Meet the Clark Scholars

Ethan Dong

Philadelphia, PA

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Hobbies

I enjoy rock climbing with friends and playing ultimate frisbee on the Penn team. I also like playing video games and trying out different restaurants in the area.

Future Goals

My future goals are to find a job that I truly enjoy in the STEM field and to hopefully change the world through whatever career path I am taking.

Endi Guo

Rochester, NY

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Hobbies

In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and clarinet, and I hope to play in one of Penn's many ensembles this year. In addition, I like watching movies and football games, especially Bills games. In the past couple of years, I've begun fishing and trying to find the best places and the best techniques for fishing.

Future Goals

I decided to study engineering because I hope to tackle some of the biggest problems of our society like climate change. Chemical engineering, and engineering in general, allows me to use what I’ve learned in a variety of fields. I’m excited to explore Penn’s clubs and opportunities outside the classroom.

Faiyaz Hasan

Levittown, New York

Computer Science

Hobbies

I like running! I believe daily runs are a good way of destressing while getting a workout in. I like to listen to different kinds of music too, and I actually started experimenting with making beats as well. Lastly, I like exploring the city with my friends! It's almost as if there's new parts of Philly to explore all the time, so it's nice to go out there and experience the city.

Future Goals

I wish to have a career where I can work on mitigating the creation of biased algorithms. To me, making sure we live in an inclusive society is very important, and I would love to pursue a career in computer science where I can work towards creating an equal and just society for all.

Rena Li

Chicago, Illinois

Computer Science

Hobbies

In my free time, I like to try out new restaurants, hang out with friends, and watch movies/shows. I also like listening to music and attending concerts.

Future Goals

I initially chose bioengineering but have since transitioned to computer science due to my passion for coding and the inherent creativity and problem-solving it entails. The excitement of building things creatively is what drew me to engineering in the first place. Looking ahead, I hope to work as a software engineer in a big city.

Allen Liu

Cerritos, California

Computer Science

Hobbies

In my free time, I enjoy badminton, video games, anime, photography, and film production, alongside exploring new eateries and boba/coffee shops.

Future Goals

I plan on contributing to the technology sector. I’m interested in either engineering or investment roles, with a particular interest in entrepreneurship and startups. My areas of interest span semiconductors, Fintech, EdTech, and consumer technologies, with a potential focus on AI/machine learning, and data science. Overall, I’m open to exploring various career paths within technology and innovation.

Daniel Olton

Brooklyn, New York

Electrical Engineering

Hobbies

What truly sets me apart is my competitive spirit, which has driven me to my hobbies of basketball, swimming, and video games. On a personal level, I'm deeply involved in intramural sports and going to the gym with friends. I have recently picked up sprint football as it is a new sport to me that I am hoping to learn and improve on.

Future Goals

I’ve developed a deep interest in developing a professional career in electrical engineering that offers a creative environment to build cutting edge technology for making the world a better place.

Sadia Rahman

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Computer Science

Hobbies

I really love to bake sweets of all kinds, but cookies are my favorite! I'm also a huge music person, and I love exploring different ways to express myself. Recently I bought a guitar, and I am also learning how to sing! For my last hobby, I love ice skating. I hope that eventually I'll be able to do spins and jumps sometime soon.

Future Goals

I would love to work as a software engineer at a technology company. I don’t have any specific plans in mind, but as of right now that’s where my head is at.

Maria Ramos

Philadelphia, PA

Computer and Information Science

Hobbies

Golfing and reading are my favorite ways to clear my mind. While some read for the plot over the writing style, I find I am quite the opposite. I also love all genres!

Future Goals

I am deeply interested in the intersection between equity and technology. This involves everything from tech for social good to combating AI bias. In the future, I see myself working in a SWE position and eventually transitioning to working in philanthropic funds assessing investment opportunities in technology.

Jeimin Taveras

Philadelphia, PA

Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

Hobbies

My hobbies include going to the gym and exercising. Physical activity helps me calm my mind and prepare for the stress of academia. Growing up I built things, creating boats out of old cardboard scraps in my mothers corner store making things from nothing.

Future Goals

In the future I hope to work in the energy sector or car business as transportation and energy are some of the highest polluters in the world.

Henry Westfall

Broomfield, CO

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & APPLIED MECHANICS

Hobbies

I enjoy programming, skiing, playing tennis, playing board games with friends, and cooking.

Future Goals

I love engineering because I love collaborative, practical problem solving, and I find it very satisfying to create things that you can see and touch. Specifically, I want to become a robotics engineer; of the engineering disciplines that comprise robotics, Mechanical Engineering is the one with which I have had the least exposure, so I am excited to learn more about it. During my time at Penn, I intend to pursue an accelerated masters degree, and afterwards I may pursue a doctorate.