Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut Major: Mechanical Engineering Class Year: 2023
“I think in squash there are some similarities to engineering because you have to solve problems.”
Meet these and other Drexel Engineering students.
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.
Clogged storm drains trigger traffic backups and infrastructure damage that cost transportation agencies millions. A buoyant mesh device built by five seniors could give crews more time to respond before blockages become floods, all without electricity or moving parts.
After months of tireless work, long nights, and meticulous preparation, the Drexel Rocket Team has successfully completed a static fire test of their debut liquid rocket engine, Ambition-1.