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College of Engineering

Student Spotlights

Spotlights highlight students who strive for excellence in and outside of the classroom, by participating and leading others in extracurricular activities that prepare them for positions beyond the university. Each spotlight includes a brief biography, current research interests, scholarly accomplishments, as well as important academic courses.

Melanie Chatham Melanie Chatham

Aerospace Engineer

Melanie balances working multiple jobs, performing research, in addition to an astro-emphasis course load.

Benjamin Degn Benjamin Degn

Computer Engineer

In addition to being actively involved in academics, he is also a member of a variety of campus organizations.

Tim Lemm Tim Lemm

Computer Engineer

Tim exhibits leadership qualities through Army ROTC and throughout his various internships with The Boeing Company.

Elijah Rentschler Elijah Rentschler

Computer Engineer

Elijah points out that the university encourages the real personal involvement that professors have here with their students.

Laura Seymour Laura Seymour

Aerospace Engineer

Aside from being a member of the rocketry club, Laura is also a member of the Society of Women Engineers.

Ted Sharp Ted Sharp

Mechanical Engineer

For Ted, his first experience with the jet by the campus bookstore signaled the beginning of a different kind of college education and approach.