Adams, Sarah

Hometown: San Diego, California

Career Goals: It is my professional aspiration to one day work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in a role that allows me to concentrate my efforts on nature-based infrastructure along coastal and wetland regions.

Doane, Conor

Hometown: Portland, Maine

Career Goals: I hope to develop technical and scientific expertise on infrastructure and lead a business that provides econmically viable and environmentally sustainable engineering technology. I would also like to hold a political leadership position to best represent the values of a population. Ultimately, I want to become a civil and environmental engineering educator to younger generations.

Bell, Michael

Construction Engineering and Management

Hometown: Severn , Maryland

Location of Undergraduate Studies: North Carolina A&T State University

Career Goals: My goal is to use my degree to positively impact the communities I work in by building sustainable infrastructure that helps to improve the quality of life around it.

Blalack, Jonathan

Structural Engineering and Materials

Hometown: Charles Town, West Virginia

Location of Undergraduate Studies: West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Career Goals: After completion of my master’s degree from Virginia Tech I plan on joining the industry as I work toward earning my PE license. I would eventually like to land in a structural design position focusing on either steel or concrete structures.

Burke, Abby

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: Hardinsburg, Kentucky

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Kentucky

Career Goals: After earning my Master’s degree, I plan to work for a geotechnical consulting firm and obtain my PE license. Eventually, I may return to school for a Ph.D. and pursue a career in academics.

Darling, Amanda

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Aurora, Illinois

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Career Goals: After earning my master’s degree, I hope to pursue research opportunities applying technologies for sustainable development of water infrastructure, including systems for wastewater treatment and water supply.

Federman, Carly

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Virginia Tech

Career Goals: After completing my Master’s degree, my goal is to work for a consulting firm in the water resources field. I eventually want to obtain my PE license.

Finkelstein, Rachel

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

Location of Undergraduate Studies: North Carolina State University

Career Goals: My goal is to work on potable water infrastructure and contamination challenges as they relate to sustainable development around the world.

Horsham, Kyle

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: Fallston, Maryland

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Delaware

Career Goals: To work at a professional engineering firm upon earning my Ph.D. and becoming a licensed professional engineer. I have goals of returning to academia and becoming a professor to aid in the engineering education of future engineers.

Jonasen, Colin

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: California, MD

Location of Undergraduate Studies: US Air Force Academy

Career Goals: I am in the Air Force and hope to use my civil engineering education as a pilot to bridge the gap between engineers and pilots concerning airfield operations.

Keen, Tanner

Construction Engineering and Management

Hometown: Riner, Virginia

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Virginia Tech

Career Goals: I hope to earn my PE license and oversee construction of large highway and bridge projects.

Lytle, Christian

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Liberty Township, Ohio

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Case Western Reserve University

Career Goals: I plan on conducting research in academia or the private sector after completing my doctorate degree. My end goal is to teach and mentor the next generation of environmental engineers.

Macmanus, Justin

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Harlingen, Texas

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Texas A&M University

Career Goals: I plan to work at a private consulting firm as a design engineer and project manager on water treatment and wastewater treatment projects. I hope to eventually work my way up to a management position in a large firm or start my own firm.

Mazzola, Frank

Environmental and Water Resources

Metzler, Laurie

Structural Engineering and Materials

Hometown: Horsham, PA

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Delaware 

Career Goals: Work at a structural design firm in the Philadelphia area

Peloquin, Casey

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: Gig Harbor, Washington

Location of Undergraduate Studies: United States Air Force Academy

Career Goals: My goal is to make the Air Force a career and serve my 20 years. I am currently a 1st Lt. as a civil engineer officer and I love my job.

Roston, Benjamin

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Newport News, Virginia

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Virginia Tech

Career Goals: I hope to explore opportunities in flood hazard management to improve the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of communities impacted by hazardous floodplains and coastal zones. I look forward to exploring new perspectives on the relationships between water and society throughout the M.S. program and my future career.

Smith, Elizabeth

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: Auburn, Alabama

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Virginia Tech

Career Goals: I plan on finishing my Master’s and working in the Geotechnical field to obtain my PE license and apply my knowledge to sustainability and resiliency issues in the geotechnical field both in the United States and abroad.

Trump, Joshua

Construction Engineering and Management

Hometown: Manassas, Virginia

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Virginia Tech

Career Goals: My interests are split. I’m very interested in continuing research but I’m also considering my future in industry. I’m excited to see where this year takes me as I explore more of my research and experience academia.

Vipond, Natasha

Structural Engineering and Materials

Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Lafayette College

Career Goals: After earning my Master’s degree, I hope to work at a firm specializing in structural design. My goal is to become a licensed professional engineer and to lead challenging and innovative projects.

Amaya, Maria

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Columbus Ohio

Location of Undergraduate Studies: The Ohio State University

Career Goals: Become a PE and apply my knowledge in an international setting as part of my professional practice in water resources and environmental engineering.

Baugher, Brooke

Construction Engineering and Management

Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Virginia Tech

Career Goals: Once I finish my Ph.D., I want to work on international development projects and teach engineering students about international engineering practices. My goal is to help create a more effective system within engineering which benefits student learning and impacts communities around the world.

Blair, Matthew

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Clear Spring, Maryland

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Mississippi State University

Career Goals: After graduation, I would like to continue my work with water reuse systems and ultimately work in both industry and academic settings.

Coleman, Emma

Construction Engineering and Management

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Clemson University

Career Goals: I study the impact of transportation mode on chronic disease. I would like to work for a government or consulting organization that prioritizes public health through the construction of sustainable cities and analysis of public data. For my dissertation, I am researching U.S. cities’ transportation network effects on bicycle commuting and connections to cardiovascular disease outcomes.

Cullom, Abraham

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Leawood, Kansas

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Pittsburgh

Career Goals: I want to pursue an academic career through teaching and researching environmental microbiology.

Hoagland, Steven

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Kentucky

Career Goals: I would like to perform research and help educate young engineers as a university faculty member.

Hurley, James

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Durango, Colorado

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Colorado at Boulder

Career Goals: Research scientist or engineer focusing on air pollution and air quality

Lee, Michael

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Seoul, Republic of Korea

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Career Goals: I would like to be a professional in the field of coastal engineering as a researcher and/or educator.

Liguori, Krista

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Penn State University

Career Goals: I hope to become a professor to continue working with motivated students and formulating original research with global impact.

Longest, Alexandra

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Oakland, Maryland

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Bucknell University

Career Goals: After earning my doctorate, I would like to work at a national laboratory to continue to pursue research into issues concerning public health and the air.

Lopez, Kathryn

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Florida State University

Career Goals: I plan to become a professor to continue conducting research on aquatic contaminants and shape the learning experiences of young engineers. I also aim to become involved in environmental policy.

Lotts, Seth

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Richmond, Virginia

Location of Undergraduate Studies: US Military Academy at West Point

Career Goals: My goal is to be a university professor and make a significant contribution in the field of environmental engineering.

Maile-Moskowitz, Ayella

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Mount Rainier, Maryland

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Maryland, College Park

Career Goals: I plan on continuing my research in academia or in a national laboratory.

Milligan, Erin

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: North Canton, Ohio

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Ohio University

Career Goals: A career in research studying the environmental microbiome and contaminant transport, esepcially in rural communities.

Odimayomi, Tolulope

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Westfield, Indiana

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Purdue University

Career Goals: My interest in researching water quality improvement and sustainability in the built environment is geared towards fostering safe and informed communities, both domestically and globally. As a professor, I hope to address modern environmental concerns and equip rising engineering professionals to do the same.

Paprocki, Julie

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: Mingo Junction, Ohio

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Cinncinati

Career Goals: Work for a geotechnical design company working on large-scale projects and obtain my professional engineering license. Outside of work, volunteer with Engineers Without Borders and serve on international projects.

Parker, Emily

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Stockton, California

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of California, Los Angeles

Career Goals: I hope to become an expert in urban water sustainability and help communities achieve more sustainable water practices through science/engineering, policy, and outreach

Purchase, Jeannie

Environmental and Water Resources

Hometown: Ellenwood, Georgia

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Clemson University

Career Goals: My goal is to continue in the field of academia as a professor of civil engineering with an emphasis of water remediation strategies, citizen science, and communicating science. I hope to inspire the next generation of engineers through teaching, mentorship, and outreach.

Quick, Tyler

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Location of Undergraduate Studies: Brigham Young University

Career Goals: I plan on continuing in academia as a university professor. I would like to continue researching while teaching and mentoring future civil engineers.

Sherry, Samuel

Structural Engineering and Materials

Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Oklahoma

Career Goals: I would like to pursue a career in academia as a researcher. I hope to apply my knowledge to advance research in the field of structural engineering, as well as instill my passion for learning and knowledge in future engineers.

Walshire, Lucas

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: Kalona, Iowa

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Iowa

Career Goals: Contribute to the US Army Corps of Engineers mission by providing technical support through practical and cost effective means. .

Yost, Kaleigh

Geotechnical Engineering

Hometown: Princeton, New Jersey

Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Notre Dame

Career Goals: I plan on dedicating my career to furthering the understanding of earthquakes and reducing earthquake risk worldwide. I aspire to become a leader in the field of geotechnical earthquake engineering and plan to pursue a career in academia.

Yu-Shan Chevez, Abril

Structural Engineering and Materials

Hometown: Lexington, VA

Location of undergraduate studies: Virginia Tech

Career goals: I plan on continuing in academia as a professor so I can perform research as well as teach and mentor future engineers.