Peer Mentoring Leaders
Kayleigh Canavan
Charlotte, NC
4th year, Biological Systems Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Minor & Pre-Med
Internships/Co-Ops/Professional/Student Organizations
Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Society
Sigma Kappa
Dean's Team
BSE Ambassador
Advice for incoming freshman:
Put yourself out there for new opportunities - get involved on campus!
Fun Fact:
I have lived in 3 different states!
Involvement in CEED:
Peer Mentor, 2022
Peer Leader, 2023-2025
Dean's Team, 2023-2025
Frank Capasso
Eastchester, NY
4th year, Chemical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Minor
Internships/Co-Ops/Professional/Student Organizations
Environmental Health and Safety Intern at Hillmann Consulting
Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemical Professional Fraternity)
College Mentors for Kids (President)
Dean's Team
Chem-E-Car Design Team
Chemical Engineering Ambassador
Advice for incoming freshman:
Create a good work-life balance. It is very easy to be wrapped up in school and all the assignments that you may have but it is important that you create time for yourself as you deserve to be a priority when you are here.
Fun Fact:
I share a birthday with Bruno Mars
Involvement in CEED:
Peer Mentor, 2023
Peer Leader, 2024-2025
Dean's Team, 2024-2025
Nate Carter
Richmond, VA
3rd year, Electrical Engineering
Internships/Co-Ops/Professional/Student Organizations
Intern for Dominion Energy
Advice for incoming freshman:
Do not be afraid to ask for help.
Fun Fact:
I have 10 nieces and nephews
Involvement in CEED:
Peer Mentoring Mentee, 2022
Peer Mentor, 2023
Peer Leader, 2024-2025
Georgia Koutsouras
Long Island, NY
4th year, Mining Engineering
Geosciences, Green Engineering, and Italian Minors
Internships/Co-Ops/Professional/Student Organizations
Mining Competition Team
Women in Mining
Gamma Delta Sigma
The Italian Club
International Society of Explosives Engineers
American Consolidated Natural Resources
Advice for incoming freshman:
There are so many opportunities to take fun classes that will still help you cover graduation requirements.
Fun Fact:
I speak Greek!
Involvement in CEED:
Peer Mentoring Mentee, 2021
Peer Mentor, 2022
Peer Leader, 2023-2025
Dean's Team, 2023-2025
Grace McHenry
Carol Stream, IL
4th year, Biological Systems Engineering
Wetland Science Minor
Internships/Co-Ops/Professional/Student Organizations
Civil Engineering intern for Forest Preserve District of DuPage County restoration projects around the county
Lambda Iota Mu (Service Chair)
ASABE
SWE
Advice for incoming freshman:
Get involved! There are so many clubs, orgs, and societies at Tech there is truly something for everyone. In my opinion it's the best way to meet people and make friends with similar interests.
Fun Fact:
I shoot competitive target archery!
Involvement in CEED:
Hypatia mentee, 2021-2022
Peer Mentor, 2022
Peer Leader, 2023-2025
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