Each year the College of Engineering selects a cohort of current undergraduate students to serve as Student Ambassadors. They represent the College of Engineering by sharing their college experiences and “secrets of success” with prospective students and their families at recruitment and college tradition events such as the Engineering Kick-Off, fall Open House events, individualized college tours, and spring Welcome Days.
Meet the 2025-2026 Ambassadors
Arshaq Ahmed
Biomedical Engineering
Caitlynn Allenson ‘27
Civil Engineering
What I love most about being a student in the College of Engineering at URI is being part of the strong, supportive community shared between students and faculty.
Megan Angell ‘26
Biomedical Engineering
If you’re a prospective engineering student, my advice is to stay curious and open to challenges. It’s not always easy, but the tight knit engineering community guarantees that you’ll never face these difficulties alone.
Student Involvements:
- Greek Life
- Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS)
- Research student in Dr. Poling-Skutvik’s lab
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
Mechanical Engineering
Mia Corradino ‘28
Mechanical Engineering and Spanish (IEP)
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
Mechanical Engineering and German (IEP)
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 ‘27
Computer Engineering and Computer Science
I love the amount of support the college of engineering offers and the opportunities available to me! Being a COE ambassador has allowed me to come out of my shell and connect with new students whom I can encourage to try new exciting experiences!
Student Involvements:
- SHPE
Samuel Harding
Civil Engineering
Abby Hollingworth ‘26
Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
A piece of advice I would give a prospective engineering student would be to not shy away from asking for extra help or assistance. There are so many amazing resources here from faculty, peers, and tutoring to take advantage of.
Student Involvements:
- Recruitment Chair for the Women in Engineering Mentorship Program
- Engineering Student Ambassador
- Undergraduate Research Assistant for the Biomechanics and Wearables Laboratory under Dr. Ryan Chapman.
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
Biomedical Engineering and Spanish (IEP)
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 and Political Science
Kitara Pottebaum
Ocean Engineering
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 ‘26
Biomedical Engineering
Try your best to meet other in your major. Engineering can get tough, but your classmates can make it better.
Student Involvements:
- Women in Engineering Mentor Program
- COE Student Ambassador
- Alpha Xi Delta
Abigail Tadamala ‘26
Electrical Engineering, Minors in Mathematics and Robotics
The thing I love most about being a student in the College of Engineering at URI is the community. From the beginning to now, that community has only grown stronger. Everyone is going through the same rigorous course load, so there is a lot of support all around you.
Student Involvements:
- SWE – former outreach chair and historian
- PINK women