Kaitlyn Fucillo, who graduated from the University of Rhode Island in May with degrees in ocean engineering and marine biology, had always been drawn to the ocean and imagined herself being a marine biologist as a child. As she grew older, she discovered a love for math and robotics, which shifted her interests toward engineering. […]
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Connor Jaymes Dionne knows how to follow his heart, literally and figuratively. When his now wife was accepted to the Graduate School of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, Dionne applied to the Ph.D. program for mechanical engineering. The Forest Grove, Oregon, native received his bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State University. […]
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When Liyuan Gong was deciding on pursuing a higher degree and returning to academia, her father had just passed away. “It made me reflect on what I could do to make a meaningful difference. Pursuing further education was also part of my father’s wish for me and honoring that became a deep source of motivation,” […]
Continue reading "Honoring her father motivated Ph.D. graduate"Graduate with passion for sustainability discovers deeper depths of major Malinda Fry always enjoyed math, science and problem-solving, so it wasn’t a surprise when she followed in her mother’s footsteps to pursue engineering. As a stage manager in high school drama, she found that when it all ran smoothly, she felt gratified and liked seeing […]
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We recently asked IEP alum Jodi Ashmun, a long-time supporter of the program, why she chooses to give to the IEP each year. Jodi (Senger) Ashmun ’01 German & Mechanical Engineering I enjoy supporting the International Engineering Program (IEP) since it definitely helped shape my path to where I am today. I truly believe in […]
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