.A. on the Harvard two years of work—two years of study program, or at an engineering graduate school. This would be focused on manufacturing in biotech-

nology to prepare for entering the work force.

Janese J. Jackson, Record Scholar No. 626Janese is a chemical and mechanical engineer-

ing major at Kettering Uni-versity, where she is TBΠ President. she plans to pursue higher education by going on to graduate school, working towards a Ph.d., and study medicinal chemistry. she also intends to take the F.E. exam

on her way to becoming a Professional Engineer.

ryan M. Hnarakis, Record Scholar No. 624ryan is a computer engineering major at Califor-

nia Polytechnic state Univer-sity. He enjoys tutoring and believes knowledge has more value when shared. Intern-ships have included Facebook and Microsoft. whatever com-pany he joins after graduation, he hopes to help simplify the

complicated for everyone.

Cassius J. Hartl, Record Scholar No. 623Cassius is a mechanical engineering major at the

University of North dakota. After graduating, he plans to work to pay off undergradu-ate college debt, before start-ing to take courses towards an advanced degree. He is getting married this year and will continue to work hard

and perform well academically.

Jaeseung Hahn, Record Scholar No. 622Jaeseung is a biomedical engineering major at

the City College of New York. He plans to pursue a career in nanobiotechnology. Current research is working towards molecular imaging approach-es for cancer diagnosis. He intends to pursue a Ph.d. and would like to start an engi-

neering firm to research health problems.

david r. Guinta, Record Scholar No. 621david is majoring in chemical engineering at

the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he ranks first in his group. He plans to graduate and join a company making American lives safer or more convenient, while working towards an M.B.A. He also hopes to donate to-

wards an engineering scholarship at his school.

Chad A. Hunter, Record Scholar No. 625Chad is majoring in chemical engineering at the

University of rochester. He hopes to stay there for a fifth year and complete coursework for his master’s. He would then go on for a Ph.d., for which he plans to study fuel cell engi-neering. He believes Ch.E. is the perfect fit for him, planning

to research and teach at university level.

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stephen J. Kilber, Record Sch. No. 632stephen is a civil engineering major at the south

dakota school of Mines and Technology, where he has a 4.0 G.P.A. He planned to intern at a structural engineering company this summer, find undergraduate research op-portunities, graduate, and then go on for a master’s in

structural engineering.

sydney C. Johns, Record Schol. No. 630sydney is a chemical engineering major at loui-

siana Tech University. she expected a summer industry internship to solidify her ambi-tions. she could graduate and go to work in petrochemicals or decide to apply for graduate engineering programs in bio-engineering, pharmaceuticals

or management.

Brian w. Ji, Record Scholar No. 629Brian is a nuclear engineering major at the

University of wisconsin-Madison, where he is top of his class with a G.P.A. of 4.0. His enthusiasm for scientific discovery, as well as his inter-est in medicine, has put him on an M.d./Ph.d. path. He hopes to teach at university

level, conduct research, and treat patients.

B.d. Jakub-wood, Record Scholar No. 628dela is a mechanical engineering major at loui-

siana Tech University, where she ranks top of her class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. she plans to finish her bachelor’s and work for an engineering company to experience real life challenges. After that, she will go back to school for a

master’s, with a focus on renewable energy.

Nimit Jain, Record Scholar No. 627Nimit is majoring in biomedical engineering at

Yale University, where he ranked top of his class and group with a G.P.A. of 4.0. Af-ter graduation, he may go into industry for a couple of years. His ultimate plan, however, is for graduate studies and an academic career. He believes

systems biology will lead developments.

Alisha A. Kasam, Record Scholar 631Alisha is majoring in mechanical engineering

at the Georgia Institute of Technology. she is spending the spring 2012 semester at BMw’s world headquarters in Munich, joining the team on first phases of a new model. she is considering a master’s for a research career or law

school to be an intellectual property attorney.

Chan-Yi liao, Record Scholar No. 638Chan-Yi is a mechanical engineering major at the

Virginia Military Institute. senior year plans are centered on aerospace and a mathemat-ics minor. After graduating, he will return to his home of Taiwan and an air force commission for at least three years. His future plans include

graduate school studies on aerospace.

Jatuporn leksut, Record Scho. No. 636Jatuporn is a computer science major at The

George washington Univer-sity. Her career goal is settled as she is sponsored by the government of her country, Thailand, to go all the way to a Ph.d. program, and then return home to teach at a university. she is currently

researching a brain-computer interface.

Anthony T. Kulesa, Record Sch. No. 635Tony is a civil engineering major at the south

dakota school of Mines and Technology and plans to go on for a master’s there. He will be carrying out undergradu-ate research into fiber rein-forced composite materials, which could include insulation for spacecraft. He plans to

take his expertise into industry.

Nicholas C. Kitsos, Record Schol. No. 634Nick is an electrical and computer engineering

major at the University of louisville. He plans to pursue a master’s and find a stable, interesting job working with a group of engineers using science and mathematics to solve complicated problems. He wants to be involved in the

coming revolution in electricity transmission.

Nathaniel O. King, Record Scholar No. 633Nate is majoring in biomedical engineering at

the University of Utah, hav-ing returned to school after five years as a professional ballet dancer. He is research-ing whether the use of deep brain stimulation will have a positive effect on the vocal cords of Parkinson’s patients.

He plans to go on to graduate school.

Christopher P. lewis, Record Sch. 637Chris is majoring in computer science at the

University of Portland, where he ranks top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He hopes to attend graduate school, although he may have to join the work force to fi-nance this. He has been in-terning and believes this may

lead to a position as a web application developer.

ronald T. luu, Record Scholar No. 644ronald is a biomedical engineering major at

the University of California, Irvine. His ultimate goal is medical school, so he can use medicine as an application for his engineering background. He wants to improve biomedi-cal devices to make surgery as safe as possible. He is working

on a medical program for the homeless.

Michael T. lombardo, Record Sch. No. 642Michael is a chemical engineering major at the

University of Missouri-Colum-bia, where he is top of his Ch.E. group. He has not decided if he will attend graduate school or start a career. He has decided that he wants to work on en-vironmental sustainability, in areas like efficient, new

materials, and minimizing waste.

Patrick d. loftus, Record Schol. No. 641Patrick is a bioengineering major at the Uni-

versity of Utah. He plans to be accepted into a Ph.d. biomedical engineering pro-gram, with an emphasis on biomolecular engineering and its contribution to global and public health. His ultimate goal is to become an indepen-

dent researcher and teacher.

Jui-wen “ryan” liu, Record Sch. No. 640ryan is an aerospace engineering major at

the University of Oklahoma, where he ranks top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. His studies follow six years as an army radar mechanic in Taiwan. He is researching nanotechnology, which he sees as crucial for practical space

travel and plans for graduate studies.

lindsay l. lipp, Record Scholar No. 639lindsay is majoring in chemical engineering

at Youngstown state Uni-versity. she plans to focus over the next three years on problems like health care availability, sustaining natu-ral resources, and improving product-consumer symbiosis. Graduate school studies will

be into biomedical engineering.

Andrés H. lópez-Pineda, Record Sc.643“Beto” is majoring in computer science and math-

ematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he is on a five-year master of engineering program and has a 5.0/5.0 G.P.A. He plans to stay at MIT to complete his master’s. He is concentrating on graphics and human inter-

face design, as well as computer science.

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Faizan H. Naqvi, Record Schol. No. 650Faizan is an electrical engineering major at

the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He plans to conduct postgraduate solar research while obtaining a doctorate, while remaining an active community member. He aspires to use technology like electromagnetic sensing to

decipher the sun’s geomagnetic characteristics.

Anand Mohapatra, Record Schol. No. 648Andy is a bioengineering undergraduate at

the University of California, Berkeley. He has been re-searching biomechanics in both humans and animals, as well as volunteering at a children’s hospital. His goal is to attend medical school, conducting research or practicing medicine

in a field like orthopedic surgery.

Cameron l. Mock, Record Schol. No. 647Cameron is an electrical engineering major at

the University of wyoming, where he ranked top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He plans to pursue a master’s with a focus on circuit design. He wants to work on problems like the use and distribution of electricity,

which must continue to become more efficient.

Paula A. Miller, Record Scholar No. 646Paula is a civil engineering major at Colorado

state University. she plans graduate school studies in architecture, seeking to in-spire people with bridges and buildings, and how they mesh with the atmosphere of the location. she wants to create structures that will last in the

environment and be intriguing to the eye.

Andrew d. Matsumoto, Record Sch. No. 645Andrew is majoring in civil engineering at Gonza-

ga University where he ranks top in his group and is TBΠ President-elect. Plans include working on a doctorate in nuclear engineering, focusing his graduate research on deal-ing with waste. He also plans a master’s in public policy and

wants to help develop U.s. energy plans.

Ashley l. Moran, Record Schol. No. 649Ashley is majoring in civil engineering at Califor-

nia state University, sacra-mento, where she ranks first in her group. she plans to pursue a master’s and then become an officer in the U.s. Air Force. After that, she would like to start a geotechnical engineer-ing consulting firm and become

a successful leader in the industry.

Matthew F. Pawlicki, Record Sch. No. 656Matthew is a mechanical engineering and math-

ematics major at Michigan state University. He will be applying to graduate programs in aerospace engi-neering, as well as seeking employment in the same field. He will also be preparing to be a P.E. and intends to eventu-

ally achieve an aerospace doctorate.

Yichao Pan, Record Scholar No. 654Yichao is a mechanical engineering major at the

University of Notre dame, where he is TBΠ President. He may go on to a job with a global company and would also like to obtain an engineer-ing master’s or an M.B.A., or even a Ph.d. He is interested in changing energy sources for

transportation, from mineral to cleaner fuels.

Andrea K. Olson, Record Schol. No. 653Andrea is a biological engineering major at Utah

state University, where she ranked top of her class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. After graduating, she may enter the work force or go on to gradu-ate school for a master’s. she is interested in synthetic biology in bacteria, and in making it

easier to work with mammalian dNA.

Nicholas r. Oblizajek, Record Sch. No. 652Nick is a bioengineering major at the University

of Toledo, where he came top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He plans to go to medical school after co-op experience at an orthopedics company showed him advanc-es in artificial joints. He would like to use his engineering

skills to become a development surgeon.

ryan T. Neilson, Record Scholar No. 651ryan is majoring in geological engineering at the

Colorado school of Mines, where he has a 4.0 G.P.A. He is preparing for a job with a mineral exploration company and for future studies in the geosciences. He plans to go on to graduate school although this may be affected by mar-

riage plans and the needs of a family.

Marie A. Patton, Record Scholar No. 655Marie is majoring in engineering physics at the

Colorado school of Mines, where she ranked top of her class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. she was focusing on ar-eas like renewable energy until a running injury persuaded her to help everyone live their lives to the fullest. she will apply to

medical school and to be a Peace Corps medic.

Bonie T. rosario, Record Schol. No. 662Bonie is a computer engineering major at the

University of Massachusetts lowell. He plans to pursue an innovation and technological entrepreneurship degree to meet his goal of bringing the latest technology to the public market. He has entered his team’s work on EEG neuro-

headsets for a national competition this year.

daniel s. reynolds, Record Sch. No. 660dan is a biomedical engineering major at the

University of rochester. Part-nering with two orthopedic surgeons and other students, his research related to the me-chanical integrity of bone will soon be published. He plans to pursue a career in functional tissue engineering as a profes-

sor with his own research laboratory.

Thomas r. rembert, Record Sch. No. 659Thomas is a double major in E.E. and physics,

focusing on semiconductor research, at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he is TBΠ President. He plans to pursue a Ph.d. and continue his studies of nanostructure characteriza-tion. His goal is to teach at

the university level.

Thomas A. Petersen, Record Sch. No. 658Thomas is a civil engineering major at North

Carolina state University, where he ranks first in his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. research with water resources has led him to the environmental sector. He plans to work on a master’s in fluid mechanics and hydrology

to help with the future of water supplies.

Kristen M. Perano, Record Sch. No. 657Kristen is majoring in biological systems engi-

neering at the University of California, davis, where she ranked top of her class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. she plans graduate studies in biological and agricultural en-gineering, seeking to improve the sustainability of modern

farming. she also helps to run the family ranch.

Ethan A. robish, Record Schol. No. 661Ethan is majoring in computer science at the

south dakota school of Mines and Technology, where he is top of his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. He will intern with a computer security consult-ing company this summer to perform research, gain ex-perience, and earn computer

security certifications.

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debashish sircar, Record Scholar No. 668Jay is a mechanical engineering major at the City

College of CUNY, where he is top of his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. His goal is to pursue a doctoral degree in nuclear energy. As a strong advocate for protecting the environ-ment, he plans to apply his knowledge towards a career

in nuclear and material sciences.

lauren M. sheehy, Record Schol. No. 666lauren is a bioengineering major at the Univer-

sity of Illinois at Urbana-Cham-paign. she plans to pursue her M.d. and Ph.d. degrees as a medical researcher. Her cur-rent area of interest is cell and tissue engineering. she will be working on a project to develop bandages that promote healing

after surgical procedures.

K.H. sellahennedige, Record Sch. No. 665Kushi is a mechanical engineering major at

worcester Polytechnic Insti-tute. Her future plans include working in r&d or product development before attending graduate school. she enjoys volunteering as a sTEM Am-bassador and with other local service groups. she is also a

member of the orchestra and string ensemble.

danielle M. scarpone, Record Sch. No. 664danielle is an electrical engineering major at Ce-

darville University. she has been involved with two robot-ics competitions, including one in which an autonomous lawnmower was designed. she is interested in the top-ics of signal processing and imaging and her career goals

include research and teaching.

Karthik r. sangaiah, Record Sch. No. 663Karthik is majoring in computer engineering at

drexel University where he will graduate with B.s. and M.s. degrees. He plans to continue research related to hardware architecture de-sign. He has worked as a co-op for lockheed Martin the past three years and hopes to

work in the defense field after graduation.

steven r. shepherd, Record Sch. No. 667steven is majoring in civil engineering at Brigham

Young University. He plans to gain work experience at a structural engineering firm before returning to pursue an M.s. degree. In the future he would welcome the opportu-nity to work abroad on large, innovative projects.

Maria s. sylte, Record Scholar No. 674Maria is double majoring in mechanical engineer-

ing and music at the Univer-sity of Texas at Austin. she will continue her internship with ConocoPhillips this sum-mer in Alaska. Her plans are to experience a well-rounded education and to work in the oil and gas industry as a

project manager.

Joseph M. stribrny, Record Schol. No. 672Joe is an electrical engineering major at the Uni-

versity of Alaska Fairbanks. He plans to pursue military opportunities and possibly earn a degree in math. He is active in the UAF rOTC and sees a career as a leader in the U.s. Army Corps of Engineers or as an aviation officer flying

helicopters.

Brian K. streng, Record Scholar No. 671Brian is a computer engineering major at the

University of Nevada, reno, where he is first in his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. His interests include physics, business ad-ministration, and aeronautics. He plans to continue working as an intern for the sierra Nevada Corporation. He has

a dream to become a military pilot.

Kyle A. steiner, Record Scholar No. 670Kyle will graduate with B.s. degrees in E.E. and

mechanical engineering from the University of Florida. He will continue his summer work at raytheon. His plans for the future include the design of robotics, a Ph.d., and continued proficiency with the trombone in the

university orchestra.

Marilyn F. slininger, Record Sch. No. 669Mary is majoring in chemical engineering at

Purdue University. This sum-mer, she will study abroad in Australia focusing on alterna-tive energies such as biofuels. Her interest in biological engineering will be the focus of her Ph.d. research. she plans on a career as a research

scientist.

Aidan J. stump, Record Scholar No. 673Aidan is majoring in mechanical engineering at

the University of Michigan-dearborn. He desires to work in energy conservation or vibrations and waveform me-chanics. He will continue his co-op at GE, and hopes to work there in the future. His regard for efficiency might lead to

graduate studies in alternative energy.

Austin d. weidner, Record Sch. No. 680Austin is a civil and environmental engineering

major at lafayette College. He is active in community service and plays the saxo-phone in the college pep band. He plans to pursue a master’s degree. His career goals are to work on designing efficient systems related to water qual-

ity and urban infrastructure.

Justin H. walton, Record Scholar No. 678Justin is a civil engineering major at the Univer-

sity of south Alabama, where he ranks top in his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. He has joined a research team studying methods to mitigate beach erosion. His future goals include graduate school and continued involvement in

community service activities.

Nathan E. wald, Record Scholar No. 677Nathan is a materials science and engineering

major at drexel University, where he has been TBΠ chap-ter President since 2010. He is involved with an organic solar cell research group. with an enthusiasm for designing new material systems, he plans to pursue a career in the bioma-

terials industry.

Natascha M. Trellinger, Record Sch. No. 676Natascha is a dual degree candidate in aerospace

engineering and math at syracuse University. she is a peer facilitator as part of aca-demic excellence workshops on campus. she will intern this summer with United launch Alliance. Her future plans include advance degrees

and a career as an engineering professor.

Quan T.d. Tran, Record Scholar No. 675Quan is majoring in mechanical engineering at the

University of south Alabama, where he is top of his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. and is TBΠ chapter President. He plans for a career in the energy in-dustry focusing on increasing sustainability in engineering. A frequent volunteer, he has

given lectures to middle school students to gener-ate interest in engineering.

Xuntuo wang, Record Scholar No. 679Nelson is majoring in electrical engineering at

Kettering University where he is a research assistant fo-cusing on power electronics. He is a member of several honor societies and enjoys vol-unteering for public service activities. His goals include attending graduate school and

becoming a leader in the engineering field.

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Vahagn F. Yeranossian, Record Sch. No. 686Vahagn is a chemical engineering undergraduate

at Case western reserve University, where he is TBΠ chapter President. His plans include research in the field of biosensors, an internship at lawrence Berkeley National laboratory, and the pursuit of a Ph.d. in electrochemical

engineering. His research interests are in photo-voltaics and battery improvement.

william r. wilkins, Record Sch. No. 684william is a chemical engineering major at rowan

University. In the summer, he interned at PsEG’s nuclear plant. He is a regular partici-pant in activities and commu-nity service with AIChe. His future plans include pursuing advanced degrees, joining the work force, and becoming a

licensed professional engineer.

Tyler C. wible, Record Scholar No. 683Tyler is a civil engineering major at Colorado

state University, where he ranks first in his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. He has been working as a research as-sistant related to his interest in water systems. His career plans include working locally to address new reservoir sys-

tems and water allocation projects.

Brock d. wiberg, Record Schol. No. 682Brock is a mechanical engineering major at

Utah state University. He has worked with the Idaho National laboratory on sev-eral research projects. His plans are to pursue a master’s degree in aerospace engineer-ing. He is an active member of several campus organizations

and enjoys volunteer work.

Gregory A. weissmann, Record Sch. No. 681Greg is majoring in civil engineering at the Uni-

versity of the Pacific where he will also receive a master’s degree. He is an active vol-unteer in academic competi-tions that encourage sTEM disciplines. He interned for Preston Pipelines and then continued on as a part-time

employee. His career interests are focused on structural and water resources engineering.

Matthew A. williams, Record Sch. No. 685Matthew is majoring in aerospace engineering

at the University of Kansas where he is top of his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. He is project leader of a sanitation project in Bolivia. His future plans are to compete in an aircraft design competition, pursue gradu-ate degrees, and to attain an

internship in the energy sector.

dylan r. Bosworth, Stabile Sch. No. 135dylan is a mechanical engineering major at

California state University, sacramento. He aims to take the E.I.T. exam, then enter industry. He is interested in materials science, and hopes to take this to a master’s at some time in the future. His dreams also include being able

to do some mechanical design work.

sydney l. Berry, Stabile Schol. No. 133sydney is majoring in mechanical engineering

at Kettering University. she plans to go on to graduate school for an M.B.A. in order to diversify her talents for a future management position. she also expects to continue gaining valuable co-op ex-perience at General Motors,

eventually obtaining a full-time job there.

Paul d. Bartholomew, Stabile Sch. No. 132Paul is an electrical engineering undergraduate

at Brigham Young University. After graduation, he plans to obtain employment as an engineer before enrolling in graduate school. This would give him real-world experi-ence in designing analog and digital circuits. He would like

to study signal processing and programming.

K.l. Appleheimer, Stabile Scholar No. 131Kendra is a mechanical engineering major at ste-

vens Institute of Technology. she has been a four-year var-sity tennis player and will also graduate with a M.s. degree in engineering management. she enjoys participating in the Macy’s day Parade inflation and vehicle management team

and is eager to join the work force.

Kevin V. Andreassi, Stabile Sch. No. 130Kevin is majoring in mechanical engineering at

Michigan state University where he will also receive his master’s degree in the same field and a B.s. in spanish. In addition, he will be the President of the TBΠ chapter for the next two semesters. He has been a laboratory

assistant in the field of biomass conversion and is interested in nanotechnology.

Kathryn l. Bonnen, Stabile Sch. No. 134Kathryn is studying computer science and psy-

chology at Michigan state Uni-versity. she plans to go on to graduate school and pursue a doctorate in computer science, focusing on pattern recogni-tion and machine learning. she is interning at Germany’s Max Planck Institute this summer,

working on face recognition software.

Christopher T. Gergley, Stabile Sch. No. 141Chris is a mechanical engineering undergraduate

at san diego state Univer-sity, with a 4.0 G.P.A. He plans to earn a master’s, hopefully going on for a Ph.d. and even an M.B.A. He interns with a biomedical company and would like to make his career designing equipment with a

similar organization.

dylan J. Fitzpatrick, Stabile Sch. No. 139dylan is a mechanical engineering major at the

University of Florida. He plans to go on for a master’s in biomedical engineering. He would like to help devise treat-ment for hydrocephalus, from which he suffers. He believes he has been lucky to achieve what he has, and would like to

help other sufferers and their doctors.

Christian P. de Prins, Stabile Sch. No. 138Christian is an electrical engineering major at

the University of louisiana-lafayette, where he ranks first in his E.E. group. On obtaining his B.s., he will start graduate studies aimed at earning a doctorate in elec-trical engineering. He plans to concentrate on subjects

like robotics and control systems.

douglas A. Colbert, Stabile Sch. No. 137douglas is a mechanical engineering major at the

south dakota school of Mines and Technology, where he is top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He will be pursuing a master’s and is considering wind energy for the subject. He then plans to join a company in the energy

sector that maintains a high code of conduct.

Travis M. Cochrum, Stabile Sch. No. 136Travis is a mechanical engineering undergraduate

at the University of Florida, where he has been active in Campus Crusade for Christ. He wants to go overseas after graduating, but is not certain in what capacity, although he would like to be in a campus ministry, using skills and

character developed by his engineering studies.

luke T. Fredette, Stabile Schol. No. 140luke is majoring in mechanical engineering at Ce-

darville University. He plans to pursue graduate studies in the field of vibrations and prepare himself for a career in teaching at university level. He has already become deeply involved in tutoring, both paid and unpaid, and this has been

his largest campus involvement.

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lee Ann Monaghan, Stabile Sch. No. 148lee Ann is a mechanical engineering undergradu-

ate at the University of Il-linois at Urbana-Champaign. she plans to pursue a master’s in biomechanics, continuing her research on the design of devices to help people with limited mobility. she has also been working on a gear-shift-

ing system for manual wheelchairs.

Kaitlyn F. Mallett, Stabile Schol. No. 146Kaitlyn is a mechanical engineering and engineer-

ing mathematics major at the University of Michigan-dearborn, where she has a 4.0 G.P.A. she is serving her second term as TBΠ Presi-dent. she hopes to pursue a master’s and possibly a doc-torate. A research project has

given her insight into researching and modeling.

Joseph A. lohkamp, Stabile Sch. No. 144Joe is a mechanical engineering major at Kansas

state University, where he is top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He sees problems with the nation’s infrastrcture and hopes to make a career putting that right. so one of his options is to stay at Kan-sas state and work towards a

second degree in civil engineering.

George r. Kelly, Stabile Scholar No. 143George is a mechanical and electrical engineering

major at Kettering Univer-sity, where he ranked top of his class and M.E. group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He hopes his thesis project will open doors after graduation. This could lead to a job with a detroit automotive company, or he

could decide to pursue an M.B.A.

Karin E. Hanson, Stabile Schol. No. 142Karin is majoring in mechanical engineering and

spanish at south dakota state University where she ranked first in her class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. she planned to intern this summer as an engineer in the enter-tainment industry, seeking to be part of the “magic” of

animatronics and theme park rides.

ryan r. Meganck, Stabile Schol. No. 147ryan is majoring in electrical and mechanical en-

gineering at lawrence Tech-nological University, where he ranks first in his class and group. He plans graduate studies. His personal goal is to improve the quality and sustainability of life, and to ap-ply engineering to benefit both

employers and users of the resulting products.

daniel J. Preston, Stabile Schol. No. 150dan is majoring in mechanical engineering at the

University of Alabama where he ranks first in his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. This summer, his work on a unique capaci-tive sensor design should be patented. His future plans include pursuing a Ph.d., continuing his research, and

a future in academia.

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John M. Madura, Stabile Scholar No. 145John is a mechanical engineering major at the

worcester Polytechnic In-stitute. He plans to study for a master’s. His goal is to achieve a doctorate and be a professor. He also hopes to continue achieving in rowing and ski racing. The effect on turning radius for ski racers is

a research topic for him to help reduce injuries.

Catherine r. Pfeifer, Stabile Sch. No. 149Katie is majoring in mechanical engineering at

the University of Nebraska. she may go into the aero-space industry after gradu-ating and wants to use her degree to make a difference in people’s lives. she will apply her knowledge to real world situations in order to have a

successful, challenging and rewarding career.

Michael J. schroepfer, Stabile Sch. No. 151Michael is a mechanical engineering major at

south dakota state Univer-sity. He ranks first in his class with a 4.0 G.P.A. He plans to work in the power generation industry focusing on sustain-able energy systems. His future interests include teach-ing K-12 math and science,

and providing electricity to struggling nations.

Mary V. sewall, Stabile Scholar No. 152Ginny is majoring in industrial & systems engi-

neering at Mississippi state University, where she ranks first in her class. she has been a summer intern with Northrop Grumman-Pascagoula, and is involved with numerous cam-pus organizations. she plans to pursue employment in an

international engineering environment.

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