Engineering Peer Advising Leaders (EPALS)
There will be no EPAL hours on Monday, Nov. 22, through Friday, Nov. 26. We will resume our regular EPAL hours on Monday, Nov. 29.
The Engineering Peer Advising Leaders (EPALS) are a cohort of upper-class College of Engineering students who offer technical and advising support to first- and second-year students who are exploring majors within the College of Engineering. EPALs strive to promote academic excellence and student success by contributing to the intellectual and personal growth of students and by encouraging students to develop self-advocacy skills.
EPALs can provide peer assistance within the LionPATH, Canvas, and Starfish systems and can support students in understanding and utilizing these university platforms. The EPALs can answer general questions regarding university and college level resources and in general, life as a Penn State engineering student.
EPALs will start Fall 2021 in-person drop-in hours on Aug. 23 in 208 Hammond. Please see each EPAL below for their individual schedule.
There are also limited Zoom drop-ins for several EPALs. Refer to each EPAL if there are Zoom hours available. Click the zoom EPAL drop-in link below to join during the posted hours and you will be placed in the waiting room. When you are next in line, an EPAL will admit you to the Zoom meeting.
If you have questions, please contact us at epals@engr.psu.edu.
Laura Aparicio
Major: Chemical Engineering
Email: lma5474@psu.edu
Fun Fact: The first time I saw snow was my freshman year of college.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person: 3:30-4:30pm | — | — | In-Person: 12:30-1:30pm | — | — | — |
Andrew Bachik
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Email: asb5777@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I like to go kayaking.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | In-Person: 10:30am-12:30pm | — | — | — | — | — |
Levi Baokbah
Major: Electrical Engineering
Email: lsb5292@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I don't like chocolate.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | Zoom:10:30-11:30am; In-Person: 11:30am-12:30pm | — | — | — |
Wesley Barnes
Major: Industrial Engineering
Email: wfb5124@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I am passionate about African Studies and love Hip Hop and R&B music.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | In-Person: 2:30-4:30pm | — | — | — |
Ryan Biskowitz
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Email: rfb5380@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I built an acoustic guitar by hand.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | In-Person: 8:30-10:00am; Zoom: 10:00-10:30am | — | — | — | — |
Julia Cusatis
Major: Computer Science
Email: jec5945@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I LOVE crafts! Crocheting and making friendship bracelets are my favorite crafts.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person: 10:00-11:30am; Zoom: 11:30am-12:00pm | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Austin Gaydos
Major: Biological Engineering
Email: agg5261@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I transferred to Penn State from the University of Arizona.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person: 2:00-3:30pm | — | — | Zoom: 1:00-1:30pm | — | — | — |
Faith Hansotte
Major: Chemical Engineering
Email: fmh5113@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I love baking bread and got into it during Covid.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | In-Person: 1:30-2:30pm Zoom: 2:30-3:30pm | — | — | — | — |
Rishabh Karekatte
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Email: rsk5270@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I have visited eleven countries.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | In-Person: 10:00-11:30am Zoom: 11:30-12:00pm | — | — | — | — |
Michelle Kizhakekara
Major: Computer Science
Email: mvk5936@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I’ve never stayed in the same house for more than four years.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | In-Person: 12:30-2:00pm; Zoom: 2:00-2:30pm | — | — | — | — | — |
Rochelle Kwang
Major: Computer Science
Email: rvk5408@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I am terrified of heights but really enjoy rollercoasters.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoom: 1:00-2:00pm; In-Person: 2:00-3:00pm | — | — | — | — | — |
Jordyn Lampich
Major: Industrial Engineering
Email: jol5394@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I love to travel and have visited six different countries.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | In-Person: 8:30-10:30am | — | — |
Kiernan Lavelle
Major: Computer Science
Email: kzl5508@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I’ve gone cliff jumping in Hawaii.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | In-Person: 10:30am-12:30pm | — | — |
Brendon Little
Major: Architectural Engineering
Email: bcl5234@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I love fishing and kayaking in my free time.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | In-Person: 2:30-4:30pm | — | — |
Autumn Majchrzak
Major: Architectural Engineering
Email: arm6279@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I did competitive cheerleading for 10 years.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person: 8:30-10:00am; Zoom: 12:30-1:00pm | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Jamila Noguera-Devers
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Email: jan5592@psu.edu
Fun Fact: There was a point in time where I used to travel to a new country every year.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom: 12:00-12:30pm; In-Person: 12:30-2:00pm | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Krina Patel
Major: Engineering Science
Email: kkp5332@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I have lived in four countries.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | In-Person: 2:30-4:30pm | — | — | — | — |
Trisha Poorbaugh
Major: Biological Engineering
Email: tup147@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I have traveled to 36 different states.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | In-Person: 10:30-11:30am and 1:30-2:30pm | — | — | — |
Morgan Prichard
Major: Architectural Engineering
Email: mkp5607@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I have a green thumb and love growing plants.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | In-Person: 12:30-2:30pm | — | — |
Jackson Schwarz
Major: Engineering Science
Email: jas8102@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I have perfect pitch.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | In-Person: 12:30-1:30pm Zoom: 1:30-2:30pm | — | — | — | — |
Ian Self
Major: Architectural Engineering
Email: izs5144@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I am currently the DM for two separate D&D campaigns.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person: 11:30am-12:30pm | — | In-Person: 11:30am-12:30pm | — | — | — | — |
Navya Suri – LEAD EPAL
Major: Industrial Engineering
Email: nqs5458@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I am minoring in Environmental Engineering
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Ethan Trachtman
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Email: est5098@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I like to bake bread!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | In-Person: 8:30-10:30am | — | — | — |
Chase Walter
Major: Architectural Engineering
Email: cww5297@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I’m always looking to try new foods. If there is something unique on the menu, I’ll order it.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | In-Person: 8:30-10:30am | — | — | — | — | — |
Jiuqing Yu – LEAD EPAL
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Email: jvy5366@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I was attacked by 30+ bugs at the same time in Mongolia.
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