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Clark Foundation Celebrates Next Generation of Innovators; Class of 2022 Graduating Clark Scholars
June 1, 2022
Bethesda, Maryland – The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation celebrates the 87 A. James Clark Scholars who graduated this year from Duke University, George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Stevens Institute of Technology, The University of Pennsylvania, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, and Virginia Tech.
Through the A. James Clark Scholars Program, the Foundation partners with eleven universities to provide scholarships and tailored learning opportunities to over four hundred exceptionally talented engineering students.
The Clark Scholars Program is dedicated to ensuring the next generation of engineers have the opportunity they deserve regardless of financial need. The students participate in a cohort model with dedicated advising, mentoring and university resources. Over the course of the program, students complete a combination of engineering and business courses of study at their respective schools, participate in leadership skills and community-building activities and engage in community service experiences. This approach reflects the values of the Clark Scholars namesake, A. James Clark, an engineer, businessman, and philanthropist.
“The need for well rounded, business and impact-minded engineers has never been greater and it’s an honor to see this cohort of Clark Scholars carry on my father’s legacy,” said Courtney Clark Pastrick, Board Chair of the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation. “My father’s success began with an engineering scholarship – something he was proud of and he would be even prouder to see these Scholars walk across their respective stages and step into the engineering field well equipped to tackle today’s problems.”
Through the Foundation’s $165 million investment in its signature academic program, the endowed scholarships will support 475 students annually in perpetuity at eleven of the nation’s top engineering institutions. The Clark Foundation recognizes that our success as a nation depends on us equipping the best and brightest minds with the tools and knowledge to solve our biggest problems.
Learn more about the Clark Scholars here.
Clark Scholars Class of 2022
| Duke University |
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| Filip Bartel, Civil Engineering |
| William Carlson, Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Joy Fu, Biomedical Engineering & Computer Science |
| Marcellus Jordan III, Mechanical Engineering |
| Sophie Rubin, Risk, Data, and Financial Engineering |
| Hosam Tagel-Din, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science |
| Kayana Tyson, Biomedical Engineering |
| Christian Welch, Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science |
| Juliet Yznaga, Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science |
| Philip Liu, Mechanical Engineering |
| George Washington University |
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| Cade Adelman, Biomedical Engineering |
| Samantha Danison, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Kaitlin Fagan, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering |
| Camille Humphreys, Biomedical Engineering |
| Kathryn Jaroszynski, Biomedical Engineering |
| Abigail Lukas, Biomedical Engineering |
| Claudio Martinez, Computer Science |
| Gabriella Petrillo, Biomedical Engineering |
| Jenna Pressman, Biomedical Engineering |
| Kiera Rudden-Flanagan, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Alexander Yan, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Georgia Tech University |
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| Charles Nate Tenorio, Mechanical Engineering |
| Suyash Rajesh, Mechanical Engineering |
| John Hopkins University |
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| David Calvo, Computer Science |
| Jonathan Edwards, Computer Science |
| Isabella (Bella) Ferrara, Biomedical Engineering |
| Sean Glaister, Biomedical Engineering |
| Angelino Go, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
| Varahunan (Vara) Mathiyalakan, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
| Jolie McDonnell, Applied Mathematics and Statistics |
| Stevens Institute of Technology |
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| Alyssa Appleby, Mechanical Engineering |
| Christina Berke, Electrical Engineering |
| Shterna (Sarah) Kuptchik, Biomedical Engineering |
| Trinity Lundemo, Biomedical Engineering |
| Tayler Marin, Computer Science |
| Emily Ng, Engineering Management |
| Luc Wersinger, Mechanical Engineering |
| Nisil Patel, Computer Science |
| Ryan Perretta, Computer Science |
| Cory Philippe, Mechanical Engineering |
| Sabiha Rahman, Chemical Engineering |
| Eve Sarracco, Biomedical Engineering |
| Kaitlyn Sharo, Cyber Security |
| Elijah Wendel, Computer Science |
| Daniel Zatko, Computer Engineering |
| University of Maryland |
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| Emily Cho, Mechanical Engineering |
| Steven Hu, Fire Protection Engineering |
| Lauren Losin, Bioengineering |
| Anna Parrish, Bioengineering |
| Carolyn Payne, Mechanical Engineering |
| Sriniket Rachuri, Mechanical Engineering |
| Nolan Vanbourgondien, Mechanical Engineering |
| University of Pennsylvania |
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| Estelle Burkhardt, Bioengineering |
| James Ciardullo, Computer Science, Minor in Mechanical Engineering |
| Francesca Cimino, Bioengineering, Concentration in Medical Devices |
| Natasha Dilamani, Mechanical Engineering |
| Bahda Shin, Computer Science and Management |
| Quincy Hendricks, Electrical Engineering |
| Rozina Hidaru, Computer Science & Minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship |
| Fahmida Lubna, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering |
| Brandon Reid, Computer Engineering |
| University of Virginia |
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| Rodas Addis, Computer Science |
| Teagan Baiotto, Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Nazirah Farach Rojo, Mechanical Engineering |
| Stephanie Gernentz, Chemical Engineering & Environmental Science |
| Emma Jensen, Mechanical Engineering |
| Garrett Johannsen, Biomedical Engineering |
| Jennifer Khuu, Computer Science |
| Amy Lee, Aerospace Engineering and Spanish |
| Katarina Liddell, Chemical Engineering |
| Babafemi Omole, Computer Science |
| Vishal Singh, Mechanical Engineering |
| Emma Wilt, Systems Engineering |
| Rachel Zhang, Computer Science & Statistics |
| Vanderbilt University |
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| Shun Ahmed, Engineering Science |
| Kaheem Gibbs, Mechanical Engineering |
| Isaac Kirk-Koffi, Biomedical Engineering |
| Teppei (Cody) Kotake, Computer Science & Math |
| Craig Koziolek, Computer Science |
| Stefany Rodrigues, Electrical Engineering |
| Virginia Tech |
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| Ricabelle Pagara, Construction Engineering Management |
| Ezekiel Volk, Architecture and Urban Studies |
| Nicolas Barreras, Aerospace and Ocean Engineering |
| Aisha Diallo, Civil Engineering |
| Nicky Huynh, Computer Science |
| Genesis Wallace, Civil Engineering |
| Jacolby Washington, Civil Engineering |
About the Clark Scholars Program
As part of our dedication to the engineers of the future, the Foundation established the A. James Clark Scholars Program. The Clark Scholars Program has been implemented at Duke University, George Washington University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Penn State University, The University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Maryland, Vanderbilt University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Virginia Tech.
The program supports first generation students and students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields that exhibit strong academic and leadership potential and have financial need. Students enrolled in the program pursue a rigorous curriculum of engineering study, take at least 1-2 business classes, and participate in community service. They also attend leadership seminars and events with leaders in the field.
About the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation
Expanding opportunity and access to resources that allow individuals and communities to thrive is at the heart of the Clark Foundation’s mission. Reflecting the values of its founders, A. James and Alice B. Clark, the family foundation was created more than 30 years ago to support the Clarks’ belief in addressing today’s challenges by using their resources to achieve the greatest possible impact.
Together with our partners, we focus on educating engineers, improving the lives of veterans and their families, and providing members of the DC community the best opportunity to thrive.
Media Contact:
Sarah Elbert, Sarah.elbert@clarkfoundationdc.org, (301) 657-7176
As our Foundation grows, we have not forgotten our roots.
Mr. Clark was an engineer, and the Foundation has invested over $235 million to date in #engineering initiatives to help students that are traditionally underrepresented in engineering fields attain a high-quality, well-rounded engineering #education.
A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation team members, Natalie Grandison, Elle Wassertzug, and Andrew Knutson visited the Clark Scholars Program at Virginia Tech
Clark Scholars participated in a ‘Mingle Like You Mean It’ workshop, followed by a networking event where they practiced what they’d learned with Clark Foundation and Virginia Tech campus partners.
Georgia Institute of Technology Clark Scholars hosted Courtney Clark Pastrick, Joe Del Guercio, Elle Wassertzug, and Sarah Bayne Elbert for a campus visit
The team also got a tour of the Hive Makerspace, a student-run Interdisciplinary Design Commons, and spoke to Scholars about their experiences on campus and their vision for the future of the Program.
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation celebrates this year’s 87 Clark Scholars graduates.
“My father’s success began with an engineering scholarship – something he was proud of and he would be even prouder to see these Scholars walk across their respective stages and step into the engineering field well equipped to tackle today’s problems.” Courtney Clark Pastrick, Board Chair.
The Clark Scholars Program has been Transformational for the Georgia Tech College of Engineering
“I could not be more excited about and thankful for our partnership with the Clark Foundation.”