Board Members

President: Micah Gendich

Micah is a SUGS master's student in the materials science and engineering program. His research concentration is in metal and crystalline surface characterization. He enjoys kayaking, weight lifting, and studying the world map.

Email: micahgen@umich.edu

Internal Vice President: Manasi Londhe

Manasi is a SUGS master's student studying materials science and engineering. She is interested in research, of which her current work focuses on high entropy oxide characterization and thin film growth. In her free time, Manasi enjoys music, rock tumbling, and reading.

Email: mlondhe@umich.edu

External Vice President: Katherine Rybkin

Katherine is a senior in materials science and engineering and mechanical engineering. Outside of classes, she researches aerogels in high temperature environments with Prof. Thouless and is also the M-Fly Hi-Lift Class Chief Engineer. She enjoys powerlifting and spending time with friends.

Email: kirybkin@umich.edu

Secretary: Nicolette Harvey

Nicolette is a senior undergraduate student earning a double major in materials science and engineering and art & design. She is interested in electronic and ceramic materials and sustainable design theory. In her spare time, Nicolette enjoys hiking, skiing, and sailing.

Email: nharv@umich.edu

Treasurer: Matteo Carcassi

Matteo is a junior in both materials science and engineering and physics. His research interests have been primarily semiconductors and optoelectronics. Outside of school, Matteo enjoys playing euphonium, laser cutting art, and having philosophical conversations.

Email: mcarc@umich.edu

Social Chair: Jennifer Yung

Jennifer is a senior in MSE, and is especially interested in ways she can use materials science to make a positive impact on the environment. She is pursuing a minor in Energy Science and Policy and has worked with batteries and photovoltaics through university research and an internship. A fun fact about her is that she can do a headstand (sometimes...)!!

Email: jenyung@umich.edu

Outreach Chair: Alex Cooper

Alex is a third year undergraduate student studying materials science and engineering. She is passionate about sustainable materials and biodegradable design. In her downtime, Alex likes to paint, garden, and cook.

Email: alexkayy@umich.edu

Committee Representative: Lauren Adams

Lauren is a senior in the materials science and engineering department. She is also pursuing a computer science minor, and hopes to do work that combines the two disciplines. When not in class, she enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with friends.

Email: laurea@umich.edu

Committee Representative: Daniel Casey

Daniel is a senior in the materials science and engineering department with a minor in physics. He is interested in superconducting materials and in his free time he likes to hike, fish, and box for the university.

Email: dancase@umich.edu

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