GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2026!
We write Stevens history HOBOKEN, NJ | MAY 19, 2026
VOLUME CXXII No.26
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CONGRATS CLASS OF 2026
INSIDE THIS ISSUE SPORTS
SEASON RECAP PAGE 3 FEATURE
LIST OF GRADUATING SENIORS PAGE 4
Wittpenn Walk: Class of 2026 Edition
FEATURE
BY ALESSANDRA ZULUETA NIETO, STAFF WRITER
FIRST IN the Class of 2026 prepares CLASS COHORT for Astheir Wittpenn Walk, they
mark one of the final milestones in a journey that began during a transformative moment for Stevens. The Wittpenn Walk is a tradition to show the start and end of a student’s time at Stevens.
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FEATURE
AWARDS RECIPIENTS PAGE 6
Innovation Expo 2026: a glimpse into Stevens’ innovative spirit BY JOSEPHINE CHOONG, SECRETARY
FEATURE
SENIOR ESSAYS PAGE 7 and 8
FEATURE
PUZZLES PAGE 9 PULSE
ROVING AND SUDOKU PAGE 10
Every year, Stevens hosts the Innovation Expo, giving seniors an opportunity to present their Senior Design Projects, a culmination of years of hard work, innovation, and learning. Across campus, the 258 student projects from the three schools highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit, research, and creativity of each student throughout their time at Stevens. On May 8, the Expo kicked off with the first round of student projects. The School of Engineering and Science (SES) presented 162 projects across 10 different departments. At Canavan Arena, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) BAJA Team showcased their fully functioning off-road car for any interested viewers. In the meantime, the School of Business featured 50 projects displayed all around the Babbio Center. Later in the day, the Gallois Autonomous Robot Competition, a highlight for first-year engineering students, had teams of three test their robots in three trials for the most accurate path-finding robot. The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science (HASS) featured 46 student projects and a variety of music performances throughout the day. HASS musicians showcased their capstone projects with live performances
NEWS (2)
FEATURE (4-9)
SPORTS (3)
PULSE (10)
Wittpenn Walk: Class of 2026 edition! Learn more about the Wittpenn Walk experience the graduating Class of 2026 had! 2026 RECAP
Recognize our graduating senior athletes and the MAC players of the year! See more about the sports accomplishments this season!
Walking up from Babbio to start off Convocation as freshmen, then down towards Babbio as seniors for their Senior Sunset Toast. Entering in the fall of 2022, this cohort was selected from a record-breaking pool of 12,500 applicants. They arrived on campus as one of the largest incoming classes in recent years, being the final push to drive total enrollment past the 9,000 student mark.
First in Class Cohort Senior Awards Stute Senior Essays Puzzle Page Graduating Seniors List Read answers from the Stevens community to our weekly Roving Reporter, plus solve our weekly puzzle and sudoku.
at Schaefer Lawn, entertaining guests throughout the day. Meanwhile, at Walker Gym, the Ebb and Flow exhibition highlighted four years of hard work from 22 graduating artists. Following the tide’s ebb, each artist presented their unique perspective, thus continuing the flow of inspiration and community. Attendees could also visit the library and their new exhibit exploring the legacy of Colonel John Stevens, the founder of Stevens Institute of Technology, ’s founder by featuring original objects and manuscripts. From becoming New Jersey’s state treasurer to pioneering experiments on steam-powered transportation, the exhibit examines the legacy and impact John Stevens left behind. This year’s Thomas H. Scholl Lecture had Stevens alumnus Christine A. Miller, a life sciences executive who recently served as the president and CEO of Melinta Therapeutics, as a speaker. Miller joined Peter Dominick, a teaching professor at the School of Business, for a fireside chat titled “Take Control: Own the Game, Shape Your Future”. Based on her own experience, she shared how leadership decisions and cultural shifts help organizations navigate complex periods of change.
SEE EXPO PAGE 2
Beyond the statistics, the Class of 2026 witnessed a unique time in the history of Stevens. They were the first class to see the University Center Complex (UCC) Towers being fully lived in and integrated into the campus. While these students spent their first year in traditional housing, they had front-row seats to the UCC becoming the heart of student life. Now, as they look to the future
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ahead, their professional prospects look as strong as the day they arrived. If current trends hold true, they are joining a legacy where 97% of graduates secure career outcomes within six months of graduation. While our seniors are now leaving the pond to pursue their own paths, no one will forget their formative duckling years here at Stevens.
Commencement Speaker: Adam Savage from MythBusters
PHOTO COURTESY OF TESTED.COM
BY JACK MACDONNELL, STAFF WRITER For this year's undergraduate Commencement ceremony, Stevens welcomes one of the most renowned and famous entertainers in the engineering field, Adam Savage. Adam Savage can be described as nothing less than an engineering legend. Savage was a host of the Discovery Channel show MythBusters, a television series dedicated to testing scientific myths and rumors. Topics ranging from “Can a Penny Dropped Off the Empire State Building Kill Someone?” to more experimental episodes like “Do frozen chickens cause more damage than thawed chickens when shot at a plane's
windshield?” Truly, he can be seen as an explorer of the more “fun” side of science. The show had an impressive 16 seasons and nearly 300 episodes, running over the course of 13 years. For many kids who grew up watching the series, it was a source of inspiration and wonder that introduced millions to the world of engineering. Some of those people Savage has inspired may very well be in the audience during his commencement speech. His talents do not end with his television career; he is a man of many trades. Savage has also run his own YouTube channel since 2009, creating over 7,000 videos and amassing 7.2 million subscrib-
SEE SAVAGE PAGE 2
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Feature
🎉🎉 Graduation Issue Puzzle Page 🎉🎉 🎓🎓Chris Kalish🎓🎓 and Dom Souza
Crossword Down: Across: 1.The senior who has been writing puzzles for the 1. The name of a coastal town in Texas and a feast day in Catholicism Stute all year. 8.Fictional character from Progressive Insurance 2. Groups within a company that provide technical support commercials 3. adjust or calibrate to 10. To overflow or overrun something 4. An effect in physics where a material's refractive 11. Inflatable bed index changes with an applied electromagnetic field. 14. Container used primarily hold liquids 5. A state of disorder 15. Utah national monument named for two 6."Don't worry about it" buttes that resemble an animal’s head feature 7. Popular chocolate candy 16. To consume or ingest 8. Sarcastically 17. Popular late-night sketch comedy show 9. Last name of an American figure skater who 18. Slang for buttocks or rear end recently won 2 gold medals in 2026 21. Popular beverage brand from the 1990s to 12. Common nickname for the 16th president of the early 2000s United States' first name 23. Disjointed and not continuous 13. Japanese word meaning war or conflict 26. The number eight in Spanish 19. Popular slang to address someone older than you 27. Mechanisms that allow doors to be opened 20. a commotion, or disruption and closed 22. Before Common Era 28. Revolutions per minute 24. First name of an actress who starred in Beverly 30. Short lived or dying trend 31. Natural creases in the face that occur overtime. Hills, 90210 and Charmed Often times correlated with making certain facial 25. Drifted or carried away 29. slowly dissolves expressions a lot 33. Widespread group of people in southeast Asia, 30. Name of an important character in the Shrek movies including the language families of Thai and Lao 32. Old English name for a rude or ill-mannered 35. Swinging doors found in old western bars man 36. Melody or Song 34. Currency abbreviation for the Argentinian Peso 37. Abbreviation for a web resource format 38. Immediately or Suddenly
Kings Tour Traverse each square one by one in any of the eight directions (like a king in chess) to spell out the answer. The starting and ending squares are bolded. Every letter will be used exactly once. The clue below the grid designates the lengths of each word.
Cryptolist
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The following list has been translated using a basic substitution cipher. For example, if E represents T in one word/phrase, it will represent T in all the words/phrases in the list. No letter maps to itself. The list is alphabetized. Hint: start guessing things in the category and see if any of the letter patterns match up.
Buildings on Campus AFQY
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Graduate’s Attire [3-3-4]
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*Puzzle instructions by Stephen Pachucki
Chain Reaction
Hidden Links Inspired by the British game show Only Connect, the goal of this puzzle is to find the hidden connection between four seemingly abstract clues. Each answer will use trivia, wordplay, logic, or some combination thereof. The solution is always more specific than “nouns”, “places”, etc. What do the following have in common? Year
Guest
Check
Cook
Tom
Bass
Crash
Snare
Stick
Stain
Balm
Gloss
*Puzzle instructions by Stephen Pachucki
Each of the six clues on the right leads to a two-word phrase or compound word. Insert each answer into two of the boxes on the right. At the end, you will have an interlocking chain of six phrases.
Clues: 1-2. Self-sustaining series of events 2-3. Time it takes an individual to respond to something 3-4. Chronologically ordering events 4-5. Baseball hit with straight and low trajectory 5-6. Convenient way to get fast food
C____ R_______ T___ L___ D____ T___
*Puzzle instructions by Stephen Pachucki
Hi, Chris here! It was a pleasure working with Dom and making puzzles for The Stute this year- I really had so much fun. Thank you all for playing! And to my fellow graduates, congrats! Thru Jonas
Babbio
Burchard
Morton
McClean
Howe
Walker Kidde North
Cryptologist
Drive Line Time
Cap and Gown
Year, Guest, Check, Cook → Types of books Tom, Bass, Crash, Snare → Parts of a drum kit Stick, Stain, Balm, Gloss → Words that follow “lip”
Kings Tour
Hidden Links
Reaction Chain Chain Reaction
ANSWERS TO THIS WEEKS PUZZLES
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News Masthead Volume CXXIII No. 26 Executive Board
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF.............................JIYA JAISINGHANI ‘27 BUSINESS MANAGER.......................CAMRYN WINANT ‘28 MANAGING EDITOR.................................TIANNA SPITZ ‘27 LAYOUT EDITOR.......................................CLAIRE DEANS ‘29 OUTREACH CHAIR................................ISABELLA FAMA ‘29 DIGITAL MANAGER.........................CHARMY KOTADIA ‘27 SECRETARY.....................................JOSEPHINE CHOONG ‘28
EXPO
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The day concluded with the annual Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition, where student teams competed against each other for the Ansary Prizes for Entrepreneurship, totaling $17,500. The awards were provided by the Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation, which supported education, en-
trepreneurship, and other philanthropic causes. At the competition, six finalists pitched their Senior Design Projects to a panel of judges, showcasing their business plans and propositions’ value. TheraV, whose team consisted of Hazem Abo-Donia, Mohamed Bengabsia, Omar Elkhafif, and Brandon Peralta, won first place at the competition. Coming in at second was CTRL from the Departments of Mechanical and Software engineering. Third place featured
TeleHub from the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The other finalists were DuoVitalis, HOPE Incubator, and Stevens Flood Inundation Mapper (SFIM). The Innovation Expo showcased the innovative spirit of each Stevens senior and their capability to learn beyond a classroom setting. It served as a celebration and reminder of all that they have accomplished during their time here.
Editorial Board
NEWS EDITOR...................................JOSH BODENSTEIN ‘29 SCIENCE EDITOR..................................RIYANA PHADKE ‘27 OPINION EDITOR.........................................ITAI GELLER ‘26 SPORTS EDITOR..........................MILAGROS CARBAJAL ‘28 FEATURES EDITOR ...........................PRISHA VAGVALA ‘28 HEAD COPYEDITOR..............................TASHA KHOSLA ‘25
Operations Board
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SAVAGE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ers. His YouTube channel, Adam Savage’s Tested, explores topics such as engineering, science, pop culture, behind-the-scenes movie effects, and workshop projects. He has kept a very personal relationship with his audience, frequently answering fan mail and questions. Savage has a myriad of other achievements: being a special effects producer and prop maker for Star Wars films, hosting numerous TED Talks, and appearing on numerous other television shows. Through all his endeavors, he’s had one common goal: creativity and the scientific process. Stevens takes great pride in its history of high-quality engineer-
ing education, but they also strive to put humanity in technology. If there’s anyone who can show the creative, artistic, and limitless potential of engineering, it would be Savage. In his over 20 years of
making media—whether it’s making a rocket-powered swingset, hosting a TED talk, or making movie props—Savage is a paragon of how anything is possible in the engineering and science field.
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Highlights from Wittpenn Walk 2026!
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Sports Stevens Athletics 25-26: Stevens Athletics Marks Another Season of Championship Success BY MILAGROS CARBAJAL, SPORTS EDITOR As the 2025-26 academic year comes to a close, Stevens athletics once again proved its strength across the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC). From repeat conference championships to major individual honors, the Ducks continued to build on their tradition of excellence, with several programs extending championship streaks and student-athletes earning recognition at the conference, regional, and national levels. The fall season started with success on the soccer field. Women’s Soccer captured the MAC Freedom Championship and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament after finishing 12-4-6 overall and 6-1 in conference play. The Ducks’ strong postseason run added to Stevens’ championship success in the fall and highlighted the program’s continued presence as one of the top teams in the conference. Men’s Soccer continued its championship tradition with a fifth straight MAC Freedom title, finishing the season 9-4-6 overall and 4-1-2 in conference play. The Ducks’ postseason success reflected their consistency on both sides of the field and secured another NCAA Tournament appearance for the program. Men’s Volleyball held conference dominance, winning its fifth consecutive MAC Championship
with a 3-1 victory over Messiah. The Ducks also earned national recognition, with three players receiving AVCA All-American honors after another strong postseason run. Women’s Volleyball finished 22-10 overall and 6-1 in MAC Freedom play, while head coach Macon Frey earned AVCA Thirty Under 30 recognition after leading the Ducks to three straight conference championships in her first three seasons. Men’s Golf captured its sixth consecutive MAC Freedom Championship, carding a +23 over two rounds and winning by 63 strokes — the program’s largest margin since joining the conference. The Ducks also swept all five spots on the All-MAC Freedom First Team, advanced to the NCAA Championships, and earned the President’s Special Recognition Award for posting a team GPA above 3.5, showing the Ducks’ ability for excellence both on and off the field. Men’s and Women’s Swimming both continued their dominance in the MAC, with the men claiming their seventh straight conference championship and the women winning their second consecutive title. The women finished nearly 300 points ahead of second-place Misericordia, while the men won by nearly 200 points and added MAC Rookie of the Year honors. Men’s and Women’s Basketball both made strong postseason runs in the MAC Freedom. The men won the conference tour-
nament championship, finished 18-10 overall, and advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship, while the women reached the MAC Freedom title game after a dominant semifinal win over Arcadia. Both teams also earned multiple All-MAC Freedom selections, adding individual recognition to their postseason success. Wrestling finished second at the MAC Championships, with the Ducks claiming two individual conference titles and seven top-five finishes. The program also earned national recognition at the NCAA Championships, where two wrestlers secured All-American status, while adding a MAC Senior Scholar-Athlete honor for success both on the mat and in the classroom. As the year moved into the spring, Stevens continued its strong run with another stretch of postseason success, as several programs turned strong regular seasons into conference titles, national appearances, and major individual recognition. Softball clinched a spot in the MAC Freedom Tournament after sweeping FDU-Florham in the final regular-season doubleheader, finishing 24-15 overall and 9-5 in conference play. The Ducks showed late-season fight with key shutout wins before their postseason run came to an end in the conference tournament. Baseball finished 28-15 overall and 14-7 in MAC Freedom play, reaching the conference semi-
final series after a strong regular season. The Ducks pushed top-seeded DeSales to a winner-take-all Game 3 and kept their postseason run alive with a comeback win in Game 2. Men’s and Women’s continue to show their dominance in the MAC Freedom, with each team capturing another conference championship. The men won their sixth straight MAC Freedom Tournament title, while the women earned their fifth straight championship and swept the conference’s major year-end awards for the second consecutive season. Men’s and Women’s Track and Field both closed out the MAC Outdoor Championships with strong individual and relay performances. The women finished fifth overall with 76.5 points, highlighted by a 1-2 finish in the 400-meter hurdles, while the men placed seventh with 65 points and earned several top-five finishes across field events, relays, and distance races. The 2025-26 season showed the depth and consistency of Stevens athletics across every part of the year. From conference titles to postseason appearances and academic honors, the Ducks continued to set a high standard for success. As Stevens turns toward the next season, its programs carry forward a strong foundation, proving once again that the Ducks remain a major presence in the MAC and beyond.
MAC Senior Players
VARSITY GRADUATES Baseball
Erik Sibbach, Will Sotiropoulos, David Finch, Jonah Swarts, Dylan Fishbough, Zach DeGeorge, Shane Linett
Women’s/Men’s Basketball Leyla Castro, Isabella Duval, Olivia Schubiger, Dorothy Loffredo, Audrey Kehoe, Brendan Coughlan, Brian Dolinick, Matt Leming, Grant Sloan Women’s/Men’s Fencing
Emily Zgombic, Aden Vishnevsky, Andrew Yurovchak, Anastasia Mosè, Esat Adiloglu
Women’s/Men’s Lacrosse
Hana Yang, Maddie Hogan, Maggie Zarish-Yasunas, Eran Gleason, Lindsay Esposito, Lauren Sullivan, Felicity Heilferty, Emma Guzowski, Stefanie Sellitto, Maddie Sullivan, Mackenzie Murray, Brooke Sullivan, Samantha Renda, Blake Creamer, Matt Pergola, Will Giarrusso, Mac Waynick, Joe Leone, Miles du Bois, Chris Ciccarello, Charlie Robbins, Will Labartino, Matt Bologna, Danny Winkler, Luke Lesizza, Joe Vignali, Dan Garvey
Women’s/Men’s Soccer
Ang Dinh, Sarah Wnorowski, Kenny Donley, Lauren Alley, Brian Babovic, Ethan Hagen, Joseph Pinho, Ben Goldberg, Max Rokhsar, Ryan O’Byrne, Sebastien Montoulieu, Eric Romero
Women’s/Men’s Swimming
Adriana Bertolotti, Gabby Tyer, Gabs Sokolik, Sydney Lanager, Natalia Brunetti, Deo Bove, Dailen Davis, Will Stibor, Lukas Mikulenas, Angel Velasquez, Justin Lee, Daniel Shemetov, Leo Timmermann
Women’s/Men’s Tennis
Stephanie Untermeyer, Aliona Heitz, Max-William Kanz
Women’s/Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field
BY MILAGROS CARBAJAL, SPORTS EDITOR
Men’s Soccer Ethan Hagen MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Year Senior Ethan Hagen earned MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Year after leading Stevens’ defensive unit throughout the season. A two-time All-MAC Freedom Second Team selection and United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team honoree, Hagen helped the Ducks allow just 0.65 goals per game. He played the full 90 minutes in 14 matches, including 104 minutes against Amherst in the NCAA Tournament, and also added assists against FDU-Florham and Lebanon Valley. Women’s Soccer Alana Odom MAC Freedom Offensive Player of the Year Senior Alana Odom earned MAC Freedom Offensive Player of the Year honors after a standout first season at Stevens. She finished the year with nine goals and two assists for 20 points, including seven goals in MAC Freedom play. Odom helped lead the Ducks to the conference championship and an NCAA
Tournament berth. Men’s Tennis Max-William Kanz MAC Freedom Player of the Year Senior Max-William Kanz earned MAC Freedom Player of the Year after leading Stevens to its sixth straight MAC Freedom Tournament Championship. A four-time All-Conference selection, Kanz surpassed 50 career singles wins following a 13-8 regular season, including a perfect 4-0 mark in conference play. He also delivered key wins at the top of the lineup against Ithaca and UNC Wesleyan and was named MAC Freedom Tournament MVP for the second straight year. Women’s Lacrosse Stefanie Sellitto MAC Freedom Midfielder of the Year Senior Stefanie Sellito has been named MAC Freedom Midfielder of the Year. A force for the Ducks, she has consistently made an impact as a scorer, draw-control specialist, and a leader in the midfield. A three-time All-MAC Freedom First Team selection and two-time IWLCA All Boardwalk Region First Team honoree, Selito has helped lead the Ducks to continued championship success. Lauren Sullivan
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Defender of the Year Senior Lauren Sullivan earned MAC Freedom Defender of the Year honors after continuing to anchor the Ducks’ defense. A threetime MAC Freedom Defender of the Year and three-time IWLCA All-American honoree, Lauren has been one of Stevens’ most reliable defensive players throughout her career. Known for her ability to win ground balls, cause turnovers, and contribute on draw controls, she has remained a key part of the Ducks’ success on both ends of the field. Men’s Lacrosse Matt Pergola Attacker of the Year Senior Matt Pergola earned MAC Freedom Attackman of the Year thanks to an incredible season leading the Ducks’ attack. A three-time USILA Honorable Mention AllAmerican and three-time All-MAC Freedom First Team selection, Pergola has been one of Stevens’ most reliable offensive players throughout his career. This season, he appeared in and started all 19 games, recording 55 goals and 25 assists for 80 total points while tallying at least one point in every game. With season highs of seven goals, six assists, and 10 points, he remained a key part of the Ducks’
continued championship success.
Luke Lesizza Defenseman of the Year Senior Luke Lesizza earned MAC Freedom Defenseman of the Year after continuing to lead the Ducks’ defensive unit with consistency and leadership. A three-time USILA Honorable Mention All-American and three-time First Team All-MAC Freedom selection, Lesizza has made a major impact throughout his career. Known for his ability to impact both sides of the field, he remained a key part of Stevens’ continued success. Will Giarrusso Specialist of the Year Senior Will Giarusso was awarded the MAC Freedom Specialist of the Year after continuing to be a strong presence for the Ducks. Giarrusso helped Stevens gain important possession throughout the season using his strength on faceoffs and ground balls to support the team’s overall success. He recorded season highs of nine ground balls and three caused turnovers on May 2, while also adding offensive contributions with highs of one goal, two assists, and two points. Giarrusso remained a reliable specialist and an important part of Stevens’ success.
Gianna Adamo, Mick Barbi, Taylor Enes, Danny Jutras, Joseph Ruben, Caleb Stephen, Isabel Vogel
Women’s/Men’s Track & Field
Lauren Alley, Jimmy Johnson, Brandon Kiefer, Cooper Kinsley, Maya Lapinski, Alexis Merola, Kyle Miller, Maggie Previglian, Connor Robinson, Stephanie Ryazanova, Manny Vega
Women’s/Men’s Volleyball
Mallory Eder, Paulina Miller, Vivian Lisboa, Julius Stiemer, Phil Bone, Tyler Hoke, Esteban Schmitt, Jack Hershman
Field Hockey
Maeryn Erdheim, Taylor Knox, Emilia Lopes, Gabi Moroney, Maggie Neumann, Elizabeth Sullivan, Lily Wierzbicki
Softball
Ella Tozduman, Kyra Fischer Golf Punn Chitteratlert, Brock Dickson
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Tuesday, May 19
Graduating Seniors The Stute would like to recognize and congratulate each of the 1,102 students of the graduating class of 202 You did it! Dalia Abbad, Salma Abdelaziz, Malak Abdelhakim, Kana Abe, Ahnaf Abid, Hazem Abo-Donia, Rachel Abraham, Matthew Abramowitz, Alexander Adair, Gianna Adamo, Ian Adams, Esat Adiloglu, Lucian Adler, Max Adler, Kevin Aedo, Victor Afonso, Dennis Agerup, Alice Agnoletto,Miguel Aguirre, Hriday Ajinkya, Ruhi Ajinkya, Jennifer Alexander, Christina Alexandrov, Ashley Allen, Lauren Alley, Yazen Alsarawi, Zeynep Alta, Zachary Emmanuel Altuna, Schenia Denielle Alvarez, Shantel Dominique Alvarez, Emiliano Ambriz, David Amin, Angelica Amores, Kieron Ampaw, Joelle An, Rebecca An, Seongjun An, Timur Anafin, Sean Anderson, Malina Andronescu, Natalie Anfuso, Joseph Angarola, Jordan Angrist, Andrea Antropow, Aliya Aqeel, William Arachelian, Avanish Arif, Andrea Arpastean, Derek Arustamyan, Nicole Assante, Nhyiraba Asumadu Addo,Rhiannon Atekpe, Tanya Avadia, Brian Ayala, Adam Aziz, Faiyaz Aziz, Brian Babovic, Zineddine Bacha, Sayumi Baduge, Sumner Badzik, Nozanin Bahridinova, Andrew Baker, Nicolas Banatt, Aayush Banavali, Rebecca Bang, Isabella Baratta, James Barbi, Drayton Barrand, Bryan Barzola, Payton Bates, Caroline Baulig, Ronald Bavagnoli Jr., Matthew Bazer, Ariana Beckford, Joshua Bekkerman, Mohamed Bengabsia, Tav Ben-Shoan, Istvan Bereczki, Matthew Bernardon, Adriana Bertolotti, Thomas Bertussi, Ankita Bhat, Varun Bhutani, Sophia Bica, Rishi Bidarkota, David Bidwell, Matthew Bieger, Mark Bigsby, Suraj Biju, Jaran Binning, Megan Birns, Anthony Bistany, Kaitlyn Bjerke, Hanna Bjorkman, Maxim Bobkov, Thomas Boccassini, Paul Bodinizzo, Matthew Bodziony, Phillip Bone, Danielle Bonk, Marissa Bonsignore, Chloe Borentain, Thomas Bothwell, Anais Bouchatta, Ethan Boucher, Amedeo Bove, Atticus Bowie, Samvith Boyapati, Ethan Bradfield, Mia Rose Braun, Corinthian Bray, Mason Brewster, William Bronson, Christopher Brown, Jeremy Brown, Natalia Brunetti, Lucas Brusa-O’Connell, Christopher Bubniak, Nicolás Buendia-Santos, Addison Buhl, Jack Bulas, Tyler Buss,Edward Butrica, Nicolas Buzzanco, Michael Buzzetta, Chelsea Byun, Miles Cabreza, Lorenzo Cafe, Jas Cairns, Anthony Callegari, John Callinan, Victoria Campos,Ardit Cana, Vincent Cancelliere Jr., Gabriela Cangialosi, Lucero Cano, Yuning Cao, Jack Caputo, Danna Cardenas, Gabriella Cardoza, Anthony Carino, Brooks Carmichael,Justin Carnemolla, Raia Carr, Owen Carter, Mary Casey, Jason Casper, Alyssa Castillo, Leyla Castro, Christopher Catalano, Dominic Catena, Blake Cecchini, Taylor Cerafice, Gianna Cerbone, Kyle Chambers, Enoch Chan, Terynce Chan, Naomi Chan-Sia, Bhagawat Chapagain, Michael Chaves, Madeline Cheevers, Caitlin Chen, Jenny Chen, Justin Chen, Wei Chen, Yuxi Chen, Kevin Cheng, Melody Cheung, Nicole Cheung, Amane Chibana, Velizar Chilikov, Punn Chittaratlert, Samhita Chunduru, Natalie Ciacma, Nicholas Ciasulli, Marcin Cieslar, Justin Ciliotta, Ryan Cleary, Kyle Cocks, Autumn Coleman, Jimmy Colgan, William Collazo, Nicholas Colloca, Dustin Conway, Dilon Coonghe, Patrick Core, Alex Coroian, Stella Corovessis, 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FIRST IN CLASS COHORT The following students from the Class of 2026 each earned a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout their academic journey at Stevens. These students span across three different schools and eleven different majors. Read about the advice they would give to their younger selves, the organizations they were a part of, and what their future holds. Club Volleyball Team.” What is the next step? “I will be working as an Equities Analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald in NYC.”
SPURTHI SETTY
“The advice I would give to my freshman self is to slow down and enjoy your experience. Often, I was focused on the next big assignment or exam, but it is the small moments that you take with you after college.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “MSA.” What is the next step? “Currently working as a Software Engineer”
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Don’t beat yourself up over the mistakes or failures that will inevitably be part of your journey. All you can do is try again and keep moving forward—so don’t dwell on the past. Every failed attempt brings you one step closer to success and to where you are meant to be.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, Stevens Women in Computer Science.” What is the next step? “I will be working at Qualcomm as a Machine Learning Engineer in San Diego on the Modem Systems Test Group!”
CIVIL ENGINEERING
KAYLA DEPALMA COMPUTER SCIENCE
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the discomfort. Don’t let the fear of failure get in your way. Say yes to new experiences and learn as much as you can. Challenging yourself leads to growth, and you are capable of more than you know!” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Pinnacle Scholar and Pinnacle Scholar Peer Advisor, Sigma Delta Tau (served as the Vice President of Academic Development), Order of Omega Greek honor society, Upsilon Pi Epsilon computer science honor society.” What is the next step? “I will be working as a software engineer in a rotational program at Guardian Life.”
JONATHAN HOOD
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Prioritize building honest friendships, as ultimately, your best experiences in college will be your planned adventures in New York or your spontaneous late-night movie binges and Mahjong sessions. ” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “ASME, Alpha Phi Omega, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.” What is the next step? “After my summer internship at Micro as a Process Engineer Intern, I’ll be returning to Stevens to pursue a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering through the accelerated program.”
LAUREN SULLIVAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Always give your full effort into everything that you do. If you can walk away and know that you gave it your all, you should be proud of yourself no matter the outcome.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Women’s Lacrosse, Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Bi Engineering Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society.” What is the next step? “I will be getting my Masters in Mechanical Engineering - Concentration in Medical Device Engineering, while working for Johnson & Johnson Ethicon as a Design Quality Engineer Co-op on the Wound Closure and Healing Team.”
ARDEN SENTAK
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Stress less, enjoy every moment, and make time to explore & do fun things! Four years sounds like a long time but it goes by way too fast.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Tau Beta Pi, IEEE-HKN, Pinnacle Scholars.” What is the next step? “I will be working full-time as a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin.”
AIDAN NESTOR
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Get out of your own way. No one is supposed to have anything figured out as a freshman; just get out there and experience as much as you can.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Club baseball for a few years, Tau Beta Pi, iStem/Launchpad.” What is the next step? “Job hunting and working on Aventix/ personal projects. Aventix is a startup I co-founded with some friends. It’s an NFT ticketing platform that leverages blockchain technology to reduce ticket fees, reduce scalping, and increase ticket security.”
JACOB PELLINI
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “I would tell my freshman self to place less pressure on having the entire path mapped out and focus more on what I can control in the present moment. Confidence develops over time through preparation, experience, and learning to trust yourself. I’d also remind myself to take advantage of the opportunities around me and appreciate the experience, because the four years go by faster than you expect.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society (Co-President); Scholars of Finance (Member & Mentor); Business Buddy Mentor; Stevens Women in Business (SWIB); Stevens Finance, Investment Banking, & Advisory Society (FIBA); Athletic Events & Communications Assistant; Senior Week Advisory Committee; Encouraging Women Across All Borders (EWAAB); Italian Student Association (ISA); Women’s
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “I would tell myself not to worry so much about things that I have little to no control over.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “I’ve been working as a course assistant within the CS department since my sophomore year.” What is the next step? “I’m starting a full-time role as a Software Developer at Epic.”
MAHAD RANA
COMPUTER SCIENCE
What is the advice you would give your freshman self?
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “You belong here! Stop getting caught up in comparing yourself to others in your classes and instead focus on bettering yourself and learning as much as possible.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Alpha Phi Omega, Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon, Peer Leadership.” What is the next step? “I will be working a full-time job at TPD in Freehold, NJ as a Structural Bridge Designer.”
KAITLYN TSAI
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
JERNIQUE RICHARDSON ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “It’s okay to step outside of your comfort zone and explore new interests because you’ll never know unless you try. Also, don’t be too hard on yourself — take breaks and value the friendships that you have. College is much more than just the courses that you’ll take; you will discover who you are as an individual!” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Stevens Christian Fellowship (SCF) Secretary.” What is the next step? “I will be starting a full-time job as an electrical designer at Pure Power Engineering.”
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Don’t be afraid to reach out to classmates, professors, advisors. Stepping out of your comfort zone can feel intimidating, but people are welcoming and genuinely want to help.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “President of Biomedical Engineering Society, Alpha Eta Mu Beta (Biomedical Engineering Honor Society), Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Society of Women Engineers.” What is the next step? “I will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at Stevens, with a concentration in Medical Devices, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.”
KATHERINE FUENTES
PURE AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS
VINCENT MENICHELLI ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “If you can’t control something, don’t let it control you.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Engineers Without Borders, Tau Beta Pi.” What is the next step? “M.S. in Environmental Engineering at Brown University”
COMPUTER SCIENCE
GIOVANNA NOTARO
ERIN ZABRISKIE
ships, etc. Back then, I felt that I had all the time in the world to get started and that there was no need to rush, but when there’s no hard deadline for things like these, it’s easy to take the opportunities you have for granted.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Computer and Console Gaming Society, Stevens Computer Science Club, and Stevens Game Development Club.” What is the next step? “Job searching and continuing to further my knowledge through self-education.”
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Don’t be afraid to do things outside of your comfort zone. Some of my most memorable experiences throughout college came from being brave enough to try something new.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA), Pi Mu Epsilon.” What is the next step? “I will be pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Sciences at Binghamton University.”
JARED SOIFERMAN COMPUTER SCIENCE
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Don’t be so shy, put yourself out there! You will make so many great friends just by talking to more people, be it in classes or activities.” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Stevens A Cappella, Stevens Choir, Stevens Computer Science Club, Stevens Game Development Club, Stevens Trivia Club.” What is the next step? “I’ll be joining Prudential Financial full-time as part of their Global Technology Rotational Program! I will also be finishing my accelerated Masters in Computer Science at Stevens.”
JASON RIZZO
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
JORDAN TAM
COMPUTER SCIENCE What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Start doing everything as early as possible: join more clubs, make new friends, network, search for intern-
What is the advice you would give your freshman self? “Don’t hesitate to get involved in anything that interests you on campus! You can always decide later what you want to put all of your time into. ” What are some organizations you were involved in during your time at Stevens? “Powerlifting Team, Stevens A Cappella, and Alpha Phi Omega.” What is the next step? “I will be finishing my Master’s, also in Computer Engineering, in Fall 2026.”
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SENIOR AWARDS
Below is a list of the awards and recipients presented at the Senior Award Ceremony. Customer Service Excellence Award Joanne Wang
Bachelor Award in Computer Engineering Arden Sentak Jason Rizzo
Paul M. Chirlian Award Deep Shah
Stuart K. Tewksbury Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Computer and Digital Systems Victor Afonso
Francis Boesch Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Communications and Signal Processing George Redfern
Harry Heffes Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Mathematics, Modeling and Simulation Mariam Elnaggar
William F. Ondrick Music Scholarship Ryan Manley
The Thomas E. McCandless Music Award Douglas Luke Cara Leonard
Biomedical Engineering Outstanding Senior Award Sophia Donskoy
Warren Wells ‘42 Distinguished Service Award Gabrielle Moroney
Clinical Engineering Services, Inc. Design Excellence Award David Keyser Samantha Villanueva Alina Zaman Gabrielle Moroney Valerie Naguib Lauren Alley Isabella Mangano Maya Lapinski Kailyn Savage Sophia Gonzalez
The Corey Graney Service Award Maggie Neuman
The Ada and Edwin “Doc” Farrell Memorial Award Alexander Stanczak Lilya Eid Maggie Jacobs Beyer
Lawrence C. F. Horle Memorial Award Lauren Sullivan Kaitlyn Tsai Jared Soiferman Katherine Fuentes Giovanna Notaro Jason Rizzo Erin Zabriskie Arden Sentak Jernique Richardson Jacob Pellini Spurthi Setty Jonathan Hood Vincent Menichelli Kayla DePalma Mahad Rana Jordan Tam Aidan Nestor
Maurice E. Roglin III Award Phillip Bone Maeryn Erdheim
Poldolsky Award Humna Sultan
Waldo Shumway Award Mollie Good
Spirit of STEP Award Autumn Coleman Mickantzy Polycarpe Camila Valdez Salma Abdelaziz Gianna Cerbone
Donald N. Merino Award for Academic Excellence Pranvera Xhelilaj
Frederick Winslow
Taylor Award Brooke Glynn
Humphreys/Ennis/ Lesser Award Brooke Glynn Kaitlyn Bjerke
Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior Design Award Joseph Angarola Justin Ciliotta Michael Price Owen Carter
Outstanding Industrial and Systems Engineer Award Aliona Heitz
Outstanding Software Engineer Award Gianna Cerbone
Software Engineering Senior Design Award Camila Valdez Spurthi Setty Thomas Ung George Redfern Gianna Cerbone
The John Mihalasky Award Kevin Aedo Brooke Glynn Elizabeth O’Connor Ceylin Munzur Pranvera Xhelilaj Michael Hartmann
Co-op Program Ambassador Award Francesca Regan Gianna Felice Benjamin Durr David Riedell
Career Center Ambassador Award Mickantzy Polycarpe
American Concrete Institute Award Drew Crossman Isabella Ritchie
Robert Ridgeway Award
Academic Performance Award for Bachelor of Science in Business Giovanna Notaro Owen Vietmeier Shane Linett
Outstanding Academic Performance Award in Quantitative Finance Timur Anafin Shyam Parikh
Outstanding Service Award
Kevin Pfundstein Tanya Avadia Anusha Qaisar Chiara Henselder Camila Crespo Fiorella Rivera Julianna Gomez Keeron Cunningham Cleopatra Mozolewski Muskaan Thapar Rochelle Okhtenberg Giovanna Notaro Ellis Hoang Bhagyesh Shah
The Resident Assistant Outstanding Service Award Gianna Cerbone
The Residence Life Service Award Maggie Jacobs-Byer
Honor System Service Award
Maggie Jacobs-Byer Lilya Eid Matthew Lascoe Dalia Abbad Salma Abdelaziz Vincent Tanui Catherine Stabile Aidan Robinson George Redfern Sophia Gonzalez Melania Kochan
Distinguished Chemical Engineering Student Award David Riedell
Best Experiment-Based Chemical Engineering Senior Design Award
Sidney F. Borg Award
Robert Olson Alexandra VanderVeer Christopher Oliveira Aaron Wong
Matthew Klemchalk ‘01 Memorial Award
Best Simulation-Based Chemical Engineering Senior Design Award
Daniel Leong
Erin Zabriskie
Elizabeth Halton
Outstanding Senior Design in Civil, Environmental or Naval Engineering Amedeo Bove Logan Wang Kyle Cocks Daniel O’Connor Desmond Fitzroy Jackson Kim
Boswell Engineering Award Vincent Menichelli
Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering Award Faith Macchione
Daniel Savitsky Award Alyson Zhang
Dr. Sophia Hassiotis Memorial Award Erin Zabriskie
Center for Environmental Systems Hydroglobe Award
David Riedell Ty Vallorosi Dean Wise Max Adler
Special Chemical Engineering Senior Design Award Alexander Rossi Raia Carr Noga Vardi Lena Lopes
Computer Science Departmental Award Jared Soiferman Jordan Tam Kayla DePalma Mahad Rana Noah Miller Kian Holden
Stephen L. Bloom Theoretical Computer Science Award Jacob Pellini Dan Liu
The Ari Birnbaum Award Thys Vanderschoot Amartya Kalra Zakariyya Scavotto
Nicole Assante Kendra Donley Kyle Kouch Tyler Buss Vincent Menichelli
Applied Computer Science Award
The Alfred M. Mayer Prize
Excellence in Interdisciplinary Research
Isaac Van Benthuysen
Physics Department Leadership Prize Anthony Masullo
Young Woman Talent in Physics
Stephanie Untermeyer
Outstanding
Ezri Zhu
Nicholas Russo
Spirit of Computer Science Award Anna Hauk
ECE Outstanding Senior Design Award for Electrical and Computer Engineering Connor Hsuan Sean Anderson
Deep Shah Jason Lee Gabriel Culha
Entrepreneurship (2nd Place)
The Eugene Fezandie Award
Mohamed Bengabsia Brandon Peralta Hazem Abo-Donia Omar Elkhafif
The Kenneth J. Moser Award
Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship (3rd Place)
Lauren Alley Jonathan Hood
Anusha Singh
The Arthur J. Grymes, Jr. Book Award Madison DeMattia
The Richard S. Magee ‘63 ‘64 ‘68 Excellence Award Anusha Singh Alexander Stanczak
The Richard B. Cole Award Jonathan Hood Alicia Kearney
The Fernando Sisto Award Kyle Chambers
The Col. John Stevens Power and Energy Systems Award Anson Liu
The Andrew Carnegie Machine Systems Award Jonathan Hood
The Elie Fonrose Award Maeryn Erdheim Antonia Salluce
The Robert H. Thurston Leadership Award Brandon Kiefer
Physics Department Leadership Prize Jack Caputo
The Luigi Pollara Award Sarah Peneiras Emily Miller Paul Lanza Isabella Shanley
The Priestly Prize Isabel Vogel
Excellence in Biology Award
Katarina Nikiforouk
Phi Sigma Sigma
Sarah Wnorowski Devan Moore Briley Heider Eric Romero Aidan Lee
John Barnes Senior Design Award Alex Wu Bridget Webb Madison DeMattia Patrick Core James Flanagan George Mularadelis
Senior Design Award for Mechanical Engineering Alicia Kearney Dhaval Shah Daniel Liss Elijah Law-Ho Natalie Anfuso
Senior Design Award for Computer Science Victoria Lew Takekuni Tanemori Koen Mitchel Santos Joseph Shweky Danica Lacuesta Joelle An Samara Vassell
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award in Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, 1st place Maggie Jacobs-Byer Chloe DeSopo Victoria Yashchuk Cara Leonard
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award in Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, 2nd place Lilya Eid
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award in Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, 3rd place
Abigail Thomas Kendra Donley
Rhiannon Atekpe Vincent Tanui
Outstanding Senior Design Project Business Consulting Track
Music & Technology Senior Award for Outstanding Community Contribution
Nhien Tran Emily Liu Clara Lu Mei McGarvey Rheanne Faye Marquez
Outstanding Senior Design Project Entrepreneurship Track
Jamie Mendler
Music & Technology Senior Award for Outstanding Academic Engagement Anna Smith
Leyla Castro Isabella Duval Madeleine Hogan Dorothy Loffredo Stephanie Ryazanova
Julia and Frederick Bissinger Award
Outstanding Senior Design Project Research Track
Rachel Abraham
Matthew Lascoe Om Patel Stephen Linehan-Reckford Samuel Shlyam Ethan Itkis
David and GG Farber Societal Impact Award Sophia Donskoy Ruhi Ajinkya Sanaiya Villanueva Kaitlyn Tsai Ujjwal Rameshwaram
Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship (1st Place) Maeryn Erdheim Lauren Sullivan Gailen Davis Antonia Salluce Max-William Kanz
Ansary Prize for Student
Meghan Zarish-Yasunas
Joseph M. Farber Memorial Prize Capstone Award: Visual Arts and Technology for Game Design Sebastian Pata
Capstone Award: Visual Arts and Technology for Animation Ksenia Dontsova
Capstone Award: Visual Arts and Technology for Gallery Installation Anna Tolmanov
Capstone Award: Visual Arts and Technology for Video Thomas Boccassini
Best Senior Research Project Award Charles Morehead John Conklin
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SENIOR ESSAYS A tip for turning the tassel into the unknown BY ITAI GELLER ‘26 Up until this point in our lives, life outside of school seemed almost imaginary. Over the course of the last four years, we exchanged early bedtimes for late nights filled with studying and socializing, swapped class schedules for Workday registrations, gave up summer breaks for professional growth, and left behind our hometown history to shape new identities in a place with seemingly boundless opportunity. Awkwardly, the instant we finally feel as if we are adjusting to the chaos that is college life, the time comes to turn our tassels and wave goodbye to what once was. Life after college—the new challenge we face—feels more like uncharted territory than a finely blazed trail. When we transitioned from high school to college, we knew what to expect: another four years of school, with a sprinkle of independence. For most of our lives, we’ve operated within the structured framework of education, regimented and designed to support our success. After graduation, that structure gives way to greater autonomy and an entire world of opportunity waiting to be tapped. While this adjustment may seem daunting and stressful, our time at Stevens has taught us valuable lessons that may ease this transition. There’s one lesson in particular that would alter my perspective on how I approach various aspects of my personal and professional life, and I’d like to share it with the Class of 2026 in hopes that other new graduates preparing for this new frontier can find comfort in chaos. When I came to Stevens as a freshman, I made the same mistake as many new
students. Having seemingly found a steady friend group after an undeniably tumultuous first semester, I halted my pursuit of community out of a false sense of security and comfort. By the end of the year, I had accumulated a plentiful list of new experiences and unforgettable memories, yet strangely still felt as if a part of me yearned for more in my college experience. At the time, I was engaging with The Stute as a biweekly writer strictly asynchronously and infrequently attending a variety of club events on campus. This unsteady involvement lacked consistency, and I could tell I was more invested in other, more transient aspects of my life at Stevens. As a result, I missed out on countless opportunities to form lasting connections with others and learn from these experiences — amending many of the difficulties I had while adjusting to college life and academics. In my sophomore year, I took a different approach that would alter the course of my college experience: I began building routine, joining organizations with purpose, and getting outside of my comfort zone. In the semesters that followed, I experimented with different organizations and roles until I found the ones that stuck. Upon graduation, I’ll have dedicated countless hours to The Stute, Sigma Phi Epsilon’s New Jersey Alpha chapter, and the Division of Enrollment Management’s Student Tour Guide cohort. Even though I felt that I had the ambition necessary to perform well in my classes and advance myself personally, professionally, and socially, it wasn’t until I became involved in these organizations that I started
to see tangible improvements as an individual and student. Joining these communities allowed me to engage with incredibly motivated, friendly, and inspiring groups of Stevens students. These communities offered me respite from the overwhelming workload of an engineering curriculum, created unforgettable memories shared with some truly awesome people, and provided life skills that I can carry forward as I transition into adulthood. But what newfound understanding helped me make this influential change? It’s really quite simple: Having an objective and the drive necessary to get there will take you far, but convincing yourself that you can get there entirely alone can be deceiving. While there are roads in life that are certainly best tread independently, finding community—as I’ve learned in my time at Stevens—can provide us with the support network we need to continue to grow as we aspire towards our goals. Seek out these communities wherever it is that you go after graduation, even if it‘s as simple as a recreational sports league or a volunteer organization. Alternatively, build that community where you are — you have the independence, energy, and freedom to do this! More importantly, as Stevens students, let‘s collectively maintain the connections we made here to continue to engage and uplift each other as we advance towards this new frontier. Thank you, Stevens Class of 2026, for four fantastic years. I wish you all the best in your endeavors, and hope to cross paths with many of you in the near future!
So what exactly is the speed of time? BY TANYA AVADIA ‘26 These last few weeks, I have found myself really thinking about windows of time. As cliché as it sounds, four years, four months, four weeks, and four days should really feel different, and they do, but in an unconventional way. For me, the last four years flew by so fast, but these last four weeks seemed to be taking their sweet (and bitter) time. Four years ago, I was preparing to start college, hoping to get a degree, a job, and some friends out of it. Four months ago, I was ready to start my final semester, eager to make the most of this semester with my friends, no matter what. Four weeks ago, I was fighting for my life, trying to battle academic burnout and finish the semester strong. And since I’m writing this prior to four days before graduation, I can only imagine how sappy and sad I’ll be; happy that it happened, sad that it’s ending. Nevertheless, it has certainly been a massive journey, and I am so incredibly grateful for it. For me, having the ability to call college, and by extension education, my right is a huge privilege. While both of my parents went to college, I am the first woman in my paternal family to have gotten a higher education. My grandmother, whom I was raised by, was denied an education past the fourth grade. Even then, I recall her learning the English alphabet alongside me when I was a child. Therefore, getting this degree is not just an accomplishment of mine, but hers too. She has always been one of my greatest supporters, and I’m so honored to share this moment with her. Aside from just getting
my degree, there are so many “little” things that I am really proud of. I have had the opportunity to channel my creativity through writing for The Stute. The Stute was the first organization I joined on campus, and I think the Stute Weekend version of me would be very surprised to learn that I have written over 100 articles for it and served on the e-board three years in a row. I was also part of the inaugural e-board for the Stevens Consulting Group, which gave me some of my closest friends and the opportunity to build something from the ground up. I also feel like I learned a lot when it comes to both public speaking and interacting with different people from my roles as a Tour Guide and Student Ambassador. I really enjoyed this role, especially when I met families and students who told me that they were committing to Stevens because of me. Similarly, when I was part of the Student Government Association, I experienced leading people for the first time as the Rules Committee Chair. It was the most rewarding yet hardest role I’ve had to date, where I grew a lot as a person. I believe that I have also become more independent through my time here, from getting my apartment and living on my own to exploring two coun-
tries (UK and Italy) alone through study abroad. I am certainly not the same person I was when I started at Stevens, but I do think that if freshman year me met senior year me, she would be very proud! Outside of all the academics and involvements I had, the absolute most meaningful time of my experience here was with the friends I made. I made some friends in some pretty interesting ways. Some through my orientation group and classes we shared, others during introductions from mutual friends, and some through the most random, bizarre interactions ever. Regardless, I’m very happy to have met so many amazing people, and I truly mean it when I say I sincerely hope we can remain connected no matter what. The clock is ticking no matter what, but I’d like to challenge time a little. How did the four years of college fly by? Maybe time flew by because so much was happening, and I was so busy all the time. If that’s the case, maybe slowing down and savoring these last few moments will make things last just a tiny bit longer. After all, what is the speed of time if not your awareness of it? Anyways, before I get too philosophical, I just want to say congratulations, class of 2026! We did it!
PHOTO COURTESY OF TANYA AVADIA
4/4 - the things I’ve learned BY ABBY THOMAS ‘26 Four lessons I have learned now that my four years are up. Thank you to Stevens for giving me the bestest of friends, experiences, and opportunities. Thank you to The Stute for giving me a voice. 1. Lead with curiosity, not judgment. This has been a lesson I’ve learned and keep learning. I’m of the belief that most people are good. Most of us are inherently good people just walking this earth, victims of ebbs and flows of life. When someone acts out or does something out of the ordinary, we typically move to judgment. We end up having discussions like, “What is wrong with them?”, “They’re being so annoying right now,” and “They’re so mean.” However, I’ve learned that most of the time, if someone isn’t acting like themselves, it’s likely they are going through something we cannot see. I’ve learned to lead with curiosity in these circumstances. Typically, people act out when they experience something fairly tough. I think we should
ask more questions — become more curious when this happens. Who knows? You could save someone’s life. 2. Love is quiet, and love is kind. The truest love I’ve ever received never came from a boy. It never came from a relationship or a fewmonth-long “situationship.” Love was never shallow, sorry after a reckless night out and an unexpected argument. Love wasn’t a bouquet of flowers, only transactionally exchanged when pleading for a wholehearted redemption after an unwarranted fight. Love wasn’t posting me on his story or getting a convenient “How r you?” text followed up by “Wyd later?” Instead, love was my friends noticing the slightest streak of sadness in my eye and welcoming a conversation. Love was cheered in the crowds of my concerts, looking out and seeing familiar faces. Love was my sorority sisters reading my mind before I could even get a word out, understanding exactly how I felt. Love was the laughs shared over the stupidest jokes my friends and I deemed to be the
bible of comedy. Love was my friend walking with me up and down Hoboken in silence after I needed someone to be around, but didn’t have it in me to talk about it just yet. We walked and walked until words became easy again. The deepest love I’ve ever felt has been the platonic love of my best friends. Love is quiet; it shows up in the dark moments when no one is watching. It doesn‘t come out during convenient Friday nights or performative moments in front of others. It adds to the beauty of life, not taking away. Love sits softly in the quiet moments and kindly in the happy ones. I know that love like this can exist romantically, and until the day it does come in that form, I am the luckiest person in the world to have already experienced it. My friends have taught me how it truly feels to be loved. 3. Comparison is the thief of joy. When we spend time comparing ourselves to others, we lose the bliss of our own selves. Our uniqueness and quaint little quirks should be celebrated, not compared. The
people who look like they have it all together—the friend groups, the partner, the jobs—are really just taking a shot at this game called life. This might be one of the hardest lessons I’ve learned and still struggle with. The most honest form of joy comes from within. 4. Everything you lose is a step you take. I was debating making this article nothing but Taylor Swift quotes I live by. This one might be my favorite Swift lyric ever: The idea that loss is the universal pain we all experience. Whether it has been in the form of losing a loved one, getting laid off at work, going through a breakup, failing a class, or simply losing your favorite earrings, it all hurts the same. However, I’m a firm believer that loss is just redirection. Accepting the pain that comes with losing something is a hard thing to do, but the difficulty is ultimately temporary. When we are in the thick of it, and I mean really going through it, it’s so hard to see a bright future. True happiness starts to feel like an urban legend. Yet, there’s an immense
amount of comfort in loss. It’s almost oddly exciting to know that one situation didn’t work out because there’s a better plan, a better outcome on its way. Every job we lose is a small dent in finding the best position. Every relationship
that we shed is another layer of vulnerability that was peeled back, bringing us an inch towards finding the right one. Everything we lose is just a step we take in the right direction — a new chance to find the right path.
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Feature (Barely) holding it together BY SHREYA ROY ‘26 I’ve really had to think hard about the last three years because so much has happened. In reality, they feel a lot like a blur, with alarms set before sunrise, rushing out the door halfawake, bouncing between work, school, home, and hitting “submit” on assignments way too close to the deadline. It’s the kind of exhaustion that settles in when you’re constantly trying to be in five different places at once. I learned how to take power naps on the train (please
don’t do that), how to work in loud spaces, and how to exist in the in-between spaces of my life. There were easier weeks, sure, but never slow weeks. Despite all the struggles, I best remember the smaller moments that made it all manageable. I want to thank all of my fellow spend-all-our-money foodies, hours-long café studiers, walking-thelength-of-the-Hudsoners, and even my favorite Stute room gossipers (you know who you are!). Those moments of spilling major tea, honking at geese, and
scribbling notes on the UCC South window with Manhattan in the background gave me so much dopamine and excuses to stay out just a little longer. I’ve realized those small joys made everything feel lighter and kept me going during busy weeks, so thank you to everyone who walked through the mud with me and shared those moments along the way. I walked into Stevens feeling anxious about living as a commuter from out of state, worried that I wouldn’t get a good college experience. Later,
Last one: making it count BY TASHA KHOSLA ‘26 While my master’s degree was full of “firsts,” these past two semesters also included a lot of “lasts.” I’ve spent the past year thinking about what my lasts would be. What would be my last article in The Stute? What would be my last assignment submitted before 11:59 p.m.? When is the last time I would hang out with all my friends in one place before we go our separate ways post-grad? For anyone graduating, there’s this pressure to “make the last year count” while balancing school, work, and the post-grad unknown. Last year, I graduated, and the worry about the last hadn’t sunk in yet. I knew I would be back another year for my master’s degree and would still be largely involved in the organizations that were a significant part of my undergraduate experience. Still, I celebrated all of my friends’ last times with them. We spent as much time together as we could. It was only a month later at a friend’s graduation party that I fully realized that my turn to experience all the lasts was coming up, and that they wouldn’t be there with me for it. I’m the last active person from the group I joined, The Stute. I’m the last member of my pledge class to be fully active in my sorority. I’m the last person from my original friend group to still have the opportunity to regularly walk up the 9th Street hill and take in the view on campus. Although getting a master’s degree can feel like a lonely pursuit, especially when many of the
people I previously had classes with graduated, I’m eternally grateful that I remained involved in The Stute and Theta Phi Alpha. When things were rough, I always had people from these organizations to spend time with — and be there for many of my lasts. Although much of this essay has focused on my past, I want to emphasize the importance of being in the present. As April began and then turned into May, I found myself not as preoccupied with my lasts. I’ve often been told by friends, family, and even some professors that I think too much. Some time in April, someone in my life had told me that I spend too much time worrying about the future or ruminating over the past. This wasn’t the first time I’ve been told that, but I made sure it would be the last. These past weeks have been some of the best times of my life, and that is because I allowed myself to focus on the present and all that I have within it. From coffee runs to apartment visits to spontaneous adventures in the city, I’ve truly enjoyed the time I’ve spent with my friends. I’m not afraid of what my, or even our, lasts could be, because I know there are more to come. While some experiences are unique to being a student, there are so many more that are not. I’m genuinely excited for post-grad life, and for the people I will experience it with. Recently, a passing remark reminded me of Jeffrey Zaslow and Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture. I read this book during my freshman year of high school and prom-
ised myself that I would carry Pausch’s words with me for the rest of my life. I even bought a physical copy of the book to keep. At some point, I forgot all about that promise — until now. While that book is full of many impactful pieces of wisdom, one that always stuck out to me is “When we‘re connected to others, we become better people.” This has been a recurring theme of my time here and was even a big part of the senior essay I wrote last year. The person I am today (and every day) is the result of all those I have ever known. To any underclassmen reading this, these are some of the toughest but also most rewarding years. One thing about Stevens is that it will continue to challenge you in ways you never thought possible. What matters most of all is who’s there by your side through it all. Let your legacy be the impact you make on those around you. Those are the people who will be there for all your firsts and even some of your lasts. Try to live in the moment. Keep going, and never be afraid to keep making memories with the people around you. Every day counts. All in all, I’m very happy with my time at Stevens and with all the memories I’ve made. Thank you to everyone who has been by my side. Your support means the world to me. To the class of 2026, remember that the end of this chapter just means the beginning of the next one. Life post-grad may feel daunting, but we’ve got this! This is my last piece ever for The Stute. I hope I made it count.
my essay; I wrote about how I enjoyed reading and writing, even though I couldn’t quite connect with the humanities. I felt my life was too structured and logical, so of course, I was destined for science or mathematics. Thus, I argued that I was drawn to computer science because I felt connected to computers and how they operated in such well-defined states with flawless syntactic cohesion. I couldn’t see how much of a hypocrite I was. I proudly structured my essay-like comments in a file of source code to demonstrate “creativity”, yet dismissed any explicit interest in expression. I sheepishly admitted to feeling lost at art museums, disregarding how much I enjoyed staring at paintings and photographs
I found myself stressed about having to max out my part-time hours just to afford being here. I can’t give an honest depiction of my Stevens story without mentioning that those sacrifices did have an impact. There were moments when I felt stretched impossibly thin, when it seemed like the hours in the day were never enough to get everything done. Joining The Stute was one of the first decisions I made, and it got the ball rolling for me. I’ll always be grateful that layouting was flexible enough to fit into my
schedule, and it gave me a calming, creative outlet that reminded me that I still had time to fit in my old hobbies. Even so, it didn’t take long to realize I wasn’t the only one juggling so much. So many students are balancing work, commuting, volunteering, and applications on top of their schoolwork and orgs, and that struggle is so real. With that, I especially want to give extra congratulations to the First-Generation and/ or Limited Income (FGLI) graduating seniors and
anyone who has dealt with extra financial stress in their college career. To the students who are still in a frenzy of balancing everything with their courses, it’s a major struggle, but it will pay off. Learning to push myself and find ways to thrive while, admittedly, barely holding it together, created the best memories I‘ve made here. I’ll still be figuring life out as I go, just without homework stacking up as fast. After everything here, I trust that the Class of 2026 is more than ready to handle it.
Maybe I’m just lucky BY ANTHONY CURCIOPETRACCORO ‘26 Maybe I’m just lucky. At the most important juncture of my life, I decided to attend Stevens during my senior year of high school. I had many appealing options, and although they offered intangibles that couldn’t be overlooked, personal matters were the driving force behind my decision. Upon reflecting on my last four years at Stevens, I am forever grateful that those personal matters had such a profound impact on my decision, and I simply couldn’t imagine having been anywhere else. My ties to Stevens run deeper than the first visit of my senior year of high school. Growing up, I’d always heard stories of Stevens from my grandfather, who graduated in the Class of 1956. He spoke with such pride about his time at Stevens and would often recall events that shaped his experience. On his first day of school, while sitting in DeBaun Auditorium with his class of around 300 students, President Harvey Nathaniel Davis instructed each student in the audience to look to their left and right, proclaiming they most likely wouldn’t be seen at graduation — and he wasn’t wrong. His graduating class size dwindled to about one-third just four years later. Stories like these are what placed Stevens at the top of my list from the very beginning. As someone fascinated by computers early in high school and who valued academic and professional rigor, Stevens boasted everything I
aspired to attain, having stayed true to its core values since my grandfather’s era. And while I knew Stevens offered it all, it would ultimately depend on my own volition to seize those opportunities. Having ruminated on the idea of joining Greek life, the first organization I pursued was Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp). I remember a vivid sense of uncertainty when I received a bid — at no fault of SigEp’s. Having had to make a consequential decision with haste, I was unsure if this was where I belonged. However, it was the sense of overall chapter purpose and great camaraderie that led me to rush in the Spring of my freshman year — another path I’m certainly fortunate to have taken. I’ve made intimate bonds during my time in SigEp that I couldn’t imagine spending my college years without, and I owe the organization entirely for the job I secured after graduation, thanks to the professional network I built within the chapter. Through my involvement in SigEp, I found additional avenues in other forms of Greek life: Alpha Phi Omega and Order of Omega. It‘s here that I was able to refocus my energy on community service as I did in high school, serving as philanthropy chair and coordinating volunteering events for those interested. Another activity I missed from high school was band. In my freshman year, I made it a point to check out the Stevens Jazz Band, where I played the electric bass for a couple of semesters. I really enjoyed my time here and appreciated the work the perform-
ers put into our bi-annual show. The sheer number of songs we played each semester was something I was not accustomed to from high school, and it‘s certainly something I’m glad to have experienced. For my final organization on campus, I would like to speak about The Stute. Having written only a couple of articles here and there, it wasn’t until the final undergraduate semester that I became a regularly contributing member of the publication. Initially, I started out writing specifically about PATH renovation articles in 2025. Since then, I’ve expanded my catalog to include writings about outer space, Tech Fest, and the Stevens campus, to name a few. And when I was offered the opportunity to write about my time at Stevens, I couldn‘t wait to talk about my upbringing and what led me to where I am today. Which brings us to the present. The overall theme of my Senior Spotlight is luck. I feel incredibly fortunate for the choices I believe shaped my life for the best. Looking back on the journey, I wouldn’t change a single thing. While it is impossible to say how things would have unfolded on a different path, I can‘t help but think a series of lucky events led me to tell this exact story today.
in history museums. I forgot how much I loved making sculptures out of hot glue and bottle caps in art classes. For whatever reason, I defined my mindset as what I thought a “STEM person” should be like. This proved to be a mistake, and I’m sure you can imagine how much I held myself back. I have no regrets about pursuing a degree in the sciences, and I thoroughly enjoyed my computer science education, despite the struggles. However, challenging my preconceived self took more than just thinking that art was “cool”. My identity relied on the idea that technical progress was the ideal goal in life. As I saw it, nothing would make me prouder than contributing to humanity’s technological achievement. This in itself
does not sound terrible, as technical progress has been socially beneficial in cases such as accessibility and medicine. However, I believe it is important to accept purpose in a stagnant world. If technology stopped advancing today, how would we live meaningful lives? Growing up has allowed me to see the consequences of progress for the sake of progress: industry experts replaced by machines, an internet vulnerable to manipulation and misinformation, and the death of “data privacy.” That is not to say that progress is futile, but it probably shouldn’t be your only dream. And so, as I once again step into the river of graduation, I recognize that I am no longer the same man. For one, I’m no longer learning philosophy
from Vagabond edits on TikTok. I’m trusting myself to be creative, and I’m letting it guide me in how I use my technical education ethically and enjoyably. I want to change the world, but if the world stopped changing, there are a million new ways I’ve decided to appreciate it anyway. Humans should not aspire to be machines; we’re more brilliant than that.
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The Devil is a Robot BY CHRIS KALISH ‘26 My favorite quote of all time is from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, and it goes “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it‘s not the same river and he‘s not the same man.” I like it so much that I put it in the biography of my LinkedIn profile—a field I’m doubtful anyone actually reads. In one sentence, Heraclitus perfectly encapsulates what it feels like to mature. And yet, to be brutally honest, the first time I heard that quote was on a TikTok slideshow about the Japanese manga Vagabond (which I have not read). I previously never cared much for philosophy or classical literature; I enjoyed reading fantasy and science fiction novels from time to
time, but I wasn’t the type of high schooler drawn to English class. Maybe I could occasionally write an A-minus thematic essay, but I considered myself a “STEM person”, not a “humanities person”. Unlearning that was perhaps the most crucial step I took in growing up during my time at Stevens. Have you ever looked back over the college essay you wrote as a senior in high school? Until starting this essay, I refused to, as thinking back on it makes me cringe. I remember feeling blocked on what to write about (not unlike my struggles with this essay), as summing up one’s entire identity in a few pages is a difficult task that requires refined creativity and prose. That struggle ultimately inspired the message of
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Brandon Kiefer ‘26
Bhagyesh Shah ‘26
Johan Jaramillo ‘26
“Palmer being redone the year after my roommate and I moved out.”
“Registration”
“After my Differential Equations final.”
ROVING REPORTER By Brady Sansotta
Jason Rizzo ‘26
“Writing a note sheet at 5 AM for an exam at 1 PM.”
“What’s your least favorite moment at Stevens?”
“When I was sick during my final for Real Analysis.”
Kevin Pfundstein ‘26
Bianca Loor ‘26
Aaron Wong ‘26
“Meeting this guy.”
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Opinion
Petunia
Claire Deans
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News
Hoboken’s 2025 mayoral election begins
Serena Panucci
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News
Jersey City’s Christ Hospital threatens to cut non-essential employees after financial losses
Serena Panucci
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Opinion
The value of physical media, finding old records. A time capsule for humanity
Viktor Palmer
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Science
Long-distance runners may have a higher risk of cancer
Sean Palmero
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News
Bomb’s away: police take missile from Stevens fraternity
Hugo Holland
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Op-Ed
Lockheed Martin – Steven’s Most Dangerous Ally
Mohamed Bengabsia
8
Science
The Hypercuriosity Theory of ADHD
Jeylan Jubran
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Op-Ed
Riding Against the Clock: Inequality Among Hoboken’s Food Delivery Drivers
Niko Gattoni
10
Stupe
Snow mountains to stay until 2027
Fiona Shi
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