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For the 150th Commencement Ceremonies for the Class of 2022, Stevens has invited two distinguished figures to serve as the commencement speakers. Cal Ripken Jr. will serve as the undergraduate speaker, and Dean Kamen will serve as the graduate speaker. “Both individuals exemplify determination, commitment and excellence. In different ways, the long and extraordinary careers of both honorees have improved lives and created opportunity for future generations. The Stevens community looks forward to celebrating their contributions and to hearing their inspirational messages,” said Stevens President Nariman Farvardin when discussing the speakers. Ripken is a philanthropist, best-selling author, and baseball Hall-of-Famer who played 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. He was nicknamed “The Iron Man” after playing in a record 2,632 consecutive Major League
On Friday, April 29, 2022, the annual Innovation Expo was held on campus from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., the first in-person Expo in two years. This showcase for student design, innovation, and entrepreneurship brought together Senior Projects from the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), the School of Business (SB), the School of Engineering and Science (SES), and the School of Systems and Enterprises (SSE), of which the teams competed in the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition — a contest with the purpose of persuading prospective investors to help students turn their projects into effective businesses. The prizes for the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition totaled $17,500, as provided by the Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation, which supports education, entrepreneurship, and other philanthropic causes. Established in 1983, the Cy and Jan Ansary
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New fitness SIGN - the winning team classes at of the Ansary Entrepreneurship the UCC Competition BY KAYDEN CANNILLA, STAFF WRITER In an email sent out on May 2, Stevens announced the removal of physical education as a degree requirement. This applies to all incoming students, as well as waiving any remaining classes for current students. The Stute reached out to Dr. Sara Klein, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, and Russell Rogers, Athletics Director, for more information. Previously, many students reported struggling to register for PE classes, as section times and capacity were limited. In Fall 2020, Stevens announced that the PE requirement would be waived for just the current graduating class, as COVID-19 had impacted the ability to hold PE classes. More pressing, however, was the “limitations of both space and instructors,” and Dr. Klein stated that “COVID played a minimal role” in the decision. This removal is a welcome change for the students who struggled to find available sections for PE classes in previous semesters. Stevens will continue to offer PE classes in upcoming semesters and plans to send SEE FITNESS PAGE 2
BY STEPHANIE SEARING, NEWS EDITOR
Each year, multiple Senior Design Projects are entered into the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition to win up to $10,000. Entrants must make an elevator pitch showcasing their project to prospective investors and endure three rounds of judging, at the end of which the top three teams are then announced and celebrated at the Innovation Expo. This year’s winning title went to SIGN, a real-time American Sign Language transcriptor created by a team of computer engineering seniors: Brianna Garland, Jayden Pereira, and Chloe Sharpe. The project idea was something that Garland came up with her junior year of high school, and she was excited to finally be able to see it through. Garland explained, “Being a peer leader on campus has taught me how to have in sight into the experiences of each individual’s life and how different and how challenging different obstacles can be.” After speaking with another fellow peer leader, Pereira, and then Sharpe, they decided to move forward with this project. Pereira also shared, “I was just excited to work on something that was seeming-
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ly not solved yet or had implementations that really did not provide enough to individuals that had to communicate through sign language.” In the words of Sharpe, “SIGN is a revolutionary software application that will change the lives of Deaf persons across the U.S. This application was designed to use Computer Vision and Machine Learning algorithms to display ASL-to-English translated captions in real-time.” Additionally, Pereira emphasized that the software “tracks over 1600 points on the human body in order to translate someone doing American Sign Language all in real-time and without any special equipment – it works right on a standard desktop/ laptop webcam or a phone’s camera.” If you are interested in learning more, check out their website, pitch video, and MVP. When asked about how they feel knowing that all their hard work paid off, Pereira exclaimed, “Incredible. I was actually on a Roving Reporter asking what my New Year’s Resolution would be and I said that I wanted to win the Expo – so definitely great feelings when I was actually able to accomplish that goal. It has been an incredibly bumpy 9 months working on all of the
machine learning models, with many sleepless nights and failed ideas; but, having so many people acknowledge and appreciate the work put in gives me the energy needed to keep this momentum going and work on SIGN more!” Garland found it to be, “so rewarding to see the project start to finish with how much work we have put into it […] It showed that we could accomplish anything we put our minds to and gave us so much experience along the way.” Sharpe also stated, “It feels amazing knowing that our hard work has paid off, but more importantly we are beyond excited that we have the opportunity to assist thousands of Deaf persons across the U.S. to communicate with others. We plan on continuing the development of SIGN over the summer and hope to release it to the market within six months.” The winning team also had a few words of advice for future Senior Design teams — they all said to choose a project that you are passionate about. Pereira said, “even if your project doesn’t win or there’s not executives rushing with open checkbooks to acquire your ideas, as long as you care about the ‘why’ behind the project everything else will fall into place.”
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A recap of Techfest 2022 BY ERIN MCGEE, SCIENCE WRITER After hosting almost 30 events this semester in total, the Entertainment Committee (EC) celebrated the end of the semester with their biggest on-campus event of the year: Techfest. This year’s Techfest featured a wide variety of different activities, including student performances, student involvement, games, and giveaways. For the first time, the event featured The Duck Market, which featured student businesses selling food, jewelry, clothing, and much more. Festivities Co-Chair and main planner of Techfest, Olivia Scott commented that: “Diversity is something that we’ve always tried to push forward […] I think that we were able to kind of get a diverse range of artists […] not just musicians but we had the Duck Market where students could kind of showcase their own local
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businesses […] and that’s an art form in itself.” On the music side, Techfest featured openers Chris Nitti, Earl Gray, and Beekeeper, the student groups who won Battle of the Bands, also hosted by EC, this past March. The bands opened for the headliner: A R I Z O N A. Techfest took a massive amount of planning and organizing from the Committee and specifically the Festivities subcommittee that made it possible. On top of the event itself, the EC had several large initiatives for the event, including aiming to make Techfest as sustainable as possible and promoting a huge amount of student involvement, including volunteering and photography. As many of the EC seniors pass the torch to a new E-board, they hoped to set a precedent for how Techfest SEE TECHFEST PAGE 2
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News Masthead Volume CXIX No. 25 Executive Board EDITOR-IN-CHIEF..............................SANJANA MADHU ‘23 BUSINESS MANAGER.......................JORDYN RAMELLI ‘23 MANAGING EDITOR............................. KEENAN YATES ‘24 LAYOUT EDITOR.........................................ISABELLA ZIV ‘24 OUTREACH CHAIR...............................KATIE BLOOMER ‘25 DIGITAL MANAGER...............................BEMIN SHAKER ‘23 SECRETARY......................................ZANE THUMMBORST ‘23
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will receive an honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Stevens. This award reflects upon his achievements in athletics, youth development, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and media. Kamen is an engineer and entrepreneur most widely known for inventing the Segway. He also holds over 1,000 patents and has invented numerous devices, including the first insulin pump, a portable automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) machine called Homechoice Claria, and a wheelchair called iBOT, which contains sensors, microprocessors, and gyroscopes that allow those with mobility impairments to climb stairs and other difficult terrains. Kamen is also the founder of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit that advances STEM education. Created in 1989, FIRST has served more than one million people ages six to 18 in over 113 countries since 2020. Kamen is also the founder and president of DEKA Research and Development Corp., where he pursues both proprietary inventions and initiatives for corporate clients. Through DEKA, he interacts with college students and encourages them to mentor through FIRST. Kamen has received many
awards, including the National Medal of Technology in 2000 presented by President Clinton, which recognized his inventions that made advances in medical care worldwide and his leadership in promoting interest in science and technology. He was also awarded the Lemelson-MIT Prize in 2002 and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2005. During the ceremony, Kamen will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree from Stevens, which reflects upon his work as an inventor, engineer, entrepreneur, and advocate for science and technology education. The undergraduate commencement ceremonies will be held on May 25, with the School of Business, the College of Arts and Letters, and School of Systems and Enterprises ceremony at 10 a.m., and the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science ceremony at 3 p.m. The graduate commencement ceremonies will be held on May 26, with the School of Business and School of Systems and Enterprises ceremony at 10 a.m., and the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science ceremony at 3 p.m. Both commencement ceremonies will be held at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.
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Foundation supports educational opportunities by promoting interest and teaching both entrepreneurship and business concepts to economically disadvantaged students. The Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation has supported the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition and Prizes at the Stevens Innovation Expo since 2016, and in 2018 established an endowed fund to support both the competition itself and prizes. The first prize of $10,000 was awarded to Brianna Garland, Jayden Pereira, and Chloe Sharpe, whose Real-Time ASL Transcription captures a user’s hand motions and instantly transcribes their ASL into English Text. The second prize of $5,000 was awarded to Cielo Abe, Shea Bontempo, Keely Coval, and Katie Foster’s MOD Filter, which aimed to create a cutting-edge water filtration method that would be both accessible and affordable. The third prize, totaling $2,500, was awarded to Abdullah Hyder and Grant Simmons’s SuperLU-FPGA, which improves on existing solutions for matrix LU decomposition by implementing a custom hardware architecture in order to accelerate matrix decomposition using an FPGA. Other events at the Expo included the College of Arts and Letters Concert, as well as the Thomas H. Scholl Lecture by Visiting Entrepreneurs. This year’s speech was Innovation and Perseverance: The Secret to Success, given by Ann Fandozzi ‘93, CEO of Ritchie Bros.
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out a survey in mid-June to ask the Stevens community for their input on which classes should continue to be offered. In addition to classes, which will have a fee associated, information sessions and drop-in options are being considered. Information sessions will provide students with the basics of the fitness center whereas drop-in classes “would give students the opportunity to try out a class without having to commit for the entire semester.” Klein and Rogers also elaborated on the structure of the new PE classes, saying “Moving forward, we plan to offer approximately 20 group exercise classes per semester in addition to information sessions on technique and use of equipment and weekly drop-in sessions that will focus on exercises for specific muscle groups. Students will need to register in advance through DSE for group exercise classes as well as the information sessions.” Students will be able to use the new spaces in the University Center for the fitness classes. Klein stated that “The goal is to provide a wide variety of fitness and wellness options that meet student needs and interests.”
will look for a new group of Stevens students. With the event being virtual last year and canceled the year before, this is the first time many were experiencing Techfest, and the E-board hopes that the event will continue to grow and improve in the coming years. With the size and scale of the event, the EC commented that they hoped it could be something students could look forward to before going into finals. They also noted
that with this and other events, student feedback and involvement are always encouraged. When it comes to the impact that EC has had on the campus community, Scott had this advice to students: “Take advantage of it….go to as much as you can, experience as much as you can…when you’re looking back at your college career you’re not necessarily going to remember every single test, every single assignment. You’re going to remember the memories that you’ve made with people you care about and I think that EC is a really good equalizer as far as being able to give people that opportunity.”
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News MEET THE FIRST IN CLASS SENIORS! Marco Polimeni (he/him)
Schaefer School of Engineering & Science- Computer Science with Amazon this summer as a Software Development Engineer Intern, followed by returning to receive a degree through Stevens AMP in computer science with a certificate in machine learning. Advice for underclassmen: Pick a time late in the day, for me it was after I ate dinner, when you won’t do any schoolwork for the rest of the night, no matter what. Take the remaining hours in your day to go to a
Plans after graduation: After I graduate, I will intern
club, meet with friends, watch some television to wind down, or, if you have absolutely nothing better to do, get some extra sleep. Being a full-time student means you must put in a lot of effort to have any work-life balance, since there is always an assignment to work on, but leaving this time for yourself allows you to focus on all the amazing, fun things that college has to offer you.
Jenna Pralat (she/her)
Schaefer School of Engineering & Science- Chemical Biology Plans after graduation: I am staying at Stevens for 1 more semester to finish my masters (also in chemical biology) and then I am going to pursue my PhD Advice for underclassmen: My advice for underclassmen would be to put yourself out there and pursue every opportunity you can. College is filled with chances, but you have to go after
Schaefer School of Engineering & Science- Biomedical Engineering Plans after graduation: After Stevens, I will be working as a research engineer at Acuitive Technologies, which is an orthopedic medical device company up in Allendale, NJ. Advice for underclassmen: My advice to undergrads is to always be open to new opportunities and to never take your education for granted. I know sometimes classes can
Schaefer School of Engineering - Civil Engineering over 5 separate internships/CoOp terms and love what I do. I plan to become a licensed professional engineer within the next few years. Advice for underclassmen: The professors here at Stevens are always willing to help, so never be afraid to ask questions. You’d be surprised by how much more you could learn, and it will help you in the long run. Also, take advantage of what Stevens has to offer, especially the Co-Op Program and Study Abroad. You won’t regret it!
Additional comments/ thoughts: I owe much of my achievement to my parents (Michelle and Tony) for all of their support. I truly enjoyed my time at Stevens and believe that the Civil Department here is unmatched, including the professors, administrators, advisors, and of course my fellow classmates. I am very grateful to have worked with Dr. Leslie Brunell, Liz O’Connell, and of course Dr. Sophia Hassiotis. It’s very bittersweet to be graduating, but I’m excited to see everyone succeed in their careers!
Gil Gerard Austria (he/him/his) edge when I was applying to my first COOP Internship. I was able to Intern Abroad in South Korea the summer after my Freshmen year, and it helped me a lot for applying for my COOP at TD Ameritrade, so much so that they had extended an offer to me on the spot after my interview with them ended. When I studied abroad in London the next summer I was able to complete a humanities requirement and a core requirement. I’ve also made some amazing lifelong friends both from Stevens and from around the world while traveling. Traveling by yourself, meeting people abroad, and immers-
ing yourself in another culture is an enlightening, refreshing, maturing, and empowering experience. The freedom you feel while abroad and the freshness of being in a new place are something everyone should experience as soon as they can.
Elizabeth Chu (she/her/hers) Schaefer School of Engineering - Chemical Biology Plans after graduation: After Stevens, I am working as a medical scribe at a urology private practice in my year off as I apply to medical school. Advice for underclassmen: My advice for underclassmen is to take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to you. Be the first one to volunteer
and put yourself out there because that is how you make connections, build meaningful relationships, and find the confidence inside yourself to keep growing! Additional comments/ thoughts: Overall, I’ve had such a wonderful four years at Stevens and I wouldn’t trade it for the world!
Rocco Polimeni (he/him) Schaefer School of Engineering - Computer Science
Plans after graduation: Summer: Software Development Engineering Intern at Amazon (AWS team in NYC). Fall: AMP @ Stevens (Masters of Science in Machine Learning) Advice for underclassmen: Get involved! The best
part about college is meeting other students and the easiest and most effective way to do this is through joining organizations or just simply finding ways to get your name and face out there on campus.
Lauren Chew (she/her)
Plans after graduation: After Stevens I will be working full time at CACI as a software engineer. Advice for underclassmen: You’re about to start a 4 year journey towards getting a degree. It may seem like that is your end-goal here, but there is so much more than that. Every day you are here, learn who you are, take risks, and never forget
Schaefer School of Engineering & Science Chemical Engineering School of Systems & Enterprises Engineering Management Plans after graduation: I will be working at Merck as part of the Technical Operations Rotational Program. Advice for underclassmen: My advice would be to challenge yourself to do new things :)
the things that matter most. Make new friends, call your parents, and remember that someday soon, your grades will no longer matter and you’ll both regret and laugh at how much you stressed over passing that test. The relationships you sustain and the memories you make will never leave you, so work hard and do your best, but never let go of what matters most to you.
Kaylee Gardner (she/her/hers) School of Business - Business & Technology
Plans after graduation: Well, I finished up my undergraduate degree in the Fall and so this past Spring I was a fulltime graduate student working towards my M.B.A. with a concentration in Business Intelligence & Analytics. So after graduation I plan to finish up my graduate degree here at Stevens and then see where my professional career takes me after that! Advice for underclassmen: My advice for underclassmen would just be to remember that they are human-beings first
and students/professionals second. I’ve been surrounded by a lot of really determined and high-achieving people at Stevens which has been great, but sometimes I think we lose track of how important it is to take care of ourselves, and to take care of our friends too. If you need help, ask for it. I never used to ask for help and I regret that. We all deserve help. Additional comments/ thoughts: My only remaining comment is that I really want to thank my family (my mom Les-
ley, my dad Greg, and my two brothers Conner and Logan) for all their support throughout college. I’m more than lucky to have all of them.
Grant Simmons (he/him)
Schaefer School of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Plans after graduation: Immediately after graduating, I plan to head out into the wilderness of Maine, exploring the rivers and coastal islands in my sea kayak. In August, I will be joining a new Silicon Design team at AMD’s Boston Design Center, helping design the next generation of high-performance microproces-
sors. Advice for underclassmen: Stop waiting for the “right time” to pursue your interests. There will never be a better time than your time at Stevens to try the things you’ve been waiting to try— to find your real passions. In the same vein, don’t wait until you’re “qualified” or “have the right knowledge” to start chasing your dreams. You’re at Stevens. You’re clever. You’ll figure it out. And call your family. They miss you! Additional comments/ thoughts: For the students looking for co-ops and internships: One of the most challenging parts of my education was finding co-op opportunities that I felt I would really enjoy. It’s never too early to
start applying to the co-ops you dream of. If you’re not interested in the opportunities that you’re finding through Stevens, mix it up! Don’t hesitate to apply directly to specific companies, locations, or roles you’re interested in, even if you feel you’re underqualified. Some of the best decisions I made were my decisions to move across the country for my co-ops after applying to roles I felt severely underqualified for. If you can, use the opportunity to discover something new, whether it’s a new field of study, a new location, or something new about yourself. While college is the time to learn about your interests, I found that it was also the best time to learn about myself.
Kyle Neville (he/him) School of Business - Accounting & Analytics
Plans after graduation: After graduation I will be working as a Technology Assurance Audit Associate at KPMG Advice for underclassmen: Get involved in a host of clubs and activities early in your time at Stevens. This is the best way to discover your niche, try
something unfamiliar, and meet new people. Also, never turn down the opportunity to go on a hike! Additional comments/ thoughts: I’ve had a great experience at Stevens, and I know my time here has prepared me well for the future.
Julia Dwight (she/her) School of Business - Business & Technology Plans after graduation: After Stevens, I plan on starting a career in marketing and data analytics. Advice for underclassmen: I know it sounds stereo-
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about myself along the way.
Kaitlyn Sharo (she/her)
Schaefer School of Engineering & Science- Computer Science
Plans after graduation: After graduation I am completing my Master’s Degree at Stevens through the 4+1 Program. My Master’s degree is a Master of Science in Machine Learning. Advice for underclassmen: My advice for underclassmen would be to Study Abroad/ Intern Abroad if at all possible. I think it’s the best way to complete their humanities requirements (or even some core requirements) and to begin building their resume. It’s an extremely valuable and unique opportunity that really opens a lot of doors for you. For one, interning abroad personally gave me a massive
feel irrelevant/unimportant, but this is your opportunity to learn as much as possible and explore what you love in your field. Additional comments/ thoughts: Overall, I am grateful for the BME faculty at Stevens for preparing me for my career out of college. 4 years ago, I had no idea what I was doing and if engineering was even right for me, but I learned a lot
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them. Additional comments/ thoughts: Don’t really have many overall comments/ thoughts. I am just grateful for the professors and faculty that have helped me, and will miss all of my classmates. The best part about Stevens is the people, and I will miss seeing the friends I’ve made everyday.
Christopher Musante (he/him)
Plans after graduation: After Stevens I will be joining Stantec as a Civil Designer in the Transportation Industry, where I will be specializing in highway design. I worked with Stantec
Audrey Azeez (she/her)
Lauren Brandenstein
typical, but join clubs! You’ll learn the most about yourself and your leadership style by being involved on campus. It’s also the best way to meet people outside of your major.
Boris Tzankov (he/him) Schaefer School of EngineeringMathematics Plans after graduation: Pursuing a master’s degree Advice for underclassmen: Don’t stress out too much. Also try not to procrastinate too much
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Opinion THE STUTE EDITORIAL
Cliches on cliches Graduating from college can feel very definitive. It’s the end of this beautiful and strange era of pseudo-adulthood in which you think you’ve learned everything there is to be learned and know about almost everything there is to know. It’s the passing of a milestone that symbolizes the proper transition into adulthood with higher education prospects, fulltime employment opportunities, and other possibilities for life after college. As a soon-to-be senior, I can only begin to understand the complex emotions that come with graduating, but I imagine students feel an array of juxtaposing emotions: excited yet fearful, proud yet humble, triumphant yet lost. And within this growing collection of sentiments, anticipation can certainly bubble to the surface. Up till now, the expectations of what you should be doing with your life seemed pretty clear, and the liberty of finally having the ability to choose can be frightening. And so, the anticipation of what to do next can be overwhelming. Perhaps the worst part of graduating may be all the neverending cliches you hear. Don’t be afraid
of failure. This is the beginning of the rest of your life. Make a difference. You’ll always be a student. They’re littered in every speech, card, and pep talk, and will continue to appear for months to come. But regardless of how annoying these cliches may seem, they do contain some truth to them.. Don’t be afraid of failure Graduating from Stevens was certainly no easy task, and each degree and major requires its own unique skill set. And while it’s likely that you may have messed up once or twice in college, there’s a possibility that you’ve never made a big “uh-oh” before. There’s also a possibility that you will experience this “uh-oh” sometime in the near future as a new graduate. Even if you have a full-scale 10-year plan, detailed to the minute, chances are that things aren’t going to happen exactly as you plan them to. Failure is inevitable, but growth and rebounding are a choice. You are now fully in control, so don’t let a few roadblocks stop you from getting to your destination. This is the beginning of the rest of your life I remember hearing this cliche
a lot after graduating from high school. I wasn’t the biggest fan of hearing this because quite frankly, it sounded a little too dramatic. But after a second thought, I think I didn’t like this phrase because it scared me. “The rest of your life” is a phrase that makes life feel so everlasting yet so brief at the same time. In all fairness, this is the beginning of the rest of your life. There are many unique, fun, challenging, difficult, and exciting moments beyond what you experienced in college that are awaiting you, and they all begin now. Make a difference A degree holds an immense amount of power, potential, and opportunity. Not only does it show comprehension of a certain specialized topic, but it also mainly shows that you know how to learn, even in the most difficult of circumstances like a pandemic, a school hacking, and all the other personal turmoil you may have faced these past few years. With your degree, you can essentially do anything you want, and when given the choice, choose to do good. Use what you’ve learned to make a difference in a community you connect to. You’ll always be a student
This is perhaps the biggest cliche of them all, and yet, it’s the most important. If you’re not pursuing a higher degree, this may have been the last time you open a textbook, you’re tested on class material, and you are given a grade. But still, you may find that you learn more than you ever did in your work than you ever did or could think to learn in college. Keep yourself open to new ideas, perspectives, and ways of experiencing life. Never stop learning from other people because you will always meet someone who has something to teach you. To conclude, I was to give my congratulations to the Class of 2022. Thank you for your dedication to Stevens and the Hoboken community for the past few years. Although the constant list of cliches may become sickening, reflect on the intention behind them, remember them, and follow them. To leave you with one final cliche, remember your roots. Remember your friends, your family, your peers. Remember the things you learned, the questions you asked, the questions other people asked. Remember Stevens, Hoboken, the memories you made here, the lessons you learned here.
Sanjana Madhu ‘23
Editor-in-Chief
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So, goodbye yellow brick road
The nature of reflections
BY LAUREN GARRETT ‘25 “So, Lauren, how was your freshman year?” my friends from home and distant family members ask. Well, I’m nearly positive that it is the most expected and cliché subject for a first-year student to write about in her final Mind of a Freshman column, but I’m coming clean in plain terms this time, instead of writing in metaphor as per usual. I’m going to tell you, beginning to end, holding nothing back, how my freshman year started with golden, beautiful hope and excitement, tore me to pieces, and rebuilt me, entirely anew. Now, in this past year, multiple facets of my life have had drastic ups and downs: my mental health, my physical health, my grades, my weight, my confidence, my view of my self-worth, the number next to the dollar sign in my bank account, and many more. So, sit back and relax, as I tell you a story, month by month, of my freshman year. On August 25, I moved into room 628 in Jonas Hall with my roommate who I had become fast friends with over the summer. I was a tanned, toned, smiling, healthy, bouncing baby freshman with that golden gleam in my eye. I damn near glowed with excitement and hope for all of the possibilities in store for me and all the chances for exploring I would get to have. On September 25th, I was 10 pounds lighter and had just realized that I had lost a part of myself that I had not freely given, and I began to decline — mentally, physically, and academically. I had thought I had made the best friends of my life — blindly trusting everyone — I always trusted someone until they
had proven themselves untrustworthy, instead of the other way around. That golden gleam turned to a hollow, vacant stare. By October 25, I was 32.7 pounds lighter, had lost a significant amount of my hair, which I have always thought to be one of my better features, and was later told that I looked like a ghost, a walking skeleton, during that time. I had welcomed the thought of some sort of afterlife, anything that would be restful or peaceful because anything had to be better than where I was. I found that I was amusing myself with whatever sort of entertainment I could find, and would mercilessly take advantage of people’s interest in me until I got bored of their company. I would have at least one panic attack a day and didn’t see a way out of the downward spiral I was in, spinning faster and faster and faster until I met two beautiful people who caught me. By November 25, I had been thrown a life raft. I had fallen from that downward spiral right into the arms of people who cared about me and my well-being, including my academic career. They were a guiding hand, leading me back to myself. The rain, hail, and clouds from the squall I had been caught in began to dissipate; the heavens opened and let in a bright exquisite light, and my two feet gently touched the ground. Although I was beginning to kick to the surface of the depths I had sunk to, the toll the past semester had taken on my academics was irrecoverable. On December 25, I started dating one of my guiding hands, a boy who has brought meaning and glorious joy back into my life, who has completely immersed me in a love that I never thought that someone as damaged and bruised as I could ever deserve. It was the first time I started smiling since that past August. By January 25, two days before my birthday I may add, I took a positive swing in my life: I had gained back 10 pounds, my hair began to slowly grow back in again, and I found myself in a sin-
gle dorm (still room 628 incidentally). I had a group of friends who had earned my trust after a long and lengthy “free-trial” process that I had created for the safety of my heart in order to not be hurt so deeply again, and I think about how lucky I am to have them every single day. I established a support group of faculty and staff throughout the school, my extended lifelines, people I am incredibly grateful for. By February 25, I was falling more deeply in love, not only with the other half of my soul but also with myself again. The process of falling back in love with yourself after months and months of grueling self-hatred is something that I never wish anyone to have to go through. It was hard, and there were many tears, but it was only with the encouragement of both my best friend and my boyfriend that I was able to find that I deserve more than a lifetime of loathing myself, that I deserve happiness. By April 25, I had gained back all 32.7 pounds that I had lost, even adding a couple extra to top it off, and I had completely stopped having panic attacks regarding the events of September. I was finally healthy again, both physically and mentally, and I had found it in my heart to forgive every single person who had a hand in my decline. By May 13, nearly eight and a half months since I was forever changed, the day that I said goodbye to Stevens for the summer, I was finally happy…not just in fleeting moments, but consistently. I am healing. The scar is almost fully closed. You may think that I still hold some hatred in my heart for those who have hurt me, or you may think I am going to say how I couldn’t be more grateful for the experiences that I have had. I say neither. I have grown and learned and experienced more in the past nine months than some have in their entire lives. I take each lesson I learned, hold them in my heart, and continue to grow as a person every day. And, I’ve finally decided that my future lies beyond the yellow brick road.
BY GIANNA CALLEGARI ‘24 Have you ever passed by a river and paused to stare at your reflection? You’ll find that the image peering back at you looks just like you, but jagged and misshapen from the waves of the water. Your reflection can be observed on a variety of surfaces, whether it be in the bend of a metal spoon, or as you pose in the mirror. However, your reflection will never be you—it can never perfectly encompass the way that you appear to those around you. Reflections are simply warped and imprecise projections of what actually is. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find that a large portion of life is spent in reflection. Sometimes it’s peaceful and spent as a fragment of time dedicated to simply regard what has happened. Other times, reflections are filled with excitement— eagerness for the future, and geniality with the past. The worst cases are when reflections are provoked by regret and grow
increasingly saturated with disapproval. Similar to physical reflections, emotional reflections are often laden with inaccuracies and contortions. When we recall events that transpired, there is no way that we can remember them completely accurately, and our reflections become easily morphed by our perception. Reflections are an important indicator of emotional status and they are necessary, for me at least, to move forward from one of life’s many events to another. As the 2021-2022 school year comes to an end, the summer provides us with ample time to reflect on all that has occurred. I tend to use the summer period as a way to mentally prepare myself for the next semester. I contemplate all that I am proud of, disappointed in, and everything in between. Most of all, I reflect on how I’ve changed. It’s hard to truly measure growth until the growing period has concluded, so at the end of each year, I’m typically surprised by how much I have grown. I hope that your school year was sprinkled with mostly happy memories! Of course, life is quite unpredictable and always has a way of throwing us for a loop, but I hope that this school year went well for you and that all of your summer reflections are positive.
REFLECTIONS ARE SIMPLY WARPED AND IMPRECISE PROJECTIONS OF WHAT ACTUALLY IS.
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SENIOR ESSAYS Read essays by some of our graduating Stute members
On ‘Stevens-death’ and post-college life BY NATALIE TODARO, EDITOR EMERITUS As graduation approaches, I’m faced head-on with the “lasts.” Last class, last critique, last assignment. These things come at the end of every semester, but this time feels unique. It’s the definite end, the last lasts. Because after graduation, I’m heading into a life free of academia for the first time ever. I’ve been revisiting a 2019 opinion piece written by Eric Londres ‘21, titled “On Stevens-death,” which I’d consider a kind of canonical piece at this point that I’m sure a lot of Stute alumni remember. I was a sophomore when it was published and couldn’t exactly relate to it just yet but knew I would as a senior, which turned out to be true. To summarize, Eric argues that college life is like living in a bubble, which he calls “the world of Stevens.” You get used to your
environment and place a lot of importance on what happens there, but once you leave the world, it’s like a death. You realize that a lot of experiences you had in that place are now small, insignificant, trivial. Suddenly there’s a whole other world out there. It’s both stressful and exciting to have the entire world open for me after I graduate. Stressful because my only answer to people constantly asking me what I’m doing after graduation is, “I don’t know,” and exciting because I can go in a lot of different directions. I’m not going to graduate school right away, and I don’t have a job lined up. I’m moving back home with my parents in New York and won’t be moving out for the next 1-2 years or so while I work and save up enough money to move out. Which I feel really grateful for – I’m sure there are college students all over the world who don’t have a safe home
environment to return back to and maybe have no choice but to start living paycheck to paycheck on their own after graduation. One thing I’m looking forward to is learning things on my own without being graded on them. Just since classes ended I’ve picked up my guitar again, bought a textbook to work on my Italian, and am drawing in my sketchbook regularly. I even have plans to get a ukulele soon and eventually learn bass guitar. It hit me all at once that I can learn anything I want and there’s no format or set of rules I have to follow. There’s no rubric; no set of expectations to meet for the sake of earning a grade. Maybe this is all a bit juvenile, but I can’t wait for life without school. In a way, it feels like my life is just starting. Stevens-death has certainly hit me, in a good way, enabling me to move on and look toward the future. Let’s see what happens.
STRESSFUL BECAUSE MY ONLY ANSWER TO PEOPLE CONSTANTLY ASKING ME WHAT I’M DOING AFTER GRADUATION IS, IT’S BOTH “I DON’T KNOW,” STRESSFUL AND AND EXCITING EXCITING TO HAVE THE ENTIRE BECAUSE I CAN WORLD OPEN FOR GO IN A LOT OF DIFFERENT DIRECME WHEN I GRADUATE. TIONS.”
up, even if it felt like the better option. Their knowledge and wisdom lifted me up and surprised me at times. I don’t know if I’ll ever find a group of smarter individuals in my whole life. Anusha, Emily, Joe, Olivia, Brynn, and Jake - I’m thankful to have you in my life. My friends in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and The Stute brought me so much happiness in my final year of college. I ran into at least one of their members nearly every day as I wandered my way around campus. It was a blessing to work with a passionate community like those within these two clubs. Tan, Lizzie, Lia, Sanjana, Trevor, Jordyn, Keenan, Olof, and Roshni - thank you.
My roommate, Ellie Savova, taught me how to make her family’s Bulgarian stuffed peppers, how to travel to Miami without your parents knowing, and, most importantly, how to love others. Choosing her as my roommate after freshman year was a leap of faith and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. She is smart, spontaneous, and strong as hell. She’s also the only person I know who can calmly organize a whole group to go clubbing in New York City. Sakina, Niko, Andrew, Mya, and Alexis - you’re the best. Finally, to myself: I’m so proud of the person that I’ve grown into during my time at Stevens. When I came into college, I was young, somewhat clueless, and had no clue what engineering really
meant. Leaving, I’m a confident and proud young woman who is ready to face the world and make a difference with all of the knowledge I’ve learned along the way. To my readers, I would emphasize that the most important thing to get you through your years here is kindness. Talk to that stranger. You never know what they’re going through. Invite that kid to sit at your table in Pierce. He might end up being a closer friend than you think. Go to that meeting that you weren’t sure about. It could change your life. Put down your homework for a few minutes and make time for that friend that needs you. It will all be worth it in the end. Thank you for reading. Peace out, Stevens.
da-Konkani phrases she tells me, this one always stuck with me. My mom wanted me prepared for the day when there will be no one by my side, both figuratively and literally. Using life as my guide, she encouraged me to spend every day learning how to love every part of myself—all my strengths, all my flaws, all my gains, and all my losses—in a way to love every part of this ever-changing, ever-evolving mortal life. Life will never always be easy, will never always be hard, will never always suck, will never always be joyous. Learn to keep yourself grounded and determined to make it through the tumultuous wave of another day. Can you promise yourself that no matter what’s written in the stars, you will face it with all your might? I am ambitious, I am stubborn, and I will see to it that I achieve everything and anything I put my mind to. When you are that committed, can you ever fail? But the reality is I have failed myself a number of times in these past 21 years of life—in hindsight they were merely hiccups in the grander growth of things—but damn, in that moment, they made me feel worthless. Today is just a culmination
of promises I made to myself during those crappy days that what is today will not be tomorrow — a promise to those who love me that I will learn to live through the lessons of another day. I have accepted that I won’t be here forever — so why not strive to cherish a life full of memories to remember? To have been able to make it this far in my life, to this drop in an ocean of memories ahead for me, I can only credit it to the support and anchor my mom has been in my life. Her faith in religion and her honesty to live everyday with purpose has always inspired me to find value in my actions every single day. She made me believe that to become better at explaining the why behind your own passions, you need to learn to appreciate the colors in histories people share with you. As I finish one chapter in my life, I hope you continue to take the time to hear and write stories—and always give your gratitude to those who made you a better version of yourself today. Note: It was only fitting that my senior essay be dedicated to my one and only rock, who never asks for her children to thank her back, but who continues doing good things for others in this short life.
My experience at Stevens BY CAROLINE MONTANA, FORMER HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER My four years spent at Stevens impacted me in ways that I could have never imagined. The sleepless nights trying to derive heat and mass transfers taught me to persevere through difficulties, no matter how impossible they might seem. Living alone in a new city with no immediate family nearby taught me to treasure my family that much more, since they now lived so far away. Building a community of people from different organizations and backgrounds around campus taught me that the most important thing I’ve gained from
Stevens was something that I did not expect: my friendships. Leaving Stevens with my Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering is a feat that I will always be proud of. However, I’m even more proud of the friends that I’ve made along the way. My friends in the Stevens Christian Fellowship inspired me to stay true to my beliefs, even if the world tells me otherwise. They helped me to strengthen myself from the inside out and leave situations that were no longer helping me thrive. Kathleen, Kaitlyn, Marisa, Sophia, Hannah, Brandon, Caleb, David, and Alex - you guys inspire me. My engineering friends who struggled alongside me all these years encouraged me not to give
Grateful for you, for me, for this moment BY ROSHNI REVANKAR, FORMER OPINION EDITOR
OF THE HUNDREDS OF KANNADA-KONKANI PHRASES SHE TELLS ME, THIS ONE ALWAYS STUCK WITH ME MY MOM WANTED ME PREPARED FOR THE DAY WHEN THERE WILL BE NO ONE BY MY SIDE, BOTH FIGURATIVELY AND LITERALLY.”
I was four years old when I moved to the U.S, with not even an ounce of English on my tongue. I sincerely believed I could waltz my way through this big country with a mish-mash of Kannada (regional language of Karnataka, India) and Konkani (my first language). My mom still laughs at how crazy I was — I tried to teach some of my American friends Konkani back in Detroit because I thought English was overrated. I know both my grandfathers would be smiling down on me from wherever life is after death, happy that I did not lose touch with my heritage after all these years in the U.S. — all the while becoming stronger in written English (oh, how the tables have turned). More than anything, my grandfathers would be proud that I didn’t lose that bold confidence to never be afraid of uncertainty, to go out and become the better woman I always dreamed of day and night. I credit that resilience to one person in my life… My mom has always been a writer. Even though her days
now tend to maintain our household, she never left her poetic ways to teach me the lessons of life. Passionate about philosophy, computers, and creative art, she even lectured at small high schools and universities in South India. Now I am here, writing yet another piece, with maybe hundreds of impressions of my name on the Internet and social media based on the various articles I wrote for The Stute. Writing runs in the family, I guess… Someone once told me how we should start “giving flowers to people when they are alive.” That we should show our gratitude to those who built us, who made us better — those who are with us in this moment, because who knows what will happen in the next minute, hour, or day? Long overdue, I want to give my flowers today to the wise old lady who made me a better woman, who affirmed my hard work and good attitude will always be rewarded, and who taught me how to spice and salt my food like a pro—my amma, my mummy, my mother. Whenever I am frustrated or sad about the way life is, she always says: “ಬದುಕಲು ಕಲಿ (phonetic: Bhaduku khali),” or “learn to live.” Of the hundreds of Kanna-
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Feature Stevens celebrates the opening of the University Center Complex during The Power of You celebration BY GIANNA CALLEGARI, HEAD COPY EDITOR On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Stevens hosted The Power of You celebration, alongside the opening of the University Center Complex. Saturday’s events commenced with the University Center Complex ribbon-cutting ceremony. This event was invite-only and was hosted with the purpose of honoring the University Center Complex donors. The ribbon-cutting ceremony began at 4 p.m. with a reception at the University Center Complex. At 4:30 p.m., the official program commenced with a performance by the President’s Ensemble. Laura Rose, Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, gave a welcome and introduction, followed by remarks from Stevens’ President Nariman Farvardin. On the University Center Complex, President Farvardin stated that, “The University Center Complex is a lasting investment in our commitment to student-centricity. Thousands of students will benefit every year from modern facilities for residence life, clubs and activities, and events. It is also a signal to the world that Stevens is a university on the rise. For the first time, our campus proudly displays the Stevens name to New York City and beyond.” Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla also gave remarks, as well as Robert Maffia, Vice President for Facilities and Campus Operations, and alumnus Stephen T. Boswell, Chairman of the Board of Trust-
ees. Sofia Lopez, class of ‘25, gave a performance, which was followed by remarks from Sara Klein, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, and Gab Poska, the President of the Student Government Association (SGA). The official cutting of the ribbon occurred at 5:15 p.m, and was followed by closing remarks from Rose. Guided tours of the University Center Complex and receptions in the Marketplace, Grand Commons, and Gallery were offered from 5:20 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Power of You celebration began at Babbio with a welcome reception at 6 p.m. This celebration was open to the Stevens community upon registration. Welcome remarks were given by President Farvardin, and Campaign Co-Chairs Lawrence T. Babbio and Sean Hanlon. From 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., there was an Impact Showcase that showcased students and faculty from business, entrepreneurship, creative arts, robotics, and research. This portion of the event was self-guided and featured exhibits in Babbio Center, Walker Gym, and the Gateway Academic Centers. Food and beverages were provided. At 8 p.m., the University Center Complex Open House allowed students and guests to tour the newly-opened complex. The event concluded with closing remarks by President Farvardin at 9 p.m., followed by a fireworks display and an after-party. The Power of You event was hosted to celebrate the success of The Power of Stevens campaign.
This campaign was kickstarted to support Stevens’ ambitious plans for renovation titled The Future. Ours to Create. Over $200 million were raised for The Power of Stevens campaign. $126.3 million were raised toward student success, which will be dispersed in the form of 158 newly-established scholarships. $27.5 million were raised for faculty excellence, as 18 new chairs and fellowships have been established. Finally, $46.8 million were raised toward campus renovations. According to
Hanlon, “More than 14,000 alumni, faculty, students, parents, and friends donated to enhance the Stevens experience. There was inspiring enthusiasm in everyone I spoke with.” On The Power of You event, Hanlon stated that “it was an uplifting event that all in attendance were fortunate to have been a part of.” The Power of Stevens campaign was kickstarted in 2013 and has supported Stevens’ growth and renovations since. According to Rose, this campaign “had an
impact throughout campus, from classrooms and labs to athletics and the arts.” Among the renovations supported by this campaign include important Stevens “landmarks like the University Center Complex, the Lore-El Center for Women’s Leadership and more,” as stated by Rose. The Power of You event served as a way for Stevens to thank the donors of The Power of Stevens campaign, as well as foster new on-campus beginnings with the University Center Complex. ETHAN CHE FOR THE STUTE
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Senior Awards The Stute would like to recognize the following senior students for recieving awards in their respective departments. Congratulations! Center for Environmental Systems Hydroglobe Award Harry de Haas Dylan Inguardi Ariana Martinez Allie Moss Julia and Frederick Bissinger Award Natan Cohen Joseph M. Farber Memorial Prize Ginger Harris Honor System Service Award Adam Farid Adefemi Fagbewesa Aleksandar Dimoski Brian Schramm Darshak Savalia Gil Gerard Austria Jean-Carlo Delgado Lennett Vasquez-Euceda Tyler Vrabel Zekai Zheng Theta Alpha Phi —Yelena Petrovna Award Cameron Clifford The Thomas E. McCandless Music Award Ronald Rupert Biomedical Engineering Outstanding Senior Award Audrey Azeez Warren Wells ‘42 Distinguished Service Award Shterna Kuptchik Fattum Abbad Clinical Engineering Services, Inc. Design Excellence Award Matthew Gibson Nghia Nguyen Trisha Gollamudi Melissa Callen Distinguished Chemical Engineering Student Award Lauren Chew Victoria Agaliotis AIChE John Anderson Memorial Award Lizzie Harmon AIChE Herb M. Fried Award Angel Burgos AIChE Lee Parker Memorial Award Tan Dao AIChE North Jersey Section Walter Schneider Memorial Award Caroline Montana Best Experiment-Based Chemical Engineering Senior Design Award Elizabeth Banat Nisha Patel Guilherme Barboza Best Simulation-Based Chemical Engineering Senior Design Award Alina Chen Brynn Froehlich Ameya Ivaturi Zeryn Tamton Special Chemical Engineering Senior Design Award Victoria Agaliotis Lauren Chew Ada Heinze Brian Schramm
The Luigi Pollara Award Elizabeth Chu Jenna Pralat Harshal Shah Thompson Hui
Stephen L. Bloom Theoretical Computer Science Award Kurt Louie Robert Schabacker
The Priestly Prize Jeel Shah
Batchelor Award in Electrical Engineering Grant Simmons
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award in Chemistry and Chemical Biology Va’Shayna Williams Elizabeth Chu Joana Fardad Mia Montecillo Emily McGuire Academic Excellence in Chemistry and Chemical Biology Emily McGuire Joana Fardad Kaylyn Spotton ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award Jenna Pralat American Chemical Society’s Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry Kaylyn Spotton Harshal Shah ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry Jenna Pralat American Concrete Institute Award Christopher Musante Robert Ridgeway Award Yanqing Liang Sydney F. Borg Award Brian Taglialavore Mattthew Klemchalk ‘01 Memorial Award Andrew Freedman Andrea Diaz-Gonzalez Outstanding Senior Design in Civil, Environmental or Naval Engineering Leah Ryan Yanqing Liang Garrett Horwath Tanner Chiamprasert Jordan Balgahoom Boswell Engineering Award Dylan Inguardi Ariana Martinez Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering Award Allie Moss Daniel Savitsky Award Julia Meyn Sophia Hassiotis Award Justin McCarthy Gerard Cardinale Senior Design Award for Computer Science Ming Lin Michael McCreesh Hamzah Nizami Aparajita Rana Susmitha Shailesh Max Shi Computer Science Departmental Award Marco Polimeni Rocco Polimeni
Batchelor Award in Computer Engineering Serafin Fernandez Paul M. Chirlian Award Abdullah Hyder Stuart K. Tewksbury Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Computer and Digital Systems Marko Piasevoli Francis Boesch Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Communications and Signal Processing Joshua Hwang Harry Heffes Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Mathematics, Modeling and Simulation Anisha Shin ECE Outstanding Senior Design Award for Electrical and Computer Engineering Philip Gunther Sean James Vincent Schlenker The Eugene Fezandie Award Michael Wojciechowski Jarrett Weir Bailey Gano The Kenneth J. Moser Award Michael Wojciechowski Anthony Kloza
The Alfred M. Mayer Prize Michelle Mei Wang Physics Department Leadership Prize Audrey Biss Phi Sigma Sigma Alumnae Cynthia Hmielewski-Henrich Memorial Award Hannah Sikorski Grace Miguel David and GG Farber Societal Impact Award Sanjana Chopra AnaMaria Laccetti Fiona Matthews Abigail Neel John Barnes Senior Design Award Randiel Zoquier National Academy of Inventors Award Angelina Mauriello Audrey Azeez Brandon Rubin Aashita Dixit Alexander Peralta Nina Paradiso Meagan Irish Sarah Mathew Melissa Callen Nghia Nguyen Matthew Gibson Trisha Gollamudi The Resident Assistant Outstanding Service Award Colin Nikc The Residential Education Service Award Max Perez Waldo Shumway Award Asim Qureshi Sylvia Boamah Podolsky Award Joan Tubungabanua
The Arthur J. Grymes, Jr. Book Award Leila Lei
Maurice E. Roglin III Award Elizabeth Chu
The Richard S. Magee ‘63 ‘64 ‘68 Excellence Award Olivia Lew Benjamin Schablin
Lawrence C. F. Horle Memorial Award Victoria Agaliotis Gil Gerard Austria Audrey Azeez Lauren Brandenstein Lauren Chew Elizabeth Chu Julia Dwight Kaylee Gardner Christopher Musante Kyle Neville Marco Polimeni Rocco Polimeni Jenna Pralat Kaitlyn Sharo Grant Simmons Boris Tzankov
Senior Design Award for Mechanical Engineering Meghan Haggerty Matthew Kirby Maria Manoussakis Daniel Tierney Arth Jano Firas Asfar The Richard B. Cole Award Louis Currier Jonathan Scamardella Maria Manoussakis The Fernando Sisto Award Kierstyn Elliott The Col. John Stevens Power and Energy Systems Award Thomas Agin The Andrew Carnegie Machine Systems Award Sean Masur The Elie Fonrose Award Lauren Cunniff Chris Cimicata The Robert H. Thurston Leadership Award Kayla Joseph Tadeusz Chabowski
The Ada and Edwin “Doc” Farrell Memorial Award Emily Kovelesky Social Justice Advocate Caitlin Mahoney Outstanding Senior Design Project - Business Consulting Track Nicole Altman Vanessa Elliott Andrea Gamboa Alexis McKelvey Meghan Douglas
Outstanding Senior Design Project - Entrepreneurship Track Michael Anthony John Baldi Suraj Shah Bryce Streeper Vincent DeFilippis Outstanding Senior Design Project - Research Track Jagger Doll Michael Filippi Siddharth Iyer Leonid Maksymenko Marc Vitenzon Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Bachelor of Science in Business Xi Liang Julia Dwight Kyle Neville Outstanding Academic Performance Award in Quantitative Finance Eshan Tivakaran School of Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award Justin Murray Outstanding Service Award Tina Ahuja Wallis Toscarelli Justin Murray Andrea Gamboa Nicole Veraja Hazel Chinique Olivia Scott Kaylee Gardner Julia Dwight Amanda Ohlsen Gabriel Maiolo Jason Rosen Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship - 1st Place Chloe Sharpe Brianna Garland Jayden Pereira Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship - 2nd Place Cielo Abe Shea Bontempo Keeley Coval Katherine (Katie) Foster Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship - 3rd Place Abdullah Hyder Grant Simmons Humphreys/Ennis/ Lesser Award Victoria Agaliotis Kayleigh Kubit Frederick Winslow Taylor Award Philip Jamison The John Mihalasky Award Sanjana Chopra AnaMaria Laccetti Fiona Matthews Abigail Neel The Robert H. Seavy Award Corinne Wisniewski Career Center Ambassador Award Grant Simmons STEP Student of the Year Ivy Robalino Tiffany Fonque
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Graduating Seniors We would like to congratulate all 966 students of the graduating class of 2022. We recognize and commend every student listed below for the hard work and determination it took for them to make it to this point. Congratulations on your graduation! Aaron Lerch, Aashita Dixit, Aayush Patel, Abdullah Hyder, Abhishek Kakar, Abigail Neel, Achira Fernandopulle, Ada Heinze, Ada Zhang, Adam Farid, Adam Latif, Adam Papenhausen, Adam Silva, Adam Undus, Adefemi Fagbewesa, Adrian Castellanos, Aedan Boriotti, Agatha Malinowski, Ahmed Bawla, Aidan Hinphy, Aidan Kennedy, Aidan Mcenroe, Aiden Hoeman, Aimee Rose Gamboa, Akhilesh Reddy, Alan Decowski, Alan Pardo, Albert Chen, Aleese Mukhamedjanova, Alejandro Garcia, Aleksandar Dimoski, Alex Charpin, Alex Longo, Alex Rodriguez, Alex Wiggins, Alex Yucra, Alexa Coccio, Alexa Mavica, Alexander Heifler, Alexander Kasper, Alexander Markoulis, Alexander Peralta, Alexander Rubino, Alexander Waldron, Alexander Zaino, Alexei Nikiforov, Alexis Fuda, Alfonsina Santiago, Alice Huston, Alina Chen, Allie Moss, Allison Buffenbarger, Allison Wanzor, Alyaa Elkhafif, Alyssa Appleby, Alyssa Davis, Alyssa Regan, Amanda Ohlsen, Amber Porrett, Amein Almoughrabi, Ameya Ivaturi, Amir Mustafa, Ana Marija Micevska, AnaMaria Laccetti, Andon Parascando, Andre Collazo, Andrea Diaz-Gonzalez, Andrea Gamboa, Andrew D’Angelo, Andrew DeSanti, Andrew Deutsch, Andrew Freedman, Andrew Grochan, Andrew Johnson, Andrew Jones, Andrew Kaminsky, Andrew Pantera, Andrew Qiao, Andy Molla, Angel Burgos, Angelina Mauriello, Anisha Shin, Anjali Paliwal, Ankur Vijayvargiya, Ann Shulkin, Anna Cooper, Anthony Ariano, Anthony Bruno, Anthony Fermo, Anthony Kloza, Anthony Lanza, Anthony Magnotta, Anthony Sganga, Aolanie Vargas, Aparajita Rana, Ariana Martinez, Ariel Jolivet, Arik Odre, Arjun Krishnan, armand iacobellis, Arth Jani, Artur Shum, Aryana Muscara, Ashleigh Nagy, Ashley Chan, Ashley Yu, Asim Qureshi, Audrey Azeez, Audrey Biss, Audrey Fanning, Austin Colbert, Austin Hong, Austin Kelley, Austin Robertson, Ava Engstrom, Ava Ragonese, Bailey Gano, Balal Khan, Bayla Gellerstein, Beata Mirtchouk, Ben Rose, Benjamin Alcock, Benjamin Gilmore, Benjamin Godin, Benjamin Lesher, Benjamin Schablin, Benjamin Steinwurtzel, Bhagyesh Patel, Bharddwaj Vemulapalli, Bhaumik Shah, Blake Feder, Blake Holland, Bora Bibe, Boris Tzankov, Braedon Brenna, Brandon Cao, Brandon Costa, Brandon Llizo, Brandon Rubin, Brandon Truong, Brandon Vuong, Brandon Wei, Breanna Shinn, Brendan Lee, Brendan Murray, Brendan Rey, Brendan Schreiber, Brendan Sullivan, Brett Mendez, Brian Collins, Brian Li, Brian Schramm, Brian Taglialavore, Brian Wormser, Brianna Garland, Brianna MacLeod, Bridget Harte, Brigit Kain, Brittany Seelman, Brogan Clements, Bryan Kyritz, Brynn Budka, Brynn Froehlich, Brynne Pergolini, Caileen Vaughan, Caitlin Mahoney, Caleb Chiariello, Caleb Choy, Caleb Ntende, Caleb Sang, Cameron Calder, Cameron Clifford, Camilla Vasquez, Camille Simon-Al-Araji, Camilo Lobos, Camilo Vazquez, Carissa Greene, Caroline Montana, Carolyn Moreira, Carolyn Wang, Cassandra Ball, Cassandra Renart, Cassidy Bickler, Cassidy Savettiere, Cedric Ardente, Celine Bennion, Charles Fee, Charles McLellan, Charles Octobre, Charlie Loaiza, Chloe Sharpe, Chris Cimicata, Christian Bautista, Christian Kubelle, Christian Silos, Christina Berke, Christine Chan, Christine Drobish, Christopher Caligara, Christopher Cousillas, Christopher Giordano, Christopher Luk, Christopher Mendler, Christopher Moon, Christopher Musante, Christopher Quaranta, Christopher Rovatsos, Christopher Tan, Cielo Abe, Claire Korbas, Cole Felsher, Cole Smith, Colin Baker, Colin Nikc, Connor Mills, Conor McGullam, Constance Xu, Corey Benson, Corey Giannakas, Corinne Dougherty, Corinne Wisniewski, Cormac Gill, Cory Philippe, Cosette Lim, Cosmo Gallaro, Craig Stockfeder, D’Antoine Newsome, Damon Del Priore, Daniel Azami, Daniel Gaetan, Daniel Hold, Daniel Kimball, Daniel Mako, Daniel Pekata, Daniel Pennell, Daniel Perun, Daniel Pfeiffer, Daniel Reilly, Daniel Tierney, Daniel Zatko, Danielle Bragen, Danielle Ragan, Daren Tay, Darshak Savalia, Dave Taveras, David Barlow, David Carpenter, David Delatorre, David MacMillan, David Marechaux, David Sanders, David Staronka, David Sturm, David Valle-Montesdeoca, David Yi, Dean Manomat, Dennis Salmanowitz, Derek Chai, Derek Kellerman, Diana Magnani, Dina Richards, Dominic Zecchino, Doug Chacon, Dylan Inguardi, Dylan Regan, Dylan Skurnik, Ean Weiss, Edgar Castaneda-Vargas, Eduardo Mena, Edward Gaskin, Edward Hannah, Edward McAdams, Edward Safer, Edward Sot, Edward Valdez, Edward Yaroslavsky, Elena Gies, Eleni Rotsides, Eleonora Savova, Elijah Wendel, Elina Vidal, Elise Jenkins, Elizabeth Banat, Elizabeth Bottoni, Elizabeth Chu, Elizabeth Cone, Elizabeth Garcia, Elizabeth LaParch, Elli Joinson, Emily Kovelesky, Emily McGuire, Emily Ng, Emily Ramnarine, Emily Walker, Emmett Malady, Eric DeVico, Eric Lai, Erick Lim, Erik Kuhn, Erik Schneider, Erin Harrison, Erin Miceli, Erin Weston, Esbysie Estella Talon, Eshan Tivakaran, Ethan Andriola, Ethan Foskey, Ethan Grzeda, Eva Henderson, Evan Abel, Evan Binder, Evan Eggleston, Evan Headley, Evangelos Eleftheriadis, Eve Sarracco, Everett Stewart, Fabricio Flores, Fattum Abbad, Felicity Agustin, Felix Kufuor, Fiona Matthews, Firas Asfar, Francesca Tannenbaum, Francesco Sparacio, Francis Borja, Frank Pinnola, Frederick Corbett, Gabriel Juhasz, Gabriel Maiolo, Gabriel Toltus, Gabriela Onelli, Gale Bennett, Gannon Kenney-McGowan, Garrett Chestnut, Garrett Horwath, Garrett Kincaid, Gavin Snyder, GaYoung Park, George Alapatt, George Benway, George Garcia, Gerard Cardinale, Gheorghe Ponocevnai, Gianni Falvo, Gil Gerard Austria, Ginger Harris, Giordano Garcia, Glen Farbanish, Govinda Tanikella, Grace Miguel, Grady McDowell, Grant Simmons, Greg Bender, Gregory Jasinski, Gregory LaVersa, Gregory Strakhov, Gregory Thompson, Guilherme Barboza, Gurpreet Singh, Hailey Thomas, Hamzah Nizami, Hanlin Miao, Hannah Fitzsimons, Hannah Sancilio, Hannah Sikorski, Hantao Guo, Haodong Huang, Harrup Singh, Harry de Haas, Harshal Shah, Hazel Chinique, Henry Johnson, Herbert Hagemann, Hunter Brogan, Hunter Counton, Ian Davis-Hoff, Ian Grzeszczak, Ian Pizzolo, Irakli Okruashvili, Isaac Gemal, Isabella DiDario, Isaiah Whitaker, Iván Arias Ogando, Ivy Robalino, Jack Bonoli, Jack Cifelli, Jack Esposito, Jack Hymowitz, Jack Mavorah, Jackson Brown, Jackson Kent, Jacob Marshall, Jacob Reuss, Jacob Waka, Jacqueline Kelly, Jacqueline Suarez, Jacques Clovis, Jadesola Colpa, Jaisal Shah, Jake Bradford, Jake Burger, Jake Foglia, Jakob Niglio, James Albert Labayna, James Chen, James Donohue, James Fong, James Leeson, James Lizotte, James Margiotta, James Parisi, James Poskitt, James Riley, James Zulli, Jamis Perrotta, Jared Bridges, Jared Follet, Jared Kantor, Jared Weinblatt, Jarrett Weir, Jason Buckman, Jason Liu, Jason Rosen, Jason Tsarouhis, Jastyn Robinson, Jayden Costa, Jayden Pereira, Jaylen Church, Jayro Rivera, Jayson Infante, Jean Damon Pablo, Jean-Carlo Delgado, Jeel Shah, Jeffrey Lee, Jenna Pralat, Jennifer Beers, Jeremy Meyerberg, Jeriel Lao, Jerry Chen, Jerry Yu, Jesse Baron, Jessica Broad, Jessica Valenzuela, Joan Marie Tubungbanua, Joana Fardad, John Brummer, John DeLillo, John Denicola, John Garizio, John Kay, John Marcellino, John O’Hearn, John Onwugbonu, John Siyaga, Johnny Intriago, Jon Cristobal, Jon Valcarce, Jonathan Cucci, Jonathan Pollack, Jonathan Scamardella, Jordan Balgahoom, Jordan Ma, Jordan Stratton, Jordan Torres, Jorie Sieck, Jose de la Cruz, Jose Fermin Taveras, Joseph Ballai, Joseph Basile, Joseph Demateis, Joseph DiMeglio, Joseph Iuni, Joseph Letizia, Joseph Lopes, Joseph Mirabile, Joseph Scalera, Joseph Schneider, Joseph Villani, Joseph Zitelli, Joshua Hector, Joshua Hornilla, Joshua Hwang, Joshua Mimer, Joshua Schwartz, Joshua Small, Joshua Son, Julia Chung, Julia Dwight, Julia Meyn, Julia Nelson, Juliana Gaitan, Juliana Yeung, Julio Lora, Justin Kroeger, Justin McCarthy, Justin Murray, Justin Szegda, Justin Tzitzis, Justis DiBattista, Kai Chee, Kaitlyn Sharo, Karan Gupta, Karen Betancourth, Karen Broytman, Karly Eudy, Katelyn Chen, Katherine Foster, Katherine Ryan, Katherine Sorber, Katherine Vatalaro, Kathleen Riegner, Katrina Eggleston, Kayla Joseph, Kaylee Gardner, Kaylyn Spotton, Keegan O’Connor, Keeley Coval, Keidon Roettger, Kelton Bernhard, Kendall Niles Peretz, Kenneth DuChemin, Kerim Karabacak, Kevin Burns, Kevin Chmielewski, Kevin Garvey, Kevin Ordonez, Keye Li, Khianna Byrne, Kian Wissemann, Kiera Barnes, Kierstyn Elliott, Kila Eadie, Kira Mahoney, Kirk Jiao, Kishan Patel, Kristi Mellin, Kristin Kim, Kristin Tribel, Kristopher Trautz, Kurt Louie, Kush Patel, Kushal Patel, Kye Shepitka, Kyle Henderson, Kyle Neville, Kyriakos Chatzis, Kyrillos Elgawly, Laila Alshafie, Lance Kim, Lance Lucarelli, Lauren Brandenstein, Lauren Chew, Lauren Cunniff, Lauren Melendez, Lauren Sager, Lauren Waletzki, Leah Mitelberg, Leah Ryan, Leena Domadia, Leigha Tierney, Leila Lei, Leo Lorenzetti, Leo Musacchia, Leo Ouyang, Leonid Maksymenko, Limberg Vargas, Linkun Liu, Lizzie Harmon, Logan Rechler, Logan Smith, Lord Marapao, Lorenzo Cinelli, Lorie Marie Rosado, Louis Currier, Louise McCrone, Luc Wersinger, Luca Pieples, Lucas Gembarzewski, Lukasz Chrzastek, Luke Anthony, Luke Fennimore, Luke Huber, Luke Jacob, Luke McEvoy, Madeline Cohen, Madeline Hutchison, Madison DeJong, Maeve McGovern, Maitri Manojkumar, Maneet Batra, Manuel Navarro, Marc Feliu Gomez, Marc Vitenzon, Marco Polimeni, Marcus Simpkins, Marcus Zebrowski, Margaret Pavlick, Maria Manoussakis, Maria Torres, Marija Stojkoska, Marisa Soteropoulos, Marjan Chowdhury, Mark Collins, Mark Dresden, Mark Pipko, Mark Watson, Mark-Jonathan Pabalan, Markell Torres, Marko Piasevoli, Marley Anstine, Mason Boenning, Mason Smith, Mathieu Nagle, Matthew Bavoso, Matthew Bayne, Matthew Chludzinski, Matthew Cunningham, Matthew Cushman, Matthew Daddino, Matthew Danski, Matthew De La Paz, Matthew Evanego, Matthew Gaughan, Matthew Gibson, Matthew Hascsak, Matthew Jacobson, Matthew Jaworski, Matthew Kirby, Matthew Koerner, Matthew Kwan, Matthew Lepis, Matthew Logan, Matthew Marsh, Matthew Martin, Matthew Nummy, Matthew Pinho, Matthew Rodberg, Matthew Ross, Matthew Vaysfeld, Max Perez, Max Shi, Maxim Surets, Maxwell Cool, Meagan Irish, Megha Mansuria, Meghan Douglas, Meghan Haggerty, Mehta Nimtrakul, Melanie Dell’Olio, Melik Ozolcer, Melissa Callen, Melissa Kosar, Meredith Conlin, Mia Bertuzzelli, Mia Vellon, Micaela Cardile, Micah Elias, Michael Blume, Michael Burns, Michael Cunha, Michael Dasaro, Michael De Groot, Michael Dooley, Michael Faria, Michael Hopwood, Michael Iafelice, Michael Karsen, Michael McCreesh, Michael Prefer, Michael Reilly, Michael Rezkalla, Michael Ruffolo, Michael Shusta, Michael Wojciechowski, Michael Zheng, Michael Zito, Michal Pudlik, Michelle Wang, Mike Blas, Milena Sudarikov, Miles Rosenberg, Ming Lin, Mingyao Tang, Monika Geslak, Naomi Zheng, Narek Iskahanian, Natalie Bernhard, Natalie Filip, Natalie Fitzpatrick, Natalie Todaro, Natan Cohen, Natasha Collett, Nathan Bawduniak, Nathan Carpenter, Nathan Renner, Nathaniel Wilson, Nelson Capela, Nghia Nguyen, Nicholas Beja, Nicholas DiDio, Nicholas Drosos, Nicholas Jacob, Nicholas Lenge, Nicholas Quidas, Nicholas Szegheo, Nicholas Tarallo, Nicholas Ziccardi, Nick Guo, Nicolas Hroncich, Nicolas Ipeker, Nicolas Re, Nicole Romero, Nicole Veraja, Nikolas Stefanov, Nina Caldarone, Nina Paradiso, Nisha Patel, Nisil Patel, Noah Ehrlich, Noah Ensslin, Noah Scott, Noah Stolz, Noah Suttora, Olivia Anagnostis, Olivia Lew, Olivia Stannard, Owen Stempkovski, Patricia Pulini, Patrick Besser, Patrick Biesty, Patrick Costa, Patrick Walther, Paul Bianchini, Paul Brellis, Paul Gurman, Paul Kelly, Paul Mattaway, Paul Miranda, Pavan Prabhala, Pavlos Tziranis, Peter Damianov, Peter Liu, Philip Chiritescu, Philip Gunther, Philip Jamison, Philip Perrotta, Phillip Toledo, Pierce Cohen, Preston Wilmot, Pridhvi Myneni, Princeton Nwosu, Qingyao Fan, Quinn Corcoran, Rachael Kondrat, Rachel Cipkins, Raj Gadhia, Ramya Nallamotu, Randiel Zoquier, Randy Krauss, Raphael Laya, Ravi Patel, Raymond Zhang, Regan Liao, Reilly Degroat, Reilly Fitzgerald, Richard Bilotti, Richard LaGrotta, Richard Sabnani, Rishi Yasa, Robert Adams, Robert Galas, Robert Gennat, Robert Gummer, Robert Leiser, Robert O’Dell, Robert Roettger, Robert Schabacker, Rocco Polimeni, Rohan Misra, Ron George, Ronald Estevez, Ronald Rupert, Roshni Patel, Roshni Revankar, Roxana Soukup, Rui Fernandes, Ruidong Liu, Ryan Adoni, Ryan Brown, Ryan Callaghan, Ryan Finegan, Ryan Hagan, Ryan Lange, Ryan Leary, Ryan Lee, Ryan McLaughlin, Ryan Perretta, Ryan Roller, Ryan Wall, Sabiha Rahman, Sadie Clark, Sakina Rizvi, Salvatore DiMaggio, Samantha Gajda, Samantha Hessels, Samantha Inneo, Samantha Magda, Samantha Molla, Samantha Reilly, Samuel Ciocca, Samuel Pitao, Sandra Zelga, Sanjana Chopra, Sanjay Athrey, Sara Braqi, Sara Persau, Sarah Mathew, Sarah Sahadi, Sarah Wiessler, Sarra Hayoune, Sashank Sindhia, Saurin Badlani, Sean Jahnige, Sean James, Sean Martin, Sean Masur, Sean Melone, Sean Scadden, Sean Stubbs, Sean Tom, Sequoy Young-Garcia, Serafin Fernandez, Seth 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Talarick, Zack Edwards, Zekai Zheng, Zeryn Tamton, Zhenwu Chen, Zikang Sheng
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Friday, May 20
Shoutouts! We gave the Stevens community the opportunity to shout out a friend, family member, or colleague. Here are the messages we recieved.
From Jennifer Cory: Jordan Cory, we are so proud of all your hard work and accomplishments! Enjoy your work in Switzerland, we will miss you. Love you, Mom, Dad and Jayce --------------------------From Jen Ramelli: Congratulations Jordyn finishing Junior year strong! Good luck with your internship this summer. Much love, Mom and Dad --------------------------From Stefanie M Basile: We are so proud of Joseph P. Basile for all his hard work during his time at Stevens. Congratulations on your graduation! Love Mom & Dad --------------------------From Jesabel Cruz: Isa, I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. God bless you! Love, Mom. --------------------------From Jill Sciorilli: We’re all so proud of everything you accomplished this year Marissa! Keep reaching the stars. We love you! Love, Mom, Dad, Nicole, Snickers & Cooper --------------------------Shoutout to the Stute Staff for making it through the semester. All of our hard work definitely paid off! - Sanjana Madhu --------------------------Shoutout to Alex for delivering our papers and food! We appreciate you so much! - The Stute --------------------------From Lori Kroeger: Congratulations Justin Kroeger and Lauren Melendez on all your achievements over the past 4 years. The journey is just beginning. Love,your family and friends.
From Maria Ohlsen: Mandi O. it was a rocky start and now you’re almost at the finish. Congrats and couldn’t be prouder of you! Can’t wait to see what your future holds. Love always, Mom --------------------------Cheers to Lisa Mengotto saying goodbye to Stevens forever! A bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a graduate certificate later—finally, eight years after first setting foot on campus. My journey was the definition of “Per Aspera, Ad Astra.” Thank you to everyone who helped me along the way. Love, Lisa Mengotto (Stute EIC 2016) --------------------------From Michele Angermiller: Amanda Angermiller, Freshman year in the books! We are so proud of our Deepher Girl! Esse Quam Videri! Love you! Mom, Dad, Joseph and Alyssa --------------------------To Bethany Reeves, thank you for giving me the chance to sing and act onstage again. - Elizabeth Bottoni --------------------------Shout out to Amy Mattre, she helped me so so much and I’m so grateful to her. - Elizabeth Bottoni --------------------------Shoutout to a friend who has been with me on a rollercoaster journey of my first semester in the U.S. - Priyanka --------------------------Shoutout to Sanjana for absolutely killing it as editor-in-chief!! I’m so proud of her!! - Lasya Josyula --------------------------LUKE RABINOWITZ!! - Izzy Ritchie --------------------------I love my degenerate friends <3 - Isaac Cho
Shoutout to my shawties Anna and Janelle for always making me laugh when I’m in a bad mood. - Niki --------------------------Hey Kim Hyungja - Wee --------------------------Shoutout to boar for the lit nft strats. - Abdelrahman Elkholy --------------------------Shoutout Kendrick Lamar. - Dylan --------------------------Anna Zimmer - you’re a big stinky - Jannelle Agyemang --------------------------Jannelle Agyamand you’re an even bigger stinky - Anna Zimmer --------------------------Shoutout to my best friend, Kerim! I never thought I’d find love at Stevens. - Alyaa --------------------------Shoutout to orphie. She a real one. - Jeremy Ferias --------------------------Shoutout to the gateway gang. - Jeremy Ferias --------------------------Shoutout to the gateway booth homies. - Skyler --------------------------Shoutout to the squishmallows at Target. Keeping my sanity in one piece. - Jeremy Ferias --------------------------Shoutout to the lads - Jeremy Ferias --------------------------Shoutout to the lads - Will Geissel --------------------------Shoutout to the lads - Chris Deffigos --------------------------Shoutout to the lads - Skyler --------------------------Shoutout to the chick fil a in the Newport mall. - Skyler
Thank you Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Pop for always supporting me! Love you, Katie Bloomer --------------------------Arlene, very proud of your hard work this semester. - VW --------------------------Shoutout to Austin Colletti for always supporting me! - Chris Opsal --------------------------Shoutout to my wonderful Eboard: Sanjana, Keenan, Katie, Isy, Bemin, and Zane!! - Jordyn --------------------------Jen Searing makes the best comfort team shares the best team and is a sweet-teas <3 - Corey Batchelder --------------------------Shoutout to Michelle Morrone for being the sweetest person I know! You will be missed!! - Corey Batchelder --------------------------Shoutout to Julia Dwight for being a gr8 friend & amazing work with EC festivities. - Corey Batchelder --------------------------Shoutout to Garrett Horwath for being an EC icon and a great duet partner! He will be missed! - Corey Batchelder --------------------------Shoutout to Olivia Scorr for being a girlboss and overall just the loveliest human being <3 - Corey Batchelder --------------------------Shoutout for the women’s volleyball club team for being the best team I cd have asked 4. - Heidi --------------------------Shoutout to Flavia, for being the best friend I could have asked for here <3 - Heidi --------------------------I have a crush on you. (Riley Librarian girl) - Adi
Shoutout to Dan Roche. - Jacob Normand --------------------------LUKE, Have an amazing summer in Spain! - Proud Mom, Dad & Leia --------------------------David Kosches! - Chris Kruger --------------------------Aditi Deshmukh! She’s the best friend I could ever ask for and idk what I’d do without her. - Lilli Nappi --------------------------Thank you Caitlin and Patrick for taking care of me when I couldn’t <3 - Letty G --------------------------Shoutout to Claire H. for finishing being a 2/4 civil engineer. You can build half a building now! - Isy Ziv --------------------------Shoutout to my mom! She’s the coolest person I know! - Jack Piccirillo --------------------------Shoutout to Jack’s mom! - Konnor Getz --------------------------Shoutout to Ann Piccirillo! - AJ Kasper --------------------------Shoutout to Ann Piccirillo! - Jack McDermmott --------------------------Shoutout to Professor Yu for always looking out for her students. She went out of her way to get to know and nurture her students. Thank you for everything, you’re gonna be a great mom! - Your EM 224 class --------------------------Shoutout to Amna for being the best roomie and for being such a trooper. Can’t wait for next semester when you can walk again. - Sanjana Madhu
Finally, shout out to our loyal Stute readers! Thanks for a great year, we’ll catch you next year :)