Eric Quartey is not only a biomedical engineering major and resident assistant, but he is also an electrical specialist with the US Air Force at the McGuire Air Force Base. A licensed personal trainer and Freehold, NJ EMT volunteer, he has applied to master’s programs, with a longer-term goal of combining his engineering background with a career as a physician.
“What surprised me the most about Rutgers Engineering is how such a big school is able to feel like such a close-knit community.” – Emily Sullivan
This year’s honorees include two School of Engineering students.
Among her many experiences at SoE include internships at Tesla’s 10-million-square-foot Gigafactory in Texas and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, enhancing her skills in project management and leadership.
Aayan chose his major for its vast array of applications. ECE students can work on the cutting edge of technology, and the professors are always willing to talk with you and share their research.
"I chose Rutgers for its engineering program. I love that we are an R1 research school with so many academic opportunities and extracurricular activities in the school."
Industrial and systems engineering (ISE) major Nathaly Alapucho has gained leadership skills by serving on the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ (SHPE) executive board as community service chair, historian, and as part of a Little Einsteins educational outreach team engaging minority or low-income elementary students in hands-on STEM workshops.
As a transfer student from Atlantic Cape Community College, CBE major Victoria Axelsson chose Rutgers Engineering because of its academic reputation and weight in industry.
Dante Migliaccio views his materials science and engineering (MSE) major as one that has the potential to be applied across most industries.
