Engineering Student Ambassadors

Engineering Student Ambassadors

Arshaq Ahmed

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Caitlynn Allenson

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Megan Angell

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Jack Chaneski ‘28

Ocean Engineering and Marine Biology

As a College of Engineering student, I love that there are many opportunities for research and learning outside of the classroom. Plus, I have made many great friends with similar interests, passions, and goals through the COE and the LLC.

Student Involvements:

  • Theta Tau
  • Engineers for a Sustainable World
  • Marine Technology Society
  • Marine Science Society
  • Scuba Diving Club

Darian Clay

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Mia Corradino ‘28

Mechanical Engineering and Spanish

My favorite experience so far in URI Engineering has been working with other students on fun engineering projects like the cardboard boat! It’s so fun making new friends and working on something we all are passionate about.

Student Involvements:

  • Ram Marching Band
  • Society of Women Engineers

Aiden Ferreira

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Andrew Fricano ‘27

Ocean Engineering

One piece of advice: Go to the AEC for tutoring!

Student Involvements:

  • Undergrad Research
  • Math and Physics tutor

Sandra Garcia

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Samuel Harding

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Abby Hollingworth

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Ella Junge ‘26

Chemical Engineering and German (IEP)

In the COE there are countless opportunities for students to get involved, from leadership roles and mentoring to undergraduate research or even studying abroad. The best part? A student can pursue all of these opportunities simultaneously.

Student Involvements:

  • COE Student Coordinator
  • WEM
  • Connect Program
  • IEP Ambassador
  • Undergrad Research in NanoBio Engineering Lab

Mikaylee Lemanski ‘27

Ocean Engineering

What I love most about being in the College of Engineering at URI is the hands on experience. Whether it’s testing designs in the wave tank or working on research, you get to apply what you are learning to real life scenarios.

Student Involvements:

  • Vice Chair of the Marine Technology Society
  • Vice Regent of Theta Tau

Abigail Lyon

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Susanna Majkut ‘26

Ocean Engineering

URI’s Engineering program has opened the door to so many amazing opportunities. I’ve had the privilege of attending two research cruises during my time at URI, and they have been life changing!

Student Involvements:

  • ANCHOR Fellow
  • Research

Charlie Mather ‘29

Mechanical Engineering and French

My favorite experience so far in URI Engineering has to be the cardboard boat race that we did at the start of Freshman year. It was a great opportunity to work as a team, meet new people, and showcase our creativity.

Student Involvements:

  • International Engineering Program
  • Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Lyneth Mendoza‘26

Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Applied Math

Being an Engineering Ambassador has let me be an example for students who may not always see themselves in engineering. I love showing them they do belong here, while also building community and growing through shared experiences.

Student Involvements:

  • SHPE
  • WEM
  • SWE
  • IEEE

Nora O’Connor

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Kitara Pottebaum

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Savanna June Sheffield ‘26

Chemical Engineering

My favorite experience has been conducting drug delivery research in the Particle Engineering Lab and mentoring peers through Theta Tau workshops. Combining hands-on research with peer leadership has helped me grow both technically and professionally.

Student Involvements:

  • Theta Tau (Scribe),
  • Tau Beta Pi (President)

Jacob Spence ‘28

Mechanical Engineering

I love the community inside the college of engineering. All of the people I have had the privilege of meeting are helpful and wonderful. Also free printing.

Student Involvements:

  • Theta Tau
  • Lego Club
  • ASME

Jack Stadtman ‘26

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering at URI allows you to go from in-class work to hands-on lab research almost immediately. You have access to multi-million dollar facilities and resources in the same building you have class in.

Student Involvements:

  • DPML Lab
  • URI Submarine simulator

Nicole Stone

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Abigail Tadamala

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Hamzeh Tanbakji

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”

Civil Engineering

“I never imagined I’d get to work on real research during my first year! URI Engineering gave me the chance to explore, get hands-on, and find my path.”