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CLASS OF 2017!

Sara Vitkus, Mark Liotta, and Alexandra Masciana named valedictorians

College Democrats of Stevens host Mayor Dawn Zimmer to discuss women in politics

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by OLIVIA SCHREIBER Left to right: Alexandra (Allie) Masciana, Mark Liotta, and Sara Vitkus stevens.edu/news

by OLIVIA SCHREIBER Staff Writer

For the second year in a row, Stevens honors three seniors with the distinction of co-valedictorian, each graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Sara Vitkus, Mark Liotta, and Alexandra Masciana could not be more different in terms of their academic journeys. While Vitkus is graduating with a B.E in Computer Engineering, M.E in Systems Engineering and a graduate certificate in Software Engineering, Liotta will be leaving Stevens with a B.E in Biomedical Engineering. Masciana hails from a completely different discipline, soon to be graduating with a B.S in Business and Technology. Although their interests and career paths remain distinct, it is evident that all three share a common value: unyielding discipline.

The rigorous curriculum offered by her high school Loudoun Counties Academy of Science pushed Vitkus to seek a technical school such as Stevens for computer engineering.

“I took Computer Math and AP Computer Science as electives, and I had a phenomenal teacher that inspired me to go the computer route.” She says that she did not know what path to take for her graduate degree until entering her junior year, but ended up choosing Systems Engineering after “getting a feel” for the various programs available to her.

Vitkus looks back fondly on her experience with Professor Mazmanian for Differential Equations and Software Engineering professor Stacey Gelman, who served as a “huge inspiration” in her studies. “She

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brought with her a ton of experience, given that she had worked for Merck as a software developer and eventually manager,” said Vitkus, who appreciated her real-world examples and strong female presence in class.

In addition to her rigorous and carefully planned academic schedule, Vitkus made time to serve as an active sister within the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, serving as the Scholarship Chair and most recently as Bursar.

“Being from far away, it’s been really nice to have a family up here, as cheesy as it sounds,” said Vitkus. Among other things, Vitkus has also conducted Scholars Summer research, worked as a tutor, and co-founded a software startup through the Stevens Venture Center, which has helped her in entrepreneurial pursuits.

Upon graduation, Vitkus will be working as a systems engineer for Entegra Systems, a government contractor in Virginia that designs, develops and deploys advanced technology and performs critical analytical roles to support our nation’s most important intelligence missions.

Vitkus would agree that she has learned many things here at Stevens, yet she hopes to bring “the ability to solve problems” to her career at Entegra. “That’s something my teacher in high school told me. Pick a college that’s going to teach you how to think and learn, because no matter what you do, you will need that skill.”

Liotta was originally undecided in his career trajectory, but soon came to the realization that biomedical engineering would satisfy his interests in both medicine and technology. He notes that he chose Stevens for a multitude of reasons, includ-

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ing its desirable location and its “entrepreneurial spirit,” which aligned well with his goals. “[Stevens] was the only tech school I applied to,” said Liotta.

“Looking back on it, I wouldn’t have had the opportunities I had here elsewhere.”

Recalling the various organizations he has been a part of, Liotta notes that his experiences on the Stevens Honor Board have served him well. “I liked the idea of academic integrity within the Stevens community,” said Liotta. “People should be held to a certain standard at Stevens.” In addition to serving as a member of the Honor Board, Liotta has worked as tutor for various courses and held positions in Tau Beta Pi and Stevens Crew.

As a biomedical engineering student, Liotta found Transport in Biological Systems with Dr. Carrie Perlman to be the most interesting. “It was the first time I got to apply all of the math and science into actual fluid flow in the body,” said Liotta. His keen interest in fluid flow did not end with Transport—in fact, his Senior Design Project focuses on the most important pump there is to know: the heart.

“Our project is a control system for a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) which helps pump blood and relieve pressure of the heart that is in failure,” said Liotta. He explained that LVADs on the market operate only at constant flow, but his team’s design includes sensors to detect pressure changes of the heart to adjust the LVAD to match the heart’s speed, preventing further damage.

Liotta has expanded his learn-

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AWARDS 6-7

Staff Writer

The College Democrats of Stevens invited Dawn Zimmer, Mayor of Hoboken, to their last general body meeting of the semester to discuss her experience as a woman in politics.

Mayor Zimmer began the event recounting her entrance into the local political arena.

“Some people think you need to be a lawyer to be mayor,” she said. “but that was not the case for me.” Zimmer, whose background is in communications, spoke about how her concern

for a proposed development in Hoboken prompted her to seek a position on the City Council. “I was concerned about the level of development, parking space […] and about whether our council person was listening, which clearly wasn’t happening,” said Zimmer.

After being a stay-at-home mother for five years, Zimmer decided to make a run for it and won a City Council seat by five votes, which was challenged after the initial results came through.

After serving as a council person

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Class of 2017, this was your life (at Stevens) September 7, 2012 - The College of Arts and Letters announces the new Science & Technology Studies program.

September 14, 2012 - The School of Systems and Enterprises introduces the new Systems Engineering Minor.

October 12, 2012 - After much curiosity from students and the gradual release of clues through social media, Return to Glory was revealed to be a concert with multiple DJs. The event replaces TechFest in an effort to create more anticipated events on campus.

October 19, 2012 - The Stevens community recognizes alumnus Greg Gianforte ‘83, who gave a record-setting $10 million gift to the Institute.

October 29, 2012 - November 6, 2012 - Classes are closed due to Hurricane Sandy storming up the Northeast and causing unprecedented damage to many areas. Events are held for those on campus and many students volunteer their time and efforts to those in Hoboken, some even directing the other volunteers.

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January 31, 2013 - Stevens presents an update to its Master Plan and announces several plans for the next decade, one of which is to increase the number of undergraduates to 4000 by the year 2022.

March 7, 2013 - Virginia P. Ruesterholz ‘83 is announced as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees, following Lawrence T. Babbio, who previously held the position for 15 years.

March 22, 2013 - Simas Jarasunas becomes the third Stevens NCAA champion and the first male NCAA champion in Stevens history.

March 22, 2013 - A public, external version of the Stevens 10-year Strategic Plan is professionally produced and released to stakeholders and leaders around the country.

March 25, 2013 - The grand opening of the Red & Grey Cafe in Burchard 124 replaces the old Burchard Cafe and brings a fresh new twist to dining at Stevens.

April 6, 2013 - The Inaugural

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Congratulations Class of 2017 To the graduating class, I just want to say congratulations. Whether it has been four, five, or more years here at Stevens, I’m sure you are more than ready to leave. Or are you?

Ever since I stepped foot on campus, the reactions of graduating seniors have been very mixed. Some have shown excitement while others dread their incoming lives as “fullfledged adults.” Makes me wonder if the countless hours of stress and studying is only the beginning of a life full of it? Is that

what you seniors are worried about? Will life after Stevens be just more Stevens? I would hope so and at the same time, hope not.

Some people say your high school years are the best.

Well, those people are stupid. Others say your college years are your best. That I think I can get behind. Despite the aforementioned countless hours of stress and agony, I really feel like I’ve accomplished a lot in two years. I’ve had academic achievements, made countless friends, and even have the privilege to be

your newspaper’s Editorin-Chief. I’ve only had two years so I cannot imagine what four or more years here has made all of you to be or what you’ve made of yourselves in that time.

With that said, the brevity of your time here at Stevens is meant to prepare you for what’s out there and I understand the idea of being worried about leaving.

You’ve been accustomed to the life as a college student here. Now that it is time to be, as my friends would call it, “a real adult”, I am truly excited for you to experi-

ence your adventures and earn your accomplishments like you have done here at Stevens. Congratulations again, and if you are ever curious about the happenings on campus, you know where to find us!

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by AUDREY DSOUZA

Freshman Business and Technology Major

Congratulations, class of 2017. This issue of the Stute is dedicated to you, but as selfish as I am, I’ll take this opportunity to write a letter to myself in four years, for when I graduate in 2020. I’m sure at least one part of my letter would resonate with you though, and remind you of your freshman self, so keep reading: Dear Audrey, You made it! Wow! I’m sure time has gone by so fast, as it does when you enjoy yourself. As a freshman, it sure did. Now you’re here! Graduating, get-

ting ready to join the “real world”. Hopefully, you have a few more job experiences under your belt, and will be doing things that can change the world, even if it’s in a small way. Are you doing something you like?

Are you with people you like? How did all your friends turn out? Hopefully we’ve all made it.

Were the past four years full of unforgettable life experiences and memories, like everyone said college would be? I think that matters most, rather than GPA or whatever.

Right now, you really like life. Sure, it’s naive, but freshman year really has been a lot of fun.

Hard work, but a lot of fun. You can only hope that the next three years will be just as good.

Were they? Were the challenges you took on worth it? Did you make new friends each semester? Did you change how people perceive The Stute, APO, and CPAC, things that make you, you? You and the things you care about aren’t insignificant, regardless of what people

say. Were classes you took fun, did your hobbies develop into unique talents? How do you feel about yourself, and how much you’ve grown since freshman year?

You know your habits, your likes and dislikes.

How much have you changed? Are you ready for the real world? If you don’t think so, it’s okay.

You’re more prepared than you think. Really.

I hope you pay your taxes, have a bank account, make your own doctors appointments by now. You’re 21, mumma shouldn’t be doing these things anymore. Start now if not. Eight semesters worth of business coursework, are you a businesswoman yet? Madame Fleitas said business didn’t suit you because you’re too nice.

Did her advice motivate you to change, or to be yourself? Were you able to travel to Europe and Asia as you wanted, and see the places you want to see? Did you do any service trips? How did you spend your summer and winter breaks?

Hopefully not slacking!

Always keep working for the things you believe in.

Don’t regret too much.

What’s meant to be is meant to be. You worked hard, celebrate your accomplishments. The next stage in your life is approaching. Graduation is only the end of your academic career, not the end of learning. Stay passionate about learning. Stay humble, you don’t know everything about life. Whether or not someone has a diploma doesn’t make them intelligent or respectable. It’s who they are as a person. Are you a good person to others in this world? The world can be ugly sometimes. It’s up to you to bring beauty into it. Hopefully, the people you’ve met share your philosophies about the world, and who they want to be. Don’t be scared. Trust the instincts you’ve honed, you’ll be just fine.

Best wishes for your twenties, but also the rest of your life.

Audrey, 18 years old.

Senioritis

Per Aspera Ad Astra

by KATIE BROWN

Senior Chemical Engineering Major

Adversity - a state or instance of serious continued difficulty or misfortune.

Someone had it right to make our university’s motto “per aspera ad astra” or in English “through adversity to the stars”. As many seniors look back, even as little as one week ago rounding out finals period, being a Stevens student entails encountering adversity. Whether it’s pulling multiple all nighters to pass Organic Chemistry

II or trying to run up the bike stairs without tripping and/or having a heart attack (guilty of both) every student has faced some sort of difficulty on this campus.

During those difficult times we probably felt defeated, thought this was the end and the stress completely won, and wanted to simply wave the white flag. Class of 2017, I am thrilled and proud to say we have fought “through adversity” and have made it “to the stars”.

Each member of the Class of 2017 has a different story about adversity through this school to tell about. It would be extremely rare to say two students are completely similar, even to those who might have coincidentally been the same major and involved in the same activities. The one thing I do believe we have in common is that this school was no easy trek. There were of course academic chal-

lenges, it’s an Institute of Technology, but the ups and downs of college in general could arguably be an additional minor or double major that each of us have accomplished. Just as professors and advisors got us through our Bachelor’s Degrees, our friends, teammates, club members, sorority sisters, fraternity brothers, etc have helped us through the life troubles and celebrated our triumphs that our college experience has brought to us. Of course our families and friends back home were there to help too. Fighting adversity is a fight that each person does differently but they definitely does not do alone. All of our stories may be different but I can surely say they interweave more so than we think they do.

I could never really fathom how much the Stevens community has helped to shape my story until now. As

a person who cannot walk from one side of campus to the other without saying hi to at least 15 different people, I’ve come to cross paths with many phenomenal colleagues and professionals throughout the years. From day one, I was always so amazed about the supportive community here on this campus and I will truly miss it as I move onto the next chapter of my life. I always called Stevens “the diamond in the rough” and the sentiment still remains true.

My last article in The Stute would be remiss without taking the time for thank everyone, yes literally everyone, who makes Stevens what it is today and who made it the best decision to attend.

I have indeed encountered instances of “continued difficulty or misfortune” but it is the people of Stevens, and not going to lie of Mikie Squared, who helped me

push through. After taking some time to think about the good and bad times of my college career, omitting mental breakdowns caused

by ChemE Thermo because I think everyone knows why, it is the Stevens community who has made me the person I am walking across the stage to get my diploma.

So what are “the stars”?

Long term for me, it’s finishing my Master’s, working at Bristol-Myers Squibb, and

taking a long awaited guilt free nap. For you? It’s what you want it to be. Stevens has provided you the education, connections, and friendships that could literally take you wherever you want to go.

For now, the stars are enjoying your last days on Castle Point. Sit out by the cannon.

Go say hi to Pearl in Pierce!

The stars are simply how you want to end your college experience. Per aspera ad astra. We did it fam.

COUNTDOWN TO FREEDOM

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The Class of 2017 Charles V. Schaefer, Jr.

School of Engineering & Science

Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering Jan Erik Tyler Adlawan Nesar Ahmed Tausif Ahmed Jonathan Alarcon Katelyn Samantha Alecci Nickita Andrew Alexiades Samy Amar Kely Steed Amegbor Zachary Andrews Bradley Renard Applegate Danai Argyri William Conner Arnott Mona Fouz Asfar Kenward Averbookh Kyriakos Eric Bakalis Jamie Anne Banhalmi Sarah Marie Barlow Trevor Batchelder Katherina Jazmines Bautista Allison Beatty Russell William Bechmann Ian J Bennett Michael R. Bergman Joshua Davis Bloom Benjamin Kirk Boniface Austin Boyd Christopher William Breidenbach Terrance Joseph Brennan Jerry D. Brioche Daniel Ramond Broche IV Hannah Elizabeth Brophy Allison Elaine Brown Katherine G Brown Richard Alexander Brudzynski John Paul Buchell Connor Michael Burke Andrew Butkus Jose Caicedo Christine Marie Calamunci Anna Carolina Lopes Campanholi Juan Carlos Cao Yao Joseph Frank Capretta Adam Joseph Carabba Nicolas Henrique Carabelli Dennis Frank Caramante Gabriela Carrasco Danielle Elizabeth Caruso Nicholas D Caruso Corinne Janet Casey Martin Joseph Cass Sunny Y Chan Rachel Elizabeth Chavkin Charles V. Schaefer, Jr.

School of Engineering & Science

Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Science Jason Glenn Ajmo Bryana Nicole Atkinson Earyn Vega Calvis Nicholas Choi Erini Andreas Christodoulou Maria Claros Elena Cocineva-Lenge Wesley J. Howe

School of Business

Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Science Thomas Patrick Ahern Jeffrey James Althoff Peter James Andrich Matthew John Angelos Martin G. Angus Kevin Manning Atwell Patrick James Barron Justin James Becker William Roy Bonifacic Quintin James Bower Zachary C. Buecher Santiago J. Cabrera Daniela Cardona Yixing Chen Christian Alexander Chiu Patrick Marques Costa Betsy Lynn Crossland Giselle Ann Hearshey Cruz Jaymes Gregory Davis Steven Dazo Matthew Joseph DeFazio

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College of Arts & Letters

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Mohammed Turki Al Saud Yasha O Binyamin Owen Edward Burke Daryl S Domo

DeAnna Humphrey Vedat Kucuk John N Mawad Stefanie Lynne Moran James Hansung Park Armand R Reyes Gina Marie Salmins Evan Harrison Sandford Nicole Marie Santos Matthew Silver Jessica White Peter Yeung

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ing beyond the gates of Stevens within the last four years, working as a medical scribe at Hoboken University Medical Center, performing research at Hackensack University Medical Center, and completing a biomedical engineering internship program at CooperSurgical in Connecticut. “I’ve been able to do ‘hardcore’ engineering,” said Liotta.

“Because I’ve taken the less traditional path to medicine, I think I have a unique set of skills that other medical students might not have.” Liotta will continue his education at New Jersey Medical School this summer,

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Stevens Awards Gala is held in Gotham Hall in midtown Manhattan, honoring thirteen distinguished alumni and friends for their lifetime accomplishments.

July 22, 2013 - Stevens is named the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Jostens’ Institution of the Year for the 20122013 academic year, marking the second time it has received the award.

September 13, 2013 Stevens ranks third in the

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where he hopes to combine the engineering principles with medicine to develop new surgical devices and advance the field of surgery.

Masciana took the road less traveled, beginning with an aspiration to be a marine biologist. “I went to a marine biologymeets-military school, but I realized that it wasn’t for me.” Her interests then switched to a possible career in architecture, but upon careful consideration, she discovered that she wanted to combine her desire to help others with her keen interest in technology. Her involvement in the Technology Student Association in high school influenced her to ultimately decide on the Business and Technology program here at

Stevens.

She recognizes Dr. Donald Lombardi, Distinguished Industry Professor within the School of Business Professor as someone who has positively influenced her during her tenure at Stevens. “Dr. Lombardi taught me a lot of life lessons that I wish to carry not only into my career, but also into my everyday life.” She recommends all Business and Technology students—as well as engineers—to take one her favorite classes, called Organizational Behavior and Social Psychology. “This class allows you to learn about yourself and how you work with others,” said Masciana. “You learn how to function best in the work place and lead others in the most effec-

tive way possible, things that I hope carry over as I enter the workforce.”

Many experiences have shaped Masciana to be the individual she will be graduating as, including her time spent as an SGA senator, her Stevens Scholar research experiences in the summers, her internship with Ernst &Young, her time spent as a member of the Stevens Women Tennis team, and her sisterhood within the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority. “Every organization I was in, I was in it for a reason; I really found my way here.” Like Vitkus, Masciana has greatly enjoyed her experience within her sorority. “I’m a very focused person, but my sisters helped me have more fun, which is something I really need at

the time when I joined,” said Masciana. “I really grew a lot within the sorority.” Masciana has also served as a Resident Assistant for the past three years, a commitment she finds to have “definitely shaped my college experience and pushed me in the right direction.”

“Being an RA teaches you to be selfless and put others first,” said Masciana, a value that has been inculcated within her between her various responsibilities on campus. Her dedication has been proven multiple times over, given her involvement in various honor societies, including Gear & Triangle Honor Society, Order of Omega Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society, and Rho Alpha Sigma resi-

dence life honor society.

Upon graduation, Masciana will working as a technology advisor for financial services with the same company she interned with last summer, Ernst & Young. “I’ll be helping clients solve their problems,” said Masciana.

“So again, helping people!” She recognizes the help and support from her family, friends, and mentors, whom she attributes much of her success to.

Vitkus, Liotta and Masciana have served as exemplary leaders within their academic and extracurricular domains here at Stevens. The three covaledictorians along with the rest of their class will be honored at this year’s graduation, to be held at the Meadowlands Expo Center on May 24.

U.S. for mid-career salary of graduates, with an average of $124,000.

September 20, 2013 Stevens and the Hoboken Historical Museum collaborate to host an event on campus commemorating the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy hitting Hoboken, NJ. September 29, 2013 Robert Maffia joins Stevens as Vice President for Facilities and Campus Operations, after a very successful career in facilities, design, and operations in several large organizations.

October 4, 2013 - Gov-

ernor Chris Christie visits Stevens to celebrate the $7.25 million award from the State of New Jersey, which will fund two IT infrastructure projects aimed towards improving teaching, learning, and research at Stevens.

February 2, 2014 - Super Bowl XLVIII takes place in East Rutherford, NJ, bringing special attractions to Hoboken, in which Stevens students volunteered.

April 5, 2014 - The second annual Stevens Awards Gala is held at the historic Plaza Hotel in midtown Manhattan, where Stevens

awarded ten honorees for their accomplishments.

May 1, 2014 - Stevens names Brodie Remington, an experienced fundraising professional with thirty years of experience in higher education, its Vice President for Development, following the retirement of Edward Eichhorn.

October 10, 2014 - The Residence Hall Association, Office of Residence Life, and Campus recreation pair up to hold the first Color Run for the Stevens community.

October 17, 2014 - Linda Sanford, Vice-President of IBM in Enterprise Transformation, visits Stevens to discuss her role within the company and how students should explore their skills to optimize success.

November 14, 2014 The Stevens Men’s Soccer team wins its 8th consecutive Empire 8 Championship with a 3-0 win over Ithaca College.

January 30, 2015 - The Hoboken Historical Museums debuts “The Extraordinary Stevens Family,” an exhibit detailing two generations of the most famous engineering family in America.

February 13, 2015 John Schwall, Chief Operations Officer of Investors’ Exchange, gives a presentation on the financial world, hard work, and risk.

March 6, 2015 - The Stevens Payroll Office and the Office of Finance announce the replacement of DuckTime with Workday Human Capital Management System, which offers easy access and a more user-friendly interface.

April, 2015 - Dr. Donald Lombardi of the Howe School launches the SATMax, a program focused on providing SAT preparation to Hoboken high school students.

April 3, 2015 - The College of Arts and Letters introduces a new Film Studies minor, led by Professors Anthony Pennino and Edward Foster.

Courses within the minor include History of American Film and Philosophy in Film.

April 22, 2015 - Stevens `Shattering the Silence pairs up with Women’s Programs and Care-Point Health-Hoboken University Hospital to bring the

first “Take Back the Night” event to spread awareness regarding sexual violence and assault. Mayor Dawn Zimmer attends and announces that April will become Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hoboken.

April 24, 2015 - The Stevens Gatehouse suffers damage to its façade after a night of harsh weather.

May, 2015 - Student Life announces the changes to the Student Activity Fee, as well as the institute’s initiative to create a fee structure that lines up with competitor institutions.

May 1, 2015 - The Stevens Men’s Volleyball team claims its first NCAA championship title with a victory over Springfield College.

May 7, 2016 - Setevns launches the “Power of Us” which is a $150 million campaign, the largest fundraising campaign in Stevens history.

May 20, 2016 - Propeller, Hoboken’s first technology and music festival, took place on Pier A. College of Arts and Letters Professor Seth Cluett “wowed” attendees with a virtual reality experience.

June 16 2016 - Dr. Christophe Pierre named new provost and VicePresident.

June 22, 2016 - Steven launches a new master’s program in sustainability management.

July 25, 2016 - Stevens’ chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon (“SigEp”) wins 2016 Chapter Award of Distinction by the North-American Interfraternity Conference.

October 1, 2016 - After the SGA proposed to have student planned festivals, the first constituent run festival, OnPoint Music and Arts Festival, occurs.

October 17, 2016 Stevens’ police officers Tim Legowski, Sergeamt George Martinez, and Captain Thomas Maggi, helped evacuate Hoboken residents from a burning building.

October 25, 2016 - Stevens music students record virtually with Budapest Film Orchestra.

November 8, 2016 - After an eventful election season, Donald Trump wins the election due to winning the electoral college while Hillary Clinton wins the popular vote. Af-

ter Trump’s win, many college campuses incited in chaos with many colleges holding protests.

November 17, 2016 Stevens’ chapter of Theta Xi was recognized as an “All True Men” chapter.

November 21, 2016 Stevens competes in firstever NCAA appearance and finishes in twentysixth. Amy Regan wins Cross Country National Championship.

November 25, 2016 Fidel Castro passed away.

December 19, 2016 Stevens’ Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers receives Outstanding Medium-Sized Chapter of the Year award.

December 13, 2016 The Gianforte family foundation donates a $10 million gift, adding up to a total of $20 million in gifts from the foundation. The Gianforte Academic Center is planned to be built from the $10 million gift.

December 15, 2016 Stevens officially open the new Hanlon Laboratory for Financial Analytics and Data Visualization.

December 27, 2016 The North Building begins construction. The temporary building is supposed to replace the Lieb building, while construction for the new Gianforte building occur.

January 18, 2017 - Stevens Diplomacy Lab named semi-finalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards competition.

April 3, 2017 - Stevens alum and student begin a petition for President Farvardin to “publicly explain their reasoning behind accepting the donation and honoring Greg Gianforte in light of what he stands for, condemn the discriminatory rhetoric of the groups who received donations from Greg Gianforte, and reaffirm their commitment, in actions and not just words, to be an inclusive campus regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.”

April 21, 2017 - Stevens hosts its third annual Stevens Gala, honoring eleven award winners.

May 1, 2017 - Work on the Babbio garage once again continues with plans to finish in January, 2018.

May 24, 2017 - The Class of 2017 graduates!

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for one and a half years, she realized that “the only way to get things done is to have mayor and council [work] together”; shortly after, she decided to run for the position on a platform that was deeply committed to adequate park space, flood alleviation, and financial stability. Although each member of her running council team was elected, Zimmer lost to her opponent, Peter Cammarano, who resigned after receiving intense public pressure when he was found to be a part of a major international money laundering conspiracy.

Zimmer—known to her friends as the “accidental mayor—at the time was the City Council President and by law assumed the acting mayor position. A special election was held and Zimmer finally took her position as the executive head of Hoboken.

Unbeknownst to her, Zimmer became not only the first female mayor of Hoboken, but also the first female mayor of Hudson County. She believes her male colleagues from other cities are “scared” of the fact that she is a woman. “I didn’t rely on a machine to get elected,” said Zimmer. “I am not dependent on someone else, and I know my decisions are in the best interest of Hoboken residents.”

Zimmer notes that her interactions with other Hudson county mayors have improved, considering that she is now through her second term; however she prides herself on being the “person in the room questioning all the decisions.” As a former stay-at-home mother without experience in law, Zimmer notes that people viewed her as “nice but way in over my head.” Instead of letting the power of public criticism defeat her, Zimmer chose to use unwarranted sexism to her advantage. “People have underestimated me, but it has actually made it easier to achieve what I set out to do for the residents of Hoboken,” said Zimmer.

For women interested in politics, Zimmer believes the challenge lies when it

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comes to understanding that “it can get nasty.” “I have a couple of survival strategies,” said Zimmer, who admits that she never reads the blogs. “It is really about women finding their passion and letting go of the noise and nastiness that unfortunately does exist.”

When asked about work-life balance, Zimmer noted that it is difficult, but feels fortunate to have the support of her husband and two sons. “It has been a great experience for [my sons],” said Zimmer. “I always say they’re getting a better ethics education here than they would at Harvard!”

Students also asked Mayor Zimmer about her concerns from the national administration. Zimmer responded with her worries regarding climate change. “Our city, state and country are all at risk for climate change, and to me, that is the most important issue we need to focus on,” said Zimmer.

Although there has been a push from the administration to roll back many of the EPA’s efforts, Zimmer believes “a lot of change is happening in our city and [the administration] won’t be able to roll it all back.”

Zimmer ended the program with a call to action to Stevens students looking to get involved within the city, encouraging anyone one interested to attend a city council or zoning board meeting or to get involved in the design process of a soon-to-be installed resiliency park in northwest Hoboken.

Stephen Cornwell, Secretary of College Democrats of Stevens, found Mayor Zimmer’s visit to be very insightful. “The best part of Mayor Zimmer’s visit was her message about fighting—never stopping to stand down when something was being done that you don’t agree with,” said Cornwell. “She had to fight for her office, and she had to fight for the respect that she now commands [...]

I think the Stevens community can take that message to heart: in a school of endless promise, it’s the ability to fight back when your values are challenged that makes you truly important.”

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For the second year in a row, Stevens honors three seniors with the distinction of co-valedictorian, each graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Sara Vitkus, Mark Liotta, and Alexandra Masciana could not be more different in terms of their academic journeys. While Vitkus is graduating with a B.E in Computer Engineering, M.E in Systems Engineering and a graduate certificate in Software Engineering, Liotta will be leaving Stevens with a B.E in Biomedical Engineering. Masciana hails from a completely different discipline, soon to be graduating with a B.S in Business and Technology. Although their interests and career paths remain distinct, it is evident that all three share a common value: unyielding discipline.

The rigorous curriculum offered by her high school Loudoun Counties Academy of Science pushed Vitkus to seek a technical school such as Stevens for computer engineering.

“I took Computer Math and AP Computer Science as electives, and I had a phenomenal teacher that inspired me to go the computer route.” She says that she did not know what path to take for her graduate degree until entering her junior year, but ended up choosing Systems Engineering after “getting a feel” for the various programs available to her.

Vitkus looks back fondly on her experience with Professor Mazmanian for Differential Equations and Software Engineering professor Stacey Gelman, who served as a “huge inspiration” in her studies. “She

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brought with her a ton of experience, given that she had worked for Merck as a software developer and eventually manager,” said Vitkus, who appreciated her real-world examples and strong female presence in class.

In addition to her rigorous and carefully planned academic schedule, Vitkus made time to serve as an active sister within the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, serving as the Scholarship Chair and most recently as Bursar.

“Being from far away, it’s been really nice to have a family up here, as cheesy as it sounds,” said Vitkus. Among other things, Vitkus has also conducted Scholars Summer research, worked as a tutor, and co-founded a software startup through the Stevens Venture Center, which has helped her in entrepreneurial pursuits.

Upon graduation, Vitkus will be working as a systems engineer for Entegra Systems, a government contractor in Virginia that designs, develops and deploys advanced technology and performs critical analytical roles to support our nation’s most important intelligence missions.

Vitkus would agree that she has learned many things here at Stevens, yet she hopes to bring “the ability to solve problems” to her career at Entegra. “That’s something my teacher in high school told me. Pick a college that’s going to teach you how to think and learn, because no matter what you do, you will need that skill.”

Liotta was originally undecided in his career trajectory, but soon came to the realization that biomedical engineering would satisfy his interests in both medicine and technology. He notes that he chose Stevens for a multitude of reasons, includ-

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ing its desirable location and its “entrepreneurial spirit,” which aligned well with his goals. “[Stevens] was the only tech school I applied to,” said Liotta.

“Looking back on it, I wouldn’t have had the opportunities I had here elsewhere.”

Recalling the various organizations he has been a part of, Liotta notes that his experiences on the Stevens Honor Board have served him well. “I liked the idea of academic integrity within the Stevens community,” said Liotta. “People should be held to a certain standard at Stevens.” In addition to serving as a member of the Honor Board, Liotta has worked as tutor for various courses and held positions in Tau Beta Pi and Stevens Crew.

As a biomedical engineering student, Liotta found Transport in Biological Systems with Dr. Carrie Perlman to be the most interesting. “It was the first time I got to apply all of the math and science into actual fluid flow in the body,” said Liotta. His keen interest in fluid flow did not end with Transport—in fact, his Senior Design Project focuses on the most important pump there is to know: the heart.

“Our project is a control system for a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) which helps pump blood and relieve pressure of the heart that is in failure,” said Liotta. He explained that LVADs on the market operate only at constant flow, but his team’s design includes sensors to detect pressure changes of the heart to adjust the LVAD to match the heart’s speed, preventing further damage.

Liotta has expanded his learn-

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The College Democrats of Stevens invited Dawn Zimmer, Mayor of Hoboken, to their last general body meeting of the semester to discuss her experience as a woman in politics.

Mayor Zimmer began the event recounting her entrance into the local political arena.

“Some people think you need to be a lawyer to be mayor,” she said. “but that was not the case for me.” Zimmer, whose background is in communications, spoke about how her concern

for a proposed development in Hoboken prompted her to seek a position on the City Council. “I was concerned about the level of development, parking space […] and about whether our council person was listening, which clearly wasn’t happening,” said Zimmer.

After being a stay-at-home mother for five years, Zimmer decided to make a run for it and won a City Council seat by five votes, which was challenged after the initial results came through.

After serving as a council person

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Class of 2017, this was your life (at Stevens) September 7, 2012 - The College of Arts and Letters announces the new Science & Technology Studies program.

September 14, 2012 - The School of Systems and Enterprises introduces the new Systems Engineering Minor.

October 12, 2012 - After much curiosity from students and the gradual release of clues through social media, Return to Glory was revealed to be a concert with multiple DJs. The event replaces TechFest in an effort to create more anticipated events on campus.

October 19, 2012 - The Stevens community recognizes alumnus Greg Gianforte ‘83, who gave a record-setting $10 million gift to the Institute.

October 29, 2012 - November 6, 2012 - Classes are closed due to Hurricane Sandy storming up the Northeast and causing unprecedented damage to many areas. Events are held for those on campus and many students volunteer their time and efforts to those in Hoboken, some even directing the other volunteers.

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January 31, 2013 - Stevens presents an update to its Master Plan and announces several plans for the next decade, one of which is to increase the number of undergraduates to 4000 by the year 2022.

March 7, 2013 - Virginia P. Ruesterholz ‘83 is announced as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees, following Lawrence T. Babbio, who previously held the position for 15 years.

March 22, 2013 - Simas Jarasunas becomes the third Stevens NCAA champion and the first male NCAA champion in Stevens history.

March 22, 2013 - A public, external version of the Stevens 10-year Strategic Plan is professionally produced and released to stakeholders and leaders around the country.

March 25, 2013 - The grand opening of the Red & Grey Cafe in Burchard 124 replaces the old Burchard Cafe and brings a fresh new twist to dining at Stevens.

April 6, 2013 - The Inaugural

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Congratulations Class of 2017 To the graduating class, I just want to say congratulations. Whether it has been four, five, or more years here at Stevens, I’m sure you are more than ready to leave. Or are you?

Ever since I stepped foot on campus, the reactions of graduating seniors have been very mixed. Some have shown excitement while others dread their incoming lives as “fullfledged adults.” Makes me wonder if the countless hours of stress and studying is only the beginning of a life full of it? Is that

what you seniors are worried about? Will life after Stevens be just more Stevens? I would hope so and at the same time, hope not.

Some people say your high school years are the best.

Well, those people are stupid. Others say your college years are your best. That I think I can get behind. Despite the aforementioned countless hours of stress and agony, I really feel like I’ve accomplished a lot in two years. I’ve had academic achievements, made countless friends, and even have the privilege to be

your newspaper’s Editorin-Chief. I’ve only had two years so I cannot imagine what four or more years here has made all of you to be or what you’ve made of yourselves in that time.

With that said, the brevity of your time here at Stevens is meant to prepare you for what’s out there and I understand the idea of being worried about leaving.

You’ve been accustomed to the life as a college student here. Now that it is time to be, as my friends would call it, “a real adult”, I am truly excited for you to experi-

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by AUDREY DSOUZA

Freshman Business and Technology Major

Congratulations, class of 2017. This issue of the Stute is dedicated to you, but as selfish as I am, I’ll take this opportunity to write a letter to myself in four years, for when I graduate in 2020. I’m sure at least one part of my letter would resonate with you though, and remind you of your freshman self, so keep reading: Dear Audrey, You made it! Wow! I’m sure time has gone by so fast, as it does when you enjoy yourself. As a freshman, it sure did. Now you’re here! Graduating, get-

ting ready to join the “real world”. Hopefully, you have a few more job experiences under your belt, and will be doing things that can change the world, even if it’s in a small way. Are you doing something you like?

Are you with people you like? How did all your friends turn out? Hopefully we’ve all made it.

Were the past four years full of unforgettable life experiences and memories, like everyone said college would be? I think that matters most, rather than GPA or whatever.

Right now, you really like life. Sure, it’s naive, but freshman year really has been a lot of fun.

Hard work, but a lot of fun. You can only hope that the next three years will be just as good.

Were they? Were the challenges you took on worth it? Did you make new friends each semester? Did you change how people perceive The Stute, APO, and CPAC, things that make you, you? You and the things you care about aren’t insignificant, regardless of what people

say. Were classes you took fun, did your hobbies develop into unique talents? How do you feel about yourself, and how much you’ve grown since freshman year?

You know your habits, your likes and dislikes.

How much have you changed? Are you ready for the real world? If you don’t think so, it’s okay.

You’re more prepared than you think. Really.

I hope you pay your taxes, have a bank account, make your own doctors appointments by now. You’re 21, mumma shouldn’t be doing these things anymore. Start now if not. Eight semesters worth of business coursework, are you a businesswoman yet? Madame Fleitas said business didn’t suit you because you’re too nice.

Did her advice motivate you to change, or to be yourself? Were you able to travel to Europe and Asia as you wanted, and see the places you want to see? Did you do any service trips? How did you spend your summer and winter breaks?

Hopefully not slacking!

Always keep working for the things you believe in.

Don’t regret too much.

What’s meant to be is meant to be. You worked hard, celebrate your accomplishments. The next stage in your life is approaching. Graduation is only the end of your academic career, not the end of learning. Stay passionate about learning. Stay humble, you don’t know everything about life. Whether or not someone has a diploma doesn’t make them intelligent or respectable. It’s who they are as a person. Are you a good person to others in this world? The world can be ugly sometimes. It’s up to you to bring beauty into it. Hopefully, the people you’ve met share your philosophies about the world, and who they want to be. Don’t be scared. Trust the instincts you’ve honed, you’ll be just fine.

Best wishes for your twenties, but also the rest of your life.

Audrey, 18 years old.

Senioritis

Per Aspera Ad Astra

by KATIE BROWN

Senior Chemical Engineering Major

Adversity - a state or instance of serious continued difficulty or misfortune.

Someone had it right to make our university’s motto “per aspera ad astra” or in English “through adversity to the stars”. As many seniors look back, even as little as one week ago rounding out finals period, being a Stevens student entails encountering adversity. Whether it’s pulling multiple all nighters to pass Organic Chemistry

II or trying to run up the bike stairs without tripping and/or having a heart attack (guilty of both) every student has faced some sort of difficulty on this campus.

During those difficult times we probably felt defeated, thought this was the end and the stress completely won, and wanted to simply wave the white flag. Class of 2017, I am thrilled and proud to say we have fought “through adversity” and have made it “to the stars”.

Each member of the Class of 2017 has a different story about adversity through this school to tell about. It would be extremely rare to say two students are completely similar, even to those who might have coincidentally been the same major and involved in the same activities. The one thing I do believe we have in common is that this school was no easy trek. There were of course academic chal-

lenges, it’s an Institute of Technology, but the ups and downs of college in general could arguably be an additional minor or double major that each of us have accomplished. Just as professors and advisors got us through our Bachelor’s Degrees, our friends, teammates, club members, sorority sisters, fraternity brothers, etc have helped us through the life troubles and celebrated our triumphs that our college experience has brought to us. Of course our families and friends back home were there to help too. Fighting adversity is a fight that each person does differently but they definitely does not do alone. All of our stories may be different but I can surely say they interweave more so than we think they do.

I could never really fathom how much the Stevens community has helped to shape my story until now. As

a person who cannot walk from one side of campus to the other without saying hi to at least 15 different people, I’ve come to cross paths with many phenomenal colleagues and professionals throughout the years. From day one, I was always so amazed about the supportive community here on this campus and I will truly miss it as I move onto the next chapter of my life. I always called Stevens “the diamond in the rough” and the sentiment still remains true.

My last article in The Stute would be remiss without taking the time for thank everyone, yes literally everyone, who makes Stevens what it is today and who made it the best decision to attend.

I have indeed encountered instances of “continued difficulty or misfortune” but it is the people of Stevens, and not going to lie of Mikie Squared, who helped me

push through. After taking some time to think about the good and bad times of my college career, omitting mental breakdowns caused

by ChemE Thermo because I think everyone knows why, it is the Stevens community who has made me the person I am walking across the stage to get my diploma.

So what are “the stars”?

Long term for me, it’s finishing my Master’s, working at Bristol-Myers Squibb, and

taking a long awaited guilt free nap. For you? It’s what you want it to be. Stevens has provided you the education, connections, and friendships that could literally take you wherever you want to go.

For now, the stars are enjoying your last days on Castle Point. Sit out by the cannon.

Go say hi to Pearl in Pierce!

The stars are simply how you want to end your college experience. Per aspera ad astra. We did it fam.

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School of Engineering & Science

Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering Jan Erik Tyler Adlawan Nesar Ahmed Tausif Ahmed Jonathan Alarcon Katelyn Samantha Alecci Nickita Andrew Alexiades Samy Amar Kely Steed Amegbor Zachary Andrews Bradley Renard Applegate Danai Argyri William Conner Arnott Mona Fouz Asfar Kenward Averbookh Kyriakos Eric Bakalis Jamie Anne Banhalmi Sarah Marie Barlow Trevor Batchelder Katherina Jazmines Bautista Allison Beatty Russell William Bechmann Ian J Bennett Michael R. Bergman Joshua Davis Bloom Benjamin Kirk Boniface Austin Boyd Christopher William Breidenbach Terrance Joseph Brennan Jerry D. Brioche Daniel Ramond Broche IV Hannah Elizabeth Brophy Allison Elaine Brown Katherine G Brown Richard Alexander Brudzynski John Paul Buchell Connor Michael Burke Andrew Butkus Jose Caicedo Christine Marie Calamunci Anna Carolina Lopes Campanholi Juan Carlos Cao Yao Joseph Frank Capretta Adam Joseph Carabba Nicolas Henrique Carabelli Dennis Frank Caramante Gabriela Carrasco Danielle Elizabeth Caruso Nicholas D Caruso Corinne Janet Casey Martin Joseph Cass Sunny Y Chan Rachel Elizabeth Chavkin Charles V. Schaefer, Jr.

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College of Arts & Letters

Shuang Meng Erik Stephen Peterson Juan Manuel Rios Villanueva Carlos Eduardo Schmitt Dissenha Maxwell Avery Smith Joseph J Strokusz Yee Ting Tang Patrick Christian Vanduyne Andrew James Waldron Steven James Weis

Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts Tara Grace Annunziata Nolan Andrew Bennett Richard R. Budar Daniel Philip Castiglione Mikkel Slade Christensen Robert Werner Kessler Justin Connor Kilpatrick Peter J Kuchar

School of Systems & Enterprises Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering

Mohammed Turki Al Saud Yasha O Binyamin Owen Edward Burke Daryl S Domo

DeAnna Humphrey Vedat Kucuk John N Mawad Stefanie Lynne Moran James Hansung Park Armand R Reyes Gina Marie Salmins Evan Harrison Sandford Nicole Marie Santos Matthew Silver Jessica White Peter Yeung

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ing beyond the gates of Stevens within the last four years, working as a medical scribe at Hoboken University Medical Center, performing research at Hackensack University Medical Center, and completing a biomedical engineering internship program at CooperSurgical in Connecticut. “I’ve been able to do ‘hardcore’ engineering,” said Liotta.

“Because I’ve taken the less traditional path to medicine, I think I have a unique set of skills that other medical students might not have.” Liotta will continue his education at New Jersey Medical School this summer,

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Stevens Awards Gala is held in Gotham Hall in midtown Manhattan, honoring thirteen distinguished alumni and friends for their lifetime accomplishments.

July 22, 2013 - Stevens is named the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Jostens’ Institution of the Year for the 20122013 academic year, marking the second time it has received the award.

September 13, 2013 Stevens ranks third in the

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where he hopes to combine the engineering principles with medicine to develop new surgical devices and advance the field of surgery.

Masciana took the road less traveled, beginning with an aspiration to be a marine biologist. “I went to a marine biologymeets-military school, but I realized that it wasn’t for me.” Her interests then switched to a possible career in architecture, but upon careful consideration, she discovered that she wanted to combine her desire to help others with her keen interest in technology. Her involvement in the Technology Student Association in high school influenced her to ultimately decide on the Business and Technology program here at

Stevens.

She recognizes Dr. Donald Lombardi, Distinguished Industry Professor within the School of Business Professor as someone who has positively influenced her during her tenure at Stevens. “Dr. Lombardi taught me a lot of life lessons that I wish to carry not only into my career, but also into my everyday life.” She recommends all Business and Technology students—as well as engineers—to take one her favorite classes, called Organizational Behavior and Social Psychology. “This class allows you to learn about yourself and how you work with others,” said Masciana. “You learn how to function best in the work place and lead others in the most effec-

tive way possible, things that I hope carry over as I enter the workforce.”

Many experiences have shaped Masciana to be the individual she will be graduating as, including her time spent as an SGA senator, her Stevens Scholar research experiences in the summers, her internship with Ernst &Young, her time spent as a member of the Stevens Women Tennis team, and her sisterhood within the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority. “Every organization I was in, I was in it for a reason; I really found my way here.” Like Vitkus, Masciana has greatly enjoyed her experience within her sorority. “I’m a very focused person, but my sisters helped me have more fun, which is something I really need at

the time when I joined,” said Masciana. “I really grew a lot within the sorority.” Masciana has also served as a Resident Assistant for the past three years, a commitment she finds to have “definitely shaped my college experience and pushed me in the right direction.”

“Being an RA teaches you to be selfless and put others first,” said Masciana, a value that has been inculcated within her between her various responsibilities on campus. Her dedication has been proven multiple times over, given her involvement in various honor societies, including Gear & Triangle Honor Society, Order of Omega Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society, and Rho Alpha Sigma resi-

dence life honor society.

Upon graduation, Masciana will working as a technology advisor for financial services with the same company she interned with last summer, Ernst & Young. “I’ll be helping clients solve their problems,” said Masciana.

“So again, helping people!” She recognizes the help and support from her family, friends, and mentors, whom she attributes much of her success to.

Vitkus, Liotta and Masciana have served as exemplary leaders within their academic and extracurricular domains here at Stevens. The three covaledictorians along with the rest of their class will be honored at this year’s graduation, to be held at the Meadowlands Expo Center on May 24.

U.S. for mid-career salary of graduates, with an average of $124,000.

September 20, 2013 Stevens and the Hoboken Historical Museum collaborate to host an event on campus commemorating the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy hitting Hoboken, NJ. September 29, 2013 Robert Maffia joins Stevens as Vice President for Facilities and Campus Operations, after a very successful career in facilities, design, and operations in several large organizations.

October 4, 2013 - Gov-

ernor Chris Christie visits Stevens to celebrate the $7.25 million award from the State of New Jersey, which will fund two IT infrastructure projects aimed towards improving teaching, learning, and research at Stevens.

February 2, 2014 - Super Bowl XLVIII takes place in East Rutherford, NJ, bringing special attractions to Hoboken, in which Stevens students volunteered.

April 5, 2014 - The second annual Stevens Awards Gala is held at the historic Plaza Hotel in midtown Manhattan, where Stevens

awarded ten honorees for their accomplishments.

May 1, 2014 - Stevens names Brodie Remington, an experienced fundraising professional with thirty years of experience in higher education, its Vice President for Development, following the retirement of Edward Eichhorn.

October 10, 2014 - The Residence Hall Association, Office of Residence Life, and Campus recreation pair up to hold the first Color Run for the Stevens community.

October 17, 2014 - Linda Sanford, Vice-President of IBM in Enterprise Transformation, visits Stevens to discuss her role within the company and how students should explore their skills to optimize success.

November 14, 2014 The Stevens Men’s Soccer team wins its 8th consecutive Empire 8 Championship with a 3-0 win over Ithaca College.

January 30, 2015 - The Hoboken Historical Museums debuts “The Extraordinary Stevens Family,” an exhibit detailing two generations of the most famous engineering family in America.

February 13, 2015 John Schwall, Chief Operations Officer of Investors’ Exchange, gives a presentation on the financial world, hard work, and risk.

March 6, 2015 - The Stevens Payroll Office and the Office of Finance announce the replacement of DuckTime with Workday Human Capital Management System, which offers easy access and a more user-friendly interface.

April, 2015 - Dr. Donald Lombardi of the Howe School launches the SATMax, a program focused on providing SAT preparation to Hoboken high school students.

April 3, 2015 - The College of Arts and Letters introduces a new Film Studies minor, led by Professors Anthony Pennino and Edward Foster.

Courses within the minor include History of American Film and Philosophy in Film.

April 22, 2015 - Stevens `Shattering the Silence pairs up with Women’s Programs and Care-Point Health-Hoboken University Hospital to bring the

first “Take Back the Night” event to spread awareness regarding sexual violence and assault. Mayor Dawn Zimmer attends and announces that April will become Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hoboken.

April 24, 2015 - The Stevens Gatehouse suffers damage to its façade after a night of harsh weather.

May, 2015 - Student Life announces the changes to the Student Activity Fee, as well as the institute’s initiative to create a fee structure that lines up with competitor institutions.

May 1, 2015 - The Stevens Men’s Volleyball team claims its first NCAA championship title with a victory over Springfield College.

May 7, 2016 - Setevns launches the “Power of Us” which is a $150 million campaign, the largest fundraising campaign in Stevens history.

May 20, 2016 - Propeller, Hoboken’s first technology and music festival, took place on Pier A. College of Arts and Letters Professor Seth Cluett “wowed” attendees with a virtual reality experience.

June 16 2016 - Dr. Christophe Pierre named new provost and VicePresident.

June 22, 2016 - Steven launches a new master’s program in sustainability management.

July 25, 2016 - Stevens’ chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon (“SigEp”) wins 2016 Chapter Award of Distinction by the North-American Interfraternity Conference.

October 1, 2016 - After the SGA proposed to have student planned festivals, the first constituent run festival, OnPoint Music and Arts Festival, occurs.

October 17, 2016 Stevens’ police officers Tim Legowski, Sergeamt George Martinez, and Captain Thomas Maggi, helped evacuate Hoboken residents from a burning building.

October 25, 2016 - Stevens music students record virtually with Budapest Film Orchestra.

November 8, 2016 - After an eventful election season, Donald Trump wins the election due to winning the electoral college while Hillary Clinton wins the popular vote. Af-

ter Trump’s win, many college campuses incited in chaos with many colleges holding protests.

November 17, 2016 Stevens’ chapter of Theta Xi was recognized as an “All True Men” chapter.

November 21, 2016 Stevens competes in firstever NCAA appearance and finishes in twentysixth. Amy Regan wins Cross Country National Championship.

November 25, 2016 Fidel Castro passed away.

December 19, 2016 Stevens’ Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers receives Outstanding Medium-Sized Chapter of the Year award.

December 13, 2016 The Gianforte family foundation donates a $10 million gift, adding up to a total of $20 million in gifts from the foundation. The Gianforte Academic Center is planned to be built from the $10 million gift.

December 15, 2016 Stevens officially open the new Hanlon Laboratory for Financial Analytics and Data Visualization.

December 27, 2016 The North Building begins construction. The temporary building is supposed to replace the Lieb building, while construction for the new Gianforte building occur.

January 18, 2017 - Stevens Diplomacy Lab named semi-finalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards competition.

April 3, 2017 - Stevens alum and student begin a petition for President Farvardin to “publicly explain their reasoning behind accepting the donation and honoring Greg Gianforte in light of what he stands for, condemn the discriminatory rhetoric of the groups who received donations from Greg Gianforte, and reaffirm their commitment, in actions and not just words, to be an inclusive campus regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.”

April 21, 2017 - Stevens hosts its third annual Stevens Gala, honoring eleven award winners.

May 1, 2017 - Work on the Babbio garage once again continues with plans to finish in January, 2018.

May 24, 2017 - The Class of 2017 graduates!

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for one and a half years, she realized that “the only way to get things done is to have mayor and council [work] together”; shortly after, she decided to run for the position on a platform that was deeply committed to adequate park space, flood alleviation, and financial stability. Although each member of her running council team was elected, Zimmer lost to her opponent, Peter Cammarano, who resigned after receiving intense public pressure when he was found to be a part of a major international money laundering conspiracy.

Zimmer—known to her friends as the “accidental mayor—at the time was the City Council President and by law assumed the acting mayor position. A special election was held and Zimmer finally took her position as the executive head of Hoboken.

Unbeknownst to her, Zimmer became not only the first female mayor of Hoboken, but also the first female mayor of Hudson County. She believes her male colleagues from other cities are “scared” of the fact that she is a woman. “I didn’t rely on a machine to get elected,” said Zimmer. “I am not dependent on someone else, and I know my decisions are in the best interest of Hoboken residents.”

Zimmer notes that her interactions with other Hudson county mayors have improved, considering that she is now through her second term; however she prides herself on being the “person in the room questioning all the decisions.” As a former stay-at-home mother without experience in law, Zimmer notes that people viewed her as “nice but way in over my head.” Instead of letting the power of public criticism defeat her, Zimmer chose to use unwarranted sexism to her advantage. “People have underestimated me, but it has actually made it easier to achieve what I set out to do for the residents of Hoboken,” said Zimmer.

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comes to understanding that “it can get nasty.” “I have a couple of survival strategies,” said Zimmer, who admits that she never reads the blogs. “It is really about women finding their passion and letting go of the noise and nastiness that unfortunately does exist.”

When asked about work-life balance, Zimmer noted that it is difficult, but feels fortunate to have the support of her husband and two sons. “It has been a great experience for [my sons],” said Zimmer. “I always say they’re getting a better ethics education here than they would at Harvard!”

Students also asked Mayor Zimmer about her concerns from the national administration. Zimmer responded with her worries regarding climate change. “Our city, state and country are all at risk for climate change, and to me, that is the most important issue we need to focus on,” said Zimmer.

Although there has been a push from the administration to roll back many of the EPA’s efforts, Zimmer believes “a lot of change is happening in our city and [the administration] won’t be able to roll it all back.”

Zimmer ended the program with a call to action to Stevens students looking to get involved within the city, encouraging anyone one interested to attend a city council or zoning board meeting or to get involved in the design process of a soon-to-be installed resiliency park in northwest Hoboken.

Stephen Cornwell, Secretary of College Democrats of Stevens, found Mayor Zimmer’s visit to be very insightful. “The best part of Mayor Zimmer’s visit was her message about fighting—never stopping to stand down when something was being done that you don’t agree with,” said Cornwell. “She had to fight for her office, and she had to fight for the respect that she now commands [...]

I think the Stevens community can take that message to heart: in a school of endless promise, it’s the ability to fight back when your values are challenged that makes you truly important.”

For pictures from the Senior Expo 2017 follow Stevens’ instagram ideas_at_stevens and check out some projects from this year.

Projects vary from a robot that plays the violin to a smart chicken coop.

Senior Awards Academic

Lawrence C. F. Horle Memorial Award This award was established in 1968 by Mrs. Susan Horle Poyer in memory of her late husband, Lawrence C. F. Horle, class of 1914. It is presented to the senior who attained the highest grade point average during their entire undergraduate program at Stevens.

Recipients are Mark A. Liotta, Alexandra E. Masciana, and Sara C. Vitkus Distinguished Chemical Engineering Student Award This award is presented to a senior who has participated in the student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and has demonstrated proficiency in Chemical Engineering courses.

Recipients are Thomas M. DiMeo, Brian R. McNamara, and Vinny Varghese AIChE John Anderson Memorial Award This award is given for high academic achievement in Chemical Engineering.

Recipient is Raul Letona AIChE Herb Fried Award This award is given for contributions to the student chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers and for high academic achievement in Chemical Engineering.

Recipient is Karolina A. Konior

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Gesaro, Genevieve Kraidman, and George P. Papamakariou II

The Andrew Carnegie Machine Systems Award This award was established in honor of Andrew Boswell Engineering Award Carnegie, steel magnate, Trustee of Stevens InstiThis award is presented to the outstanding under- tute of Technology, and benefactor responsible for graduate student in Environmental Engineering. the building of the Carnegie Mechanical LaboraRecipient is Gabriela Carrasco tory. It is presented to an outstanding student of Machine Systems and Design.

Civil, Environmental and Recipients are Dean M. Furnari and Matthew Ocean Engineering Award W. Mosca This award is presented to the student with outstanding contributions to department academic The Elie Fonrose Award activities.

This award was established by the members of the Recipient is Jake A. Dellaria Mechanical Engineering Class of 2009 in memory of their classmate Elie Fonrose. Mr. Fonrose was a Daniel Savitsky Award firm believer that he headway of the human race The award is named in honor of Dr. Daniel Sav- lays hand in hand with the exploration of new itsky, a longtime professor at Stevens and a former frontiers. As an aspiring rocket scientist, Mr. Fondirector of the Davidson laboratory. It is present- rose understood the necessity to make space traved to the outstanding graduating undergraduate el much more affordable and efficient. The award student in Naval Engineering. is presented to the student who shows promise of Recipient is Christopher J. Mandalakis advancement in the field of aerospace engineering.

The Eugene Fezandie Award Recipient is John W. Laggner This award was established in 1958 in memory of Eugene Fezandie, professor of Mechanical EngiBatchelor Award neering, through joint efforts of his many friends. This award is presented to the seniors with the It is presented annually to the senior with the best highest average in the Electrical and Computer average in the junior and senior years’ sequence Engineering program during their junior and seof courses given by the Department of Mechanical nior years.

Engineering.

Recipients are Kevin J. Doherty and Sara C. Recipient is Luke A. Guglielmo Viktus

AIChE Lee Parker Memorial Award The Kenneth J. Moser Award This award is given for high academic achieve- This award was established in 1976 in honor of ment in Chemical Engineering. the late Professor Kenneth J. Moser ’28 through Recipient is Russell W. Bechmann the joint efforts of his classmates, colleagues and former students. It is presented annually to a seMalvey AIChE Walter Schneider Memorial nior in recognition of outstanding performance in Award heat transfer.

This award is given for high academic achieve- Recipients are Regina R. Walter and Cory J. ment in Chemical Engineering.

Wiedmann Recipient is Luke S. Malvey The Arthur J. Grymes, Jr. Book Award Biomedical Engineering This award was established in 1963 by Mr. & Mrs. Outstanding Senior Award Harold A. Riley, John J. Wall, and Harry A. TayThis award is presented to the senior for their out- lor, Jr., in memory of Arthur J. Grymes, Jr. ‘18. It standing academic performance and personal ded- is presented annually to the senior who demonication to the Biomedical Engineering program. strates the greatest interest or proficiency in fluid Recipient is Maria V. De Abreu Pineda dynamics.

Recipients are Max Burns and Ryan K. Klem Warren Wells ’42 Distinguished Service Award Senior Design Award for This award is named in honor of Warren Wells, Mechanical Engineering by the members of the class of 1942, whose gen- This award, established to recognize the best seerous donations helped establish the undergradu- nior design project, is presented individually to ate physiology labs. It is presented to the senior members of the senior design group. whose time and energy has proven to be an in- Project— Violin Playing Robot valuable resource in support of the undergraduate Recipients are Ton Duong, Yuri Kim, Ryan K. Biomedical Engineering program.

Klem, Nicholas J. Muglia, Eric Scharmann, Recipients are Kimberly A. Savitsky and Carla and Nicole B. Regenauer N. Souza The Richard S. Magee ‘63 ‘64 ‘68 Clinical Engineering Services, Inc. Excellence Award Design Excellence Award This award is presented to the senior who has This award is named in honor of CES, Inc. for rec- demonstrated extracurricular involvement and ognition of their generous support of the under- leadership in departmental and campus activities graduate Biomedical Engineering Bio-materials and is clearly recognizable as a strong ambassador testing lab. It is presented to the senior who has for the Mechanical Engineering department and demonstrated excellent command of the princi- Stevens. ples of Biomedical Engineering design.

Recipient is Sarah C. Zahran Recipients are Maria V. De Abreu Pineda, Andrew R. Falcone, and David J. Ferrara The Robert H. Thurston Leadership Award This award was established in honor of the foundAmerican Concrete Institute Award ing of the American Society of Mechanical EngiThis award was established in 1967 by the New neers at Stevens Institute of Technology in 1880.

Jersey Chapter of the American Concrete Institute Prof. Thurston established the Mechanical Engiand is presented to the student with the highest neering curriculum at Stevens in 1871 and was grade point average in the Reinforced Concrete the first President of ASME. It is presented to an courses.

ASME Student Chapter officer who has demonRecipient is Olivia J. Martindale strated high leadership skills.

Recipient is Douglas R. Sholander Robert Ridgeway Award This award is presented to the senior who has The Richard B. Cole Award been most active on behalf of the student chapter This award was established in honor of Dr. Richof the American Society of Civil Engineers and has ard B. Cole, Professor of Mechanical Engineering a high academic aptitude. from 1965 to 2006. It is presented to a Mechanical Recipient is Patrick R. O’Hara Engineering student who has demonstrated high academic performance, integrity and personal Sydney F. Borg Award dedication.

This award is presented to the senior with the Recipients are Brendan Fay and Ton Duong highest average in the structural engineering courses in Civil Engineering.

The Fernando Sisto Award Recipient is Adam J. Carabba This award was established in honor of Dr. Fernando Sisto, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Matthew Klemchalk ‘01 Memorial Award from 1958 to 1996. It is presented to an outstandThis award is given to a civil engineering student ing student of Turbomachinery and Aerospace. who excelled in Mechanics of Solids and in trans- Recipient is Annemarie Thomas portation-related courses.

Recipient is George P. Papamakariou II The Colonel John Stevens Power and Energy Systems Award Outstanding Senior Design in Civil, This award was established in honor of Colonel Environmental or Naval Engineering John Stevens, inventor and developer of steam This award is given to the best senior design proj- power systems for maritime and railroad appliect in the Civil, Environmental or Naval Engineer- cations, and on whose land Stevens Institute of ing majors.

Technology was later founded. It is presented to Project—Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridge an outstanding student of Power and Energy SysPAKD Redundancy. tems.

Recipients are Hachik Arslanyan, Tommaso Di Recipient is Elizabeth M. Morris

Paul M. Chirlian Award This award is presented to a graduating senior in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering who shows the most promise for pursuing a productive professional career.

Recipient is Thomas P. Wright Senior Design Award for Electrical Engineering This award is presented to the best senior design project in the Electrical Engineering department.

Project—EZGas Recipients are Robert M. O. Fea, Gina E. Schnecker, Tyler M. Shiling, Joseph A. Testa and Daniel S. Wojciehowski Senior Design Award for Computer Engineering This award is presented to the best senior design project in the Computer Engineering department.

Project—VentureMe Recipients are Joseph Caicedo, Theodoros Rizos, Ephraim Russo, and Morgan Urie Stuart K. Tewksbury Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Computer and Digital Systems This award was established in honor of Dr. Stuart Tewksbury, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1998 to 2012. It is presented to a Computer Engineering student who has demonstrated high academic performance in studying computer and digital systems.

Recipient is Nicole B. Regenauer Francis Boesch Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Communications and Signal Processing This award was established in honor of Dr. Francis Boesch, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1979 to 2007. It is presented to an Electrical Engineering student who has demonstrated high academic performance in studying communications and signal processing.

Recipient is Robert J. Whipple Harry Heffes Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Mathematics, Modeling and Simulation This award was established in honor of Dr. Harry Heffes, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1990 to 2016. It is presented to an Electrical or Computer Engineering student who has demonstrated high academic performance in studying mathematics, modeling and simulation.

Recipient is Yufei Wu The Alfred M. Mayer Prize This prize is presented annually to a member of the senior class who ranks first in lecture, recitation and laboratory courses in Physics during their undergraduate career.

Recipient is Ivan Dickson Physics Department Leadership Prize This award is presented to the undergraduate Physics student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills to foster a stimulating intellectual environment for their fellow students.

Recipient is Elijah D. Bolluyt Senior Design Award for Computer Science This award is presented to the best senior design project in the Computer Science department.

Project—StormStream Recipients are Jeffrey S. Mariconda, Nishanth N. Meni, Karan Shah, Henry H. Thomas, and

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Divy S. Tolia Computer Science Departmental Award This award is presented to a graduating senior who is majoring in a program offered by the Computer Science department and has demonstrated high academic performance and personal dedication.

Recipients are Natalie M. Barillaro and Christopher M. Kelley

Project—Making Cents Recipients are Sarah E. Gleason, Reeba A. James, Alexandra E. Masciana, Verica Nakeva, and Stephen Rienzi

Outstanding Quantitative Finance Senior Design Project This award is given to graduating students for their continuous contributions to the Quantitative Finance program.

Stephen L. Bloom Theoretical Project—Robust Portfolio Computer Science Award Recipients are Vincent J. Marzano, Damiano J. This award was established in 2011 in memory of Spinoso, and Dakota E. Wixom Stephen L. Bloom, Professor of Computer Science from 1977 to 2010, by his many friends and colSchool of Business leagues. It is presented to a graduating senior who Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award has demonstrated outstanding ability in theoreti- This award is presented to a graduating senior cal computer science. who has, during their time at Stevens, demonRecipient is Mark Mirtchouck strated extraordinary innovativeness and entrepreneurialism in their academic and professional The Luigi Pollara Award endeavors.

This award was established in 2000 in honor of Recipients are Genevieve H. Finn and Timothy Professor Luigi Z. Pollara by his friends and former M. Stanton students. It is presented to an outstanding senior who has displayed academic excellence in the arThe John F. Richardson Award eas of Chemistry, Chemical Biology or Chemical, This award is presented to the senior who has disBiochemical and Materials Engineering. played consistent excellence of the disciplines and Recipients are Daniel A. Jacome and Janelle M. values of the Humanities during their undergraduWelkie ate career.

Recipient is Mikkel S. Christensen The Priestley Prize This prize is presented to the member of the seJulia and Frederick Bissinger Award nior class who has most distinguished themselves This award is presented to the student who demin the Chemistry department. onstrates outstanding performance in the BachRecipient is Michelle A. Yip elor of Arts program.

Recipient is Andrew J. Waldron Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award in Chemistry and Chemical Biology Joseph M. Farber Memorial Prize This award is given to graduating seniors who This award, in memory of Joseph M. Farber, rechave demonstrated excellence in their undergrad- ognizes a graduating senior majoring in one of the uate research project in the Chemistry and Chemi- disciplines in the College of Arts and Letters who cal Biology program. displays a keen interest in and concern for civil Recipients are Patrick A. DePaolo, Anupama liberties and their importance in preserving and Sapkota, Gianna M. Stella, and Brittany I. protecting human rights.

Washington Recipients are Andrew J. Waldron Humphreys/Ennis/Lesser Award This award was established by Dr. Donald Merino in memory of Professors Humphreys, Ennis and Lesser, all former professors of Engineering Economics at Stevens. It is presented to the senior with the highest grade point average in the required undergraduate Engineering Economics core courses.

Recipients are Andrew R. Falcone and Radhika R. Kasabwala Frederick Winslow Taylor Award This award is presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average and who did the most to promote the undergraduate Engineering Management program at Stevens.

Recipient is Amy Regan The John Mihalasky Award This award was established in memory of John Mihalasky, the longtime Director and Senior Design Coordinator of the Engineering Management Program. It is presented to the Senior Design group in Engineering Management who has distinguished themselves through the research of their project.

Project — Employee Operations Refinement for Iron Mountain Recipients are Daryl S. Domo, DeAnna Humphrey, and Alan M. Macioszek Outstanding Academic Performance Award in Business and Technology This award is presented to the graduating senior who has attained the highest grade point average in the graduating class within the Business and Technology program.

Recipient is Alexandra E. Masciana Outstanding Academic Performance Award in Quantitative Finance This award is presented to the graduating senior who has attained the highest grade point average in the graduating class within the Quantitative Finance program.

Recipient is Otis H. Osman

Dave and GG Farber Societal Impact Award This award was established to create awareness among students of the impact their innovation can have on society at large and the power it has to improve lives all over the world.

Project—ClearVibes Recipients are Jamie A. Banhalmi, Allison E. Brown, Radhika R. Kasabwala, Zachary Klein, Dominic F. LoVasco, and Dominique Smoyer Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship This award was donated by the Ansary Family to exemplify academic entrepreneurship. It is awarded annually to the winners of the elevator pitch competition held during the Stevens Innovation Expo.

Third Place —SoPure Water Recipients are Danai Argyri, Maria L. GomezBotero, Megan P. Kohr, Kristina Miller, and Christina Sciarra Second Place —Cardiloop Recipients are Byron D. Held, Mark A. Liotta, Kathleen J. McGuire, Brian R. McNamara, and Lauren E. Shultz First Place — CerebroSense Recipients are Maria V. De Abreu Pineda, Andrew R. Falcone, and David J. Ferrara Center for Environmental Systems Hydroglobe Award This award, established by Professors George Korfiatis, Christos Christodoulatos, and Xiaoguang Meng, is presented annually to the senior capstone design project that best exemplifies research and entrepreneurship.

Project — Lean Green Energy Recipients are Katherina J. Bautista, Erik W. Saar, Gianfranco Salinas, and Jennifer Strycharz

Co-Curricular

Career Center Award—Personal Career Growth This award is presented to the senior who has demonstrated a focused approach to professional development by identifying a career path and exploring careers relevant to their academic studies and personal interests throughout their years at Stevens.

Recipients are Michelle N. Moreira and Christian Rosa

Outstanding Service Award This award is presented to a student for outstanding service who has made extensive contributions in the Business and Technology program and the Stevens community through their active participation in extracurricular activities.

Recipients are Daniela Cardona, Genevieve H. Finn, Sarah E. Gleason, Alexandra E. Masciana, Mi- Career Center Award—Service to Department chelle N. Moreira, Jessica L. Smith, Frank A. This award is presented to the senior who has Szucs, Dakota E. Wixom generously volunteered a significant amount of time supporting Career Center programming and Outstanding Business & Technology events.

Senior Design Project Recipients are Christopher J. Sciancalepore This award is presented to graduating students for their continuous contributions to the Business and Career Development Ambassador Award Technology program.

This award is presented to the senior who has vol-

unteered a significant amount of time in sharing their career development experiences with younger students, inspiring others to engage in Career Center activities, and representing the department to the community at large.

Recipients are Jessica R. Berg and Robert Sarrow Cooperative Education Student of the Year Award This award, established in 1991 by participating Co-Op employers, is presented to the student who best exemplifies the ideals of Cooperative Education.

Recipients are Hachik Arslanyan and Martha J. Nakashian The Resident Assistant Outstanding Service Award This award is presented to the graduating resident assistant with the most outstanding performance and who best exemplifies the core values of Residence Life—community building, role modeling and co-curricular education.

Recipients are Jessica M. Iannacone, Dominic F. Lovasco, and Alexandra E. Masciana The Residence Life Service Award This award is presented to the senior who has fostered and enhanced living on campus through outstanding service and involvement in Residence Life.

Recipient is Faye R. Medinets The Thomas E. McCandless Music Award This award is presented to the senior who makes the greatest contribution of their time and talent in advancing Music at Stevens.

Recipient is Robert J. Whipple Theta Alpha Phi—Yelena Petrovna Award This award, established in 1987 by the Stevens Chapter of Theta Alpha Phi in honor of its founder Yelena Petrovna, is presented to the senior who has made excellent contributions to the advancement of theater arts at Stevens.

Recipient is Natalie M. Barillaro Honor System Service Award This award is presented to a graduating senior who, as a current member of the Honor Board, has demonstrated exemplary commitment to the Honor System through their participation and role in education the Stevens community.

Recipients are Janelle M. Welkie The Waldo Shumway Award This award, established in memory of Dean Emeritus Waldo Shumway, is presented to the senior on the Dean’s List who, in addition to academic excellence, has been outstanding in their interest of student activities and the enhancement of the campus community.

Recipient is Jacob S. Vanderbilt The Phi Sigma Sigma Award This award, established in 2017 by the Stevens Chapter of the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority and the Delta Zeta Chapter, is presented to the senior who demonstrates dedication to the ideals of the Phi Sigma Sigma and has displayed academic excellence.

Recipient is Erika S. Guketlov Podolsky Award This award is presented to the senior in good standing who, through unselfish efforts, has fostered school spirit and advanced coed involvement in campus life.

Recipient is Katherine G. Brown Maurice E. Roglin III Award This award is presented to the senior who, in addition to active membership in a fraternity or sorority, achieved at least a 2.5 grade point average during their undergraduate course of study, has been active in at least two extracurricular activities, including sports, and is well liked and respected by the college community.

Recipient is Alexandra E. Masciana

Congratulations 2017 Award Winners!

Senior Athletes

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Shout-Outs Andrew Schemetow Anu Sapkota Beth Hromada Brendan Turfan Christian Benitez Claudia Monterio Coleton Leach DeAnna Humphrey Deanna Tyd Dom LoVasco Dominique Smoyer Eric Scharmann

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Faye Medinets Inna Petrusenko Jacob Vanderbilt Jane Cruz Jason Sarwar Jess Berg Jim Bellafiore John Nieradka Kat McGuire Katie Brown Kjell Olsen

Congratulations to our daughter Arden Servidio We are so proud to witness your Masters of Engineering Commencement.

We don’t know exactly when our support turned to observation but we do know our love just continues to grow.

Thanks for being you.

Love, Mom and Dad.

Maddie Kramer Matt Hunt Max Walters Mike Marnell Molly Dugan Nathalie Tran Nicole Santos Olivia Martindale Owen Burke Peter Smith Priya Raghuram

Radhika Kasabwala Rich McIlraith Sally Goode

Christopher Sciancalepore

Stephen Lin Steve Kopp Tessie Urtubia Trevor Batchelder Zach Meinelt Zara Graves

Yo Gena, Hey girl hey it’s your last semester and I hope you have a grand old time. Enjoy Egypt and congrats on graduating, b!

-Sankee

Congratulations to the Stevens graduating class of 2017! We extend our best wishes to you all in your future endeavors.

-KHODA Class of 2017 Dylan Praul,

I see the crystal raindrops fall And the beauty of it all Is when the sun comes shining through To make those rainbows in my mind When I think of you sometime

And I'm glad I spent some time with you.

I'm so happy we were able to build a friendship over the past four years. Here's to more years to come, and I can't wait to see what castles you build in the sky after an illustrious Stevens career!

XOXO, Andy Waldron

Yo Asher, I’m glad you look like Seong because that’s the reason why I started talking to you ;) Just kidding, we would have met eventually. I’m glad we bonded in SASE and I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.

Love, Tracy Wong

Shout-Outs

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Dear Jennifer Strycharz,

Congratulations on this magnificent achievement ! Continue to work hard on accomplishing your dreams and best of luck.

Lots of love, Mom and Dad Pat, Congrats!!!

You have worked so hard this semester. I admire not only the hard work you put in but also your passion for what you do.

The Latin American Association would like to congratulate Romulo Quiliche Daniela Cardona Joshua Negron Diandra Parrilla and all of our other seniors on their graduation this year.

I know you’re gonna do great things.

Love, Maryia

Congratulations to Andy Waldron, Chris Chiu, and Katie Brown!!!

It was amazing to have you on staff and have your help. Continue to be as amazing as you all are and killing it at everything you do. You’re all taking different paths but I know you’ll succeed in whatever you face.

-Missing you already, The Stute Family Congratulations to all of the graduating staff of IT: Gena, Phil, Ezra, Vinny, Caroleen, Raul, Brendan, Katie, We will miss you so much !!

Your favorite Alpha Lambdas, Audrey and Tracy (Dynamic Duo)

Chirantan, and Steve May you all keep “The Shen Chronicles” deep in your hearts.

-James Furrer

Congratulations and best of luck to our graduating Honor Board members! Thank you so much for all that you have done.

We pledge our honor that we won’t forget you!”

Janelle Welkie Otis Osman Mark Liotta Theo Rizos Brian McNamara Michelle Pasquale Julia Stika Tessie Urtubia -The Honor Board

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

May the rest of your journey be adventurous. Good luck to everyone!!!

-The Stute Family

Congratulations Joe Strokusz, our favorite “Can I camera you?” person. Who knew that statement would propel you into a career that you love. We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We know that your path in life is going to be filled with passion, excitement, energy, perseverance and success. You will always be our “Camera you” go-to guy. Go get em!!!

Love always, Mom and Dad.

I just graduated!

Class of 2017

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Senior Awards Academic

Lawrence C. F. Horle Memorial Award This award was established in 1968 by Mrs. Susan Horle Poyer in memory of her late husband, Lawrence C. F. Horle, class of 1914. It is presented to the senior who attained the highest grade point average during their entire undergraduate program at Stevens.

Recipients are Mark A. Liotta, Alexandra E. Masciana, and Sara C. Vitkus Distinguished Chemical Engineering Student Award This award is presented to a senior who has participated in the student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and has demonstrated proficiency in Chemical Engineering courses.

Recipients are Thomas M. DiMeo, Brian R. McNamara, and Vinny Varghese AIChE John Anderson Memorial Award This award is given for high academic achievement in Chemical Engineering.

Recipient is Raul Letona AIChE Herb Fried Award This award is given for contributions to the student chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers and for high academic achievement in Chemical Engineering.

Recipient is Karolina A. Konior

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Gesaro, Genevieve Kraidman, and George P. Papamakariou II

The Andrew Carnegie Machine Systems Award This award was established in honor of Andrew Boswell Engineering Award Carnegie, steel magnate, Trustee of Stevens InstiThis award is presented to the outstanding under- tute of Technology, and benefactor responsible for graduate student in Environmental Engineering. the building of the Carnegie Mechanical LaboraRecipient is Gabriela Carrasco tory. It is presented to an outstanding student of Machine Systems and Design.

Civil, Environmental and Recipients are Dean M. Furnari and Matthew Ocean Engineering Award W. Mosca This award is presented to the student with outstanding contributions to department academic The Elie Fonrose Award activities.

This award was established by the members of the Recipient is Jake A. Dellaria Mechanical Engineering Class of 2009 in memory of their classmate Elie Fonrose. Mr. Fonrose was a Daniel Savitsky Award firm believer that he headway of the human race The award is named in honor of Dr. Daniel Sav- lays hand in hand with the exploration of new itsky, a longtime professor at Stevens and a former frontiers. As an aspiring rocket scientist, Mr. Fondirector of the Davidson laboratory. It is present- rose understood the necessity to make space traved to the outstanding graduating undergraduate el much more affordable and efficient. The award student in Naval Engineering. is presented to the student who shows promise of Recipient is Christopher J. Mandalakis advancement in the field of aerospace engineering.

The Eugene Fezandie Award Recipient is John W. Laggner This award was established in 1958 in memory of Eugene Fezandie, professor of Mechanical EngiBatchelor Award neering, through joint efforts of his many friends. This award is presented to the seniors with the It is presented annually to the senior with the best highest average in the Electrical and Computer average in the junior and senior years’ sequence Engineering program during their junior and seof courses given by the Department of Mechanical nior years.

Engineering.

Recipients are Kevin J. Doherty and Sara C. Recipient is Luke A. Guglielmo Viktus

AIChE Lee Parker Memorial Award The Kenneth J. Moser Award This award is given for high academic achieve- This award was established in 1976 in honor of ment in Chemical Engineering. the late Professor Kenneth J. Moser ’28 through Recipient is Russell W. Bechmann the joint efforts of his classmates, colleagues and former students. It is presented annually to a seMalvey AIChE Walter Schneider Memorial nior in recognition of outstanding performance in Award heat transfer.

This award is given for high academic achieve- Recipients are Regina R. Walter and Cory J. ment in Chemical Engineering.

Wiedmann Recipient is Luke S. Malvey The Arthur J. Grymes, Jr. Book Award Biomedical Engineering This award was established in 1963 by Mr. & Mrs. Outstanding Senior Award Harold A. Riley, John J. Wall, and Harry A. TayThis award is presented to the senior for their out- lor, Jr., in memory of Arthur J. Grymes, Jr. ‘18. It standing academic performance and personal ded- is presented annually to the senior who demonication to the Biomedical Engineering program. strates the greatest interest or proficiency in fluid Recipient is Maria V. De Abreu Pineda dynamics.

Recipients are Max Burns and Ryan K. Klem Warren Wells ’42 Distinguished Service Award Senior Design Award for This award is named in honor of Warren Wells, Mechanical Engineering by the members of the class of 1942, whose gen- This award, established to recognize the best seerous donations helped establish the undergradu- nior design project, is presented individually to ate physiology labs. It is presented to the senior members of the senior design group. whose time and energy has proven to be an in- Project— Violin Playing Robot valuable resource in support of the undergraduate Recipients are Ton Duong, Yuri Kim, Ryan K. Biomedical Engineering program.

Klem, Nicholas J. Muglia, Eric Scharmann, Recipients are Kimberly A. Savitsky and Carla and Nicole B. Regenauer N. Souza The Richard S. Magee ‘63 ‘64 ‘68 Clinical Engineering Services, Inc. Excellence Award Design Excellence Award This award is presented to the senior who has This award is named in honor of CES, Inc. for rec- demonstrated extracurricular involvement and ognition of their generous support of the under- leadership in departmental and campus activities graduate Biomedical Engineering Bio-materials and is clearly recognizable as a strong ambassador testing lab. It is presented to the senior who has for the Mechanical Engineering department and demonstrated excellent command of the princi- Stevens. ples of Biomedical Engineering design.

Recipient is Sarah C. Zahran Recipients are Maria V. De Abreu Pineda, Andrew R. Falcone, and David J. Ferrara The Robert H. Thurston Leadership Award This award was established in honor of the foundAmerican Concrete Institute Award ing of the American Society of Mechanical EngiThis award was established in 1967 by the New neers at Stevens Institute of Technology in 1880.

Jersey Chapter of the American Concrete Institute Prof. Thurston established the Mechanical Engiand is presented to the student with the highest neering curriculum at Stevens in 1871 and was grade point average in the Reinforced Concrete the first President of ASME. It is presented to an courses.

ASME Student Chapter officer who has demonRecipient is Olivia J. Martindale strated high leadership skills.

Recipient is Douglas R. Sholander Robert Ridgeway Award This award is presented to the senior who has The Richard B. Cole Award been most active on behalf of the student chapter This award was established in honor of Dr. Richof the American Society of Civil Engineers and has ard B. Cole, Professor of Mechanical Engineering a high academic aptitude. from 1965 to 2006. It is presented to a Mechanical Recipient is Patrick R. O’Hara Engineering student who has demonstrated high academic performance, integrity and personal Sydney F. Borg Award dedication.

This award is presented to the senior with the Recipients are Brendan Fay and Ton Duong highest average in the structural engineering courses in Civil Engineering.

The Fernando Sisto Award Recipient is Adam J. Carabba This award was established in honor of Dr. Fernando Sisto, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Matthew Klemchalk ‘01 Memorial Award from 1958 to 1996. It is presented to an outstandThis award is given to a civil engineering student ing student of Turbomachinery and Aerospace. who excelled in Mechanics of Solids and in trans- Recipient is Annemarie Thomas portation-related courses.

Recipient is George P. Papamakariou II The Colonel John Stevens Power and Energy Systems Award Outstanding Senior Design in Civil, This award was established in honor of Colonel Environmental or Naval Engineering John Stevens, inventor and developer of steam This award is given to the best senior design proj- power systems for maritime and railroad appliect in the Civil, Environmental or Naval Engineer- cations, and on whose land Stevens Institute of ing majors.

Technology was later founded. It is presented to Project—Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridge an outstanding student of Power and Energy SysPAKD Redundancy. tems.

Recipients are Hachik Arslanyan, Tommaso Di Recipient is Elizabeth M. Morris

Paul M. Chirlian Award This award is presented to a graduating senior in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering who shows the most promise for pursuing a productive professional career.

Recipient is Thomas P. Wright Senior Design Award for Electrical Engineering This award is presented to the best senior design project in the Electrical Engineering department.

Project—EZGas Recipients are Robert M. O. Fea, Gina E. Schnecker, Tyler M. Shiling, Joseph A. Testa and Daniel S. Wojciehowski Senior Design Award for Computer Engineering This award is presented to the best senior design project in the Computer Engineering department.

Project—VentureMe Recipients are Joseph Caicedo, Theodoros Rizos, Ephraim Russo, and Morgan Urie Stuart K. Tewksbury Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Computer and Digital Systems This award was established in honor of Dr. Stuart Tewksbury, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1998 to 2012. It is presented to a Computer Engineering student who has demonstrated high academic performance in studying computer and digital systems.

Recipient is Nicole B. Regenauer Francis Boesch Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Communications and Signal Processing This award was established in honor of Dr. Francis Boesch, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1979 to 2007. It is presented to an Electrical Engineering student who has demonstrated high academic performance in studying communications and signal processing.

Recipient is Robert J. Whipple Harry Heffes Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Studies in Mathematics, Modeling and Simulation This award was established in honor of Dr. Harry Heffes, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1990 to 2016. It is presented to an Electrical or Computer Engineering student who has demonstrated high academic performance in studying mathematics, modeling and simulation.

Recipient is Yufei Wu The Alfred M. Mayer Prize This prize is presented annually to a member of the senior class who ranks first in lecture, recitation and laboratory courses in Physics during their undergraduate career.

Recipient is Ivan Dickson Physics Department Leadership Prize This award is presented to the undergraduate Physics student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills to foster a stimulating intellectual environment for their fellow students.

Recipient is Elijah D. Bolluyt Senior Design Award for Computer Science This award is presented to the best senior design project in the Computer Science department.

Project—StormStream Recipients are Jeffrey S. Mariconda, Nishanth N. Meni, Karan Shah, Henry H. Thomas, and

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Divy S. Tolia Computer Science Departmental Award This award is presented to a graduating senior who is majoring in a program offered by the Computer Science department and has demonstrated high academic performance and personal dedication.

Recipients are Natalie M. Barillaro and Christopher M. Kelley

Project—Making Cents Recipients are Sarah E. Gleason, Reeba A. James, Alexandra E. Masciana, Verica Nakeva, and Stephen Rienzi

Outstanding Quantitative Finance Senior Design Project This award is given to graduating students for their continuous contributions to the Quantitative Finance program.

Stephen L. Bloom Theoretical Project—Robust Portfolio Computer Science Award Recipients are Vincent J. Marzano, Damiano J. This award was established in 2011 in memory of Spinoso, and Dakota E. Wixom Stephen L. Bloom, Professor of Computer Science from 1977 to 2010, by his many friends and colSchool of Business leagues. It is presented to a graduating senior who Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award has demonstrated outstanding ability in theoreti- This award is presented to a graduating senior cal computer science. who has, during their time at Stevens, demonRecipient is Mark Mirtchouck strated extraordinary innovativeness and entrepreneurialism in their academic and professional The Luigi Pollara Award endeavors.

This award was established in 2000 in honor of Recipients are Genevieve H. Finn and Timothy Professor Luigi Z. Pollara by his friends and former M. Stanton students. It is presented to an outstanding senior who has displayed academic excellence in the arThe John F. Richardson Award eas of Chemistry, Chemical Biology or Chemical, This award is presented to the senior who has disBiochemical and Materials Engineering. played consistent excellence of the disciplines and Recipients are Daniel A. Jacome and Janelle M. values of the Humanities during their undergraduWelkie ate career.

Recipient is Mikkel S. Christensen The Priestley Prize This prize is presented to the member of the seJulia and Frederick Bissinger Award nior class who has most distinguished themselves This award is presented to the student who demin the Chemistry department. onstrates outstanding performance in the BachRecipient is Michelle A. Yip elor of Arts program.

Recipient is Andrew J. Waldron Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award in Chemistry and Chemical Biology Joseph M. Farber Memorial Prize This award is given to graduating seniors who This award, in memory of Joseph M. Farber, rechave demonstrated excellence in their undergrad- ognizes a graduating senior majoring in one of the uate research project in the Chemistry and Chemi- disciplines in the College of Arts and Letters who cal Biology program. displays a keen interest in and concern for civil Recipients are Patrick A. DePaolo, Anupama liberties and their importance in preserving and Sapkota, Gianna M. Stella, and Brittany I. protecting human rights.

Washington Recipients are Andrew J. Waldron Humphreys/Ennis/Lesser Award This award was established by Dr. Donald Merino in memory of Professors Humphreys, Ennis and Lesser, all former professors of Engineering Economics at Stevens. It is presented to the senior with the highest grade point average in the required undergraduate Engineering Economics core courses.

Recipients are Andrew R. Falcone and Radhika R. Kasabwala Frederick Winslow Taylor Award This award is presented to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average and who did the most to promote the undergraduate Engineering Management program at Stevens.

Recipient is Amy Regan The John Mihalasky Award This award was established in memory of John Mihalasky, the longtime Director and Senior Design Coordinator of the Engineering Management Program. It is presented to the Senior Design group in Engineering Management who has distinguished themselves through the research of their project.

Project — Employee Operations Refinement for Iron Mountain Recipients are Daryl S. Domo, DeAnna Humphrey, and Alan M. Macioszek Outstanding Academic Performance Award in Business and Technology This award is presented to the graduating senior who has attained the highest grade point average in the graduating class within the Business and Technology program.

Recipient is Alexandra E. Masciana Outstanding Academic Performance Award in Quantitative Finance This award is presented to the graduating senior who has attained the highest grade point average in the graduating class within the Quantitative Finance program.

Recipient is Otis H. Osman

Dave and GG Farber Societal Impact Award This award was established to create awareness among students of the impact their innovation can have on society at large and the power it has to improve lives all over the world.

Project—ClearVibes Recipients are Jamie A. Banhalmi, Allison E. Brown, Radhika R. Kasabwala, Zachary Klein, Dominic F. LoVasco, and Dominique Smoyer Ansary Prize for Student Entrepreneurship This award was donated by the Ansary Family to exemplify academic entrepreneurship. It is awarded annually to the winners of the elevator pitch competition held during the Stevens Innovation Expo.

Third Place —SoPure Water Recipients are Danai Argyri, Maria L. GomezBotero, Megan P. Kohr, Kristina Miller, and Christina Sciarra Second Place —Cardiloop Recipients are Byron D. Held, Mark A. Liotta, Kathleen J. McGuire, Brian R. McNamara, and Lauren E. Shultz First Place — CerebroSense Recipients are Maria V. De Abreu Pineda, Andrew R. Falcone, and David J. Ferrara Center for Environmental Systems Hydroglobe Award This award, established by Professors George Korfiatis, Christos Christodoulatos, and Xiaoguang Meng, is presented annually to the senior capstone design project that best exemplifies research and entrepreneurship.

Project — Lean Green Energy Recipients are Katherina J. Bautista, Erik W. Saar, Gianfranco Salinas, and Jennifer Strycharz

Co-Curricular

Career Center Award—Personal Career Growth This award is presented to the senior who has demonstrated a focused approach to professional development by identifying a career path and exploring careers relevant to their academic studies and personal interests throughout their years at Stevens.

Recipients are Michelle N. Moreira and Christian Rosa

Outstanding Service Award This award is presented to a student for outstanding service who has made extensive contributions in the Business and Technology program and the Stevens community through their active participation in extracurricular activities.

Recipients are Daniela Cardona, Genevieve H. Finn, Sarah E. Gleason, Alexandra E. Masciana, Mi- Career Center Award—Service to Department chelle N. Moreira, Jessica L. Smith, Frank A. This award is presented to the senior who has Szucs, Dakota E. Wixom generously volunteered a significant amount of time supporting Career Center programming and Outstanding Business & Technology events.

Senior Design Project Recipients are Christopher J. Sciancalepore This award is presented to graduating students for their continuous contributions to the Business and Career Development Ambassador Award Technology program.

This award is presented to the senior who has vol-

unteered a significant amount of time in sharing their career development experiences with younger students, inspiring others to engage in Career Center activities, and representing the department to the community at large.

Recipients are Jessica R. Berg and Robert Sarrow Cooperative Education Student of the Year Award This award, established in 1991 by participating Co-Op employers, is presented to the student who best exemplifies the ideals of Cooperative Education.

Recipients are Hachik Arslanyan and Martha J. Nakashian The Resident Assistant Outstanding Service Award This award is presented to the graduating resident assistant with the most outstanding performance and who best exemplifies the core values of Residence Life—community building, role modeling and co-curricular education.

Recipients are Jessica M. Iannacone, Dominic F. Lovasco, and Alexandra E. Masciana The Residence Life Service Award This award is presented to the senior who has fostered and enhanced living on campus through outstanding service and involvement in Residence Life.

Recipient is Faye R. Medinets The Thomas E. McCandless Music Award This award is presented to the senior who makes the greatest contribution of their time and talent in advancing Music at Stevens.

Recipient is Robert J. Whipple Theta Alpha Phi—Yelena Petrovna Award This award, established in 1987 by the Stevens Chapter of Theta Alpha Phi in honor of its founder Yelena Petrovna, is presented to the senior who has made excellent contributions to the advancement of theater arts at Stevens.

Recipient is Natalie M. Barillaro Honor System Service Award This award is presented to a graduating senior who, as a current member of the Honor Board, has demonstrated exemplary commitment to the Honor System through their participation and role in education the Stevens community.

Recipients are Janelle M. Welkie The Waldo Shumway Award This award, established in memory of Dean Emeritus Waldo Shumway, is presented to the senior on the Dean’s List who, in addition to academic excellence, has been outstanding in their interest of student activities and the enhancement of the campus community.

Recipient is Jacob S. Vanderbilt The Phi Sigma Sigma Award This award, established in 2017 by the Stevens Chapter of the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority and the Delta Zeta Chapter, is presented to the senior who demonstrates dedication to the ideals of the Phi Sigma Sigma and has displayed academic excellence.

Recipient is Erika S. Guketlov Podolsky Award This award is presented to the senior in good standing who, through unselfish efforts, has fostered school spirit and advanced coed involvement in campus life.

Recipient is Katherine G. Brown Maurice E. Roglin III Award This award is presented to the senior who, in addition to active membership in a fraternity or sorority, achieved at least a 2.5 grade point average during their undergraduate course of study, has been active in at least two extracurricular activities, including sports, and is well liked and respected by the college community.

Recipient is Alexandra E. Masciana

Congratulations 2017 Award Winners!

Senior Athletes

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Photos courtesy of Stevens Athletics

Shout-Outs Andrew Schemetow Anu Sapkota Beth Hromada Brendan Turfan Christian Benitez Claudia Monterio Coleton Leach DeAnna Humphrey Deanna Tyd Dom LoVasco Dominique Smoyer Eric Scharmann

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Faye Medinets Inna Petrusenko Jacob Vanderbilt Jane Cruz Jason Sarwar Jess Berg Jim Bellafiore John Nieradka Kat McGuire Katie Brown Kjell Olsen

Congratulations to our daughter Arden Servidio We are so proud to witness your Masters of Engineering Commencement.

We don’t know exactly when our support turned to observation but we do know our love just continues to grow.

Thanks for being you.

Love, Mom and Dad.

Maddie Kramer Matt Hunt Max Walters Mike Marnell Molly Dugan Nathalie Tran Nicole Santos Olivia Martindale Owen Burke Peter Smith Priya Raghuram

Radhika Kasabwala Rich McIlraith Sally Goode

Christopher Sciancalepore

Stephen Lin Steve Kopp Tessie Urtubia Trevor Batchelder Zach Meinelt Zara Graves

Yo Gena, Hey girl hey it’s your last semester and I hope you have a grand old time. Enjoy Egypt and congrats on graduating, b!

-Sankee

Congratulations to the Stevens graduating class of 2017! We extend our best wishes to you all in your future endeavors.

-KHODA Class of 2017 Dylan Praul,

I see the crystal raindrops fall And the beauty of it all Is when the sun comes shining through To make those rainbows in my mind When I think of you sometime

And I'm glad I spent some time with you.

I'm so happy we were able to build a friendship over the past four years. Here's to more years to come, and I can't wait to see what castles you build in the sky after an illustrious Stevens career!

XOXO, Andy Waldron

Yo Asher, I’m glad you look like Seong because that’s the reason why I started talking to you ;) Just kidding, we would have met eventually. I’m glad we bonded in SASE and I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.

Love, Tracy Wong

Shout-Outs

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Dear Jennifer Strycharz,

Congratulations on this magnificent achievement ! Continue to work hard on accomplishing your dreams and best of luck.

Lots of love, Mom and Dad Pat, Congrats!!!

You have worked so hard this semester. I admire not only the hard work you put in but also your passion for what you do.

The Latin American Association would like to congratulate Romulo Quiliche Daniela Cardona Joshua Negron Diandra Parrilla and all of our other seniors on their graduation this year.

I know you’re gonna do great things.

Love, Maryia

Congratulations to Andy Waldron, Chris Chiu, and Katie Brown!!!

It was amazing to have you on staff and have your help. Continue to be as amazing as you all are and killing it at everything you do. You’re all taking different paths but I know you’ll succeed in whatever you face.

-Missing you already, The Stute Family Congratulations to all of the graduating staff of IT: Gena, Phil, Ezra, Vinny, Caroleen, Raul, Brendan, Katie, We will miss you so much !!

Your favorite Alpha Lambdas, Audrey and Tracy (Dynamic Duo)

Chirantan, and Steve May you all keep “The Shen Chronicles” deep in your hearts.

-James Furrer

Congratulations and best of luck to our graduating Honor Board members! Thank you so much for all that you have done.

We pledge our honor that we won’t forget you!”

Janelle Welkie Otis Osman Mark Liotta Theo Rizos Brian McNamara Michelle Pasquale Julia Stika Tessie Urtubia -The Honor Board

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

May the rest of your journey be adventurous. Good luck to everyone!!!

-The Stute Family

Congratulations Joe Strokusz, our favorite “Can I camera you?” person. Who knew that statement would propel you into a career that you love. We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We know that your path in life is going to be filled with passion, excitement, energy, perseverance and success. You will always be our “Camera you” go-to guy. Go get em!!!

Love always, Mom and Dad.

I just graduated!

Class of 2017

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