campus involvement
CEAS Ambassadors
As a CEAS Ambassador, I participate in events that connect the College of Engineering and Applied Science to interested high school students, incoming freshmen, and the students and faculty of UC. A big part of being a CEAS Ambassador is giving tours to high school students and parents interested in one of the programs CEAS offers. I find that being a CEAS Ambassador is a natural fit for me because I enjoy sharing with people all of the awesome opportunities I've had through CEAS and the co-op program. In addition to giving tours, I take students on class shadows, participate in student panels, and represent UC at college fairs.
In the fall of 2014, I served as the Creative Chair for CEAS Ambassadors. As Creative Chair, I assisted in running meetings, planning social events for the organization, and interviewing potential new members. I also designed a brand new banner for the group to display at student organization fairs and recruitment events. I will serve again as the Creative Chair in the fall of 2015 and I'm excited to continue to serve this awesome organization.
As a CEAS Ambassador, I participate in events that connect the College of Engineering and Applied Science to interested high school students, incoming freshmen, and the students and faculty of UC. A big part of being a CEAS Ambassador is giving tours to high school students and parents interested in one of the programs CEAS offers. I find that being a CEAS Ambassador is a natural fit for me because I enjoy sharing with people all of the awesome opportunities I've had through CEAS and the co-op program. In addition to giving tours, I take students on class shadows, participate in student panels, and represent UC at college fairs.
In the fall of 2014, I served as the Creative Chair for CEAS Ambassadors. As Creative Chair, I assisted in running meetings, planning social events for the organization, and interviewing potential new members. I also designed a brand new banner for the group to display at student organization fairs and recruitment events. I will serve again as the Creative Chair in the fall of 2015 and I'm excited to continue to serve this awesome organization.
Phi Alpha Epsilon
Phi Alpha Epsilon is an honorary society devoted to the advancement and support of Architectural Engineering students. I, along with two of my classmates, came together to found the initial class of PAE during the fall of 2014. After creating our bylaws and getting them approved by the founding chapter, we began our first cycle of recruitment in the spring of 2015. The first initiation of eligible students was held in April 2015. I hope to see PAE grow exponentially during my remaining year at UC as we recruit more students each semester. I'm proud to have been a founding member and I'm excited to see all of the great things the organization will do in the future.
Phi Alpha Epsilon is an honorary society devoted to the advancement and support of Architectural Engineering students. I, along with two of my classmates, came together to found the initial class of PAE during the fall of 2014. After creating our bylaws and getting them approved by the founding chapter, we began our first cycle of recruitment in the spring of 2015. The first initiation of eligible students was held in April 2015. I hope to see PAE grow exponentially during my remaining year at UC as we recruit more students each semester. I'm proud to have been a founding member and I'm excited to see all of the great things the organization will do in the future.
Associated Schools of Construction Design-Build Competition
This competition, which was held in October 2014, required a team of six students to create a comprehensive architectural design, construction schedule, and cost estimate for a 25,000 sf mixed-use structure. The competition was held over the course of two days, the first of which consisted of a 16 hour design period in which we prepared our project. For the second day, we produced a presentation of our design and time and cost estimates to present to the judges. My role in this competition was lead designer which involved the creation of the architectural design of the building. It was challenging for me to not only familiarize myself with the community in which the project was located, but also to create an aesthetically pleasing, as well as economically practical, design in such a short amount of time. While our team did not win the competition overall, I learned a lot about my career field and had a fun time applying the knowledge that I have learned in my courses.
This competition, which was held in October 2014, required a team of six students to create a comprehensive architectural design, construction schedule, and cost estimate for a 25,000 sf mixed-use structure. The competition was held over the course of two days, the first of which consisted of a 16 hour design period in which we prepared our project. For the second day, we produced a presentation of our design and time and cost estimates to present to the judges. My role in this competition was lead designer which involved the creation of the architectural design of the building. It was challenging for me to not only familiarize myself with the community in which the project was located, but also to create an aesthetically pleasing, as well as economically practical, design in such a short amount of time. While our team did not win the competition overall, I learned a lot about my career field and had a fun time applying the knowledge that I have learned in my courses.
University Honors Program
Honors Ambassadors
The role of the Honors Ambassadors is to promote the Honors Program to interested high school students by sharing opportunities and experiences that were the result of involvement with the Honors program. Typically, this involves representing the Honors Program at open houses to generate interest and answer questions that potential UC students may have about the program. An additional component to involvement as an Honors Ambassador involves interacting with freshmen in the program, which is one the aspects that I particularly enjoy. Honors Ambassadors welcome incoming freshmen during orientation and continue to interact with them throughout their first semester at UC during the introductory Gateway to Honors class.
Honors Retreat Leader
Prior to the start of classes, the Honors Program takes an annual two day retreat where incoming freshmen are introduced to upperclassmen in the program, meet Honors Program staff, and learn about the expectations of the Honors Program. In the fall of 2012, I served as an Honors Retreat Leader by mentoring a small group of incoming freshmen as they participated in various activities. Participating in the Honors Retreat as a leader, in addition to my participation in the fall of 2011 as an incoming freshman, allowed me to become more familiar and involved with the Honors Program.
Honors Seminar Review Panel
In the fall of 2013, I was selected to participate in an Honors Seminar Review Panel where a compilation of Honors students, advisors, and faculty reviewed and discussed the value of potential Honors seminars for the upcoming year. This panel allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the thought and planning that goes into an Honors seminar and gave me the chance to interact with well-respected UC faculty.
Honors Ambassadors
The role of the Honors Ambassadors is to promote the Honors Program to interested high school students by sharing opportunities and experiences that were the result of involvement with the Honors program. Typically, this involves representing the Honors Program at open houses to generate interest and answer questions that potential UC students may have about the program. An additional component to involvement as an Honors Ambassador involves interacting with freshmen in the program, which is one the aspects that I particularly enjoy. Honors Ambassadors welcome incoming freshmen during orientation and continue to interact with them throughout their first semester at UC during the introductory Gateway to Honors class.
Honors Retreat Leader
Prior to the start of classes, the Honors Program takes an annual two day retreat where incoming freshmen are introduced to upperclassmen in the program, meet Honors Program staff, and learn about the expectations of the Honors Program. In the fall of 2012, I served as an Honors Retreat Leader by mentoring a small group of incoming freshmen as they participated in various activities. Participating in the Honors Retreat as a leader, in addition to my participation in the fall of 2011 as an incoming freshman, allowed me to become more familiar and involved with the Honors Program.
Honors Seminar Review Panel
In the fall of 2013, I was selected to participate in an Honors Seminar Review Panel where a compilation of Honors students, advisors, and faculty reviewed and discussed the value of potential Honors seminars for the upcoming year. This panel allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the thought and planning that goes into an Honors seminar and gave me the chance to interact with well-respected UC faculty.
Bearcat Buddies Tutoring
I've been a tutor with Bearcat Buddies since I began classes at UC in the fall of 2011. Each week, I travel to a local elementary school in urban Cincinnati to tutor a child who is struggling with math or reading. Throughout my involvement with Bearcat Buddies, I've tutored children from second to fifth grades who have needed varying degrees of assistance. I enjoy helping students to practice what they're learning and I really love the enthusiasm and excitement they have when the "lightbulb" goes off in their heads. Getting to know the student I'm tutoring for a particular semester is another aspect of Bearcat Buddies that I enjoy, especially when I can see the student's progress increase throughout the semester.
I've been a tutor with Bearcat Buddies since I began classes at UC in the fall of 2011. Each week, I travel to a local elementary school in urban Cincinnati to tutor a child who is struggling with math or reading. Throughout my involvement with Bearcat Buddies, I've tutored children from second to fifth grades who have needed varying degrees of assistance. I enjoy helping students to practice what they're learning and I really love the enthusiasm and excitement they have when the "lightbulb" goes off in their heads. Getting to know the student I'm tutoring for a particular semester is another aspect of Bearcat Buddies that I enjoy, especially when I can see the student's progress increase throughout the semester.