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.
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.
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.
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.