SWE Officers 2018-2019
President
Samantha Pharr
Senior Biological Engineering student
From Rogers, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I love going hiking, traveling, and doing crafts.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I hope to work in the energy industry, specifically with renewable sources.
Quick Fact:
I can speak 3 languages fluently (Tagalog, Bicol-Rinconada, and English).
Senior Biological Engineering student
From Rogers, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I love going hiking, traveling, and doing crafts.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I hope to work in the energy industry, specifically with renewable sources.
Quick Fact:
I can speak 3 languages fluently (Tagalog, Bicol-Rinconada, and English).
Executive Vice President
Kaitlin Smithey
Senior Industrial Engineering student
From St. Louis, MO
What do you enjoy doing?
Playing with my dog, watching fixer upper, cooking, reading.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
To find a job. (Hopefully in operations management or a rotational program)
Quick Fact:
I adopted a dog and I am obsessed with her.
Senior Industrial Engineering student
From St. Louis, MO
What do you enjoy doing?
Playing with my dog, watching fixer upper, cooking, reading.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
To find a job. (Hopefully in operations management or a rotational program)
Quick Fact:
I adopted a dog and I am obsessed with her.
Development Chair
Julia Loshelder
Junior Civil Engineering student
From Flower Mound, TX
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy baking, hiking, reading, and playing the piano.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I will either find a full-time job in geotechnical or structural engineering, or I will go to graduate school. I would love to go to graduate school to continue specializing in my field, but I might benefit from having some work experience instead of going straight from one degree to the next.
Quick Fact:
I taught myself how to knit and crochet and can make anything from socks to stuffed animals to sweaters.
Junior Civil Engineering student
From Flower Mound, TX
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy baking, hiking, reading, and playing the piano.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I will either find a full-time job in geotechnical or structural engineering, or I will go to graduate school. I would love to go to graduate school to continue specializing in my field, but I might benefit from having some work experience instead of going straight from one degree to the next.
Quick Fact:
I taught myself how to knit and crochet and can make anything from socks to stuffed animals to sweaters.
Communications Chair
Lillie Haddock
Operations Chair
Reagan Gilker
Junior Chemical Engineering student
From Fort Smith, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
love eating donuts (that’s what I’m hold in my picture!)
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Post graduation, I think I want to get my MBA or go straight into industry. I might even take a gap year and travel. Not too sure yet!
Quick Fact:
I was abroad in Madrid, Spain last spring!
Junior Chemical Engineering student
From Fort Smith, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
love eating donuts (that’s what I’m hold in my picture!)
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Post graduation, I think I want to get my MBA or go straight into industry. I might even take a gap year and travel. Not too sure yet!
Quick Fact:
I was abroad in Madrid, Spain last spring!
Conference Planning Chair
Aaliyah Sutherland
Product Development Manager
Jessica Orton
Junior Biological Engineering student
From Smithville, MO
What do you enjoy doing?
I like to read, watch movies and eat good food! Sometimes all at the same time
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Attend graduate school for either my Masters or PhD in Biomedical engineering then get a job in Research and Development at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Quick Fact:
One year for Christmas, I got a cow! Her name is Beatrice
Junior Biological Engineering student
From Smithville, MO
What do you enjoy doing?
I like to read, watch movies and eat good food! Sometimes all at the same time
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Attend graduate school for either my Masters or PhD in Biomedical engineering then get a job in Research and Development at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
Quick Fact:
One year for Christmas, I got a cow! Her name is Beatrice
Membership Manager
Meagan O'Hare
Secretary
Dasher Smith
Senior Industrial Engineering student
From Tulsa, OK
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy photography, painting, eating and hanging out with friends and family
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Work in a big city!
Quick Fact:
I am one of seven children and the first to attend the University of Arkansas!
Senior Industrial Engineering student
From Tulsa, OK
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy photography, painting, eating and hanging out with friends and family
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Work in a big city!
Quick Fact:
I am one of seven children and the first to attend the University of Arkansas!
University Relations Coordinator
Braeley George
Junior Biomedical Engineering student
From Euless, Texas
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy watching sunsets and eating food
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I plan on going to graduate school for Industrial Engineering and then go into medical device sales or hospital administration.
Quick Fact:
I studied abroad in Rome this past summer.
Junior Biomedical Engineering student
From Euless, Texas
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy watching sunsets and eating food
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I plan on going to graduate school for Industrial Engineering and then go into medical device sales or hospital administration.
Quick Fact:
I studied abroad in Rome this past summer.
IT Specialist
Bria Garcia
Senior Industrial Engineering student
From Flower Mound, TX
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy reading, painting, going to the movies, "hammocking" around campus, watching Netflix, road trips, and hanging out with friends or family.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I am most likely going to get my masters in Industrial Engineering. Maybe even my Doctorate... but we will see! Later, I hope to find work somewhere around Dallas! But in the long run, I hope to one day work somewhere like San Fransisco, or Chicago.
Quick Fact:
I hope to one day become fluent in Spanish!
Senior Industrial Engineering student
From Flower Mound, TX
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy reading, painting, going to the movies, "hammocking" around campus, watching Netflix, road trips, and hanging out with friends or family.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I am most likely going to get my masters in Industrial Engineering. Maybe even my Doctorate... but we will see! Later, I hope to find work somewhere around Dallas! But in the long run, I hope to one day work somewhere like San Fransisco, or Chicago.
Quick Fact:
I hope to one day become fluent in Spanish!
Outreach Coordinator
Emily Matlock
Senior Industrial Engineering student
From Springdale, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy hiking, camping out at coffee shops, and playing video games.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I plan to apply for the JET program, which allows post-grads to teach English in Japan for one year. After that I'll decide if I want to continue teaching English or if I want to enter into industry as an industrial engineer.
Quick Fact:
I'm certified through level N2 in Japanese proficiency, which is the level of most translators.
Senior Industrial Engineering student
From Springdale, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy hiking, camping out at coffee shops, and playing video games.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I plan to apply for the JET program, which allows post-grads to teach English in Japan for one year. After that I'll decide if I want to continue teaching English or if I want to enter into industry as an industrial engineer.
Quick Fact:
I'm certified through level N2 in Japanese proficiency, which is the level of most translators.
Outreach Manager
Audra Beneux
Junior Electrical Engineering student
From Fort Smith, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy watching movies, traveling, thrift shopping, and playing with my Springer Spaniel, Darling.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I plan to go to graduate school hopefully doing research in applied electromagnetism.
Quick Fact:
I danced ballet for 14 years, and now I am a part of the University of Arkansas Ballroom team.
Junior Electrical Engineering student
From Fort Smith, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy watching movies, traveling, thrift shopping, and playing with my Springer Spaniel, Darling.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I plan to go to graduate school hopefully doing research in applied electromagnetism.
Quick Fact:
I danced ballet for 14 years, and now I am a part of the University of Arkansas Ballroom team.
Outreach Manager
Meagan Olsen
Sophomore Chemical Engineering student
From Fayetteville, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy reading, watching movies, hiking, rock climbing, and cooking.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I plan to go to graduate school to get a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. I then want to be a researcher, either in a national lab or as a professor at a research university.
Quick Fact:
I collect spoons! My collection currently has over 70 spoons from around the world.
Sophomore Chemical Engineering student
From Fayetteville, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy reading, watching movies, hiking, rock climbing, and cooking.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
I plan to go to graduate school to get a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. I then want to be a researcher, either in a national lab or as a professor at a research university.
Quick Fact:
I collect spoons! My collection currently has over 70 spoons from around the world.
Graduate Representative & Liaison
Gurshagan Kandhola
Fourth year PhD Biological Engineering student
From Chandigarh, India
What do you enjoy doing?
I love reading books, especially those of and by world leaders and influencers! Doing yoga, going for long walks! Spending time with family and friends! Watching movies!
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Gain research and development experience in the food and bioprocess industry. Long term goal is to pursue a career in science and technology policy with the government or the non-profit sector, with a focus on sustainability.
Quick Fact:
Have personally met Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India.
Fourth year PhD Biological Engineering student
From Chandigarh, India
What do you enjoy doing?
I love reading books, especially those of and by world leaders and influencers! Doing yoga, going for long walks! Spending time with family and friends! Watching movies!
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
Gain research and development experience in the food and bioprocess industry. Long term goal is to pursue a career in science and technology policy with the government or the non-profit sector, with a focus on sustainability.
Quick Fact:
Have personally met Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India.
Graduate Representative & Liaison
Karla Morrissey
2nd Year PhD Chemical Engineering
From Beebe, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, including my adorable pets! I also love to read, both fiction mysteries and thrillers as well as nonfiction books, such as those on leadership and time management. I also enjoy exercising. Spinning and barre classes are some of my favorites.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
My plans post-graduation include exploring a career in government and science policy. I am very interested in working for a federal agency such as the EPA in helping conduct research that will influence future human health and environmental policies.
Quick Fact:
A quick fact about myself is that I was born in El Salvador!
2nd Year PhD Chemical Engineering
From Beebe, AR
What do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, including my adorable pets! I also love to read, both fiction mysteries and thrillers as well as nonfiction books, such as those on leadership and time management. I also enjoy exercising. Spinning and barre classes are some of my favorites.
What are your plans or goals post-graduation?
My plans post-graduation include exploring a career in government and science policy. I am very interested in working for a federal agency such as the EPA in helping conduct research that will influence future human health and environmental policies.
Quick Fact:
A quick fact about myself is that I was born in El Salvador!
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