We asked three first-year students to share their favorite things about Drexel so far.
Students take different paths or choose to be a Dragon for different reasons, but they all study at Drexel Engineering with a single underlying goal: to engineer change.
A group of Drexel engineering students is taking on one of Philadelphia's most pressing challenges through the lens of sustainable construction. Their capstone project proposes a mixed-use building for Hunting Park using an engineered wood product that stores carbon and offers structural performance comparable to steel and concrete.
Through Drexel's Vertically Integrated Projects program, fourth-year student Saffron Buscemi is working alongside faculty and graduate researchers to develop biopolymer nanoyarns using electrospinning — a process that could offer new sustainable alternatives for the textile industry.
Six teams of engineering and business students joined forces to solve a real-world aerospace manufacturing challenge, balancing two active Boeing contracts without disrupting production for either customer.
Civil engineering seemed like the right path until Mika Rappaport's first co-op opened her eyes to broader possibilities. Her second placement at Boeing revealed an aerospace calling she never expected.
Like many other Drexel students, Sophie Rutan’s final co-op is an amalgamation of all her previous coursework
As a co-op at Axalta's Global Innovation Center, Le researches and tests water-borne coating formulations as well as electrodeposition – metal-based coating processes – for automotive paints.
Exo Dynamics integrates autonomy and computer vision to extend site coverage and give teams better information before they respond.
David Diabene spent his summer helping to build a reliable bench-top system to automate crystallization, a common step in making medicines
Sabina Rahmatova, a chemical engineering student, reflects on transferring to Drexel, building connections on campus, and discovering new possibilities through her first co-op and the hands-on experiences that followed.
Andrew Galitzer brought product design, storytelling, and advocacy into every corner of his Drexel experience. From designing electronic solutions for water sustainability in Africa to publishing Torah Comics, Galitzer embodies the power of interdisciplinary learning.
Four Drexel seniors created a custom security system for In the Garden, a 270-panel mural valued at $1.5 million. Their design blends cutting-edge tech with subtlety, preserving the artwork while enhancing campus infrastructure.
On co-op at Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Technology Labs, Santiago Sosa is gaining hands-on experience in radar systems and applied research—work that’s shaping both his academic future and professional goals.
A student team from Drexel Engineering earned first place and the Project Pitch Champion title in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar District Cup with their solar-plus-storage design for a New Jersey campus.
As a graduating materials science and engineering major, Zikria Saif is already leading a biotech startup focused on healing chronic wounds through smart, regenerative therapies. Backed by years of lab experience and a drive to serve, his company Valfard Therapeutics is preparing for clinical trials with a novel treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.
Through early mornings, late nights, and a lot of lab work, Jame McCann she found her place in engineering. This June, she’ll share what she’s learned with her fellow graduates as the undergraduate commencement speaker.
A team of mechanical engineering students have developed an innovative device to help control invasive lionfish populations.
Lia DiMitri’s Drexel journey spanned international study, leadership, and groundbreaking research—shaping her future in biomaterials and autoimmune treatment. Now, she’s set to make an impact.
Aidan Cotton's lab experience in the Drexel Nanomaterials Institute lead to a co-op in Germany through the DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program.
From extracurriculars to major to co-op, Avani Kavathekar strove to make a difference both locally and internationally. Now the BS/MS student is prepared to graduate and do just that.
Alessandra Cabrera reflects on her STAR research experience, which shaped her path in materials science. Now, she advances polymer-MXene research at the AJ Drexel Nanomaterials Institute and mentors students through the Drexel Writing Center.
Mechanical engineering major Mark Moujabber is part of a team that's bringing an interdisciplinary, multi-university case competition to Philadelphia through Drexel Consulting Group.
From analyzing battery compositions to working with cell cultures, three co-op experiences help shape chemical engineer Su Nay Chi Htoo's professional trajectory.
At LF Driscoll, engineering student Lauren Wadie bridges classroom theory and construction practice, finding unexpected career paths in project management.
Drexel University has launched a new AAEES chapter to help environmental engineering students connect earlier in their academic careers.
After a Lockheed co-op, Christopher Nhu found new purpose tutoring at Drexel’s ACE, helping peers tackle tough engineering courses while gaining experience and encouraging students to seek help early.
For Peyton Buie, the Drexel STAR Scholars Program was a perfect opportunity to build research skills and kick-start her exploration of the materials field’s wide-ranging applications.
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