
Kerry Abello
Science (BS)
Spanish (BS)
Blog
Leadership
Member, Penn State Women's Soccer Team; Member, Student Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB); Member, United States National Soccer Teams (U14, U15, U17, U18, and U19); Captain, Eclipse Select Soccer Club (high school)
Service
Service trip to Nicaragua with Soccer Without Borders (2018), THON Pep Rally and Athlete Hour (2018), Service trip to Guatemala to build houses (2017), Volunteer tutoring in Spanish (2015-2017).
Awards
President's Freshman Award, Schreyer Honors College, National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All American (2015, 2016, 2017), First Honors (high school)
Scholarships
Schreyer Academic Excellence Scholarship, Penn State Athletic Scholarship (Women's Soccer)

Siena Baker
Economics (BS)
Comm, Envir & Devlop (BS)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
President - Schreyer for Women Scholar Ambassador - Philanthropy Chair Empower Orphans PSU - Technology Chair Study Abroad | Thailand Student Sustainability Advisory Council
Awards
Herpel Scholarship for the Liberal Arts Gerald Bayles Memorial Award in Academic Excellence University Park Provost Award Dean's List Penn State Alumni Association Involvement Award Rock Ethics Institute Fellowship State of State - "State of Us" Speaker Goldsher Award for Excellence in Writing & Composition Charles and Sharon Bell Award for Citizenship and Leadership
Scholarships
Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence, Provost Scholarship Rock Ethics Institute Honors Thesis Grant, 2019 Chicago Alumni Association Scholarship
Internships
Research Center for Economic & Community Development - Research Associate Rock Ethics Institute "FIELDS" Research Fellow ("Food, Innovation, Ethics, Leadership, Development, Sustainability") Schreyer Honors Scholar | Paterno Fellow Analyst - Fourth Economy Intern - WasteZero
Languages
English, Spanish (intermediate)

Akanksha Bhusari
Data Sciences (BS)
Engr Leadership Dev (UMNR)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Scholar Advancement Team - Schreyer Ambassador; Hospitality Director, Executive Board - Penn State's Infusion Dance Competition; Fundraising Chair - Penn State Natya Dance Team; Berks County's Outstanding Young Woman 2017 Title Holder (highschool); Cofounder - Technology Student Association's Wilson Chapter (highschool); Girl Scouts Take the Lead Ceremony Presenter (2017)
Service
Girl Scouts Alumni (12 years); Women in Engineering Program - Girl Scout Outreach Events; Reading Hospital Summer Volunteer (2015)
Awards
1st Place, Penn State Natya - Mayuri Dance Competition; Dean's List; Girl Scout Gold Award (2017); Girl Scout Trifecta Award (2017); Bharatnatyam Arangetram - Indian Classical Dance Graduation Certification (2017); Martin Luther King, Jr's Award (Penn State Berks); National Merit Scholar (highschool); STEM Academy's Student of the year (highschool); Nationals 5th Place - Technology Student Association (higschool); AP Capstone Diploma (highschool); AP Scholar Award (highschool)
Scholarships
Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship; Berks County's Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship; Graduating Seniors Scholarship - Girl Scouts; Elizabeth G. Dorsett Memorial Scholarship - Girl Scouts; STEM Student Scholarship (highschool)
Internships
Summer IT Specialist Intern - Air Products, Inc; Study Abroad: EDSGN 397 - National University of Singapore (May/June 2018)
Languages
English; Hindi; Marathi

Emily Briselli
Digtal Med Trnd & Analy (UMNR)
Journalism (BA)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
President, Ayuda benefitting THON; Prospective Student Tour Guide, Penn State Lion Scouts and Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications; Student Mentor, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications;
Awards
Dean's List
Internships
Public Relations & Communications Intern, Penn State Office of Social Media; Marketing Intern, Meddkit; Student Writing Intern, State College Highlands Civic Association; Communications & Events Intern, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area
Languages
English

Natalie Cummings
Mat Sci and Engr (BS)
Spanish (UMNR)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
TOTEMS Student Mentor (Summer 2018), GE Student Leadership Conference (2018), Lead the Pride Student Leadership Conference (2017), ASM Professional Society Member (2015-present), Material Advantage Member (2017-present), EMS Student Council Member (2017-present), SPARK Program Participant (Spring 2018), High School Student Council President (2016- 2017), High School Spanish Honor Society President (2016-2017), Flute Section Leader of High School Band (2013-2017), High School Marching Band Field Conductor (2016-2017), High School Technology Student Association President (2014-2016), Lead CM Mentor (2016-2017)
Service
Discovery Space Volunteer (Spring 2018), Academic Tutoring of Middle School Students (2016-2017), Santa Fund (2015-2017), Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony & Graveside Flag Placement (2014-2017), Amara Captioning Volunteer (2015-2017)
Awards
Phi Kappa Phi Underclassmen Outstanding Research Potential Award (2017), National Merit Scholar (2016), AP Scholar with Distinction (2016), Westinghouse Science Honors Institute, 2nd Place (2016), Technology Student Association: Future Technology Teacher, 1st place in PA (2016), Disney’s Create Tomorrowland XPRIZE Challenge Essay Contest Winner (2015), Best Student Presentation at Penn State Natural Gas Utilization Conference in Southpointe (2014), Dean’s List Fall 2017 & Spring 2018, U.S. Student Ambassador to Material Explorers, Clermont-Ferrand, France (2016)
Scholarships
Millennium Scholars, Cohort 5; Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship; WISER (Women in Science and Engineering Research); The James and Mary-Ellen Tietjen Scholarship; Maguire Scholar via the Pennsylvania Society; MENSA Scholarship; Pennsylvania American Water Stream of Learning Scholarship; Pennsylvania Elks Club Scholarship
Internships
Werner Lab - Summer 19 altering and implementing an algorithm which will determine the efficiency of different metasurfaces) Internship - Cornell CCMR REU, Project: Metamaterials on the Tip of an Optical FIber, Professor: Dr. Gennady Shvets (Summer 2018) Research - Beese Group (Fall 2017 & Spring 2018) Mechanical Testing of Additively Manufactured Metals Study Abroad - BIO 499: Tropical Field Ecology, Costa Rica (Winter 2017)
Languages
English and Spanish

Ioannis Efthymiou
Marketing (BS)
Blog
Leadership
Head Organizer of European Youth Parliament event in Cyprus. Two years active service as second lieutenant in the Cypriot National Guard. Founder of "Running for the Community", an annual five kilometer charity run in Nicosia, Cyprus. Co-Owner and hospitality manager of Deck Beach Bar in Cyprus.

Norma Garcia
Political Science (BA)
Spanish (UMNR)
Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog

Mariana Garcia Godoy
African American Std (UMNR)
Philosophy (BA)
Comm Arts & Sciences (BA)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
At Large Representative - University Park Undergraduate Association, Liaison to the Pennsylvania Association of State Related Schools - University Park Undergraduate Association
Service
Intensive English Communication Program at Penn State, The Rock- Calvary Chapel of Kensington, Philadelphia
Awards
Dean's List, STAR Award
Internships
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office - Intern
Languages
English and Spanish

Ezra Gershanok
Economics (BS)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Founder and CEO of Lindendale Lawn Detail President of National Student Leadership Conference Executive board member of Alpha Epsilon Pi
Awards
Kaplun Essay Contest Grand Prize Winner 2016
Scholarships
Schreyer Honors College AK Steel scholarship
Internships
Research: American Donations to Israel with Professor Fleish Under Study Abroad: Israeli Palestinian conflict with Hasbara Fellowships

Xin Mei Ju Li
Chinese Language (UMNR)
Internatl Business (UMNR)
Infor Systems Mangmt (UMNR)
Sply Chain/Info Syst (BS)
Blog
Leadership
Paul Robson Cultural Center Liaison, UPUA; Event Coordinator, TASA; Vice President, Student Goverment Association (High School); Editor in Chief, CDS Expansión (High School)
Service
Volunteer at Ciudad Anini and Penn State Habitat for Humanity
Awards
Dean's List; Galardón de la Riva a la Excelencia Estudiantil
Internships
Assistant Accounting Manager, Yiben S.A.; Interpreter, Hidroeléctrica Juayúa dance for THON - Law School (January 2017 - June 2017)
Languages
Spanish, Chinese, and English

Aidan Lake
Actuarial Science (BS)
Economics (UMNR)
Statistics (UMNR)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Actuarial Science Club (Vice President) Delta Sigma Pi (Vice President for Finance Chair)
Awards
Casualty Actuarial Society Case Competition (2nd place) Communication Arts & Sciences Public Speaking Competition (3rd place) Delta Sigma Pi National Case Competition (3rd place)
Internships
Cigna (Global Data & Analytics Intern) Transamerica Corporation (Actuarial Integrity Intern) Australia Study Abroad Program (Globalization & Sustainability) Milliman Global (Casualty Intern)
Languages
English

Lauren Lipson
Disability Studies (UMNR)
Human Dev/Fmly Stds (BS)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Chabad on Campus - Board Spark Fellowship Program; Member, THON Donor and Alumni Relations Committee; Member, Health and Human Development Honor Society; Volunteer, Lifelink PSU; Yearbook Editor-in-Chief (high school)
Awards
Dean's List, University Provost Award
Scholarships
Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship, Shannon Honors Scholarship,Weaver and Sutherland Scholarship
Internships
Spring 19 - Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative Lab - - studies the effectiveness of a child sexual abuse prevention program in PA Spring 19 - Hillel Summer 19 - Israel Internship Athletes for Hope - Intern

Ninad Mahajan
Biomedical Engneerng (BS)
Mechanical Engr (BS)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Vice President, Schreyer Student Council; Ambassador, Schreyer Ambassador Team; Mentor, Schreyer Honors Orientation (SHO TIME); Logistics Director, The GLOBE Special Living Option; Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Awards
Evan Pugh Scholar Award (2019); President’s Freshman Award (2018); Schreyer Academic Excellence Scholarship (2017); Dean's List (6x); National Merit Semifinalist (2017); Pennsbury High School Top Scholar (2017)
Scholarships
Schreyer Honors College Academic Excellence Scholarship, College of Engineering Summer REU Grant, Pennsbury Scholarship Foundation Award (high school)
Internships
R&D Product Development Intern - Minimally Invasive Surgery, Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon, Inc.) (2020); Product Engineering Intern, Brooks Instrument (2019); Penn State College of Engineering Multi-Campus REU, THRED Group (2018); Summers by Design Study Abroad, Universidad de Navarra - Tecnun (San Sebastián, Spain) (2018); IT & Design Intern, American Reading Company (2015, 2016)
Languages
English

Ellen Maple
Non Crdt Professionl Develpmnt
Global Health (UMNR)
Nursing (BSN)
Blog
Leadership
Vice President of the choral department
Service
1/18 Volunteer with MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) through the Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania Supervisor: Jennifer Frank 6/16-6/17 Vice President of the Choral Department at SCAHS. Responsibilities included reorganizing the physical choral library and creating a digital choral library with fellow officers, as well as handling and recording all payments and forms given to the choral department- particularly those for the annual adjudication trip. Supervisor: Erik Clayton 7/15-8/15 Volunteered at a local daycare called Step by Step. My responsibilities were to work in the one and two year old rooms to assist the teachers and kids. Supervisor: Rachel Johnson 9/14-11/14 Member of the Interact Club at SCAHS. Volunteered at local elderly homes and participated in the building of small, free libraries for the community through this club. 7/13 Volunteered as a leader in training (LIT) at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center at the Penn State University. Responsibilities included assisting the counselors and campers.
Scholarships
Joan Virginia Almquist scholarship in 2017

Zachary McKay
Civic & Comnty Engmt (UMNR)
Economics (BS)
Military Studies (UMNR)
Political Science (UMNR)
Theatre (UMNR)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
2020-21 Undergraduate Student Body President, University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA); Midshipman 1/C (First-Class), Penn State Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC); Voting Member, University Park Student Fee Board; UPUA At-Large Representative & Chair of the UPUA's Committee on Governmental Affairs (2019-2020); Student Senator in the Faculty Senate & UPUA Academic Representative for College of Arts and Architecture (2018-2019); Vice President & Chair of the Advocacy Committee, Penn State Lion Caucus (2018-2019); Drum Major, Keystone Oaks High School Golden Eagle Marching Band (2016-2017)
Awards
Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence, President's Education Award, Dean's List (Fall 2017/Spring 2018), National School Marching Award, First Chair Award, Rotary Club Student of the Month Award (Dec 2016)
Scholarships
CPT Anthony Starner Memorial Scholarship, Penn State Student Leader Scholarship (2018 & 2019), Pittsburgh CLO Guild Scholarship, Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship, The Lance T. Shaner Renaissance Scholarship, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Three-Year Scholarship
Languages
English

Neel Mehta
Industrial Engr (BS)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Director of Operations at a start-up tutoring company: Mehta Preparatory Academy Co-founder and Treasurer of Penn State Global Entrepreneurship Club Freshman leader in Penn State Global Engagement Leadership Experience Founding member of Penn State Trading Society Selected to present Penn State research during the Undergraduate Research at the Pennsylvania Capitol Captain of Speech and Debate team (high school) President of Mock Trial team (high school)
Awards
Dean's List Finalist for the Undergraduate Research at the Pennsylvania Capitol Placed 25th internationally in the International Public Policy Forum Debate tournament (high school) Mock Trial best attorney award - placed top 5 in the state in 2014, 2015, and 2017 (high school) Top 25 nationally in Speech and Debate with NCFL forensics league (high school) National Honors Society (high school) AP Scholars Award (high school)
Scholarships
Abington Heights High School Economics Excellence Award
Internships
Structuring windmill project - Clearwater, FL Internship with Judge Michael Barrasse in the court of common pleas - Lackawanna County

Michael Miller
Bachelor Philosophy (BPH)
Chinese (BA)
Blog
Leadership
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Walk for Clean Water; Co-Director of Content, TEDxPSU; Discipler, Cru Campus Ministry
Awards
Essay Contest - 2nd place about diversity Present essay at the 20th annual S.T.A.R.T. Conference hosted by the Smeal College of Business. Dean’s List (Smeal College of Business); Featured in Contiki’s 35 Under 35 Changemakers of 2018 (Water Category); Thirst Project Power of Youth Award; Clinton Global Initiative University; President’s Volunteer Service Award; Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Finalist)
Scholarships
Capital Area Chapter PSU Alumni Scholarship; Kiwanis Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship; Tim Russell Memorial Scholarship; Hershey-Hummelstown Kiwanis Walt Severs Community Service Award
Internships
Summer 19 - Summer Founders Program—Invent Penn State/Happy Valley LaunchBox initiative that provides student entrepreneurs with the resources to work on their startups full-time in State College over the summer rather than pursuing an internship or summer courses. Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute (Independent Researcher); Penn State College of Medicine (Lab Research Intern)
Languages
Chinese


Aidan Neigh
Arabic Language (UMNR)
Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BA)
Political Science (BA)
Blog
Leadership
First Year Representative for the Penn State College Democrats
Scholarships
Butler Road Race Scholarship
Internships
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Constituent Relations Intern, McCourtney Institute for Democracy

Emily Payamps
Nutritional Sciences (BS)
Spanish (UMNR)
Blog
Leadership
Member, Latino Caucus Dance Team; Member, Alpha Epsilon Delta (The National Health Preprofessional Honor Society); Tour Guide, Student Minority Advisory Recruitment Team (S.M.A.R.T.); Co-chairperson, Academic Integrity Committee (High School); Chairperson, Prom Committee (High School).
Awards
Dean's List; AP Scholar with Honor Award (High School); Viewer’s Choice Award, 2016 Video Challenge for High School Students Structural Biology and Diabetes (The Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics Protein Data Bank).
Scholarships
The Mildred S. Bunton and Calvin H. Waller Undergraduate Fellowship
Internships
Research: Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Nutritional Sciences Laboratory, Chandlee Lab at Penn State (Fall 2017- Present). Internship: The United Way of Hudson County in the Jersey City Summer Internship Program (High School).

Katelyn Rudisill
Biochem & Molec Biol (BS)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Independent research in biochemistry and molecular biology department: In my experiment I am looking at microtubule polarity and how the knockdown of various proteins affects the polarity of the microtubules in class I postmitotic neurons. Microtubule polarity is responsible for proper cell function and overall cell viability.
Awards
Evan Pugh Scholar award for academic excellence Dean's List
Internships
Tokyo-sutdy abroad Medical Scribe at UPMC Pinnacle Independent research in biochemistry and molecular biology department: In my experiment I am looking at microtubule polarity and how the knockdown of various proteins affects the polarity of the microtubules in class I postmitotic neurons. Microtubule polarity is responsible for proper cell function and overall cell viability.

Charles Ryan
Political Science (BS)
Economics (BS)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Vice President, Pi Sigma Alpha Ambassador, Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE), London School of Economics Member, Paterno Fellows Advisory Board
Service
Service trip to Dhampus, Nepal Volunteer at Immigration Rights Action Group
Awards
President's Freshman Award Evan Pugh Scholar Award
Scholarships
Kim Anderson Memorial Scholarship, Penn State John C. Phelan General Course Scholarship, London School of Economics;
Internships
General Course, London School of Economics Research Assistant, Department of Political Science, Penn State Fellow, PA Democratic Party Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics, Penn State Economics Associate, Earth Law Center
Languages
English British

Allie Ryave
Economics (UMNR)
Human Dev/Fmly Stds (BS)
Spanish (UMNR)
Glbl & Intrntl Studs (BS)
Blog
Leadership
Student Life Committee at Penn State Hillel
Awards
The President's Freshman Award, 2017 Leaders of Tomorrow Award
Scholarships
Roy Werner Rotary Scholarship
Internships
Respondent skipped this question

Faith Shipapa
Civil Engineering (BS)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Sponsored Student leadership Panel, President(2019-2020) Sponsored Student Leadership Panel, Social Director(2020-2021) Leadership & Service SLO, mentor Project Manager, PGS Education Abroad Site Leader, Fall 2018 Alternative Break Trip Student Member, New Vice Provost, Global Programs Interview Committee
Service
Penn State Alternative Break Trips Participated in the Buddy Walk ESL volunteer tutor
Awards
Certificate of Participation in Youth For Global Goals Summit 2020 Third Place in the Annual CAWP Cost Estimating Competition
Scholarships
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation scholarship to Pangani Girls high school. The Botstiber Foundation scholarship to Penn State.
Internships
Highway and Transport Intern, Ministry of Roads and Public Works, Kajiado County
Languages
English Swahili Maasai

Taylor Slusser
Envirn Resource Mgmt (BS)
Greek (UMNR)
Spanish (UMNR)
Classics/Anc Med Std (BA)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
President and Small Group Leader, Reformed University Fellowship (RUF); Eagle Scout (Troop 456, Palmyra, PA); Connections Team member, Calvary Church.
Awards
Harshbarger Award for Religious Studies; Evan Pugh Scholar Junior and Senior Awards; Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; President’s Freshman Award. Paterno Fellow.
Scholarships
Erickson Discovery Grant; Bermingham Scholarship in the Classics; Harris Scholarship in Agriculture; Adam Scholarship for Excellence in Agriculture; Grubb Agricultural Excellence Award; Groff Memorial Scholarship; Peiffer Scholarship in the College of Agricultural Sciences; Schreyer Academic Excellence Scholarship; Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese Study Abroad Award; Baird Travel Fund Award; GO! Global Opportunity Award.
Internships
Studied abroad in Ronda, Spain in Summer 2018. Interned at the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the Chesapeake Bay Office in Summer 2019. Received an Erickson Discovery Grant for Summer 2020 to research Scriptural Interpretation in the Epistle to the Hebrews (New Testament).
Languages
English, Spanish, Ancient Greek (written)

Maude Tarbox
Human Dev/Famly Stds (UMNR)
History (UMNR)
Secondary Education (BS)
Sociology (UMNR)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Student Pennsylvania State Education Association: THON Chair Camp Kesem Central PA: Director Phi Sigma Sigma: community service chair
Awards
Norman E. Watson Outstanding Leadership Award (high school) Service to Education Award (high school) National Honor Society (high school) Booster Club Scholar-Athlete Award for Varsity Basketball and Varsity Soccer (high school) Peer Group Outstanding Leadership Award (high school) Mama Glass Titan Nation Spirit Award (high school) Dean's List (Fall '17-Fall '19)
Scholarships
Brian Kennedy Scholarship FCCLA Scholarship

Christopher Unis
Architectural Engr (MAE)
Architectural Engr (BAE)
Blog
Leadership
Marketing Director f-Student Society of Architectural Engineers Sapphire Leadership Academic Program Leadership Development Captain Spring 2018, Alpha Kappa Psi Spring 2018 Inductee Class Professional Chair, Brandywine Heights Class of 2017 President
Awards
President's Freshman Award, Dean's List, Brandywine Heights Class of 2017 Salutatorian
Scholarships
Shoemaker-Bond Salutatorian Award, Ryan M. Hinkle Scholarship
Internships
Summer 19 Intern - General Motors in Warren, Michigan GM Technical Center within the Architectural Systems and Space Planning division

David Wagner
Marketing (BS)
Film Production (BA)
Leadership Academy (UCT)
Blog
Leadership
Creative Writing Club Vice President American Field Service Volunteer U.S.–China SciTech Program Facilitator
Awards
B2 German (Goethe-Institut)
Scholarships
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Academic Excellence Scholar George Wykoff Scholarship