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Second Class of Clark Engineering Scholars On April 25, the Clark Scholars Luncheon was held to introduce the second class of A. James Clark Engineering Scholars to emeritus trustee, A. James Clark, HON ‘10, Chairman and CEO of Clark Enterprises Inc. The program was established by Mr. Clark in January 2011 with an $8 million pledge in order to recruit and graduate a cadre of the very best students to become leaders in the engineering profession. Also in attendance were President Steven Knapp, Provost Steven Lerman, SEAS Dean David Dolling, and Dr. Murray Snyder, director of the A. James Clark Engineering Scholars program, as well as Clark Enterprises representatives Larry Nussdorf, President and COO; and Bob Flanagan, Executive Vice President. The A. James Clark Engineering Scholars program provides annual merit-based scholarships and leadership training for top undergraduate engineering students at GW’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Clark Engineering Scholars participate in a professional “boot camp” led by successful SEAS alumni, receive summer internship opportunities, and take part in a semester abroad experience and regularly scheduled seminars. Nicholas Asarese, Honeoye Falls, New York
Josephine Mascher, Salt Lake City, Utah
Nicholas Asarese is a sophomore in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He is a member of the Society of American Military Engineers and works as a personal trainer at the Lerner Health and Wellness Center. Nicholas is also a member of Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps and plans to be commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps upon graduation.
Josephine Mascher, a sophomore in the Civil Engineering Department, is interested in the design of sustainable and earthquake resistant structures. Josephine is very active with the American Society of Civil Engineers and has a job on campus working with the Energy and Environmental Programs Office.
Emily Fusco, Beverly, Massachusetts
Allan Richmond “Arich” Morales is a sophomore in Computer Engineering with a passion for the rapid evolution of computer technology and plans to purse both a Master’s and a Doctorate degree. On campus, he is involved with Circle K International, the GW Hatchet, the national
Sophomore Emily Fusco is currently pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Mathematics and intends to specialize in Computer Security and Information Assurance, utilizing her problem solving techniques to protect the identities and personal information of others. She is actively involved in Alpha Omega Epsilon Engineering Sorority and Epsilon Sigma Alpha Community Service Sorority.
Allan Richmond Morales, Los Angeles, California
honors fraternity Phi Sigma Pi, HOPE Christian Fellowship, Agape Christian Fellowship, and the Philippine Cultural Society.
Shayda Shahbazi, Oak Hill, Virginia A sophomore in the Electrical Engineering Department, Shayda Shahbazi intends to further pursue her academic interests in energy efficiency research and nanotechnology by conducting research as an undergraduate. During her first year in SEAS, Shayda was the Freshman Representative for the GW chapter of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Engineering Council Representative for the GW chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.
Andrea Lehn, Fern Park, Florida A sophomore in the Computer Science Department, Andrea Lehn has a double major in Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry and hopes to earn both a PhD and MD degree. She is interested in conducting medical research that will serve to develop the field of personalized medicine. Andrea is also the Fundraising Chair and Pledge Master Secondary of the GW Chapter of Theta Tau, the professional co-ed engineering fraternity. G W I mp a c t
(Back row) 2011 Clark Scholar Liam Cusack; 2012 Clark Scholars: Andrea Lehn, Nicholas Asarese, Allan Richmond Morales, Emily Fusco, Shayda Shahbazi, and Josephine Mascher; (Front row) Assistant Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at SEAS James Howard, SEAS Dean David Dolling, President Steven Knapp, A. James Clark, GW Provost Steven Lerman, Director of the Clark Engineering Scholars Program Murray Snyder, and Clark Enterprises President and COO Larry Nussdorf.
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