Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania Majors: Chemical Engineering Class Year: 2025
“I really liked Drexel because I saw so much opportunity within the co-op program.”
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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.
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.
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.