Peer Advising

The Orientation Peer Advisors (OPA!) are ready to take your questions about what it's like to be an engineering student, or any other general questions you might have. You should be receiving a letter or email from your assigned OPA! by the time you arrive on campus.

OPA! Fellows can help you with the following:

1. You can find about more information about the major. For instance, if you are thinking about changing your major and you would like to ask someone, ask an OPA! Fellow.

2. If you are not hearing back from your OPA! you can ask the OPA! Fellow in your major.

3. If you would like more than one view on an issue, you can ask an OPA! Fellow.

Meet the Orientation Peer Advisors (OPA!) for the Class of 2015!

Bioengineering

	Deepak Prabhakar - OPA! Fellow Hey! My name is Deepak and I am a super senior in the Biotech program. I graduated high school in Dubai but am originally from India. At Penn, I am involved in a number of extracurricular activities ranging from professional to social. Primarily, I am a member of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity, but that is balanced by my involvement in Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity. I am also involved in Student Government as the SEAS representative on the Senior Class Board. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Penn and I look forward to passing my experiences on to new students!

	Alysa Granata I'm from Cuyahoga Falls, OH and am a rising senior in Bioengineering. I'm also pursuing a minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship. I'm especially interested in medical devices and the business side of technology. I've been involved with a wide range of things at Penn from clinical research, to the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club, to Kite and Key Society. This last year, I pledged membership to Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity and also became a Student Manager for the Penn Fund Calling Crew. Penn has something to offer for everyone—you are coming to a great place! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!

	Matt Ku I'm a rising junior in Biomedical Engineering from New York. At Penn, I'm involved with eMED (Engineers in Medicine), Penn Taiwanese Society, Team HBV, Penn Healthcare Conference, and am a member of the Global Biomedical Program. In addition to those extracurriculars, I also work as a research assistant at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In my free time, I enjoy running, photography, meeting new people, and spending time with my friends.

	Geraldine Uy I am a senior in Bioengineering and I am pre-med. I’m Filipino, but I was born in Silver Spring, MD. I love watching Captials hockey, playing around with photoshop, and learning how to cook/bake new things when I have time. On campus, I have held or currently hold executive board positions with Penn Philippine Association, Engineers in Medicine, Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, and the Multicultural Greek Council. I am also a mentor for Penn Innoworks and PEER. I’m excited to be an OPA and meet all the fresh new faces of Penn Engineering 2015!

	Casey McQuade - OPA! Fellow Hey guys! I am a rising senior in Bioengineering with a minor in Chemistry. I originally hail from western Pennsylvania, but I have definitely fallen in love with Philadelphia over my past three years at Penn. Currently, I am involved in a number of extracurricular activities including peer tutoring, through the University's Tutoring Center, and Penn Students for Christ, a Christian fellowship group on campus. I have also been involved in undergraduate research since the summer after my freshman year. Ultimately, I plan to attend medical school, and will be applying in the fall. Good luck with freshman year! I look forward to meeting you!

	Divij Damodhar I am a rising sophomore in Bioengineering and as of now am planning to get into the field of prosthetics and orthotics. I'm from India(my parents moved around a lot so I can't really pinpoint one place in India where I'm from) and love playing basketball and dancing. At Penn, I'm part of Engineers without borders and am taking part in the Global Biomedical Services Program this summer. I'm also in Penn Hype, a hip hop fusion dance group on campus.

	Julius Del Rosario Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, (GO Ravens!) I am a rising senior in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Seeking a BSE in Bioengineering. Upon coming to Penn, I brought with me a passion for being involved throughout school. Currently, I play on the Penn Club Baseball team and other intramural sports, and I'm on the board for the Penn Phillipine Association, the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, and International Affairs Association. Additionally, I dedicate my time towards Penn Green Campus Partnership, Alpha Iota Gamma Pre-Health Fraternity, and performing research at HUP within the Renal and Dermatology departments. I am very excited to become an OPA and I am looking very forward into meeting the future engineers of the Class of '15!

	Jessie Huang I'm a rising junior majoring in bioengineering from London, Canada (eh?). At Penn, I'm involved in the Biomedical Engineering Society, Pennsylvania Triangle publication, International Mentors Program, and also research in a lab. I spend my spare time trying out new restaurants in Philly and playing foosball with my friends.

	Daphne Lew I'm a rising senior majoring in Bioengineering and am also Pre-Med. I am from New Haven, CT but I'm still not used to the Northeast weather! On campus, I am one of the Co-Chairs of the Conservative Jewish Community, I am a Tour Guide and Ambassador for the Kite and Key Society, and I participate in the Write-On Program at the Kelly Writer's House. I also work in a Bioengineering lab and volunteer at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. I love writing poetry, summertime, Judaism, and Penn, of course!

	Jenn Liu I am a Senior in BE and Biochem. My ultimate career goal in life is to become a partner at a VC for biotech startups. But that is a long ways away. As for how I am going to get there, I am not really sure yet. Outside of schoolwork I'm president of the Society of Women Engineers and VP of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. In my spare time I work on a mobile app startup with Wharton's Venture Initiation Program, and dance on the ballroom dance team. One thing I love about Philly is the huge variety of great restaurants. If you love food, you'll love Philly.

	Surya Murty Hello Penngineers! I am a rising sophomore in bioengineering from Amherst, Massachusetts. I work at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) in the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology. I am a member of the Rachleff Scholars Program. Outside of academics, I am on Void, the UPenn ultimate Frisbee team, and participate in Indian dance. Other hobbies include running by the Schuylkill river, attending Phillies games, and playing with the squirrels on campus.

	Varesh Prasad I am a rising senior in bioengineering from Old Bridge, NJ, and I plan on applying to graduate school or submatriculating into the Master's program in bioengineering. At Penn, I have been involved in the Biomedical Engineering Society, the Weiss Tech House, the Neuroscience Pipeline, tutoring, and other activities. I love playing and watching soccer and basketball, as well as most other sports, and I also spend a great deal of my time doing research on campus in the Institute for Medicine and Engineering.

	Julia Quindlen I'm a rising senior studying Bioengineering with a minor in Nanotechnology. I'm from right outside Philadelphia but I spent last semester studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh. I'm on the club ultimate frisbee team and a member of Penn's healthcare fraternity Alpha Iota Gamma and engineering sorority Alpha Omega Epsilon. I'm also a research assistant in the Spine Pain Research Lab here at Penn. This will be my third year as an OPA and I am excited to meet everyone!

	Dawen Shen I'm a rising junior in Bioengineering from Minnesota. I'm currently a pre-med working to get into med school. On campus, I'm involved with the Chinese Student Association, eMed (society of premedical engineers), the Premedical Association, and Harrison House Council. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, tennis, piano, and video games. I'll be the RA on 9th floor in Harrison next year, so feel free to drop by and say hi. I love meeting new people so don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

	Zach Shurden I'm a rising junior majoring in bioengineering from Hattiesburg, MS. On campus, I'm a member of St. Elmo (a co-ed fraternity), the Parliamentary Debate Team, and the Engineering Deans' Advisory Board. I'm also helping start and co-direct and a new club called SEAS Green that I'm really excited about. I'll be working in a developmental biology laboratory this summer and am interested in biological research as a career (I think). I also like Super Smash Brothers, tennis, parentheses, and Bui's (the best food cart on campus).

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

	Ian Penkala - OPA! Fellow I am a junior in Chemical and Biomolecular engineering with a minor in nutrition. I have also taken Japanese for fun since freshman year, since I know French and wanted to expand my language base. My primary interests in CBE is pharmaceuticals and catalysis. I love anything chemistry related, finding organic and high-numbered chemistry courses to be among my favorite classes. I will eventually be seeking a graduate degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology and continuing to research according to my interests either for industry or academia. I have been involved in molecular biology research related to metabolism and obesity as a CURF University Scholar since my freshman year, so I know about getting involved in research during the academic year. I also love distance running, and you can often see me on the Schuylkill path before classes and I am always willing to take on a running buddy!

	Amanda Culp Hey, Class of 2015! I'm Amanda and I'm a rising junior in CBE who is concentrating in Environmental Engineering. I am also a dual major with Economics. When I'm not building houses with Habitat for Humanity or volunteering for Penn Innoworks, you can find me hanging out with my brothers in Theta Tau, Penn's professional engineering fraternity. I'm also on the executive board for AiChE (American Institute for Chemical Engineers) and AWE (Advancing Women in Engineering). As you can see, regardless of your passion, Penn has many awesome opportunities to get involved!

	Jake Gissinger Welcome!! I can already tell the class of 2015 will be legendary. I am from the great state of Ohio near Cleveland and enjoy playing intramural basketball, soccer, and a little guitar. I am a rising sophomore in CBE pursuing a dual degree in MSE and participate in the Penn Environmental Group, ChemE Car, PennSolar, and Penn Music Mentoring Program. Discover things and have fun future engineers!

	Abigail Jablansky Welcome to Penn Engineering! I'm a junior from Westchester County, New York in chemical and biomolecular engineering (CBE) with a minor in mathematics. I am a member of Penn's chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a co-chair of the AIChE ChemE Car Team, and a member of Advancing Women in Engineering and the Society of Women Engineers. Outside engineering, I am very active in Penn Hillel and co-chair of the Jewish Life Initiatives Committee, and I play violin in Penn Chamber. In my spare time, I like to run, bake, and answer questions about Penn, so feel free to ask anything about engineering, Penn acronyms, Penn in general, Philadelphia, or anything else you're wondering about! Congrats and looking forward to meeting you in September!

	Julie Levine Hey, my name is Julie. I'm from Long Island, New York and a senior in Chemical Engineering. I'm on the board of Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity, and very involved in Circle K International (a Kiwanis community service program). I'm also a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Outside of school my addictions include Tim Burton movies, baking, and fantasy football. Welcome to SEAS!

	Hannah Min Hi all! I grew up in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. I graduated valedictorian from Cornwall Central High School. In high school, I was captain of the varsity tennis team, editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, and captain of the Envirothon team. At Penn, I'm a member of Penn for UNICEF and Penn Orchestra, as well as an Eco-Rep and a founding member and board member of SEAS Green. I also play the violin, having played in All-Eastern Orchestra (played for the former President George W. Bush), and travelled to Italy with the Penn Chamber Society quartet. In my spare time, I binge on sleeping, watching TV, and doing tessellation origami. I'm also incredibly awesome and funny.

	Sheetal Rajagopal Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I have had a blast adjusting to life at Penn. On campus, I'm involved on Board for Society of Women Engineers, Counterparts A Cappella, and Advancing Women in Engineering. I am often seen running by the Schuylkill River, experimenting with vegetarian recipes in my kitchen, exploring thrift stores and concert venues in Philadelphia, and chilling in Towne Building with all my favorite engineers.

	Michelle Sorkin I am a rising sophomore in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from Longmeadow, Massachusetts. I am Vice President and one of the founders of the Penn colony of Alpha Omega Epsilon, a sorority for women in engineering and technical sciences. I am also on the Benjamin Franklin Scholar's advisory board. This year, I worked as an online math tutor for middle school students. I love math, especially statistics, and am hoping to pursue a minor in one of these fields. I also participate in a lot of the events held by the Penn Hillel and the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. In my free time (yes, engineers do have some free time), I like taking epically long walks with friends, playing piano and tennis, pretending I can dance, and feeding people.

	Vamsi Vuppala Hi, I'm Vamsi Vuppala and I am a rising junior in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I am a native of this part of PA. I am currently planning on doing a concentration in Pharmaceuticals and possibly do a minor in math. I am one of the Co-Chairs for the ChemE car competition hosted by AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) of which I am also a member. I am also on the board for Hindu Students Council one of a variety of religious groups on campus. I am also a Director for GDC, Inc. a nonprofit that does work in Peru. In my free time I like hang out with my friends in Center City, play soccer or frisbee, and sometimes even go try some breakdancing.

Curriculum Deferred

	Jake Ferber - OPA! Fellow I'm a rising Super Senior in the Materials Science and Engineering department. I'm pursuing minors in math and engineering entrepreneurship. On campus, I'm involved with both my social fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Penn's only engineering fraternity Theta Tau. For fun I hang out with my friends doing anything from throwing a frisbee around to playing video games. I'm from right outside the city and am a big Eagles and Phillies fan. If you have any questions feel free to come talk to me!

	Gawain Lau - OPA! Fellow Hey Class of 2015! I'm a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering junior from Whitehouse Station, NJ. I'm the External Vice President of Penn's AIChE chapter, a member of Penn Communitech, and a tutor for the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. My other interests include philosophy, political science, and history. I enjoy playing tennis, following baseball (Yankees!), hanging out with friends, reading the Economist, visiting national parks, and appreciating green space.

	Michelle Calabrese Hi! I'm Michelle Calabrese and I'm a senior in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Pittsburgh, PA. In engineering, I am part of the Advancing Women in Engineering advisory board, Rachleff Scholars, Hexagon Senior Society and Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity. On campus, I am a co-president of Relay for Life, co-founder of Best Buddies, and I tutor with Community Schools and Student Partnerships. I am also a member of Tri Delta, am involved with research and work at the Abramson Cancer Center. I look forward to meeting you!

	Keegan Dubbs I am a Junior in the Materials Science Engineering program and pursuing a minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship. I am a member of the Engineering Deans Advisory Board as well as Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and I have interned at Medtronic in the past. I love Penn because the people are fun and inspirational and the city of Philadelphia is great to explore. In my free time I like to hang out with my roommates and bake tasty treats!

	Max Epelbaum I'm a rising junior from Morristown, NJ and declared my major after my first semester at Penn. I also plan to minor in computer science and submatriculate. Outside of engineering, I play water polo and tennis, am involved in greek life, and give tours, among other activities.

	Emily Fisher I am in my fifth year, majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in creative writing. I'm also currently working on my Master's from Penn's Integrated Product Design program. I am from central New Jersey and absolutely love living in and exploring Philadelphia. This is my second year as an OPA! and I can't wait to meet you!

	Casey Gelber Hi! I am a rising senior in Bioengineering after coming into Penn as a Curriculum Deferred student my freshman year. I grew up in Baltimore but love Philadelphia! On campus, I am involved in Engineers Without Borders and the Jewish community at Hillel. I also volunteer at the hospital and work in a bioengineering lab. Welcome to Penn!

	Hardik Gupta I am a rising sophomore in MEAM pursuing a dual-degree with economics. I grew up in New Delhi, India. I am an ardent Manchester United fan (they play the "real" football, not soccer.) I love to argue on topics ranging from theology to politics. At Penn, I gained some valuable experience with Penn Electric Racing during my freshman year. I am currently taking part in research related to social policy. I am very excited to be an OPA and I look forward to getting in touch with incoming freshman students.

	Jonathan Leung Hi, my name is Jonathan Leung and I am a Computer Engineering (CMPE) Peer Advisor! I will be helping you navigate freshman year, what courses you should take when, where the best food is (King's Court!), and all the other secrets you need to know to get through Penn! I am really interested in entrepreneurship (working towards the minor) / working on startup things and am also a total music geek! I am part of Up On Stage which hosts an monthly open mic in Platt Performing Arts House and I am on the board of the Dining Philosophers, Penn's Computer Science Group! But most importantly, I am a CMPE OPA so remember, if you need help with anything, especially if its school related, I got your back!

	Kathleen Llontop My name is Kathleen and I'm a senior this year in MEAM. I graduated from the American International School of Vienna in Austria. At Penn, I participate in clubs and organizations such as Advancing Women in Engineering and Quaker Notes, an all-female a cappella group.

	Ty Moeller Hello! I'm a rising sophomore majoring in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering however I came to Penn still undecided as a Curriculum Deferred student. I'm from Sacramento however I love being here in Philadelphia, and I'm particularly interested in biotechnology and synthetic biology. Outside of classes I'm on the Penn iGEM team, Engineering Student Activities Council (ESAC), and Penn Curling Club. I'm also actively involved with AIChE and Penn Weekend Service. I love volunteering, traveling, and the outdoors, and I look forward to being an OPA this fall and meeting all of you!

	Dan Nessenson I am a rising junior CBE student also studying psychology. I came in as a CD student with so many questions, and luckily, I found answers! I have grown to know and love Penngineering, and I'm sure you all will do the same. I love working at The Daily Pennsylvanian, strolling around Locust Walk and Philadelphia!

Computer Engineering

	Varun Sampath - OPA! Fellow I'm a rising senior in computer engineering. I joined the program when it started, and since then I've reveled in hacking together RC cars, pacemakers, and chips (the digital kind, not Lays). I've also TAed courses in computer architecture and embedded systems, where students go crazy building the latest gadgets with Kinects, microcontrollers, and lots of Red Bull. I look forward to meeting all the Penngineers of 2015!

	Spencer Lee Hey all! My name is Spencer Lee, and I'm a rising sophomore in the computer engineering program here at Penn. I originally entered Penn as a computer science student, but changed majors toward the end of my first semester. I enjoy working with anything cool and gadget-y. I also enjoy reading, moonlit walks on the beach, and the feeling of a cool mid-summer's breeze. Ah, but seriously, I was a mentor for the introductory computer science course this past semester, and I've been sampling multiple clubs around campus—still looking for what fits me best. I lived in Hill Freshman year (a great time, I promise!), and am living in Sansom Place West next semester. I also enjoy answering questions sent in by incoming Freshman! Seriously guys, don't hesitate to ask.

COmputer and Information science

	Gaby Moreno-Cesar Hi! My name is Gaby and I'm from Mexico City. I am a Digital Media Design major for the Class of 2013, the president of Women in Computer Science and the Academic House Manager for King's Court English. My interests include reading articles, books, blogs, taking classes (which I love!), going for walks in Philly, going to random events where I meet random people, tea, sushi, web design and development, TED ( look it up:] ) and talking on the phone. Oh and by the way: Welcome to Penn!

	Rupi Sureshkumar Hi! I'm Rupi and I'm a dual degree studying Computer Science and Cognitive Science. I'm a junior and I'm from Philly! On campus, I'm in Thillana, a classical Indian dance team, I'm on the board for the South Asia Society, and I'm a TA for CIS 110. I look forward to meeting all of you!

	Zach Meister - OPA! Fellow I am a super senior in Computer Science currently pursuing an MSE. I have been a club officer for both the Dining Philosophers (one of the CS clubs on campus) and the Ryukyu Kempo Club (martial arts, because punching stuff is a great way to release academic stress). I've TAed quite a few classes for the CIS department over the last few years, and I've done research at Penn for two summers. I own not one, but two books on the topic of being Batman, as well as a bunch of Sherlock Holmes, Sun-Tzu's The Art of War and a book on reading people (because that's how I roll).

	Ibs Ayub Hi! My name is Ibrahim (or "Ibs") Ayub and I'm from Southborough, Massachusetts. I'm a rising sophomore majoring in Computer Science. I had no programming experience prior to Penn, and I've learned a lot already in my first year. I'm on Penn Dhamaka, a South Asian fusion dance team, as well as various cultural organizations on campus. I love Boston sports (go Celtics!) and eating anything that's (somewhat) edible. I'm excited for another great year. Welcome to Penn everyone!

	Pulak Mittal Hi! I'm Pulak. I'm a rising sophomore in computer science. Before coming to Penn, I lived near Houston for over a decade, and I happily endured a reasonably drastic temperature change this past year. Activities I am involved in include Penn Symphony Orchestra and I am on the board of Penn's CS club, the Dining Philosophers. Additionally, I am a TA for CIS 120, and also (unrelatedly) am a vegetarian. I hope to some day create my own startup and am looking into the entrepreneurship options available here at Penn.

	Dan Trujillo Hey class of 2015! My name is Dan and I am a rising junior in CIS. I am originally from Mexico where it's nice and warm, until my family and I moved to White Plains, New York where I finally learned how cold and awesome snow can be! My main hobbies/interests include playing soccer, running, hitting the gym with my friends, and coding of course. I am also currently a TA for CIS 110, so email me with any questions or concerns regarding school, work, or college life in general.

	Joe Forzano - OPA! Fellow Hello! I'm a rising senior in Digital Media Design, which is a subset of computer science that involves fine arts. I'm also a dancer on Strictly Funk, a hip hop and jazz dance group on campus.

	Jiali Sheng I am a Junior in Digital Media Design. Apart from my obvious interest in computer science and programming: I love to explore, learn new things, and eat a lot of good food. When I travel to a new place, I always like to see as much as I can, eat as much local food as I can, and learn as much about the culture as possible. I also love to read, doodle, hang out with friends, gush about some geeky obsession, and make music. I will look forward to making you feel welcome at Penn C:

Electrical and Systems Engineering

	Ashleigh Thomas - OPA! Fellow Hey all! I'm a junior in electrical engineering and I submatriculated into the electrical engineering maters program last year. I'm from Somerville, MA, and at Penn I work on Robocup (humanoid autonomous robots that play soccer), work part-time, and am part of the Penn Scandinavian Society. I love Penn, and I hope you will too!

	Nick Howarth I am a rising junior in Electrical Engineering minoring in linguistics. I'm a member of Penn for UNICEF, a staff writer for Penn Course Review, and (going to be) an RA at Riepe College House. I like to play the ukulele, listen to podcasts, play with circuits, and root against all Philadelphia sports teams.

	Sriram Radhakrishnan Hey all! I'm a senior majoring in EE and minoring in Computer Science and Math. I'm from outside Philly and have lived here all my life. I work as a TA in the EE department where I help students during labs and grade homework. Outside of engineering, I'm a campus tour guide with Kite & Key, a volunteer at CommuniTech, and part of the IEEE student chapter.

	Matt Sternberg - OPA! Fellow Hi! My name is Matt and I am senior majoring in Systems Engineering. I'm also pursuing minors in Math and Engineering Entrepreneurship. At Penn, I am involved in a number of extra curricular activities ranging from professional to social. I am the President of the Engineering Deans' Advisory Board and a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. I am also a huge Nashville Predators hockey fan and probably the only one you will ever meet!

	Brittany Wohler Welcome to Penn Engineering!! I am Brittany and will be a junior in the fall! I am studying Systems Engineering and planning on minoring in French. I came to Penn curriculum deferred (CD) but was able to figure out what I wanted to do after taking EAS 101 (Intro to Engineering for CD students). On campus I am involved with Advancing Women in Engineering, club lacrosse, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Kite and Key (organization that gives campus tours). I am really looking forward to meeting all of you!

	Justin Yeh Hi, I'm Justin Yeh and I am from Arizona. I am a rising senior in Systems Science and Engineering. At Penn, I am involved in the Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity and I am President of Sansom Ambassador Board. In addition, I sing in the University Choral Society and have played violin in the University Symphony Orchestra. Not only do I enjoy singing and playing violin, but I also play the piano. During my freshmen year, I lived in Hill College House and I was involved as Secretary on Hill House Council.

Management and Technology Program

	Steve Lantz - OPA! Fellow I am a senior in the M&T Program, studying chemical engineering, finance and management. I'm also getting a classics minor in the college. I enjoy the awesome restaurant scene in Philadelphia, and all the opportunities to do things around campus. I'm originally from the Philadelphia suburbs as well, so I'm pretty well versed in the sports teams around here as well. I'm looking forward to senior year. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about anything at all Penn related!

	Matt Vogel - OPA! Fellow Hey 2015! I'm a rising senior in the M&T program, majoring in Computer Science on the engineering side and Marketing and OPIM (Operations and Information Management) on the business side. I grew up in East Meadow, New York, rooting for all the sports teams that make me an enemy here in Philly (although I'm a Jets fan, so I don't get yelled at as much for football). On campus, I'm a member of Circle K (a community service organization - the college version of Key Club if you had that in your high school), Wind Ensemble, and MUSE (undergrad marketing club).

	Sneha Deshpande Hi! My name is Sneha Deshpande and I am a senior in the M&T Program majoring in Materials Science & Engineering, Finance, and OPIM. I love traveling, learning new languages, and trying ethnic cuisines in my free time. On campus, I have been involved with the Daily Pennsylvanian, Circle K (one of Penn's many service organizations), and the Greek Community. I look forward to meeting all of you!

	Tanay Mehta Hi! I'm Tanay; I'm studying Computer Science - add me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mehtatanay

	Alec Miller I am from Bannockburn, a northern suburb of Chicago, and I am majoring in Systems Engineering and Finance with a minor in math. I am involved in the Engineering Deans' Advisory Board, the Engineering Student Activities Council, M&T Club Board, and the Nominations & Elections Committee (the judicial branch of student government). During the fall, I am a TA for MGMT100. For fun, I am involved in Greek life as a brother of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, I love to travel (I am working for an M&T Alum in Belgium this summer), and I like to attempt to cook.

	Martin Pan I am a rising junior student in the M&T Program. I am pursing a rigorous study in computer science with focus on algorithm and theory and submatriculating into Penn's Masters Program. In Wharton, I am very interested in building skills for entrepreneurship and innovation. Though born and raised in Shanghai, I am more passionate for the culture of another city in China --- Beijing. In addition to Beijing, the Silicon Valley and Paris fascinates me. I also enjoy cooking Chinese food, watching French films, and going to museums.

	Akash Shah I'm an M&T Senior majoring in Bioengineering and with a concentration in Management. I love watching the Simpsons and playing Frisbee. Philadelphia has some pretty amazing food carts; I'll be sure to let you in on some of the best places to eat!

	Nicole Woon Hey Class of 2015! I'm a rising sophomore in the M&T program studying Bioengineering and undecided in my Wharton concentration(s). I was raised in Santa Monica, CA, a beach town near Los Angeles. Outside of the classroom, I am involved with Society of Women Engineers, Wharton Women, Penn Gastronomy, and Penn Appetit. I enjoy taking pictures, traveling throughout the U.S. and internationally, watching Glee and Food Network shows, and exploring Philadelphia's extensive culinary scene!

Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics

	Mike Plis - OPA! Fellow I am a rising junior in Mechanical Engineering originally from Buffalo, NY. In addition to mechanical engineering, I have a strong interest in computer science, robotics, and entrepreneurship. I am involved in several extracurricular activities at Penn. One of my biggest time commitments is being the Recruitment Chair for the Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity. I am also a drummer for Ya'lla, Penn's Middle Eastern drum and dance troupe and an Ambassador for Kite and Key, a service organization dedicated to interacting with prospective students. When I am not busy with school and extracurriculars, I like to play intramural sports.

	Erica Aduh I am a rising sophomore majoring in MEAM and pursuing minors in engineering entrepreneurship and fine arts. I am interested in product design, innovation and entrepreneurship and hope to have a career in product design after graduating from college. I moved to the US from Dubai where I took British A-levels instead of APs. At Penn, I am involved in a number of student organizations including Society of Women Engineers, Advancing Women in Engineering, Assembly of International Students, and the New Spirit of Penn Gospel Choir. My first year at Penn was a great experience and I am very excited to meet all of you.

	Jonathan Cousins I am a rising sophomore in Mechanical Engineering (MEAM) from San Jose, CA. I am a huge sports fan and in addition to my hometown teams (Giants and Sharks) I am a prominent member of the Red and Blue Crew and proudly support Penn Athletics. I am also a blogger for Frankly Penn, the Penn Alumni blog, where I provide insight into the life of a Penn student. I love building things, reading and losing my voice in support of one of my teams.

	Rekha Jois Hi! I'm Rekha and I'm a submatriculant (aka I did my masters alongside my undergrad) in Mechanical Engineering, with minors in Economics and Math. I'm originally from London, and on campus I worked in a robotics research lab (ModLab!), was in Hexagon Senior Society (treasurer!), Alpha Phi, The Assembly of International Students, and dabbled in so many other things. I love video games, Disney movies, robots and cake (as long as it isn't a lie). Welcome to Penn Engineering, and I can't wait to meet you!

	Stella Latscha I'm a junior in Mechanical Engineering focusing in manufacturing and robotics. I work in the Modular Robotics Laboratory here at Penn and this summer I will be working as a mechanical engineer in Chipset Validation for Intel Corp. I love being outside, hope to travel the world, and run and play lacrosse! Go Quakers!

	Adam Libert My name is Adam Libert and I'm a rising senior in Mechanical Engineering from the Boston area. I'm involved in a variety of social clubs and engineering organizations on campus, though I also love to explore Philly and go on adventures outside the city. I volunteered to be a peer advisor because I remember how clueless I was when I came into Penn Engineering and I remember wishing for an experienced student who could answer all my questions about being a freshman. Hopefully I can be that person for you. Penn is really awesome place and everyone can have a great time here, so if you want to find fun things to do in Philadelphia, get info about the best courses, or just chat with an upperclassman, don't hesitate to email me and I'll do my best to make your experience at Penn that much more enjoyable.

	Alex Neier I'm a rising Sophomore in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics from Larchmont, NY - a suburb of New York City. I'm currently a staff photographer and assistant photo editor for The Daily Pennsylvanian (Penn's newspaper), as well as a brother in a fraternity.

	Cristina Sorice I'm Cristina and I'm a sophomore in MEAM from central NJ. At Penn, I'm in the Student Committee on Undergraduate Education, the branch of student government that focuses on academic policy reform. I'm also in Advancing Women in Engineering and an Admissions Ambassador in the Kite & Key Society. In my spare time, I like to take naps, read, and drink lots and lots of coffee.

	Nik Vladimirov Hi, my name is Nik/Niko (whichever you prefer). I'm a Junior in Mechanical Engineering, and I love designing and building things. Outside of school, my interests include martial arts, photography and photoshop, prop making, computers, cycling, and watching movies. I'm a huge nerd, and one of the reasons I enrolled in MEAM is because I am borderline-obsessed with Iron Man. If you have any questions about MEAM courses, or if you are really interested in design, I can definitely offer you some advice and guidance.

Market and Social Systems Engineering

	Joel Goldman Hey! My name is Joel Goldman and I am a junior from Merrick, NY. I am currently in the process of switching from CBE to the new Market and Social Systems Engineering. At Penn, I am very active in the Penn Environmental Group (PEG), Eco-Reps and Green Acorn. If you have any questions about environmentally related clubs or organizations feel free to contact me. I also enjoy playing intramural sports and try to get to the gym as much as I can. Although I am currently out of the country, conducting research at Koc University in Istanbul until mid-August, I will be checking my email as much as I can to help you during this difficult transition. I think you will thoroughly enjoy Penn when you arrive this fall. I highly encourage all of you to explore Philadelphia, as there is certainly no lack of things to do. I look forward to meeting all of you very soon.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

	Dagny Fleischman - OPA! Fellow Hi! I am a rising senior in Materials Science and Engineering. I love exploring Philly and just generally playing in the sun. When not frolicking outside, I like to spend my time playing with lab equipment, going salsa dancing and eating vegetables.

	John Lu I am a sophomore in Material Science and Engineering. I am from Toronto, Canada and enjoy watching and playing soccer. My favorite team is Manchester United. On campus, I am involved with the Vietnamese Student Association, PEER Mentoring, and Penn Speaks for Autism. Feel free to email me at any time for any questions!