Current Scholars

Yasmein Asfour
Yasmein Asfour is a freshman from Chicago, Illinois. She is Palestinian-American and pursuing a major in Computer Engineering. She is interested in joining organizations such as the Society of Women Engineers, Engineers Without Boarders, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and the Muslim Student Association. Having traveled and lived abroad for several years, Yasmein looks forward to participating in the Study Abroad program in either Korea or London. She is enthusiastic about living in DC and hopes to learn more about the historical significance it holds.

James Ashby
James Ashby is a freshman from Fredericksburg, VA. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with a concentration in robotics. He is also a member of the University Honors Program and a research intern for the ILASMS project. In his first year, James plans to join the Design-Build-Fly team, Engineers without Borders, and the GW Rocket Team. He is excited about joining the GW community and looks forward to engaging in research opportunities on automated systems.

Nathan Janssen
Nathan Janssen is a freshman from Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace and plans to minor in astrophysics. During his freshman year, Nathan is excited to join clubs and organizations that include the GW Rocket Team, Design-Build-Fly, and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is excited about the study abroad, internship, research, and community service opportunities that DC and GW specifically had to offer and is excited to explore DC as a GW student.

Faris Jiwad
Faris Jiwad is a freshman from Ashburn, VA. He is currently pursuing a degree in computer science with the possibility of a minor in business. While at GW, he plans to join the Muslim Student Association and participate in many service opportunities that are available. With that, Faris is also extremely excited to study abroad and pursue internships, while enjoying the many options of transportation as a commuter.

Sarah Levine
Sarah Levine is a freshman from Long Island, NY at George Washington University pursuing a BS in mechanical engineering with an aerospace concentration degree with a minor in art. She has joined the AIAA and Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (OSTEM) to better understand others and hopes to design new innovations by combining art and engineering.

Omar Moharram
Omar Moharram is a freshman from Springfield, VA. He is studying biomedical engineering with a possible minor in chemistry. He is interested in joining organizations such as Engineers without borders, Baha, and the Muslim student association. He’s thrilled to have the opportunity to use GW's engineering program, internship, and research opportunities to enhance the quality and access to healthcare in our community and beyond.

Ariel Kaskaviqi
Ariel Kaskaviqi is a freshman born in Boston, MA, but raised in Tirana, Albania. She is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a potential minor in Entrepreneurship. At GW, Ariel hopes to get involved with Engineers Without Borders and Alpha Omega Epsilon. She is most excited about the study abroad semester and the internship opportunities.

Luca Caruso
Luca Caruso is a sophomore from Haddonfield, NJ. He is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering with a possible minor in mechanical engineering. Luca is a mentor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science Student Peer Advisory Network (SEASSPAN) and a member of Theta Tau. This past year he was an IT Intern at Lavner Camps. While at GW, Luca hopes to get involved with Engineers Without Borders. He is also excited about internship opportunities and studying abroad.

Isabella D'ambrosio
Isabella D'ambrosio is a sophomore from Downingtown, PA pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. At GW, Isabella serves as Captain of the GW Baja team, where students design, build, and compete a single-seat off-road vehicle. She also serves as a mentor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science Student Peer Advisory Network (SEASSPAN), assisting first-year engineering students with their transition to college. Isabella is excited to take advantage of the opportunities the Clark program offers. She will study abroad in the Spring of 2023 and is eager to explore the vast internship opportunities DC has to offer.

Mustafa Farooq
Mustafa Farooq is a sophomore from Herndon, VA. He is pursuing a major in electrical engineering with a minor in mathematics. At GW, Mustafa is the treasurer of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a Learning Assistant for ECE 1010, and actively volunteers in the Atoms to Astronauts program. During the summer of 2022, he worked at CYDEO as a technical analyst intern and under the guidance of Professor Ahmadi as a machine learning intern. In the spring semester, he plans to study abroad at the American University of Sharjah in Dubai. Overall, he is excited to explore more clubs, research opportunities, and internships in the coming years while in the nation’s capital.

Gillian Fuhrmeister
Gillian Fuhrmeister is a sophomore from Mount Juliet, TN. She is pursuing a degree in civil engineering with a minor in sustainability and is interested in sustainable building design and construction. Gillian is an active member of various professional organizations, holding leadership positions in Engineers Without Borders and Theta Tau, GW's Professional Engineering Fraternity. During Summer 2022, she interned with Grunley Construction as a field engineer on a historical preservation project in Downtown DC. During the 2022-2023 school year, Gillian is excited to continue to explore DC's music and arts scenes, as well as take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad in the Spring semester.

Rashed Hayajneh 
Rashed Hayajneh is a sophomore from West Hartford, CT. He is studying mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace. Throughout his sophomore year, he hopes to become more involved in the engineering clubs: Baja and Engineering Without Borders. He is also excited to be joining the new Art and Soul club to continue expanding on his talents in art and design. Continuing his stay in D.C. Rashed is excited to explore as much as possible and build strong relationships with others.

Sylmira Kailey
Sylmira Kailey is a sophomore from Houston, TX. She is pursuing a major in computer science with a minor in astronomy and astrophysics. Sylmira is the Vice-Chair of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, as well as a member of the executive board of the National Society of Black Engineers. Additionally, she assists the On-Board Computer Team in the Micro-Propulsion and Nanotechnology Lab on their work with CubeSats. Sylmira works as a Senior Technical Support Assistant for the School of Engineering and the School of Public Health. In the coming years, Syl is excited to become more integrated into GW’s community and take advantage of the amazing opportunities that DC has to offer.

Dominic Savarino
Dominic Savarino is a sophomore from Mechanicsburg, PA. He is pursuing a major in mechanical engineering with a potential concentration in aerospace. Over the summer, Dominic completed an internship with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as part of a survey team focused on infrastructure. At GW, he is a member of the Società di Cultura Italiana and is exploring student organizations within engineering such as Atoms to Astronauts and GW Baja. Dominic is very grateful to be studying in DC and is incredibly excited to spend a semester studying abroad.

Emilia Schmidt
Emma Schmidt is a sophomore from Austin, TX. She is studying civil engineering and is also pursuing a minor in classical and near eastern studies. During her time at GW, Emma is excited to get more involved with the Engineer's Council, the Society of Women Engineers, GW TRAILS, American Society of Civil Engineers, and more! She is also very excited about all the unique experiences and opportunities presented by DC, GW, and the Clark program! In her career, she hopes to help create sustainable cities and is especially passionate about transportation design.

Anthony Yalong is a sophomore from San Jose, CA. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering with a potential minor in Mathematics and/or Computer Science. On campus, Anthony is a member of the GW Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He intends to associate himself with other on-campus clubs and groups such as Atoms to Astronauts and GW Philippine Cultural Society. Anthony enjoys learning more about Asian culture, more specifically Japanese and Korean shows, music, and dance. He hopes to study abroad in Korea in the spring semester of 2023.

Anastasia Brickner
Anastasia Brickner is a junior from Syracuse, NY. They are pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, with the intention of becoming an Orthotist Prosthetist. They are the secretary of the Biomedical Engineering Society, the Events Chair for SEAS Together, and an active member of Balance, the GW Dance Group. Anastasia does research with Professor Mark Reeves surrounding the movement of Covid particles. They also assist Professor Reeves as a learning assistant, in his Physics with bio applications class. During the summer of 2022, they interned at Syracuse Prosthetic and Orthotics Center, learning patient care, and the alteration of medical devices.

Ethan Cohen
Ethan Cohen is a junior from Phoenix, Arizona. He is studying Computer Science with a minor in Political Science. At GW, he is involved in the Quiz Bowl team, and is an active SEASSPAN mentor for first-year engineering students. Last summer, he worked on the software side of a transportation logistics firm. He is also excited to be studying abroad in the spring semester 2023.

Gerald Fattah is a junior from Mount Airy, MD. He is pursuing a major in mechanical engineering with minors in electrical engineering and computer science and a concentration in robotics. In addition, he is currently a student in the University Honors Program and interns at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focusing on Prognostics and Diagnostics for Smart Manufacturing. Gerald is also the vice president of GW's student section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and is an active member of the Design, Build, Fly and Rocket team. He is excited to explore more research and internship opportunities during his time at GW.

Amy Fehr is a junior from Leesburg, VA. She is studying biomedical engineering with an interest in electrical engineering. In her junior year, she will be serving as a co-philanthropy chair for the Biomedical Engineering Society as well as the president of the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society. This semester, Amy intends to begin conducting research at GW, as well as begin work towards the five year master's program following a biomedical instrumentation track. Outside of scholastics, Amy is excited to explore more of DC and make connections with her fellow GW students.

Evan Fries is a junior from Flemington, New Jersey. He is pursuing a BS in Computer Science with an interest in software development. At GW, Evan is an active member of the University Honors Program. He conducts research at the GWUSEC lab, studying the security of exam proctoring software..

Mishkat Habib
Mishkat Habib is a junior born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan and currently living in Virginia. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with an interest in cancer, immunology, and genome research. Mishkat is currently an ambassador for the School of Engineering and Applied Science. She has also conducted scholarly research of glioblastoma under the guidance of Dr. Leo Chalupa and worked as an undergraduate research assistant in Professor Papa’s cancer research lab. In the summer after her sophomore year, she completed an internship at FDA in the National Center for Toxicological Research under the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics.

Annette Jiménez
Annette Jiménez is a junior born and raised in Santiago, Dominican Republic. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, potentially minoring in electrical engineering. Annette currently is the secretary of the Society of Hispanic Engineers, a SEASSPAN mentor, and is involved in other organizations such as Alpha Omega Epsilon. Annette is thrilled to study abroad at the Queen Mary University of London in the Fall of 2022. This summer, Annette interned in the Dominican Republic at DISS, the official agents and distributors of Siemens Healthineers in the Caribbean region. This edifying experience allowed her to participate, along with certified engineers, in the maintenance, reparation, and even installation of diagnostic imaging devices such as CTs, MRIs, and X-Rays. When she returns to DC, she hopes to continue to serve as a Learning Assistant for Dr. Doebel’s biology course and to be involved as a research assistant in Dr. Zderic’s Therapeutic Ultrasound Laboratory.

Ashley Kraekel is a junior from Damascus, MD. She is pursuing a major in mechanical engineering. At GW, Ashley is the treasurer of the Engineers’ Council and the fundraising chair of the engineering fraternity Theta Tau. She is also a mentor for the School of Engineering and Applied Science Student Peer Advisory Network, a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and works two on-campus jobs. Over the summer Ashley worked for WFT Engineering as a Mechanical Engineering Intern where she performed HVAC load calculations, designed duct systems in AutoCAD and Revit, and surveyed construction sites.

Bridget Orr is a junior electrical engineering student from Pennsylvania. She is concentrating her degree in energy and is also minoring in computer science. In summer 2022, Bridget interned with Mortenson on one of their solar construction sites in Mojave, California. As an electrical engineering intern, she got first-hand experience in the construction industry as well as the solar energy process. In her free time, Bridget likes to hang out with friends and bike around DC.

Brooke Wilson
Brooke Wilson is a junior from Parkton, MD. She is majoring in biomedical engineering with minors in electrical engineering and computer science. She currently serves as the Vice President for the Biomedical Engineering Society and is a member of the Alpha Omega Epsilon engineering sorority and the club cross country. During summer 2022, she interned at AstraZeneca in the Manufacturing Sciences & Technology group and is currently spending her first semester junior year in Sydney, Australia at University of New South Wales.

Peter Wright is a junior from Hamilton, NJ. He is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace and a minor in computer science. This last summer, Peter interned at Rees Scientific as a beginner engineer. He worked with high level code and CAD designs to help improve processes and functionality. He is currently a member of the GW Rocket and GW Satellite team. He also is currently pledging for Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity, joining GW Men's Ultimate Frisbee, and is excited to get more involved in organizations and social settings as he continues his studies.

Lauren Hahn
Lauren Hahn is a senior from Rockville, MD. She is pursuing a major in computer science, while also considering pursuing MS in computer science specializing in software engineering and systems. At GW, she is a member of the Women in Computer Science (WiCS) and the Korean Cultural Organization. She has been working as a learning assistant for a year, and she has now transitioned to becoming an undergraduate teaching assistant. During the summer of 2022, she interned at Northrop Grumman as a software engineer in space systems.

Victoria Hennemann
Victoria Hennemann is a senior from Providence, RI. She is currently studying computer science. She has worked numerous internships within Cyber Security including an internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory, General Electric Renewable Energy, and Battelle. Working in vulnerability research at Los Alamos and Battelle has confirmed her passion for security. She will be continuing her pursuit of cybersecurity full-time after graduation. During her undergraduate years at GW she has participated in SEASSPAN, WICS, and Women in Cybersecurity. She is also currently involved in research in the George Washington Usable Security and Privacy Lab.

Davis Hundt is a senior from Winston-Salem, NC. He is studying civil engineering with a minor in business administration. On campus, he is a member of GWU ASCE and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Fraternity. Over the previous summers, he interned at Allied Design and HDR, Inc. where he enjoyed contributing to design and construction projects. Davis loves living in the nation's capital and looks forward to the opportunities the city has to offer.

Meilian Kurlas
Meilian Kurlas is a senior from Cincinnati, OH. She is studying biomedical engineering with a minor in computer science. Mei is co-director of George Hacks, a mentor for the SEAS Student Peer Advisory Network, and a University Honors Program peer advisor. She had the opportunity to intern at a non-profit back home, May We Help, in summer 2021 and at Leidos as a software engineer in summer 2022. Mei spent fall 2021 studying abroad at Queen Mary University of London. She is excited to continue expanding her worldview while exploring opportunities for post-graduation.

Christopher Lemkan
Christopher Lemkan is a senior from Tinton Falls, NJ, pursuing a major in civil engineering with a focus in environmental engineering as well as a minor in chemistry. He is a current captain and former junior captain of the Steel Bridge team, and he is also on the e-board of ASCE. During the summer of 2022, he worked with Morgan Engineering as a Surveying Intern where he worked and gained experience in the field. In addition, this year he is looking forward to continuing research with Professor Li on the Group 4 elements alloy project.

Arielle Maignan is a senior from Westchester, NY. She is pursuing a major in biomedical engineering (BME) with a psychology minor. She intends to do the 5th year program at GW to get her MS in BME. While in high school, Arielle was afforded the opportunity to participate in her school’s Science Research Program. This passion for research has continued into college as she is part of the ArtMed Lab working under Dr. Park in socially assistive robotics throughout her junior year and into summer 2022. She has been working on a project dealing with a robotic dog that can be used recreationally or for therapy. In summer of 2021, she was afforded the opportunity to intern at Boston Scientific in R&D in the Department of Urology and Pelvic Health. While at GW she has joined several clubs and organizations, including the National Society of Black Engineers, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science Student Peer Advisory Network (SEASSPAN) mentorship program, Alpha Omega Epsilon (a social and professional engineering sorority), and research on campus. Arielle is still eager to explore more of DC, and be active in the community.

Adam Poché is a senior from New Orleans, LA. He is majoring in mechanical engineering and interested in pursuing bio-inspired engineering or energy technology. During the summers of 2021 and 2022, Adam was an undergraduate researcher in the Leftwich Lab at GW, working to study sea lion swimming. He plans to continue this research in his senior year. In the past, he interned at Tulane University’s cancer research laboratory. Adam is also a member of Engineers Without Borders and GW’s oldest a cappella group, the GW Troubadours.

Michael Ryan is a senior from Warwick, RI. He is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering with a minor in public health. He currently serves as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society, is a mentor on the School of Engineering and Applied Science Student Peer Advisory Network, and competes on the GW Club Swimming team. Michael works as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Zderic's Therapeutic Ultrasound Lab, where he investigates the effectiveness of applying ultrasound to the thyroid gland to initiate hormone release. He continued this work over the summer of 2022 as a SUPER fellow at GW. He is grateful for the opportunities he has had to give back to the community during his time here, most notably his participation in the Atoms to Astronauts STEM tutoring program. Michael is eager to apply his studies and experiences to working with innovations in the area of rehabilitative medicine after graduation.

Kevish Shah is a senior from Monroe Township, NJ. He is pursuing a degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural, as well as a minor in business. Kevish studied abroad at University College Dublin in Ireland during the fall 2021 semester. During the summers of 2021 and 2022, Kevish interned at DeSimone Consulting Engineers, a structural engineering firm in New York City, focusing on new multi-use high-rise developments in the tri-state area. Kevish is also a part of the Indian Students' Association on campus.