Hometown: Danielsville, Pennsylvania Majors: Chemical Engineering Class Year: 2024
“I liked the idea of the co-op program, getting experience as an engineer before I graduate. I thought that was really valuable.”
Meet these and other Drexel Engineering students.
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.
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.
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.