May 2022
Dear Alumni,

In a few short weeks, more than 800 students from the College of Engineering will cross the stage at the Mann Music Center and become alumni of Drexel. In doing so, they will join a long tradition of Dragons who have gone out into the world and affected important change. Whether you are keeping outer space free of Earthly germs, making pathways for young women to excel in STEM or climbing to new heights in industry, you — the Drexel alumni network — are a source of unending pride for your alma mater. We hope that you carry a similar sense of pride whenever you encounter a fellow Dragon in the world, and that you continue to apply the lessons you learned here, by thinking critically, planning responsibly and acting swiftly in everything you do.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022, and to all the Dragons who came before, we thank you for your example.

Sharon L. Walker
Dean, College of Engineering
Celebrating the Class of 2022
Alumna, ‘Guardian of the Galaxy’ to Deliver Commencement Address
Moogega Cooper, a planetary protection engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and avid science educator, will receive an honorary degree and address the Class of 2022.

Undergraduate Speaker Finds Lessons in Unexpected Places
BS/MS student Celine Khoo recalls her journey from undecided engineering major to undergraduate commencement speaker. Read more.
Graduate Speaker Inspired by Advancements in Energy Storage
PhD graduate Luis Rebollar continued his engineering education to maximize the impact he can have on the world. Read more.
Alumni Spotlight
Alumnus Elected to U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Chris Ferguson, mechanical engineering ’84, is one of three astronauts elected to the 2022 class of the U. S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Clearing a Path for Women Engineers
Robin Thorne, chemical engineering ’97, has made a living out of forging her own path. Now, she’s doing it for others as the founder of a non-profit that connects more women to futures in STEM. Read more.
The Path Home Helped Alumna Become a Trailblazer
Vanessa Brown-Nedrick’s path to becoming the first Black female owner in Remington & Vernick’s history has more than one stop at Drexel. Read more.
‘Drexel Magazine’ Features Engineering Alumni In ‘40 Under 40’
 
Eight Drexel Engineering alumni are featured in Drexel Magazine’s 10th annual “40 Under 40” list. Read more.
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