Sarah Gardner
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Ossining, New York
Class of 2027
Chemical Engineering w/Environmental Concentration B.S, Astrophyiscs Minor
I am beyond thankful with my decision to attend WPI! There are opportunities quite literally everywhere you look. Our emphasis on project based learning is truly felt in every class, allowing me gain hands-on experience and understand how the knowledge I'm gaining is actually applied in a variety of fields. It has allowed me to pursue my multitude of passions; from chemistry, to robotics, to building rockets!
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about anything WPI!
Engineers without Borders
Engineers without Borders (EWB) is an international organization that pairs communities in need with chapters across the world. Currently, we are working with a rural community in Ecuador to help fix their water distribution system and supply their community with cleaner water. As the Project Team Technical Lead, I am currently helping to lead the construction and testing of a slow sand filter, to hopefully work to filter out a lot of the containments affecting their water!
High Power Rocketry Club
The High Power Rocketry Club is one of the largest clubs on campus, and is divided into many different sub-teams. Each sub-team works on a different part of the rocket, from the couplings to the programming. I am a member of the Electrical Design sub-team, meaning I work on designing constructing small circuit boards like the one above! There are so many different disciplines that go into building a rocket, not just aerospace engineering.
Greek Life
I am a member of Chi Omega, a sorority on campus! Before coming to college, I never thought I would join Greek Life, but I have absolutely loved my experience here at WPI. Everyone has been so kind, genuine, supportive, and welcoming. It is so wonderful to have a community of women in STEM on campus!