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Bios for 2016-17 Yazid Amrani, Stabile No. 419

Emily L. Ball, Record No. 1133

Shervin is a senior mechanical engineering major at NYU Tandon School of Eng’g. He has completed internships at General Electric Aviation where he served in both manufacturing and design roles. He is also a TA, mentors freshmen, and teaches them engineering fundamentals. Shervin hopes to ultimately pursue a career with GE in aviation or healthcare.

Yazid, a Moroccan native, studies mechanical engineering at West Virginia Tech where he serves as WV Beta chapter president, ASME chapter president, and Pi Tau Sigma chapter secretary. He researched and proposed the design of a solar-oxyhydrogen system to increase an engine’s efficiency. He plans to work or pursue a master’s degree in petroleum eng’g.

Emily is studying biomedical engineering at the University of South Carolina with a minor in chemistry. She has spent two summers doing cancer research at the Univ. of Kentucky and Moffitt Cancer Center and is a member of the women’s varsity soccer team. She is the incoming secretary of the SC Beta Chapter of TBP and plans to pursue a medical degree or Ph.D.

Jonathan P. Alfred, Althouse No. 8

Kayla B. Andersen, Stabile No. 420

Suri Bandler, Bose No. 10

Shervin Abdolhamidi, Stabile No. 418

Jonathan is pursuing a B.S. in electrical engineering with a minor in computer science and an M.S. in computer engineering at Mercer University. He is GA Beta Chapter president. He plans to continue working with Georgia Tech Research Institute after graduating. In the future, he hopes to either pursue his MBA or go into the mission field.

Kayla is a mechanical engineering BS/MS student at Case Western Reserve University, with a focus in robotics. She researches in the biologically inspired robotics lab working on a quadrupedal greyhound inspired robot. She is president of the campus robotics club and plans to enter industry with the goal of pursuing a Ph.D. after joining the workforce.

Riddhi Amin, Record No. 1132

Jessica E. Anderson, Stabile No. 421

Riddhi is studying biomedical engineering with a minor in psychology at Rutgers University. She is the community service chair of the NJ Beta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi. She also works in a stem cell research lab, looking into the differentiation of dopaminergic neural cells. After graduation, Riddhi plans on attending medical school.

Jessica is studying mechanical engineering at Western Kentucky University and during her semester abroad at the Univ. of Cape Town, South Africa. She enjoys being a college of science and engineerambassador, Tau Beta Pi officer, ASME events coordinator, and leader within Campus Crusade for Christ. She will pursue a biomedical engineering master’s degree.

Suri is double majoring in computer science and mathematics with a minor in literature at MIT. She is a TA, president of MIT Friends of Israel, and a staff columnist for MIT’s newspaper. She interned at the Weizmann Inst. optimizing nutrition planning for diabetics and at Akamai Technologies in cyber security. Suri plans to pursue a master’s in artificial intelligence.

Ryan T. Beaumont, Record No. 1134 Ryan is studying civil engineering at Brigham Young University. His emphasis is structural engineering and he has taken courses in the design of steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and seismically-resistant buildings. He is interested in sustainability and green building practices and plans to pursue a master’s degree in engineering.

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Rachel E. Becker, Record No. 1135

James D. Braza, Stabile No. 423

Nicholas R. Carpenter, Record No. 1139

Rachel is a geological engineering senior at Colorado School of Mines. She is active with Alpha Phi Omega and the Assoc. of Environmental & Engineering Geologists. This summer, she is interning at the National Ice Core Lab, researching climate using ice cores from around the world. She hopes to work as a geotechnical engineer in hazard mitigation.

James is a mechanical engineering student minoring in economics at the University of Pittsburgh. He’s completed three internships in manufacturing, including at Tesla Motors in powertrain manufacturing operations. He participates in robotics club, panther hurling club, and as the PA Lambda social chair. He will pursue a career in robotics & automation and become an entrepreneur.

Nicholas is an aeronautical engineering student at the United States Air Force Academy. His recent work concerned the development and optimization of a flush air data system for the SpaceX Dragon crew capsule. After graduation, he will receive his commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force

Katherine L. Bellino, Record No. 1136

Cody L. Brown, Stabile No. 424

Briana M. Chamberlain Record No. 1140

Katie is a senior at Clemson University majoring in bioengineering with an electrical concentration and a minor in Spanish. She is president of Engineers Without Borders and is also pursuing research to create medical devices for developing countries. She has interned with NIST as well as the Greenville Health System. Katie plans to work in the medical device industry.

Cody is a senior at Wichita State University studying mechanical engineering. He received an internship with MKEC and enjoys the work. As KS Beta Chapter tresaurer, he has big plans for the fall semester and hopes to see the organization grow. He is committed to help improve the local community.

Briana is studying chemical & biological engineering at Colorado State University with a Spanish minor. She is active at CSU and volunteers as a Pretty Brainy mentor; a non-profit devoted to inspiring STEM abilities in middle and high school girls. She interned with Archer Daniels Midland, will continue educating young girls, and work for a company with a commitment to sustainability.

Michael D. Bennett, Record No. 1137

Darren T. Bruner, Stabile No. 425

Chantel M. Charlebois, Soderberg No. 25

Michael is the PA Epsilon Chapter president of TBP. He is pursuing dual degrees in civil engineering and history at Lafayette College, and is conducting research in railroad track stabilization technology. After graduation, he plans to pursue a master’s degree with a focus on geotechnical engineering.

Darren is a mechanical engineering major at the University of Louisville. His areas of research include solidstate additive manufacturing and developing copper-based solar cells. He spent two semesters as an intern for Marathon Petroleum and is part of a team that teaches engineering to high school students in developing countries. He hopes to continue his studies at the graduate level.

Chantel is studying biomedical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. She conducted research at the Vermont Lung Center on ventilator-induced lung injury, and the synthesis of antibodydrug conjugates at the Univ. of Utah. She is a BMES member, works as a TA, is president of RIT’s equestrian team, and intends to purse a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering.

Shivam Y. Bhakta, Dechman No. 2

Ari Y. Budiono, Record No. 1138

Christine H. Chen, Forge No. 44

Shivam, also known as Shiv Curry, is an honors student at the University of Houston pursuing bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering and economics. He has participated in undergraduate research, UH organizations, and internships with BP and Arkema. His career plan is to hustle, grind, and maximize the value he adds to the company and his peers.

Ari is studying both computer and electrical engineering at Kettering University. He has been a co-op for Ford Motor Co. for 3 years in product development and research. He also held multiple leadership positions for his fraternity, multiple honor societies, and clubs on campus. After graduating, he plans to continue working at Ford and pursue an MBA.

Christine is studying computer science at the University of Portland. She performed research in episodic memory (Artificial Intelligence) and linux kernel module rootkits, and is currently researching the benefits of anomaly detection on system metadata streams. She is pursuing a career in cybersecurity to utilize her technical skills and create solutions that give people peace of mind.

Seth L. Bishop, GEICO No. 57

Jose A. Cabrera Rodas, Dodson No. 61

Agata K. Chmiel, Lindeburg No. 7

Seth is a mechanical engineering and general eng’g double major with nuclear and industrial focus. He attends the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is involved in many academic societies, is a member of the mini-baja team, and is helping establish a Sigma Nu chapter. He interned at Covenant Transportation Group and Duracell. He will pursue an MBA or a Ph.D.

Born in Guatemala, Jose moved to Laramie for undergraduate studies at the University of Wyoming. Majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in chemistry, he has received numerous awards. He has conducted research in nanostructures/spectroscopy in China. He works in the Stable Isotope Facility and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

Agata is majoring in industrial engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she serves as the vice-president of the IISE, and as the volunteering chair of Tau Beta Pi. This summer she is interning with Zurich North America. After graduation, she hopes to work as an engineering consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Jared T. Blanchard, Stabile No. 422

Austin V. Campbell, Stabile No. 426

Justin Choe, Forge No. 45

Jared is majoring in mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University. He has researched at MIT Lincoln Labs on sensor systems for unmanned air vehicles and plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in astronautical eng’g. He earned a certificate in Spanish and is working on a German minor. He hopes to further the work of the ISS and eventually land humans on Mars.

Austin is majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in technical communication at Milwaukee School of Engineering. As an intern at Yaskawa, he contributed to strategic product planning and redesigning existing equipment. He is WI Delta Chapter president and member of the MSOE hockey and tennis teams. He plans to pursue a master’s and an MBA.

Justin is a bioengineering major at UC Berkeley, actively involved on campus in organizations such as the regents & chancellors scholars association and TBP. Additionally, he focused on determining whether certain biological receptors implicated in the onset of type 1 diabetes can be employed to mitigate the adverse effects of the disease.

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where he hopes to further his education in aeronautics and eventually become involved in flight testing.

Alex Christodoulides, Stabile No. 427

Caitlin R. R. Darnall, Soden No. 2

Jimmy L. Ding, Stabile No. 430

Alex is a mechanical engineering major at the University of Miami. Apart from academics, he works part-time as a peer tutor at the academic resource center on campus. He is interested in research-based work, and aims to gain experience in research before graduating. After completing his degree, Alex intends to attend graduate school to study composite materials.

Caitlin will graduate (Dec. ‘17) with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum & mining engineering with a geology minor. An internship at Newmont Mining Corp., lead her to pursue a career in underground mining. She is involved in several student organizations: SME, ISEE, SPE, and the mining competition team. She will serve as a TA for stage pyrotechnics in the fall.

Jenalyn Clegg, Sickafoose No. 4

Michael E. Davies, Record No. 1144

Isaac C. Dippold, Record No. 1147

Leon E. Collins III, Stabile No. 428

Emily A. Degner, Nagel No. 45

AdamP.J.DiPrete John Restifo, Stabile Fife Scholar No. 431 No. 8

Jenalyn is studying chemical engineering at Brigham Young University with a minor in business management. She is a student advisor for the honors program and participates in undergraduate research. She interned at Chemtura working on streamlining various batch processes. Jenalyn enjoys volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and plans to work at an oil company as a process engineer.

Michael is a computer engineering major at Iowa State University. His research in the field of computational mechanics involves the development of software for solving complex mechanical eng’g problems. He interned at Rockwell Collins developing test applications for system validation; and Microsoft working on the Windows Kernel. He will pursue a Ph.D. in computer eng’g or computer science.

Leon is studying civil engineering at The College of New Jersey. He is NJ Z Chapter president and a member of ASCE, Alpha Phi Omega, and humanitarian engineers. He gained field experience through internships with Mount Construction and Alaimo Group. He has studied sustainable engineering in Ireland and Portugal and plans to enter industry as a structural or geotechnical engineer.

Christopher J. Como, Record No. 1141

Brian P. Cully, Record No. 1142

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Jason N. Demeter, Record No. 1145

Patrick C. Doherty, Stabile No. 432

Patrick is a mechanical engineering major with a fine arts minor at the University of Portland. He is OR Gamma recording secretary and has conducted research to characterize the onset of turbulence in a natural convection system using a fluid visualization technique. He hopes to conduct more research at the graduate level to analyze heat transfer and fluid behavior with respect to building design.

Humberto J. Detrinidad Arguello, Stabile No. 429 Mikaela R. Dressendorfer, Record No. 1148

Brian is an aerospace engineering major at the United States Naval Academy. He is currently researching new rotor blade geometries and analyzing their effects on helicopter hover performance. After graduation and commissioning in the U.S. Navy, Brian hopes to attend graduate school followed by a career as a submarine officer.

Dionysi Damaskopoulos, Record No. 1143 Dionysi is double majoring in electrical and mechanical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. He has explored a variety of fields with experiences at CU Denver’s Super Conducting Electronics Lab, Honda of America, Orbital ATK, and Xcel Energy. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in plasma physics to contribute to nuclear fusion research.

Isaac is a chemical engineering major at the University of Cincinnati. He is OH B Chapter president, TA, and ambassador of the engineering department and UC honors program. Isaac has completed 4 co-op rotations with SABIC’s innovative plastics and 1 co-op with BP. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue a process eng’g position in industry and work toward completing a PE license.

Emily is studying chemical engineering at the University of Arkansas with a minor in sustainability. She serves as AR Alpha recording secretary, president of AIChE, and Alpha Delta Pi environmental chair. She conducted research synthesizing peptoids for cancer detection, and studied sustainable biotechnology in Belgium. She also interned with Black & Veatch. She will pursue a career in eng’g design. Jason is a computer engineering major at the University of Dayton. A member of the honors program, he exercises his passion for sustainability through the university’s rivers institute and engages in engineering service through the university’s ETHOS Center. After graduation, he plans to begin a career in data science.

Chris is studying biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, where he has served as activities director for TBP. He has done research at the Orthopaedic Robotics Lab at the Univ. of Pittsburgh. Chris also volunteers at the UM Health System throughout the school year. After graduation, he plans to attend medical school.

Jimmy is a junior in mechanical engineering at the University of Northwestern. He is currently researching waste water treatment and is competing in the DOE Solar Decathlon. After graduation, he plans on pursuing a career in sustainable energy.

Humberto is a mechanical engineering student at Brigham Young University. He is UT B Chapter service committee co-chair and SHPE chapter president. He works as a TA in statics & dynamics and assisted in developing carbon nanotube applications. He interned at Purdue Univ. researching energetic materials and will attend grad school in renewable energy.

Mikaela is majoring in chemical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is OXE Alpha chapter secretary, AICHE member, and plays the flute in one of the university bands. Mikaela will be doing research involving polymers and catalysts. She enjoys swimming, reading a ton of books, and is currently interested in pursuing graduate school.

Nolan L. Dickson, Record No. 1146

Emily R. Dunn, Stabile No. 433

Nolan is studying chemical engineering and Spanish at Iowa State University. He served as IA A Chapter initiation officer and future small group leader. Nolan enjoys being active in the community through free speech activism, leadership development, college ambassadorship, and performing arts. He wants to use technical skills to further understand the world.

Emily is a mechanical engineering major at Trine University. She was IN Epsilon Chapter treasurer, is SWE chapter vice president, and is involved in Trine’s Christian campus house. She interned at Rolls Royce, and previously completed two co-op sessions at Hendrickson. Upon graduation, she plans to work in industry and pursue a master’s degree.

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Benjamin M. Durette, Record No. 1149

Benjamin is studying biomedical engineering with a concentration in global engineering at Marquette University. He has assisted a professor on trips to El Salvador and to Guatemala, in implementing and improving a medical device for developing nations. After graduation, he aspires to go into a career in global health to work to bring health equity for all nations.

Eric T. Fleet, Record No. 1152 Eric is an architectural engineering and Spanish major at Oklahoma State University. He served as social and lecture chair for the Architectural Engineering Institute, worked as a tutor and TA, and remains an active member in Chi Epsilon and Sigma Delta Pi. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue his master’s degree in civil eng’g with a focus in seismic design and analysis of structures.

Ryan J. Geiser, Record No. 1154

Ryan is studying biomedical engineering at University of South Carolina. He serves as BMES chapter president, student government senator, society of physics students VP, and methodist student network treasurer. He is a 2016 Goldwater Scholar, conducting research focused on Alzheimer’s disease, blood management, and occupational safety within the CDC. He will pursue a M.D./Ph.D. program.

Isabelle C. Erickson, Campbell No. 35

Alexandre D. Fraga, Campbell No. 36

Shohini Ghosh, Record No. 1155

Isabelle is a mechanical engineering student at The University of Texas at Austin. She assisted research in offshore wind turbines and performed design & analysis for the James Webb Space Telescope. She built a water system as part of projects with under-served communities in Guatemala and is working as a structural eng’g co-op. Her goal is to help others by engineering sustainable systems.

Alexandre is studying aeronautical engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott. He is a root cause failure analyst at Failure Analysis Service Technology, Inc., while being a full-time student. He is also aerodynamics lead on a campus team that is building an RV-12 kit aircraft. After graduation, he plans to pursue a reseach & development career in the field of aeronautics.

Shohini is studying biomedical engineering and computer science at Johns Hopkins University. She is involved with bioinformatics research, club soccer, tutoring elementary school students, and the Hopkins medical device network. She interned at Stryker Orthopaedics and Appian Corp., will complete an MS in computer science, and work at the intersection of biomedical eng’g & computer science.

Melissa M. Fairey, Stabile No. 434

William J. Fredebeil, Stabile No. 435

Nikki D. Gialketsis, Forge No. 46

Melissa is a mechanical engineering major at Georgia Tech, with a minor in economics. She is GA Alpha Chapter president and also served as director of initiate programs. She is a Div. I athlete on the Tech cross country and track & field teams, and part of the student athlete advisory board. With internship experience at Bosch and BP, Melissa will go straight into industry.

William is majoring in honors mechanical engineering with minors in reliability & maintainability eng’g and business administration at the University of Tennessee. He is Kappa Tau chapter president of Phi Gamma Delta and chapter president of Mortar Board. William was an intern at WestRock, a co-op at BMW Manufacturing Co., and an intern at ExxonMobil. He plans to pursue a MS or MBA.

Nikki is a mechanical engineering student at Sacramento State University. She aspires to work in the aerospace industry and advance technology to discover the unknown. Nikki has a passion for children and hopes to use her engineering knowledge to help children across the world. She plans to continue her quest for knowledge by pursuing her master’s and Ph.D. degrees.

Amanda D. Farthing, Record No. 1150

Lucas de Pinho Fuchs, Stabile No. 436

Amanda is an industrial engineering major with minors in sustainability and international eng’g & science. She performed solar suitability & electric vehicle cost minimization studies, worked with Clemson’s chapter of EWB & engineers for developing countries, and works at the national renewable energy lab studying energy usage of thin/thick client computing and will continue studying renewable energy.

Lucas is a mechanical engineering major with minors in international management and German. He is MI Theta Chapter treasurer and president of robotics association at Oakland University. He is interning at Brose; helping validate and develop electric motors for various functions in cars. His plans include a master’s in mechatronic eng’g, a job in the auto industry, and travelling the world.

Kyle J. Gilman, Scribner No. 34

Vladimir Y. Feinberg, Record No. 1151

Mark A. Gallagher Jr., Crouch No. 1

Matthew C. Goodson, Campbell No. 37

Mark is a computer engineering senior at Auburn University. He is a member of HKN, Phi Kappa Phi, and is active in the university student space program, working to engineer 2 cubeSats for NSF. He has interned for two summers designing avionics hardware & software and is now an intern at Dynetics, Inc. After graduation, Mark will pursue a master’s while working at an aerospace company.

Matthew is a mechanical engineering major at Brigham Young University. He works for New Vistas, LLC, developing technologies for self-sustaining smart-home communities. He serves with BYU’s chapter of global engineering outreach program designing technologies to aid impoverished communities in Peru. He hopes to gain experience in product development and obtain an MBA.

Garrett A. Fisher, GEICO No. 58

Joshua C. Gedert, Record No. 1153

Kehley A. Grosulak, Record No. 1156

Garrett is a dual major studying chemical and paper engineering at Western Michigan University. After three summer internships, he found his passion within the industrial workplace as a process engineer. He hopes to get an entry level job within a specialty paper company and to be actively involved with new product development and trials. He also hopes to get his MBA after graduation.

Josh is studying electrical engineering at Ohio Northern University, with minors in computer science and applied mathematics. He is IEEE chapter treasurer and is involved with the robotics football team. He is interested in community involvement and participates in several volunteer organizations. Josh completed co-ops at FeneTech and RoviSys, interned at Norplas Industries, and plans to start his career as a systems engineer.

Kehley is studying chemical engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has interned at Olin Chlor Alkali and at FLSmidth. Her love for challenge and process inspires her to work at a manufacturing plant upon graduation. In addition, she is the Nevada students for life president and loves to meet new people.

Vlad is a computer science major at Princeton University. He is NJ Delta Chapter treasurer, member of the Assoc. for Computing Machinery and data science club, an officer for volleyball club, and the intramural sports chair for the Cloister Inn eating club. His research and career interests lie in distributed machine learning. He hopes to pursue graduate studies and work in industry.

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Kyle studies electrical engineering at the University of Wyoming. He serves as WY Alpha Chapter vice president of projects and as IEEE chapter secretary at UW. Kyle is researching digital image processing of organic matrix composites as an intern with the Air Force Research Laboratory. Following graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D.

Saumya Gupta, Record No. 1157

Thomas R. Hays, Record No. 1160

Brentley C. Hovey, Record No. 1163

Saumya is studying chemical engineering at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University. He conducts research on gold nanoparticles for medical applications and is an AIChE chapter officer. Saumya is interested in pursuing a Ph.D. after graduation and eventually working in industry or teaching at the university level.

Thomas is a 4.0 GPA biomedical engineering student at SUNY Binghamton headed to medical school to become a doctor. He is an Eagle Scout, a volunteer EMT, and vice president AEMB. Thomas participates in biomedical research on a pancreas 3D printing project, which holds the potential to mitigate the symptoms of diabetes. He will use his biomedical background to develop eng’g solutions to real-world problems.

Brentley is studying chemical & biomolecular engineering with a biology minor at North Carolina State University. He is a Park scholar and held leadership roles in both philanthropic and charity organizations. He is a TA and his research interests include protein modification in hyperthermophilic bacteria. Brentley twice interned at LORD Corp. and plans to pursue a chemical eng’g Ph.D.

Shambhavi Gupta, Record No. 1158

Christine M. Henry, Record No. 1161

Shambhavi is studying computer engineering and economics at Penn State University. She is PA Beta Chapter president and is doing research in neuromorphic computing. Shambhavi likes learning new languages and plans to learn Chinese next. She has interned at Graham Architectural Products and Boeing. She plans to pursue an MBA after working in the technology field.

Joey K. Hsu, Record No. 1164

Christine is a senior studying biomedical engineering at the University of Utah. She works in a biology research lab studying bacterial motility where she analyzes microscopy images. She plans to pursue an master’s degree and go into industry designing medical devices.

Joey is majoring in biomedical engineering with an electrical eng’g minor at the University of Virginia. He is a member of Rodman scholars program, raven society, and Theta Chapter co-service VP of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. He plans to pursue a MD and hopes to apply his BME/EE background towards investigating novel treatments for mental health diseases.

Namrah Habib, Spirit of Apollo No. 4

Dayna L. Herling, Scribner No. 35

Namrah is double majoring in aerospace engineering and chemical eng’g at the University of Arizona. She interned at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and MIT Lincoln Labs. In addition, Namrah is involved with a campus club working on a hyperloop pod design. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in astronautical eng’g and work further space exploration.

Dayna is an electrical engineer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute interested in power electronics and electric motor drives & controls. She’s interested in learning more about power and controls theory. After graduating, Dayna will start her career in the renewable energy field, working to help design better, more efficient wind, hydro-electric turbines, or solar panels at the electronics level.

Chimezirim is a mechanical engineering student at Tennessee Technological University. She has research experience in solar steam generation by heat localization and industrial experience in engine design & validation. She will pursue graduate studies in renewable & distributed energy. She plans to utilize this knowledge to incorporate sustainable energy technologies in developing countries.

Morgan Hammick, Record No. 1159

Kushal Herur, Record No. 1162

Morgan is a 1st generation college student double majoring in biomedical engineering and French at the University of Rhode Island, where she is RI Beta Chapter treasurer. She worked for CREMedical focusing on brain computer interfaces and the development of the tripolar concentric ring electrode and hopes to pursue a career in neuroscience research. She participates in EMBS and French mentoring.

Kushal is studying biomedical engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is IL Beta Chapter recording secretary and Gamma Beta chapter president of DTD fraternity. He conducts research in optical tomography at the IIT medical imaging research center and works at Siemens Healthcare prototyping potential new technologies. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. before working in industry.

Roger A. Iyengar, Record No. 1166

Sara E. Harper, Soderberg No. 26

Patrick S. Hogan, Forge No. 47

Hunter P. Jacobs, Record No. 1167

Sara is pursuing a dual degree in biomedical and mechanical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She serves as NY Gamma Chapter MindSET chair and SWE chapter alumni relations director. She competes on the varsity women’s soccer team, on the student-athlete advisory committee, and performed research in Linhardt Labs. Sara hopes to find a career in the field of prosthetics.

Patrick is studying chemical engineering at Cal Poly Pomona, with a materials & science engineering minor. He is involved in various on-campus organizations as a peer mentor, ambassador, and STEM tutor. After graduation, Patrick plans to pursue his passion in the energy industry as a process engineer. He hopes to return to school to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical eng’g and become an academic.

Hunter is a chemical engineering student at Virginia Tech. He is a researcher investigating applications of nanoparticles as photocatalysts for solar fuels and also conducted research at NIST on applications of peptide-enabled nanocatalysts in fuel cells. He is a chemistry TA and tutors students in calculus & physics. Hunter will pursue a Ph.D. focused on applications of alternative energy.

Harrison T. Hawkins, Stabile No. 437

Caden J. Holzer, Stabile No. 438

Slater A. Jameson, Record No. 1168

Harrison is majoring in chemical engineering at Rowan University with a minor in chemistry. He is president of NJ E Chapter of TBP, the Rowan fencing club, and the Rowan honors jazz band. He is also an active member of AIChE and an intern with Edmund Optics. After graduation, he plans to pursue an MBA and continue on to industry.

Caden is studying mechanical engineering at South Dakota State University. From volleyball to softball, he is an avid participant of intramural athletics and works at Daktronics as a process engineering student. After graduating, he plans to attain a graduate degree in biomedical engineering.

Slater is studying biomedical engineering with a concentration in biomaterials at Case Western Reserve University. He is a co-op at Lerner Research Institute, investigating the extracellular matrix pathologies of pelvic organ prolapse. He is also a four-year varsity athlete and member of DTD fraternity. He plans to attend medical school and maintain involvement in biomedical research and design.

Chimezirim V. Ibe-Ekeocha, Record No. 1165

Roger is studying computer science at Washington University in St. Louis. He worked as a software engineer intern at Facebook, and as a consultant for a biomedical startup. His research in theoretical computer science investigates the relative powers of simple logics. He was also ACM chapter treasurer and a volunteer tutor for elementary school students. He hopes to pursue a Ph.D.

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Brody D. Kellish, Record No. 1172

Rebekah R. Koehn, Stabile No. 441

Taylor is a bioengineering major and chemistry minor at the University of Pittsburgh. She is pre-med and plans to pursue a career in pediatrics. She is PA Lambda Chapter service chair and also serves on the service committee of the American Medical Students Association. Her research interests are focused in tribology and slip/fall prevention.

Brody is studying electrical & computer eng’g, computer science, and mathematics at Duke University. His focus is in applied mathematics and predictive analytics. He conducted research in signal processing and machine learning with SRC, Inc. & Duke Energy Initiative, and developed algorithms for real-time detection of cyber attacks at Capital One. Brody will pursue a Ph.D.

Rebekah is studying mechanical engineering at Valparaiso University with a biomedical eng’g minor. She is IN Delta Chapter president and a member of SWE, ASME, Kappa Delta Sorority, panhellenic council, Mortar Board, and Order of Omega. She completed biomechanics research, an internship with Wright Medical, and plans to attend grad school in human-systems integration.

Anirudh R. Joshi, Record No. 1170

Michael L. Kelly, Stabile No. 440

Margarita T. Kovalchuk, Forge No. 49

Anirudh is majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in computer science. His career dream is to make actionable health information available to individuals continuously, in a way that does not disrupt lifestyle. He hopes to achieve this by developing noninvasive monitoring devices and using machine learning on the resulting data to provide medically relevant information to users.

Michael is a mechanical engineering major at the South Dakota School of Mines and Tech. He is SD Alpha Chapter secretary, ASME chapter chair, and a high school hockey team coach. He also had the opportunity to research ocean wave energy at the National Renewable Energy Lab, intern at Caterpillar Inc., and Calwave. He plans to pursue a master’s degree.

Margarita is a civil engineering major at California State University, Sacramento. She is involved as SWE chapter president and as an officer for both ASCE and CA Upsilon. She interned at the California Energy Commission and Kennedy/Jenks Consultants. After graduation, she will attend graduate school in water resources and environmental engineering.

Caroline Kabus, Record No. 1171

Ji Hoon Kim, Record No. 1173

Joel A. Kraft, GEICO No. 59

Caroline is a Kansas State University architectural engineering student with an emphasis in MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) building systems. She is KS Gamma Chapter president and an officer in the student chapter of the AEI. Caroline enjoys participating in undergraduate engineering research and plans to pursue a career in consulting MEP engineering.

Ji Hoon is pursuing a dual-degree in computer engineering and applied mathematics at the University of Colorado at Boulder with a focus in RF. He is CO Beta Chapter president and active in HKN and SASE. He interned for two summers at Seagate, and after graduation he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in computer engineering or statistics.

Joel is double majoring in electrical engineering and computer science at Colorado State University. He has worked under professors, interned at a hard drive company, and continues to be involved with the Navigators. After graduation, he hopes to gain industry experience before returning for a master’s in either electrical engineering or business.

Shyam Kareepadath Sajeev, Dodson No. 62 Seungkyeum Kim, Forge No. 48

Nathaniel A. Kramer, Record No. 1175

Shyam is petroleum engineering major at the University of Tulsa and maintains a 4.0 GPA. He is Society of Petroleum Engineers chapter secretary and a member of the PetroBowl team. He worked as a research assistant in the modelling of liquid loading in gas wells. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue master’s in petroleum engineering.

Seungkyeum is a chemical engineering major at UCLA. He served as CA E Chapter community service chair and will be co-president for Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Assoc. He worked on single molecule imaging, and will research spray scrubbing process for carbon dioxide capture as he interns at the institute of combustion & power plant technology at Univ. of Stuttgart in Germany.

Nathaniel is majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at The Ohio State University. He is OH Gamma Chapter treasurer and tutors students in math & science. He has been involved in research for three years, studying oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane with the heterogeneous catalysis research group. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. following graduation.

Kevin S. Kauffman, Stabile No. 439

Terry Kim, Record No. 1174

Kaitlyn Y. Krushinsky, Stabile No. 442

Kevin is a senior in mechanical engineering at North Carolina State University. He is co-director of SATELLITE, STEM outreach & leadership development program serving high school sophomores from underserved communities. Kevin completed work rotations with Oracle Corp. and General Dynamics Mission Systems and will explore mechanical eng’g opportunities.

Terry is a chemical engineering major with bioprocess & biomolecular eng’g option at Pennsylvania State University with a theater minor. She interned at the contract development and manufacturing pharmaceutical company, DPT Labs. After graduation, she hopes to work for a pharmaceutical company and then pursue a master’s degree in chemical engineering.

Kaitlyn is a mechanical engineering major and Spanish minor at the University of Portland. She worked through Habitat for Humanity on building the frame of a house, and designing & constructing a robot to retrieve out-of-reach objects for handicapped individuals. After graduation, she will pursue an international eng’g career working in third-world countries to promote healthier living conditions.

Robert W. Keim, Dodson No. 63

Rodney K. Kipchumba, Alford No. 11

Trent Yu Long Lai, Record No. 1176

Rodney is studying biological engineering at Mississippi State University where he is the MS Alpha Chapter vice president. He is involved in biomaterials research at the Univ. of Mississippi Medical Center and cardiovascular stem cell research at Baylor College of Medicine. Following graduation, he plans to pursue his degree in medicine.

Trent is a chemical engineering student at Brigham Young University. He aspires to be a part of solving the energy crisis and intends to pursue a path in furthering the cause of nuclear energy. Trent is the American Nuclear Society section president and a nuclear engineering teaching assistant.

Robert is studying chemical engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He has summer internship experiences with W. R. Grace and with ExxonMobil. He is undecided about his plans after graduation, but is considering both graduate school and full-time employment. He enjoys traveling and playing tennis.

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Yu-Kuan (Anthony) Lai, Forge No. 50

Robert B. Lee, Record No. 1182

Kang Yiao “Ben” Loh, Record No. 1185

Yu-Kuan is pursuing a B.S. in computer science at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is CA Epsilon Chapter treasurer, sponsorship director of Bruin Startup Fair, and corporate director of Upsilon Pi Epsilon. He is actively involved in Tau Beta Pi’s community outreach, and he hopes to pursue a career in technology industry.

Robert is a chemical engineering major at Cornell University with a minor in business. He is a Goldwater Scholar, conducts research in protein glycosylation, and is involved in AIChE and Engineering World Health. Robert interned at DuPont and Genentech. After graduating, he hopes to pursue a Ph.D.

Ben is studying chemical engineering at the University of Michigan and will complete his engineering degree in three years. He was Singapore Students Association Chapter president, and he is a senator of the engineering student government. Ben interned overseas in Indonesia & Thailand, ranging from chemicals to strategy consulting. He plans to get a consulting job, and subsequently an MBA.

Nathan O. Lambert, Record No. 1177

Jessica J. Lewis, Stabile No. 443

Michael E. Love, Stabile No. 446

Nathan studies electrical engineering at Cornell University. He researches at the Cornell SonicMEMs lab pursuing small scale gas sensors and worked at Tesla Motors on battery testing. He is a varsity lightweight rowing team member and Eta Kappa Nu Chapter vice president. He plans to continue his academics with a Ph.D. in electrical eng’g and conduct research in energy devices.

Jessica is pursuing both bachelor’s (industrial engineering) and master’s (eng’g management) degrees at Northeastern University. She is an honors program student ambassador, and undergraduate researcher in healthcare systems eng’g & supply chain resilience. She interned at Disneyland Resort and Hasbro, and plans to pursue a leadership development program focused in operations or project management.

Michael is a majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in mathematics at the University of Wyoming. He volunteered for service projects in the Caribbean, served as EWB chapter treasurer, and conducted research concerning the feasibility of finite element modeling for the rear leg of a grasshopper. He is interning with the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. and plans to work their full-time.

Caleb G. Lang, Record No. 1178

Cristine Li, Record No. 1183

Jarrod M. Lund, Stabile No. 447

Caleb is studying agricultural & biosystems engineering at South Dakota State University. He plays defensive tackle for the Jackrabbits and sings Bass II in the auditioned SDSU concert choir. He is interning with Valley Queen Cheese Co. as their first ABE intern. He will choose to put his emphasis into either the mechanical or biological branch of agricultural engineering.

Cristine is studying chemical engineering at Northwestern University while pursuing a managerial analytics certificate from the Kellogg School of Management. She is involved with alternative student breaks, AIChE, and SWE. She is a Kellogg research assistant and a N’CAT tutor. She enjoys traveling, swimming and intends to become a consultant focusing on healthcare.

Jarrod is studying mechanical engineering and mathematics at Brigham Young University. He has developed a drive for research and has worked with several professors. He is exploring his third project, modeling grain boundary processes. Jarrod also teaches advanced mathematics, preparing high schoolers for competitions. He plans to pursue a Ph.D.

Beth (Peggy) Langdon, Record No. 1179

Ramon C. Libarnes, Record No. 1184

Cameron M. Lusvardi, Record No. 1186

Beth is studying mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering at the University of Arizona. She was AZ Alpha Chapter project chair and is involved with the Catholic Newman Center. She researched assistive technology in the human engineering research lab at the Univ. of Pittsburgh, interned at Crane Aerospace & Electronics working in test eng’g, and plans to pursue a career in industry.

Ramon has biomedical engineering experience in undergrad research and industry, working at the Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Boston Scientific Endoscopy R&D. He is IA Beta Chapter president for 2016-17, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers chapter treasurer, and lead tutor. Ramon plans to work in the medical device industry while studying for either grad or medical school.

Cameron is studying civil engineering at Brigham Young University. He is a wellrounded engineer researching earthquake induced liquefaction effects on foundation piles while teaching a computer science class with visual basic coding. Cameron has ranked 4th for architectural design and 1st for 3D computer aided drafting in state. He’s active in ASCE, in steel bridge design, and will obtain a MS.

Moritz J. Lange, Record No. 1180

Emily D. Lindberg, Stabile No. 444

Dylan R. Madisetti, Stabile No. 448

Moritz is studying biomechanics at the University of Washington. He aspires to become a medical doctor in orthopedic surgery, and wishes to utilize his clinical knowledge to further the developing medical field. His involvement in the UW Dream Project has given him the opportunity to work with under-represented minorities, and has fueled his passion to continue working in under-served areas.

Emily is studying mechanical engineering at Syracuse University with a mathematics minor. She is NY Beta Chapter secretary and member of the honors program. She is completing research to identify the role of nanoparticles’ mechanical stiffness in cell uptake. Upon graduation, she plans to attend graduate school in materials engineering.

Dylan is a mechanical engineering major with computer science & Mathematics minors at the University of South Carolina and is interested in computational simulation. He coauthored a paper in the Journal of Intelligent Materials. Dylan is an intern at NASA’s Langley Research Center, interested in attaining NSF grant to continue grad school researching, and plans to pursue a research career.

Evan S. Larison, Record No. 1181

En De Liow, Stabile No. 445

Gregory J. Maino, Stabile No. 449

Evan is studying civil & environmental engineering at Rowan University. He will specialize in structural eng’g and continue to advance his knowledge of buildings as an intern at Turner Construction Co. He is part of ASCE and also volunteers for Special Olympics of NJ. Evan will work in the construction industry and then pursue a master’s in grad school.

En De is a mechanical engineering major at the University of Virginia. He leads the Solar Car Team at UVa, and is Pi Tau Sigma chapter vice president of service. He has experience interning with Porsche AG and hopes to pursue a career in the automotive industry after graduation.

Gregory is an honors mechanical engineering student at Villanova University. He is the Mechanical Engineering Honor Society Chapter president and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity educator. His studies and internship positions are focused in the biomedical and medical devices fields, and he hopes to pursue a career in this space upon graduation.

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Madison F. Maley, Record No. 1187

Craig W. Maughan, Scribner No. 37

Andrew S. Morgan, Record No. 1191

Madison is studying biomaterial engineering at Alfred University with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics. He is NY Sigma Chapter vice presiden. He currently works with HA and Bioglass to be used as coatings for prosthetic implants. After graduation, Madison plans on working for a research company and then returning to school for a master’s degree.

Craig is in the electrical engineering program at Brigham Young University, where he researches optofluidics in the university’s microfabrication lab. He enjoys being involved in volunteer programs, clubs, and church activities, as well as hobbies such as soccer, hiking, reading, and music. After graduating, he plans to go to law school and pursue a career in patent law.

Andrew is a dual-degree student in computer digital electrical engineering and computer science at Youngstown State University minoring in Mathematics. He conducts research with two departments, while being a part of several student organizations. He will be OH Lambda Chapter web master. After graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in computer eng’g relating to A.I.

Joseph F. Mandara, Stabile No. 450

Zack I McGill, Record No. 1188

Ana Maria Munoz, Record No. 1192

Joe is a mechanical engineering major and mathematics minor at Rowan University. He maintains a 4.0 GPA and is a member of Pi Mu Epsilon. Joe worked as a research/TA, creating new projects for a multidisciplinary engineering course. He co-authored a paper and will present it at the ’16 ASEE Conference. He is a manufacturing intern at Aries FilterWorks & will pursue graduate studies.

Zack, is studying chemical engineering at Clemson University with Economics and computer science minors. He is Clemson academic team president and serves on the student government judicial board. He interned at Ascend Performance Materials and Corning. He plans to pursue a career in industry before earning his P.E. and returning to school for a PhD.

Born and raised in Honduras, Ana Maria moved to New Orleans to study mechanical engineering at the University of New Orleans. She is an active member of TBP, SWE, ASME, AADE and the UNO Ambassadors. After graduation, she plans to obtain a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering.

Conor D. Martin, Brems No. 1

Travis C. McStraw, GEICO No. 60

Emily E. Newman, Record No. 1193

Conor is a double major in aerospace and mechanical engineering at the University at Buffalo and is NY Nu Chapter president. He is involved in research projects at both UB & Purdue and is investigating the expansion of the flammability limits of microscale flames with applications to unmanned aerial systems for power generation & propulsion. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in space propulsion systems.

Travis is studying civil engineering at Brigham Young University and is interested in water resources and structural eng’g. He has a passion for water resource eng’g because he knows the future of this world will revolve around water. Travis wants to work with architects and construction workers to build a better infrastructure for future generations to enjoy.

Emily is studying biomedical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is MA Alpha Chapter public relations chair. She interned at Harvard Univ. stem cell & regenerative medicine lab assisting with gene targeting research. She is both a cross country and track & field team member and WPI colleges against cancer chapter treasurer. She will pursue a graduate degree and a career in tissue eng’g.

Jeff T. Maskalunas, Stabile No. 451

Alekos J. Michael, Record No. 1189

Chanh P. Nguyen, Record No. 1194

Jeff was one of two incoming freshmen directly admitted into the mechanical engineering program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has completed three internships at Siemens, Smalley Steel Ring Co., and Medline. Aside from bartending during the school year, Jeff plays for the Hodags, the UW men’s ultimate frisbee team, who ranked second in the nation this past season.

Alekos is studying the integration of humans & autonomous systems in space as an astronautical engineering major at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is involved in multiple research projects and performed research at MIT on the semi-autonomous SPHERES systems. Alekos is CO Zeta Chapter secretary, plans to pursue graduate studies, and work toward becoming an Air Force test pilot.

Chanh is a computer science and business major at Lehigh University, minoring in probability and Statistics. He is researching ways to classify MHC proteins using machine learning techniques for drug development. He is also working on adversarial defense for neural networks. Chanh is PA Alpha Chapter president, Tinker club president, and ACM member. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in AI.

Alyssa A. Mastel, Stabile No. 452

Marie A. Mitchell, Record No. 1190

Corey D. Nguyen, Record No. 1195

Alyssa is studying mechanical engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She recently completed a European project semester in Oslo, Norway, and hopes to study medicine after graduation. She enjoys mentoring, playing the violin, and participating in the occasional running competition.

Marie is studying electrical engineering at Northeastern University. She is a SWE chapter officer, enabling engineering project leader, and club running captain. She received an outstanding experiential learning award for completing co-ops at BionX Medical Tech. & Wyss Inst. for Biologically Inspired Engineering. Marie plans to pursue a career in the medical device industry.

Corey is a chemical engineering major at the University of South Alabama. He is AL Epsilon Chapter vice president and also serves as AIChE chapter president. His research involves the development of novel metal organic frameworks. He works as an intern at Evonik’s Mobile site. Following graduation, he plans on pursuing a career in industry.

Chris M. Matthews, Scribner No. 36

Stephanie J. Moon, Forge No. 51

Dayna G. Obenauf, Forge No. 52

Chris is studying electrical engineering at the University of Arkansas, and is AR Alpha Chapter and IEEE chapter president. Chris worked as a researcher at the Univ. of Tennessee & Sandia National Labs. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. focusing on renewable energy, continue researching, and become a leader in scientific developments.

Stephanie studied abroad at Cambridge Univ. and is active in the Caltech Robotics team. She is involved in student government, serving as the Lloyd House treasurer. Stephanie interned at Northrop Grumman, researched at Caltech in material science, and at LIGO designing a seismometer. She will be building a soft contact robot arm at MIT and plans on pursuing a Ph.D.

Dayna is studying mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace engineering at Santa Clara University. She is currently researching biological fluid mechanics of cardiovascular systems, and hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in this field after graduating.

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Ikenna J. Okafor, Record No. 1196 Ikenna is studying computer engineering in an integrated undergrad/graduate program at Penn State University. His research focus is in hardware acceleration & neuromorphic computing. He is working on projects to enhance the performance of current neuromorphic vision algorithms. Ikenna hopes to attain his Ph.D. in computer eng’g, and continue his research.

Michelle A. Pedrazas Hinojosa, Schwaller No. 6 Danielle A. Richards, Record No. 1204 Michelle majors in geophysical engineering with a humanitarian eng’g minor at the Colorado School of Mines. She is a ConocoPhillips-WE2ST undergrad scholar researching the nexus between water and unconventional energy, and is developing a wearable air quality monitoring system to empower communities near mine sites. Michelle is international student council President & plans to develop sustainable communities in Bolovia.

Danielle is a chemical engineering major at New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology. She has performed research in hallowfiber membrane production for osmotic systems. She serves as NM Gamma Chapter corresponding secretary and is AIChE chapter president. After graduation, she will pursue a Ph.D. in chemical or materials engineering.

Benjamin Pesante, Record No. 1200

Adrianne C. Richardson, Record No. 1205

Neil is studying mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University with Mathematics and Music minors. He works as an engineer at an oil drilling technology R&D company. He is also involved in various community engineering outreach opportunities. He plans on an MBA, is fluent in Portuguese, and hopes to be an eng’g influence abroad and in the U.S.

Benjamin is majoring in biomedical engineering with a Spanish minor at The Catholic University of America. He is DC Beta Chapter president, BMES chapter president, and an academic tutor in chemistry & Spanish. Benjamin is a varsity soccer team member and biomechanical research intern at NIH, and plans on pursuing a master’s in biomechanical eng’g.

Adrianne is studying civil engineering at the University at Buffalo. She is American Society of Civil Engineers Chapter president. She interned at Clark Patterson Lee during summer & winter breaks the past two years, and will join their structural eng’g team this summer. She plans to attend grad school and pursue a career in structural eng’g consulting.

Robert L. Olsen, Record No. 1197

Meghan R. Pinezich, Record No. 1201

Joanna R. Rivero, Stabile No. 455

Robert is studying environmental engineering at Utah State University. He has active duty status with the U.S. Navy, will commission as an officer, and teach in the Navy’s nuclear power school for five years. Robert is the American Nuclear Society chapter’s past president. In 2015, he worked as an intern at Idaho National Lab and assisted in site-wide management of radioactive materials.

Meghan is pursuing a double major in chemical engineering and French language & literature at the University of Virginia. She is involved in undergrad research and works on the design of a protein therapeutic drug delivery system to repair damaged tissue in the central nervous system. She serves as VA Alpha Chapter president and will pursue a Ph.D. focusing in tissue eng’g & regenerative medicine.

Joanna is pursuing a mechanical engineering degree while transferring from Florida International Univ., as FL Q Chapter vice president of inductees, to the Univ. of Pittsburgh for more career research opportunities. Her involvement in research projects include information science, female participation in eng’g disciplines, & rehabilitation eng’g. Joanna volunteers in eng’g education outreach and will attend grad school.

Jacob L. Orlowicz, Forge No. 53

Benjamin J. Pollatz, Stabile No. 454

Trace Robertson Jr., Stabile No. 456

Jacob is studying chemical engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with an emphasis on materials science. He is planning a new research project involving the use of ionic liquids to alter the properties of strongly correlated materials. Following graduation, he plans to pursue a career in either the aerospace or energy sector.

Benjamin is pursuing a degree in robotics engineering at the University of Michigan Dearborn. He serves as MI Iota chapter president. In addition, Benjamin holds a co-op education position with DTE Energy, as well as a Univ. research assistant position. He intends to pursue graduate & doctoral studies and his dream of working in academia.

Trace is a mechanical engineering major at Kansas State University, minoring in Business and Japanese. He plans to use these skills to pursue a career in international business. Trace is a KS Gamma Chapter officer and a research assistant for testing new refrigerants in commercial applications. After graduating, he plans on obtaining his master’s.

Aadil A. Pappa, Record No. 1198

Monica Prasad, Record No. 1202

Aadil is an aerospace engineering student at The University of Texas at Austin, with a career goal of becoming a NASA astronaut exploring the surface of Mars. He plans to work in the new space industry (SpaceX or Blue Origin) on reducing the cost of manned space travel. Aadil plans to obtain a pilot’s license, a skydiving license to develop aeronautics experience, & start a new life on Mars!

Monica is in the 8-year BS/MD Medstart program at Wayne State University, pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering. Monica is on the executive board for Timmy Global Health. She does research focusing on nerve regeneration using conduits, research on brain development through MRI usage, and psychological studies. Dancing is Monica’s passion and she aspires to be a surgeon.

From Caracas, Venezuela, Eduardo is dual majoring in electrical engineering and computer science & engineering at The University of Toledo. He is involved with engineering organizations such as IEEE, ACM, & Engineers Without Borders, serving in leadership positions in each. He also completed a co-op rotation as a software engineer with Rockwell Automation and plans to pursue a master’s.

Chinonye D. Pat-Ekeji, Record No. 1199

Ghufran Rafique, Record No. 1203

Chloe E. Roedel, Record No. 1207

Chinonye is a chemical engineering major at Howard University serving as DC Alpha Chapter president. She performed research on nanomaterials, is on the school’s debate team, and is music director for the Catholic campus ministry. She is a two-time Goldman Sachs intern with plans to pursue an MBA. This will enable her to own a company to mitigate poverty through successful engineering.

Ghufran is studying chemical engineering with a Chemistry minor at Texas A&M University at Qatar. He has worked on a number of research projects ranging from optimization of thin-film transistor fabrication to advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment. Ghufran intends to pursue a Ph.D. in materials science with a focus on inorganic synthesis.

Chloe is double majoring in electrical engineering and Russian with a Mathematics minor at Brigham Young University-Provo. She is involved in research, leadership in organizations including TBP, HKN and SWE, worked in translation in Moscow, Russia, and as an analog hardware design intern at National Instruments. Chloe plans to pursue a MSEE and a career in analog design.

Neil J. Olsen, Stabile No. 453

Eduardo Rodriguez Macrillante, Record No. 1206

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Jimmy A. Rojas, Record No. 1208

Taylor M. Schmitmeyer, Record No. 1209

Bakari I. Smith, Record No. 1212

Jimmy took a year off to work part-time after high school, learn English, and save money to pay for the SATs. He applied to MIT and is now studying mechanical engineering & nuclear engineering, and doing research in Spain, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, & Costa Rica (with 7 academic publications and 1 patent). He will attend Stanford Univ. for grad school with an interest in energy & entrepreneurship.

Taylor majors in mechanical engineering at the University of Dayton, with a human movement biomechanics minor. She completed two co-op rotations with Crown Equipment and three co-op rotations at Midmark Corp. Taylor also completed an undergraduate thesis studying the affect of balance on fall risk in elderly people with dementia.

Bakari is studying electrical engineering at Clarkson University with a power eng’g concentration. He completed an internship in systems eng’g with Iberdrola USA, an internship with GE Power & Water, & research at Rochester Institute of Tech. Bakari serves as Univ. jazz ensemble president and NSBE Chapter vice president. Bakari aspires to pursue a career in the electric power industry.

Caitlin M. Romanczyk, Bloomberg No. 10

Landon M. Schofield, Soden No. 3

Dan R. Smithson, Record No. 1213

Caitlin is studying biomedical engineering with a robotics minor at Johns Hopkins University, where she is involved in medical device design. She has a strong interest in medical robotics and has experience working with surgical robotic systems at Stryker. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s before working in the medical device industry.

Landon is a junior in chemical engineering at Brigham Young University. He works in the catalysis lab where he and his fellow researchers develop catalysts for the Fischer-Tropsch process. Landon is working on the fixed bed reactor in the lab. He hopes to work in the chemical engineering industry and then pursue an MBA.

Dan is studying electrical engineering at the University of South Alabama. He is completing his third co-op semester with Alabama Power, where he has worked with protection & control field services. Dan will serve as AL Epsilon Chapter cataloger and plans on attending grad school after obtaining his undergrad degree.

Robert P. Romine, Stabile No. 457

Nathaniel W. Schuetz, Soden No. 4

Daniel R. Soderquist, Stabile No. 460

Robert is a senior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Saint Louis University in Missouri. He is working with Mark McQuilling, Ph.D., to further research on shock wave-boundary layer interactions in supersonic fluid flow. After graduation, he intends to pursue a career in research and design.

Nathaniel is majoring in chemical engineering with a business strategy minor at Brigham Young University. He is a David Weidman scholar, a heritage scholar, and UT Beta Chapter alumni relations manager. Nathaniel interned with the global manufacturing planning group at ExxonMobil Chemical, speaks fluent Malay, is a church volunteer interpreter, & plans to pursue a career in the energy industry.

Daniel is a mechanical engineering major at Brigham Young University where he has tutored multiple semesters for courses in materials and dynamics. He interned at Autoliv, a world leader in airbag design & lean production. He enjoys learning about thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and plans to pursue a master’s degree in aerospace and jet engine design.

Lauren M. Santullo, Stabile No. 458

Paulo R. Silva De Faria, Record No. 1210

Sean M. Sonnemann, Record No. 1214

Lauren is studying civil engineering at The College of New Jersey. She is NJ Zeta Chapter recording secretary and ASCE chapter president. She is also involved with the humanitarian engineering club. In her sophomore year, she assembled a study abroad curriculum for a semester in Ireland. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in structural eng’g, or work in the structural design industry.

Paulo is pursuing a chemical engineering degree with a nanoscience/nanotech minor at Florida Institute of Technology. He demonstrates his leadership skills through involvement with organizations: SHPE, SGA, TBP, and LASA. He interned in the energy field, plastics industry, and performed nanotechnology research. Paulo plans to start his career as a P.E. and enroll in graduate school.

Sean is a civil engineering student at Manhattan College. He is involved with ASCE, student government, and the college’s student newspaper. Upon graduation, he will pursue a master’s degree and his P.E. license in order to help prepare New York City for future growth and development.

Mary B.R. Scherer, Alabama Power No. 13

Alison M. Simpson, Record No. 1211

Breeanne Spalding, Record No. 1215

Mary is a senior in electrical & computer engineering at Ohio State University. She serves as engineers for community service president, IEEE chapter social chair, and is a member of Eta Kappa Nu, SWE, Women in Engineering, humanitarian engineering scholars, and OSU STEM education outreach. Mary hopes to work in the power industry after graduation.

Alison is studying civil engineering at Brigham Young University with a structural design emphasis. She served as a UT Beta Chapter officer and is SWE chapter president. She is fluent in Spanish and served in Uruguay as a volunteer for her church. After graduation, she will pursue her master’s in structural eng’g & continue working in the field of structural analysis.

Breeanne is pursuing a biomedical engineering degree with biochemistry & Spanish minors at Michigan Tech. University. She is incoming MI Beta Chapter vice president, an undergraduate researcher in the engineered biomaterials lab, & involved with organizations, including the leading scholars, BMES, and Campus Crusade for Christ. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in biomaterials.

Matthew P. Schlegel, Stabile No. 459

Morgan E. Skillman, GEICO No. 61

Hartie Spence III, Record No. 1216

Matt is obtaining his bachelor’s & master’s in mechanical engineering at Drexel University along with a graduate certificate in engineering management. He plans on pursuing a job in either the biomedical or aerospace industry upon graduation. In his free time, Matt enjoys participating in intramural sports such as beach volleyball, flag football, and soccer.

Morgan is a chemical engineering student at the University of Arizona minoring in systems & industrial eng’g, Spanish, mathematics, and chemistry. She was AZ Alpha Chapter vice president for two years. She interned at Valero, Araca Inc., and Desert Whale Jojoba Co. and worked on research building an Archimedes Screw for the ARID raceway. She plans to pursue a career in the quality eng’g industry.

Hartie is studying biomedical engineering with a concentration in mechanical eng’g at Louisiana Tech University. He is an active member in several organizations and LA Gamma Chapter president. He also performs graduate level research in an integrated neuroscience and imaging lab. Following his undergrad degree, he plans to pursue a master’s in with a focus on medical devices.

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Elizabeth N. Stafford, Record No. 1217

Kevin M. Tenny, Record No. 1221

Ava M. Vargason, Record No. 1224

Elizabeth is studying chemical engineering at Mississippi State University. She worked on research involving thin films & gold nanoparticles. She is Girls Engineering Change chapter president, encouraging female middle schoolers to pursue careers in eng’g, AIChE chapter co-president, and completed co-op rotations at Chemours and DuPont. She plans to pursue a career in R&D.

Kevin is a chemical engineering student at the University of Kansas. He performed research at Iowa State Univ., Univ. of South Carolina, and MIT. Kevin served as KS Alpha Chapter vice president and as Electrochemical Society chapter co-founder & vice president. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and a 2016 Goldwater Scholar, he plans to research electrochemical eng’g processes in pursuit of a Ph.D.

Ava is a chemical engineering major with a certificate in biopharmaceutical eng’g at the University of Kentucky. She researches the controlled release of antioxidants for topical cosmeceutical applications. She is Omega Chi Epsilon chapter president and women’s debate institute board of directors member. Upon graduating, Ava plans to pursue a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences.

Evan J. Stargel, Record No. 1218

David Tes, Record No. 1222

Luke J. Villermin, Stabile No. 464

Evan is studying ocean engineering at the United States Naval Academy. He plans to fulfill his service obligation by serving as a Navy SEAL. After completing his military career, he will use his engineering degree by working in third word countries to conduct community development projects. His particular country of interest is Nepal.

David is studying biomedical engineering at Wayne State University, with a computer science minor. He’s served as MI Epsilon Chapter vice president & recording secretary. He received an undergrad research & creative projects award in optical imaging focused on diagnostic methods for skin pathologies. David plans to develop new technologies for the advancement of healthcare & medicine.

Luke is majoring in mechanical engineering at Louisiana Tech University. He conducts NASA-funded biomaterials research, is a NAE grand challenge scholars program apprentice, and is involved in LaTech’s engineering & science assoc. He participated in an REU at UPenn and interned at GE for two summers. He will pursue a Ph.D. in biomedical eng’g or enter the healthcare industry.

Johnie E. Sublett, Lyons No. 1

Andrew D. Timmins, Stabile No. 462

Matthew D. Vis, Record No. 1225

Johnie is pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering at Mississippi State University. He previously interned at NASA, and continues to conduct research on in-space propulsion. He also works at MSU with a graduate group developing hybrid rocket fuels. Johnie is a 2016 Goldwater Scholar. He plans to pursue a graduate degree in astronautics.

Andrew is majoring in mechanical engineering and mathematics at Southern Methodist University. He is Engineers Without Borders project co-lead: “water the world: from SMU to Bolivia,” which provides clean water for the community of Llojlla Grande. After graduation, Andrew will continue his work in developing nations and pursue a master’s degree focusing in renewable energy.

Matthew is pursuing two bachelors, aerospace engineer and software engineering, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott. He is an AZ Delta chapter founding member and acting vice president. In three summers, he worked for Sikorsky Aircraft, Garmin AT, and RockwellCollins. Matthew would like to one day develop command & control systems for spacecraft.

William A. Sullivan, Record No. 1219

Amanda Dan-Ye Tong, Curtis No. 9

Sara C. Vitkus, Record No. 1226

Amanda is studying mechanical engineering at Case Western Reserve University. She worked as an R&D intern at Arthrex, a private orthopaedics company, where she enjoyed “breaking stuff” in the mechanical testing lab. She serves as an engineering student ambassador and volunteers at a local wildlife center. After graduation, she hopes to work as a design engineer in the orthopaedics industry.

Sara is pursuing a bachelor’s in computer engineering and a master’s in systems engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. She is involved with multiple honor societies and serves on the executive board of her sorority. Sara aspires to earn an MBA and is passionate about entrepreneurship. She is co-founder in a software startup, Savizar Inc., that aims to revolutionize patent searching.

Tej A. Sura, Stabile No. 461

Alberto P. Torres, Stabile No. 463

Andy N Vo, Record No. 1227

Tej is a biomedical engineering major at St. Louis University. He is Alpha Epsilon Delta chapter vice president of membership and MO Epsilon Chapter TBP corresponding secretary. He is involved in neuroscience & behavioral research, interns for GlaxoSmithKline in the quality control dept., and volunteers at two local hospitals. Tej plans to attend medical school & pursue a career as a physician.

Alberto is studying civil engineering at The College of New Jersey. He is NJ Zeta Chapter treasurer, greatly involved with his ASCE student chapter, and TCNJ humanitarian engineering. Recently, he participated in a summer research program seeking to develop a new testing standard for cylindrical composites. After graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in structural engineering.

Andy is studying biomedical engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University; minoring in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. His research interests are artificial organs, tissue engineering, and prostheses. After graduation, he will pursue an M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, studying one his research interests above. Andy is VA Epsilon Chapter president and BMES vice president at VCU.

Myles Joshua T. Tan, Record No. 1220

Maria Troyer, Record No. 1223

Karan Vombatkere, Record No. 1228

Myles is studying biomedical engineering at the University at Buffalo, the State Univ. of New York. He is a TA for the UB gifted math program. Upon graduation, he wishes to pursue a master’s degree in biomedical eng’g, and then a doctor of medicine degree. Ultimately, he intends to specialize in translational medicine and bridge the gap between eng’g and the clinical sciences.

Maria is studying chemical engineering at the New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology. She has been involved in wide range of projects including explosive engineering research & veterinary science. She also volunteers at local elementary and middle schools mentoring students for robotics competitions. Maria plans on pursuing a master’s in bio-medical engineering.

Karan is an electrical & computer engineering and Physics double major at the University of Rochester. Passionate about analytical and algorithmic problem solving, he is actively involved in research with professors, teaching assistantships, and with rowing, club tennis and soccer teams. He is active with Sigma Phi Epsilon frat, is a campus financial aid ambassador, and plans to pursue graduate studies.

William is studying chemical engineering at New Mexico Tech. He served as NM Gamm Chapter corresponding secretary for 2015-16 school year. William is involved in catalytic research at New Mexico Tech and is studying abroad in Ireland during the fall of 2016. After graduation, William plans to attend graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

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Megan S. Voss, Record No. 1229

Rena D. Weis, GEICO No. 62

Makena Wong, Forge No. 55

Megan is studying civil engineering at Valparaiso University with a business administration minor. She is involved in Engineers Without Borders, SWE, club tennis, and Valpo community band. She interned with AqUV and Meyer Borgman Johnson and enjoys tutoring engineering. Megan would like to teach, but she plans on getting experience in the field first.

Rena is an environmental engineering major at the University of Minnesota. She is active in SWE, Chi Epsilon, and as an officer of APWA and ASCE. Rena interned with Barr Engineering, the City of Bloomington (MN), and the USDA in the areas of soil science & water resources. She hopes to earn her P.E. license, continue involvement in professional societies, and work as a consultant.

Makena is a civil engineering major and sustainability minor at Santa Clara University. She is chapter cofounder and Food Recovery Network president, which donated +9,000lbs of food to those in need in San Jose. She will travel to Kolkata, India, to intern for the Assoc. for Social & Environ. Development, working to conduct an impact study and enhance biodiversity education.

Lawrence M. Vulis, Record No. 1230

Joshua I. Weisberg, Stabile No. 465

Jamie P. Wooding, Record No. 1236

Lawrence is an environmental engineering major at the City College of New York, outgoing New York Water Environment Assoc. chapter president, and incoming NY Eta Chapter secretary of TBP. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in water resources engineering and hydrology after graduating.

Josh studies industrial engineering, with minors in computer science and the Hoeft Technology & Management Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is the director of logistics for Illini 4000, raising funds for cancer research with cross-country bike trips. Josh interned with Rolls-Royce, at Boeing, and hopes to continue in the commercial aviation industry.

Jamie is a materials science & engineering major at Rutgers University. She has a passion for research & education, serving as a summer undergraduate research fellow for the center for sustainable polymers and teaching an “Exploring Engineering” firstyear seminar. She is Society of Plastics Engineers president, Material Advantage chapter external VP, & plans to pursue a Ph.D.

Kyle P. Wallace, Forge No. 54

Mitchell T. Weldon, Record No. 1233

Phillip Yang, Record No. 1237

Kyle is a Marine veteran studying civil engineering at San Diego State University. He is Society of American Military Engineers chapter president, and ASCE Steel Bridge team member. He plans to continue with his doctorate in structural engineering, and continue his volunteer tutoring on campus.

Mitchell is an environmental engineering major at Yale University. He held leadership positions with several student organizations, including Engineers Without Borders. He is a member of an NSF project designing a heat rejection system integrating plants as a sustainable alternative to industrial cooling towers. Mitchell will pursue graduate studies focusing on pollutant dispersion or green design.

Phillip is studying biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan with a minor in business. He conducts research in the chemistry dept. studying collagen with atomic force microscopy. Phillip is active outside of class, participates in many student organizations, and loves playing intramural sports. Following graduation, he plans to pursue a career in medicine.

Mikayla G. Walters, Record No. 1231

Steven T. Whitaker, Record No. 1234

Sarah J. Yang, Stabile No. 1238

Mikayla is studying chemical engineering at the University of South Alabama, with Spanish and chemistry minors. As a member of the University honors program, she is involved in research in the field of platinum ceria catalysts with application in fuel cells. She has a summer internship with Olin Chlor Alkali and will pursue a career in industry upon graduation.

Steven is studying electrical engineering at Brigham Young University. He focuses on signal processing and is doing research studying different MRI scanning techniques and how to implement new ones. He plans on pursuing a Ph.D. and then becoming a professor in order to help young students develop a love for electrical engineering and for learning.

Sarah is studying chemical engineering and sociology at Columbia University. She is Engineers Without Borders’ Morocco water project manager and an undergraduate researcher studying protein engineering. She was honored as a Sheldon E. Isakoff Scholar and an Amgen Scholar at UC Berkeley. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. and study bioeng’g & synthetic biology.

Xinyi Wang, Record No. 1232

Derek J. Whilhite, Stabile No. 466

Michael Youssef, Stabile No. 467

Xinyi is a computer science major at University of Notre Dame. Her research is in computational psychology & natural language processing. She has internship experience at Google & LinkedIn. She has developed interest in economics, plans to learn more about the intersection between computing & economics, and will utilize computational skills for humanities areas.

Derek is studying mechanical engineering at Lehigh University. He plans on obtaining his professional engineering license after graduation, with consulting as his long-term plan. He is interning at Lutron Electronics in new product development – a field in which he hopes to work. Derek is determined to live his life for his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Michael is studying mechanical engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. He is a member of the co-op education program, which has given him the opportunity to have four internships at three different companies. He recently returned from a semester abroad in Budapest, Hungary. Michael plans to graduate with his bachelor’s and a master’s in eng’g management.

Thomas R. Webber, Soden No. 5

Leanne R. Williams, Record No. 1235

Henry Yuen, Record No. 1239

Thomas is a chemical engineering student at Brigham Young University. He participates in AIChE, SPE, and ANS, and researches drilling automation & thermophysical property data analysis. He is interested in renewable energy sources, plans on graduate school in energy eng’g, and then work in industry. Thomas served a church mission in WA and volunteers at a local congregation.

Leanne is an electrical engineering senior at Montana State University. She is involved in the honors college, French club, SWE and is a student leader in Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. She enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and running. She is an intern with Electro Scientific Industries and plans on pursuing a master’s degree after graduation.

Henry is a New Zealander studying electrical & computer engineering at Duke, along with computer science and educational psychology. He is the incoming NC Gamma Chapter president. Upon graduation, he hopes to work at the intersection of software and hardware in embedded systems in resource-poor settings around the world.

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Julia Zayan, Record No. 1240

Major Zeng, Record No. 1241

Allen D. Zhang, Record No. 1242

Julia is studying chemical engineering at Michigan Technological University. She is MI Beta Chapter president and student representative & scholar for the dept. of chemical eng’g. Julia maintains involvement with AIChE, Michigan Tech Club Rowing athletics, Habitat for Humanity, and United Way. She held numerous internship positions with the Dow Chemical Co. & GM and will acareer in the agricultural chemicals or automotive industry.

Major is a rising senior in civil engineering at Northwestern University, double majoring in environmental science and architecture engineering and design certificate. She is most passionate about green building and sustainable city development. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s and a career in the building industry.

Allen is a biomedical engineering major at Tulane University. He is involved in a computational modeling project involving tendon healing. Allen has held officer positions in the university Karate & Aikido clubs and is a TBP LA Beta Chapter officer. He enjoys tutoring and volunteering as a martial arts teaching assistant at a local elementary school. After graduation, he plans to enroll in medical school to pursue a surgical specialty.

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