2024-2025

Allison D. Wolf

Soden No. 29

Allison is an honors student at Kansas State University majoring in chemical engineering with a secondary major in biological eng’g. She previously served as KS Gamma Chapter recording secretary and is a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Omega Chi Epsilon, Steel Ring, and AIChE. Allison has worked as an engineering intern at Cargill and currently interns at Burns & McDonnell as a process engineer. When not studying, she enjoys reading, going on walks, and hanging out with friends and family. 

2024-2025

Megan A. VanderLeest

Stabile No. 1356

Megan is a senior at Kansas State University majoring in architectural engineering. She is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Phi Alpha Epsilon, and Kappa Alpha Theta. She does research focused on educating the public about the importance of good indoor air quality. Megan has spent two summers interning at Burns and McDonnell, working in the life sciences division and plans on obtaining a P.E. license and a master’s degree. 

2023-2024

Nicholas R. Divilbiss

Stabile No. 1156

Nick is a former foster youth who intends to pursue a PhD in structural engineering with a research interest in earthquake engineering and aspires to become a professor. A professorship is the right career for him to be challenged constantly because Nick wants to help future students succeed in engineering. In addition, key professors have played a critical role in his academic and personal success, and he wishes to pay their kindness forward.

2023-2024

Logan C. Maurer

Stabile No. 1188

Logan, a senior at Kansas State University, majors in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering with statistics and mathematics minors. She holds leadership roles in IISE, ESC, Alpha Pi Mu, and is a SWE mentorship program mentor. Her professional journey includes interning as a process engineer at OxyChem and as a supply chain engineer at Hallmark. Logan aspires to leverage her technical skills to develop innovative solutions that better the well-being of others.

2023-2024

Luke D. Mugler

Stabile No. 1194

Luke is a student at Kansas State University studying architectural engineering with an emphasis on electrical systems design. In addition to Tau Beta Pi, he is also an active member of Phi Alpha Epsilon, the open house chair for Architectural Engineering Institute, and on leadership with Christian Challenge. After graduation, Luke intends to pursue a career at an MEP engineering firm and potentially take those skills overseas.

2023-2024

David A. Ochner

Record No. 1907

David is a senior at Kansas State University majoring in electrical engineering with minors in math and music. He enjoys music as much as engineering and studies piano and pipe organ at K-State. David is president of K-State's solar club and a calculus I tutor. He currently interns at Burns & McDonnel and after graduation, plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career in elevator design and testing while serving as a church organist.

2022-2023

Mason M. Ericson

Stabile No. 1127

Mason is a student at Kansas State University studying civil engineering on the environmental track. He is an active member of Engineers Without Borders and WEF. Mason is also an undergraduate research assistant studying resource recovery from wastewater using AnMBRs and MECs. This summer, he is interning at Olsson as a water/wastewater intern and hopes to pursue a career in the water sector after he completes his master's degree.

2021-2022

Megan E. Kinnane

Record No. 1684

Megan is a biomedical engineering student at Kansas State University. With the diverse background provided by her curriculum, she hopes to pursue a career as a product and systems architect. Megan’s time overseas and involvement with an international student welcome team has given her a desire to aid communities without consistent access to healthcare. Because of this, she would like to take her skillset overseas to help these communities directly.

2021-2022

Cecilia L. Schmitz

Stabile No. 942

Ceci is a senior at Kansas State University majoring in electrical engineering, with a bioengineering emphasis, and minoring in leadership studies. She is involved in Engineering Ambassadors, the prosthetic design team, and Alpha Phi Omega. Her next step is to pursue a master’s in biomedical engineering. Her career goal is to develop devices that intersect EE and the nervous system to assess and treat a variety of neurological conditions. 

2019-2020

Jonathon I. Garrett

Record No. 1509

Jonathon is a senior in computer engineering at Kansas State University. He is president of the on-campus Robotics Competition Team, as well as a member of the Engineering Leadership and Innovation Program. He has held embedded software developer internships at John Deere and the Department of Energy. He also performs Department of Energy sponsored research on campus. Jonathon intends to pursue further education after graduation.

2019-2020

Gabrielle J. Phillips

Stabile No. 708

Gabrielle is studying chemical engineering at Kansas State University. She serves as Kansas Gamma Chapter president and has previously been membership coordinator and vice president. She is also president of the K-State student chapter of IEEE EMBS. Gabrielle has worked on several research projects for which she was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship. After graduation, she hopes to attend medical and graduate school to pursue a career in medical research. 

2019-2020

Trey S. Schmidt 

Stabile No. 737

Trey is a senior in computer engineering at Kansas State University. He has served the last two years as vice president of the Kansas State University Robotics Competition team and IEEE. In addition, he is also involved with Engineering Ambassadors, the senior honorary Steel Ring, and Tau Beta Pi. He is currently interning with Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory and plans to pursue a career in the realm of space exploration. 

2018-2019

Jordan C. Disberger

Stabile No. 604

Jordan is studying electrical engineering at Kansas State University. He aspires to go into business consulting upon graduation. 

2018-2019

Nicole B. Doughramaji

Stabile No. 594

Nicole is an honors student at Kansas State University studying mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics. She has been involved in research on campus for two years and enjoys presenting her research at various professional conferences. Nicole also volunteers at a local horse ranch which specializes in therapeutic riding for individuals with disabilities. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in solid mechanics. 

2018-2019

Larissa D.P. Eshelman

Stabile No. 597

Larissa is a senior in architectural engineering at Kansas State University where she is working towards her combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She plans to pursue structural engineering for her career. Larissa has served many officer positions for the Kansas Gamma Chapter, including activities coordinator, Engineering Futures chair, and signage/advertising chair. She also holds officer positions for various other organizations, including SEAKM. 

2018-2019

Matthew Hunter J. Haufler

Stabile No. 615

Hunter is studying computer engineering at Kansas State University. He enjoys diverse learning in his minors of foreign language (Spanish) and computer science. He is on the dean’s list and has completed internships with Northwind Technical Services, GTM Sportswear, and ConocoPhillips. His plans are to pursue full time employment after graduation.

2018-2019

Angie Mitchell 

Record No. 1401

Angie is pursuing a BS in civil engineering at Kansas State University. She has previous degrees in art, Spanish, and education from the University of Iowa and worked as a K-12 art instructor for seventeen years. At K-State, Angie is a captain of the school’s steel bridge team and a physics tutor for the scholars assisting scholars program. Upon graduating, she plans to pursue a career in public works.

2018-2019

Wyatt Vandepol

Record No. 1445

Wyatt is an industrial and systems engineering junior at Kansas State University and serves as Kansas Gamma Chapter vice president. He has pursued minors in business and statistics and plans to get his MBA post-graduation. He spent the summer as a global supply chain intern for ExxonMobil and is passionate about optimization in business environments. He is interested in pursuing opportunities for employment in the renewable energy industry. 

2017-2018

Mariah Brown

Stabile No. 474

Mariah is majoring in biological systems engineering with a pre-med track and a minor in leadership studies at Kansas State University. She is interested in combining her engineering knowledge with a medical degree to create innovative methods of addressing developing health concerns. Mariah participates in undergrad research, is an active community volunteer, and serves as TBP Kansas Gamma Chapter vice president. 

2017-2018

Hannah K. Fain

Stabile No. 497

Hannah is pursuing a degree in chemical engineering at Kansas State University. She is TBP Kansas Gamma chapter alumni chair and a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, Omega Chi Epsilon, and bakery science club. She worked as a product development intern at Mars Petcare and plans to work in research and development in the food or consumer product industry after graduation. 

2017-2018

Eric T. Flett

Stabile No. 500

Eric is an electrical engineering major at Kansas State University with a 4.0 GPA. He’s a member of the K-State marching band, lab administrator for the electronics design club, & teaching assistant in the Physics Dept. Eric interned at Bombardier Aerospace, working with GPS and UAS for experimental flight tests. Eric plans to pursue a master’s and a career with electronics and communications in the space industry. 

2017-2018

Chengyao Gao

Stabile No. 505

Chengyao studies mechanical engineering at Kansas State University, serves as an RA, vice president of Chinese Students and Scholars Union, BNSF outreach mentor, a member in rocketry club & aero design club, and a student employee at K-State Athletics, Inc. He is fluent in both Mandarin and English, and he has a rock band. He plans to work or pursue a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

2017-2018

Anna L. Kucera

Record No. 1280

Anna is studying biological systems engineering with a mathematics minor at Kansas State University. She is an active member of the K-State Steel Ring senior honors society, Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows, and a Scholars Assisting Scholars differential equations tutor. She has studied abroad in Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Belize. Anna plans to attend the College of Veterinary Medicine and work in the fields of animal prosthetic design & surgery. 

2017-2018

Daniel J. Lovell

Record No. 1288

Daniel is a senior in computer engineering at Kansas State University. He will proudly serve as an engineering ambassadors’ committee head, Kansas Gamma Chapter corresponding secretary elect, and trombone section leader in the Pride of Wildcat Land Marching Band. Daniel is working as an intern at Garmin, developing aviation display software. After graduation, he plans to begin a career in software engineering, and later earn an MBA.

2017-2018

Garret C. Schneider

Stabile No. 550

Garret attends Kansas State University and is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. During the school year, he works as a physics TA. He has had a summer internship working with CNH Industrial in their product testing department. He hopes to one day work in the agricultural equipment area designing or testing new pieces of machinery. 

2016-2017

Caroline Kabus

Record No. 1171

Caroline is a Kansas State University architectural engineering student with an emphasis in MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) building systems. She is Kansas Gamma Chapter president and an officer in the student chapter of the K-State AEI chapter. Caroline enjoys participating in undergraduate engineering research and plans to pursue a career in consulting MEP engineering. 

2016-2017

Trace Robertson Jr.

Stabile No. 456

Trace is a mechanical engineering major at Kansas State University, minoring in Business and Japanese. He plans to use these skills to pursue a career in international business. Trace is a Kansas Gamma Chapter officer and a research assistant for testing new refrigerants in commercial applications. After graduating, he plans on obtaining his master’s. 

2015-2016

Valerie J. Binns

Record No. 1021

Valerie is majoring in electrical engineering at Kansas State University. She is treasurer for the ECE Women in Engineering group and the Eta Kappa Nu chapter. She has done research in the biomedical computing devices lab and volunteers at a clinic that serves those without health insurance. Valerie plans to attend medical school. 

2015-2016

Jay A. Disberger

Record No. 1036

Jay is a previously home-schooled student pursuing undergraduate and master’s degrees in architectural engineering with a physics minor at Kansas State University. He is an engineering tutor, has interned with Alvine Engineering, and his goal is to graduate debt-free and engage in a fulfilling engineering career. 

2015-2016

Emily M. Garrison

Record No. 1045

Emily attends Kansas State University majoring in architectural engineering with a structural emphasis. She is Kansas Gamma Chapter president, Architectural Engineering Institute chapter president, and serves as an officer of Phi Alpha Epsilon and Steel Ring. She intends to obtain a master’s degree before entering the workplace. 

2015-2016

Levi C. Hefner

Stabile No. 344

Levi is majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in business and economics at Kansas State University. He is Kansas Gamma Chapter treasurer. Levi will pursue a master’s degree, enter industry, and use his abilities and education to help those less fortunate. 

2015-2016

Austin R. Jueneman

Record No. 1063

Austin is majoring in civil engineering at Kansas State University. He is captain of the Steel Bridge team and has completed internships in the field of transportation engineering. Austin plans to pursue a career in the transportation industry and an MBA after graduation. 

2015-2016

Kendall D. Schmidt

Stabile No. 398

Kendall is studying mechanical engineering with a minor in business at Kansas State University. He is active with Delta Upsilon fraternity, Engineering Ambassadors, and studied abroad in the Czech Republic. He interned with Burns & McDonnell in the energy division. He plans to get an engineering consulting job and an MBA. 

2015-2016

Yichao Zhang

Record No. 1131

Yichao is majoring in chemical engineering at Kansas State University. She is involved in research and the Chem-E-Car design team. She serves as Kansas Gamma Chapter cataloger, AIChE vice president, and a teaching assistant. After graduation, she will pursue a Ph.D. in material science and engineering focusing on 2D material and nano-material synthesis with the goal of becoming a professor. 

2013-2014

Cassandra K. Stallbaumer

Fife No. 21

Cassandra is majoring in architectural engineering at Kansas State University. She is involved there as an officer of TBP, Architectural Engineering Institute, and Structural Engineers Association. of KS & MO. This summer, she gained professional experience as an intern at BSE Structural Engineers. She plans to pursue a master’s in structural engineering before entering industry. 

2013-2014

Kristin M. Stewart

Fife No. 22

Kristin is majoring in architectural engineering at Kansas State University, where she is TBP chapter president. She is also a member of Phi Alpha Epsilon and Steel Ring. She has interned for Ross & Baruzzini in St. Louis for two summers and hopes to continue work there upon graduation. Kristin plans to obtain her P.E. license after gaining experience in the field. 

2013-2014

 Ryan T. Whelchel

Fife No. 23

Ryan is majoring in architectural engineering with an emphasis on structures at Kansas State University. He is involved in research and as an ambassador to the engineering college. He plans to pursue a master’s degree in structural engineering and ap plied mechanics. Professionally, he seeks the challenge of designing structures that push the limits of engineering. 

2012-2013

Larissa A. Hall

Record No. 714

Larissa is majoring in biological systems engineering at Kansas State University, where she ranks top of her class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. She plans to gain experience in the biomedical field and to research the procedure for repairing a torn Achilles’ heel. Postgraduate plans are for a master’s in rehabilitation engineering. 

2012-2013

R. Liam Reilly 

Record No. 760

Liam is a civil engineering major at Kansas State University, where he ranks first in his group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He is also pursuing a pre-law curriculum with a view to becoming a patent attorney. He plans to combine his interest and knowledge of sustain able technology with the law, and so make an impact on society. 

2011-2012

Joseph A. Lohkamp

Stabile No. 144

Joe is a mechanical engineering major at Kansas state University, where he is top of his class and group with a 4.0 G.P.A. He sees problems with the nation’s infrastructure and hopes to make a career putting that right. So, one of his options is to stay at Kansas State and work towards a second degree in civil engineering. 

2009-2010

Stacey L. Ahern 

Stabile No. 11

Stacey is majoring in industrial engineering at Kansas State University, where she ranks first in her class. Her graduate school plans include studying ergonomics, particularly in the dental industry. she also wants to stay involved in programs like Women Mentoring Women. After that, she plans to develop her skills to prepare for corporate leadership. 

2009-2010

Andrew W. Harris 

Stabile No. 38

Andrew is an industrial engineering major at Kansas State University, where he is first in his class. He has been accepted into the master’s program focusing on operations research. Vice president of the Farmhouse Fraternity, he volunteers at a local elementary school. He is a summer intern with Blue Cross Blue shield of Kansas. 

2009-2010

Katerina R. Voigt 

Record No. 530

Katerina is a chemical engineering undergraduate at Kansas State University and has been active in reaching out to high school students through Engineering Ambassadors. she is interested in the biological side and would enjoy developing new pharmaceuticals or drug delivery systems. she planned to use this summer to decide on long-term academic ambitions.  

2008-2009

Lisa E. Beck 

Record No. 335

Lisa is working on a bachelor’s of architectural engineering at Kansas State University. she plans to pursue a master’s in civil/structural engineering and begin doctoral studies. Lisa hopes to lead a research facility investigating current and emerging materials. she has been a ΤBΠ President and Phi Kappa Phi member. 

2008-2009

Jon S.D. Oakes 

Record No. 392

Jon is working on his M.E. bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University and tied for first in his class of 402. He aims to maintain his 4.0 G.P.A. and anticipates valuable experience from an internship at a chemical company. Jon plans graduate school in environmental engineering, the field in which he would like to work.  

2008-2009

Austin A. Pfannenstiel

Record No. 394

Austin is an E.E. major, with a minor in business administration at Kansas State University. His concerns have also led him to study alternative energy and environmental ethics. Post-graduation, he has signed on for the U.S. Navy nuclear power officer program and after training plans to serve aboard submarines. 

2008-2009

Jay M. Reimer

Record No. 400

Jay is majoring in biological and agricultural engineering at Kansas State University. He is planning to study biomedical engineering in graduate school and hopes to do internships with either governmental agencies or private firms in that field. Jay has been a ΤBΠ secretary and is also a keen student sportsman. 

2008-2009

Derek J. Woodman

Record No. 434

Derek is on his way to a bachelor’s in computer engineering at Kansas State University, where he ranks first in a class of 507. He is looking forward to graduating into the corporate world, starting his own family, and having time to become in volved in the community. He has been a ΤΒΠ Treasurer and IEEE member. 

2007-2008

Maggie J. Lock

Althouse No. 1 

Maggie is a mechanical engineering major at Kansas State University. she has a summer internship with the energy-consulting and environmental-services department at a global engineering firm. Former Kansas Gamma President and member of the IIE, she plans to enter the profession before earning a master’s degree. 

2007-2008

Mary P. Sprouse

Nagel No. 28

Mary is finishing her mechanical engineering degree at Kansas State University. she has found that she has a passion for nuclear engineering and will pursue a master’s degree in that field. she may go into nuclear policy or pursue a Ph.D. in her chosen field. she is founder and president of her IEEE chapter and treasurer of the SAE group. 

2007-2008

B.R. Tryon

Record No. 322

Ben is a Ch.E. major at Kansas State University. He plans to earn at least one graduate degree and is interning at Dow Chemical. An Eagle scout and member of the AIChE and Omega Chi Epsilon honor society, he enjoyed international travel during a semester spent studying abroad in the Czech republic. 

2007-2008

E.E. Voigt

Record No. 335

Betsy is a mechanical engineer at Kansas State University. She is studying abroad for the third time in Germany, this time in Braunschweig, and views experiencing foreign cultures as an integral part of her education. she looks forward to her senior year, graduate school, and eventually earning a doctorate.  

2007-2008

Emily A. Voigt

Record No. 326

Emily is a Ch.E. major at Kansas State University. she is intensely interested in working toward converting biomass and waste biological products directly into hydrocarbons nearly identical to petroleum. she is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Omega Chi Epsilon, and Phi Kappa Phi. 

2006-2007

J.K. Ferlas

Record No. 152

Jonathan is a mechanical engineering major at Kansas State University. He is a member of the American society of Mechanical Engineers. He has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and the YMCA Starz tutoring program. He earned the rank of Eagle scout. He is weighing his academic and career options. 

2006-2007

N.A. Van Sickel

Record No. 223

Nick is a computer engineering major at Kansas State University. with a degree in hand, he would like to start a career in the area of non-contact sensing and artificial intelligence. He hopes to integrate those two areas further to increase the capabilities of computers. He plans to travel and study in Asia. 

2004-2005

Scott D. Rock

Nagel No. 20

At the top of his class at Kansas State University, Scott is majoring in computer engineering and will graduate next May. He and his wife are both full-time students and work part time to offset expenses. During the summers, Scott has worked in computer maintenance for a Kansas bank and for a large corporation programming in Java. During the next three years, he hopes to learn more about the business and management of technology-related companies, expecting someday to start his own firm. He was elected to Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi and is a member of IEEE and an at-large member of the engineering student council. He volunteers in the community and for his church. 

2004-2005

Austin L. Wareing

Record No. 72

Austin attends Kansas State University in Manhattan and is majoring in computer engineering. He is first in his class of 479, with a 4.0 GPA. Memberships include IEEE, the engineering student council, freshman leadership committee, the engineering honors program, and participation in the Blue Key society’s self-development program. He is the website director for the university’s engineering student council as well. Austin’s plans for the next three years include graduate school and then research and development experience in a professional capacity. 

2003-2004

Benjamin W. Downey

Record No. 34

The top engineering student in a class of 855 students at Kansas State University, Ben is majoring in architectural engineering and has completed his fourth of five years in the curriculum. After completing the EIT period, he will become a licensed engineer. He is a founding student member of the campus chapter of the Architectural Engineering Institute. He is the Corresponding Secretary for the Kansas Gamma Chapter, president of Campus Crusade for Christ, and student coordinator for Helping International Students.

2003-2004

Sarah A. Woodard

Record No. 55

Sarah is pursuing a five-year program in architectural engineering at Kansas State University and will receive her undergraduate degree in May 2005. She has already participated in several internships and will be able to complete a master’s degree in December of that year. On campus, she is Vice President of her Tau Beta Pi chapter, group leader for a student orientation seminar, and co-committee head for her department’s open house. She is a member of the student chapters of ASCE, AEI, and ASHRAE and enjoys intramural sports.

2002-2003

Charles W. Barth

Record No. 4

The top engineering student in a class of more than 750 students at Kansas State University, 20-year-old Charles is majoring in electrical engineering. He is interested in communications, particularly signal processing and electronic circuits and devices. He plans to participate in a summer internship with a technology-based company and is considering pursuing a master's degree in business administration. He was elected to Tau Beta Pi and enjoys intramural sports.

2002-2003

Matthew P. Overstake

Record No. 16

Matt is the top engineering student at Kansas State University where he is majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in business. He will complete his B.S. next year and then work in the oil and gas industry. He looks forward to his summer internship. He seeks P.E. licensure and hopes to improve new and existing oil-recovery techniques to protect the environment. Matt is an officer of Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma, a math grader, and a member of the ASME and serves on the student advisory council and Engineering Student Council. 

2002-2003

Christina R. Strunk

Benard No. 1

The top-ranking junior in an engineering class of more than 2,700 students at Kansas State University, Christina is majoring in industrial engineering and plans to earn an advanced degree in engineering management. A participant in the engineering honors program, she is completing a research project and has been elected to Alpha Pi Mu and Tau Beta Pi-she is Corresponding Secretary of Kansas Gamma. Christina is a student member of IIE and has served as a team captain on a JETS competition, volunteered for KSU open house and telefund, and worked with SADD and Habitat for Humanity.  

2001-2002

Lesley J. Schaefer

Record No. 1

Lesley is majoring in industrial engineering at Kansas State University. She is the top-ranking student in an engineering class of 480 and was elected to Alpha Pi Mu, Tau Beta Pi, and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Additionally, she is a student member of the IIE, SWE, the judicial board, and the marching and pep bands. She enjoys intramural sports and volunteers for the Red Cross, Big Sisters, and her church. Upon graduation, Lesley will work toward her master’s degree, focusing on ergonomics/human factors.