Meet with a Global Engineering Fellow

Global Engineering Fellows are engineering students who can help you by discussing study abroad options and reviewing the application process. They are also happy to address any other general questions you have about study abroad. Fellows provide weekly virtual and in-person hours Monday through Thursday during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment via bookings or stop by Kunkle Lounge for in-person office hours.

If you want to meet with a Fellow who does not hold office hours, please email international@engr.psu.edu to get connected.

 

Jayson Archer

Jayson Archer

Office Hours: Tuesday | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Aerospace Engineering
Study Abroad: Technical Presentation for Engineers, Christchurch, New Zealand Winter Break 2022 and Research in Brazil, Spring Break 2023
Fun Fact: I am very active in a lot of campus clubs and activities.

Preksha Batra

Preksha Batra

Office Hours: Monday | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge & Thursday | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | 

Degree: Architectural Engineering
Study Abroad: Summer 2022-Architectural engineering customized Rome program
Fun Fact: I can almost speak four languages.

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Brooke Bires

Office Hours: Tuesday | 1:45 - 2:45  p.m. | Kunkle Lounge & Thursday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Virtual 
Degree: Industrial Engineering
Study Abroad: Summer 2022 - Lima, Peru: Cross-cultural Engagement
Fun Fact: I got to see a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado

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George Bodenschatz | Peer Advising Mentor

Degree: Computer Engineering
Study Abroad: Summer 2022 - Summers By Design: Berlin, Germany
Fun Fact: I do astrophotography.

Cindy Budzinski

Cindy Budzinski

Office Hours: Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge & Thursday | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Virtual
Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: Summers By Design: Berlin, Germany
Fun Fact: I went skydiving before!

 

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Alina Chuy

Office Hours: Friday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Virtual

Degree: Industrial Engineering
Study Abroad: Jonkoping University, Sweden. Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I am scuba certified.

Marabelle Delaurentis

Marabelle DeLaurentis

Office Hours: Monday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge & Friday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Virtual
Degree: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Study Abroad: Berlin, Germany: Engineering Design
Fun Fact: I play clarinet in the Blue Band.

Jacopo Di Prato

Jacopo Di Prato

Office Hours: Monday |Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree:Computer Science
Study Abroad: MIC Program in Prato, Italy Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I love learning about new technologies and challenge myself with new opportunities. Fun fact: I grew up skiing in the Italian Alps every year since I was 6.

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Alexandra Evseeva

Office Hours: Tuesday |11:00 a.m. - noon | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Industrial Engineering
Study Abroad: Insa Lyon, France. Summer 2023
Fun Fact: I double major in French and Francophone studies and speak three other languages.

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Julia Furst

Office Hours: Tuesday | 2:15 - 4:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge
Degree: Industrial Engineering
Study Abroad: Engineering Design Abroad: San Sebastián, Spain
Fun Fact: I have a horse named DJ.

Sophia Grayson

Sophia Grayson

Office Hours: Wednesday | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Mechanical Engineering and Minor in Spanish
Study Abroad: First- year Seminar, Santiago Chile. Spring 2023
Fun Fact: While abroad, I had the opportunity to try so many new things and experience a diverse and vibrant culture.

Elena Halmi

Elena Halmi

Office Hours: Tuesday | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Civil Engineering and Minor in Environmental Engineering
Study Abroad: Biology of Ecohealth in Tanzania – BIOL 489. Summer 2023
Fun Fact: Over the past year, she has studied abroad in Tanzania, Africa and was involved in international research in both Melbourne, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition to her global involvement at Penn State, she also serves as a Lion Ambassador. She enjoys hiking, scuba diving, playing with her dogs, and, of course, traveling!

Meg Horan

Meg Horan

Office Hours: Tuesday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Biomedical Engineering
Study Abroad: Summers by Design: San Sebastián, Spain. Summer 2023
Fun Fact: I am a huge Philadelphia Flyers fan!

Cole Johnson

Cole Johnson

Office Hours: Monday | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Computer Science
Study Abroad: First- year Seminar, Santiago Chile. Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I average 9 hours a day of Spotify listening.

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Taylor Joseph

Office Hours: Wednesday | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Industrial Engineering
Study Abroad: Technical Presentation for Engineers in Christchurch, New Zealand – Maymester 2023
Fun Fact: Christchurch, New Zealand: Technical Presentation for Engineers and Seoul, South Korea: Sociology and Culture.

Elizabeth Mahoney

Elizabeth Mahoney

Office Hours: Wednesday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Industrial Engineering
Study Abroad: Pforzheim Germany, Summer 2023
Fun Fact:My goal is to move to Europe and work for Ferrari, Mercedes, or Porsche.

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Laura Malehorn

Office Hours: Monday | 11:00 a.m. - Noon | Kunkle Lounge & Thursday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Virtual
Degree: Civil Engineering
Study Abroad: Summer 2022 - Lima, Peru: Cross-cultural Engagement
Fun Fact: I really enjoy dance and I run on the club cross country team.

Aiden McKelvey

Aiden McKelvey

Office Hours: Tuesday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Chemical Engineering
Study Abroad: First- year Seminar, Santiago Chile. Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I love traveling, fishing, and spending time with my friends.

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Ethan Phipps

Office Hours: Wednesday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge & Thursday | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Virtual

Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: Summer 2022 - Summers By Design: Navarra, Spain
Fun Fact: I also do social media for The Coda Conduct which is one of the acapella groups on campus.

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Calvin Prowant

Office Hours: Monday | 11:00 a.m. - noon | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Engineering Science
Study Abroad: DIS Scandinavia, Summer 2023
Fun Fact: I enjoy reading, listening to music, playing euphonium, and woodworking. I have been working on restoring a stone barnyard wall.

Skye Pruess

Skye Pruess

Office Hours: Thursday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Virtual

Degree: Civil Engineering
Study Abroad: Technical Presentation for Engineers in Christchurch, New Zealand – Maymester 2023
Fun Fact: I’ve been to 11 countries across three continents.

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Anna Read

Office Hours: Thursday | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Virtual

Degree: Architectural Engineering
Study Abroad: Lima, Peru. Summer 2022
Fun Fact: I was a ski instructor.

Seth Roth

Seth Roth

Office Hours: Thursday | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Virtual

Degree: Electrical Engineering
Study Abroad: Summers By Design - Navarra, Spain – Maymester 2023
Fun Fact: I have been studying Spanish language and culture for 10+ years.

Matt Schlegel

Matt Schlegel

Office Hours: Monday | 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Chemical Engineering
Study Abroad: University of Virginia, Engineering, Valencia, Spring 2023 & Lima, Peru: Cross-Cultural Engagement, Summer 2022
Fun Fact: I've been surfing in South America.

Natisha Shaikh

Natisha Shaikh

Office Hours: Tuesday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: First- year Seminar, Santiago Chile. Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I’m half Paraguayan and half Indian.

Liam Sherlock

Liam Sherlock

Office Hours: Thursday | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Degree:Computer Science
Study Abroad: First- year Seminar, Santiago Chile. Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I like going to the gym, swimming, and going on bike rides in my free time.

Jack Sisco

Jack Sisco

Office Hours: Wednesday | 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: IES Tokyo Summer 2023
Fun Fact: I enjoy snowboarding, spending time with my family, and designing projects for the various clubs I'm involved in.

Victoria Snader

Victoria Snader

Office Hours: Monday | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Civil Engineering
Study Abroad: IES Abroad Madrid, Spring 2023
Fun Fact: I'm on the Penn State figure skating team.

Ally Vetter

Allyson Vetter

Office Hours: Wednesday | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge 
Degree: Architectural Engineering
Study Abroad: Rome, Italy - Architectural Engineering, Summer
Fun Fact: I am the public relations chair for my dance group, Penn State Lyrical Line. I am also a teaching assistance for a structural engineering class for architecture students. A fun fact about me is that I have danced for 19 years!

Ryan White

Ryan White

Office Hours: Wednesday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge

Degree: Biomedical Engineering
Study Abroad: London Study Tour, Summer 2023
Fun Fact: I’m related to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Matthew Barber

Matthew Barber | New Global Fellow Mentor

Degree: Architectural Engineering
Study Abroad: Architectural Engineering Rome, Summer
Fun Fact: I enjoy going to Penn State football games and playing intermural sports.

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Sarah Chekan

Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: Lima, Peru Cross-Cultural Engagement Summer 2022, IES Madrid Engineering Spring 2023, and iPRISM Summer Research Internship Freiburg, Germany Summer 2023
Fun Fact: I am both a Duke and UNC basketball fan.

Tristan Germa

Tristan Germa | Global Liaison Mentor

Degree: Electrical Engineering
Study Abroad: Como, Italy: Cross-Cultural Engagement and Technical Presentation
Fun Fact: I am a French-born American studying electrical engineering with a strong interest in robotics. My hobbies are playing sports like Tennis and Judo or hiking. I have had been to numerous countries in Europe while living in France and hope to explore different parts of the world!

Maya Haywood

Maya Haywood | New Global Fellow Mentor

Degree: Biomedical Engineering
Study Abroad: Como, Italy: Cross-Cultural Engagement and Technical Presentation
Fun Fact: I know how to read Latin!

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Kayla Lancaster | Events Mentor

Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: Summer 2022 - Como, Italy: Cross-cultural Engagement and Technical Presentation for Engineers
Fun Fact: I've gone skydiving and now hang gliding in the Swiss Alps.

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Lauren Lieb

Degree: Data Science
Study Abroad: Summer 2022-Como, Italy: Cross-cultural Engagement and Technical Presentation for Engineers
Fun Fact: I love to sing and I'm an active member of choirs here on campus!

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Parker McGaulley

Degree: Chemical Engineering
Study Abroad: SU22 Insa Lyon, and currently Abroad SP24 - University College Dublin
Fun Fact: I have hiked in 14 National Parks and my goal is to hike in all 63.

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Nazifa Prapti

Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: Como, Italy: Cross-Cultural Engagement and Technical Presentation Maymester and Summers by Design Maymester Navarra, Spain
Fun Fact: I skydived and love traveling. 

Joe Ricci

Joe Ricci

Degree: Architectural Engineering
Study Abroad: Architectural Engineering Rome, Summer
Fun Fact: I've run two marathons.

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Audra Robinson

Degree: Aerospace Engineering
Study Abroad: Summers by Design Maymester Berlin 2022, and New Zealand technical writing embedded fall 2023 
Fun Fact: I love skiing and rock climbing.

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Eli Shifflett

Degree: Aerospace Engineering
Study Abroad: Summer 2022-Como, Italy: Cross-cultural Engagement and Technical Presentation for Engineers
Fun Fact: I love to spend my time outdoors where you can either find me biking, climbing or hiking. One of the coolest things that I did while abroad was Hang Gliding in the Swiss Alps.

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Liz Stroud

Degree: Computer Science
Study Abroad: SU22 Lima, Peru and SP24 IES Madrid
Fun Fact: I have been an Irish dancer for eight years.

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Mary Wilson

Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: Summer 2022-Summers By Design: Navarra, Sapin
Fun Fact: I've danced for 15+ years!

 

 
 

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The mission of Global Engineering Engagement is to create an environment that embraces the values of international education, where access to global exposure and opportunities to develop cross-cultural competence is pervasive. We believe that it is within our reach to ensure that all engineering students can become internationally engaged.

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