Spotlights: CBE

Maxine Chan

Maxine Chan '16

Cornell has an extensive (and very friendly) alumni network, and I felt reassured that I would always be able to reach out for help. Read more

  • Hometown: Edison, NJ
  • Chemical Engineering
Marisa Siergiej

Marisa Siergiej '16

When I was deciding which university to attend, I knew I wanted a strong balance of academics and athletics. Read more

  • Hometown: Albany, GA
  • Chemical Engineering
Emily Polk

Emily Polk '14

"Your peers are brilliant resources - never underestimate the power of these connections and friendships, and strive to learn from those around you." Read more

  • Hometown: Lakewood, OH
  • Chemical Engineering
Brianna DeRooy

Brianna DeRooy '14

My favorite Olin Hall/ChemE memory is the dozens of hours spent in the lab in the weeks leading up to each ChemE Car Competition. Read more

  • Hometown: Spencerport, NY
  • Chemical Engineering
Helen Tan

Helen Tan '14

"Don't overwhelm yourself with so many activities. If you are looking to becoming the President of a large organization, you should be passionate and committed." Read more

  • Hometown: Fresno, CA
  • Chemical Engineering
Qinyi Chew at graduation

Qinyi Chew '12

Qinyi Chew graduated with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering in 2012. She is currently studying for a Masters at MIT, and completed an internship in Switzerland in summer 2013. She is... Read more

  • Hometown: Singapore
  • Chemical Engineering
Alexandra Bishop

Alexandra Bishop '12

"The ChemE department really felt like a family and fully prepared me for the working world." Read more

  • Chemical Engineering
Dennis Chua

Dennis Chua '14

Dennis has recently received an award for community service, The President's Volunteer Service Award. He was jointly awarded this by both the President's Volunteer Office and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Read more

  • Hometown: Singapore
  • Chemical Engineering
Alyssa Kranzmann '12

Alyssa Kranzmann '12

“As a leader, I learned a lot about how to accomplish things more efficiently and how to motivate people, and I think that will be really valuable to me in my career.” Read more

  • Hometown: Southern California
  • Chemical Engineering
Brian Kwee

Brian Kwee '12

"I believe that chemical engineering research offers many opportunities to help resolve the world’s diminishing energy resources." Read more

  • Chemical Engineering