The mechanical engineering student ambassador program consists of a diverse group of self-motivated, outgoing students who act as liaisons between the master student community and the administrators/faculty of the department.
MechE Ambassadors are responsible for:
- Providing feedback and guidance for the MS Advising Committee (i.e., program changes, student issues, internships)
- Assisting with community building for students, which may involve planning and running events, managing social media, documenting events through photos, holding office hours, etc.
- Acting as liaisons to MEGSO, Graduate Education Committee (GEC), Women in MechE, and other MechE committees
- Assisting with admission activities for prospective students
- Creating and updating the weekly graduate student newsletter
- Maintaining the MS Ambassador Channel in the MEGSO Slack Workspace
- Collecting or analyzing a variety of information and data
- Additional duties as assigned
Meet the ambassadors
Hongyi (Henry) Jia
Major: MSME-ETIM dual degree, Data Analysis and Engineering Management
Master's
"I come from Qingdao, a beautiful shore city in northern China! I really appreciate having time study at CMU, all professors in the department are friendly and knowledgeable. It is also very helpful that I can talk with so much talented students around the campus, even if there is some challenge, but after that you will find that it's worth it. It is my pleasure to serve the community as a student ambassador. I think in student’s perspective will have a better understanding of what students actually need for better study/research/life. I am pleased to be a part of this opportunity!"
Niharika Pant
Major: MSME - Research, Robotics and Controls
Master's
"Being an ambassador has given me a chance to understand and appreciate all the work that goes on in the background. Getting to voice the student's opinions and perspectives to initiate projects, changes and discussions with the department has been a rewarding experience. Practicing with my dance team and taking a walk around campus are my favorite ways to unwind. In my free time, I also enjoy attending plays staged by students from the Drama School, many of which are offered at no cost to CMU students."
Victor Soto Castro
Major: MSME - Research, Robotics and Design
Master's
"A CMU master's allowed me to step away from industry and focus on topics that I’m deeply interested in, with faculty/staff who are deeply committed to helping me achieve my goals. As an ambassador, I’ve been able to build community amongst administrators and staff whom I’d otherwise likely not interact with regularly. It’s allowed me to see all of the effort and coordination that goes into smoothly running our department and program. Favorite spot on campus: First floor of Scaife Hall, waiting for a Redhawk coffee Tip for students: “Traveler, there is no path. The path is made by walking.”