UNDERGRADUATE

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.
MASTERS

Bauhs, Kayla
Environmental and Water Resources
Hometown: Middleton, Wisconsin
Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Career Goals: After completing my Master’s degree, I would like to work for a consulting engineering firm with a focus on water and wastewater proejcts. I also hope to obtain my PE license along the way.

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

Osborn, Ryan
Environmental and Water Resources
Hometown: Galesburg, Illinois
Location of Undergraduate Studies: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Career Goals: My career goal is to work as a water resources engineer for a company that focuses on stream and watershed restoration.

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.
DOCTORAL

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.

Brilli, Nicola
Geotechnical Engineering
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Location of Undergraduate Studies: Virginia Tech
Career Goals: Obtain an M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering and eventually make a career doing research in coastal engineering.

Bullard, Meredith
Environmental and Water Resources
Hometown: Garner, North Carolina
Location of Undergraduate Studies: North Carolina State University
Career Goals: I want to be a consulting engineer and return to teach at a university. My ultimate goal is to teach, mentor, and inspire young engineers.

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

Kriss, Rebecca
Environmental and Water Resources
Hometown: Landenburg, Pennsylvania,
Location of Undergraduate Studies: Johns Hopkins University
Career Goals: After earning my doctorate degree, I would like to pursue a career in research, potentially in academia or the public sector.

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.

Wait, Kory
Environmental and Water resources
Hometown: Seymour, Indiana
Location of Undergraduate Studies: Purdue University
Career Goals: Continue my Ph.D. research investigating potential sources of groundwater contamination and specifically focusing on the effects of contamination on drinking water supplies from private wells.

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.