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Emmelia is a Metallurgical and Materials Engineering student who has participated in a diverse array of activities during her time at Mines; service as Executive Officer in the Undergraduate Student Government, Undergraduate Representative on �鶹��ý School of Mines Research Integrity and Security Committee, Undergraduate Research Ambassador, Executive Officer in Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Undergraduate Research Scholar Student Organization, and Society of Women Engineers just to name a few. She enjoys knitting, backpacking, camping, baking, hammocking, and spending time with her family and friends when she is not tackling real-world �鶹��ý, participating in organizations, or attending class.

Emmelia conducts research on novel nanomaterials and characterization techniques in the Transdisciplinary Nanostructured Materials Research Team as an Undergraduate Research Associate. Emmelia is the leading contributor to Biocidal Alloys research: the discovery of a new mechanism to neutralize pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 in seconds. Emmelia has served to evaluate one of the inventions for which two patent applications have been submitted—a means to activate rapid charge transport from metallic surfaces that nearly instantly kill bacteria and neutralizes viruses. She has published a single-author journal paper on this new technology, which has already attracted international attention, including financing for an entrepreneurial venture to commercialize the technology so that it is available to sanitize the air everyone breathes and the water everyone drinks, worldwide. Emmelia is a liaison to our collaborators at the Institute of Physical Metallurgy, Metalforming, and Nanotechnology at the University of Miskolc in Hungary, where she participates in the co-developing antimicrobial substrates to implement the new antimicrobial technology.

Dorian is a Computer Science student with a focus in Computer Engineering, however looking beyond this title it is apparent that he has a passion for his chosen subject matter. Many of the projects that he has engaged with have been aimed at positively impacting the community in Golden and beyond. He has applied himself as the lead hardware/engineering developer on the new bus tracking system for the OreCart Shuttle, which serves Mines students and the community. Launched in April 2024, the easy user interface provides estimated arrival times for all 6 busses; the goal is to expand transit opportunities, ridership, and service to the Golden community.

Dorian has also volunteered his time at the Golden Library, providing coding and robotics lessons to children between the ages of 8 and 12 and capturing the imagination of the next generation. During his work with these young students he has emphasized that programming and computer science has the potential to make possible what was previously not. When he is not involved in CS and CE projects he enjoys tennis, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, or any other outdoor activity that �鶹��ý has to offer.

Lisa is an Electrical Engineering student who has been involved in Tau Beta Pi, Blue Key Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Sorority, and Order of Omega during her time at Mines. She has also participated in the Multicultural Engineering Program, the Society of Women Engineers, and the Mines Symphonic Orchestra! Additionally, she has participated in the Mines Dance Team and the Mines Equestrian Team. Lisa has participated in research through MURF, served as a TA, and has volunteered her time at both the �鶹��ý Children’s Hospital and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, where her passion for serving the community and supporting a healing environment is able to shine.

Her recommenders noted that her excellent communication skills have set her apart from other students, effectively relaying important information on time and serving as a person other students turn to for help. Lisa is a role model for students in her peer group demonstrating passion, perseverance, logical approach, and hard work. She is “trustworthy, helpful, considerate, and very sharp.”

Megan enjoys spending time outdoors skiing, fly fishing, hiking, golfing, and travelling to new places. Her goal is to visit every continent during her lifetime. During her time at Mines, she has been a member of various organizations to include the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, the Sigma Kappa Sorority, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Club Alpine Ski Team, and the Blue Key Honor Society.

Megan has also volunteered for a wide range of community and philanthropic activities including the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the DKMS bone marrow registry, and volunteered for Light the Night event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Looking forward, Megan has accepted a job offer from KULR Technology as a Battery Design Engineer in the aerospace industry. While working full-time, she will also be attending the University of �鶹��ý in Boulder to pursue a master’s degree in aerospace engineering—specifically in the field of Bioastronautics that includes the design of payloads, space habitats, and life-support systems for human spaceflight.

Sean is a Mining graduate who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking. Sean also enjoys playing video games and staying in touch with friends all over the world.

During Sean’s time at Mines he has been involved in community housing clean-up projects and supported SME with their “Girls Lead the Way” initiative, working with young Girl Scouts to encourage their interest in STEM. Sean has also mentored freshman, volunteered for E-Days support, and has served as a valuable member of every community he has participated in.

Upon graduation, Sean will be working for Byrnecut in Perth, Australia, learning hands-on what it means to be a mining engineer.

Olivia is graduating with a double major in Computer Engineering and Physics Engineering, and in her free time enjoys creative writing, hiking, biking, and outdoor activities—she is also learning sign language.

During her time at Mines, she has been involved in the Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta PiEngineering Honor Society, Society of Physics Students (SPS), participated in Mines Cheerleading, Board Game Club, Physics Department Research (with a CS focus), and served as a Computer Science TA and Grader. Olivia has volunteered at Discover Mines and Mines Launch Future student events, Out in STEM (OSTEM), Caving Club, the local food bank, diabetes type 1 awareness march, SWE and SPS outreach STEM education events for K-12 students, just to name a few.

Upon graduation Olivia will begin working full time for ICR as a Software Engineer, she plans to peruse an online teaching license in order to volunteer and give back to local communities by increasing accessibility and knowledge of STEM for women, particularly K-12 students who may not have access to proper resources.