Engineering Peer Advising Leaders (EPALS)
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.
Join an EPAL Drop-in Session via Zoom
- Fall 2020 hours begin Monday, August 24, and continue through the last week of classes.
- Refer to individual schedules below to see when drop-ins are open for each EPAL. All hours are listed as Eastern Standard Time.
- You will be required to sign in with your Penn State id and password when joining Zoom.
- Once you have signed in, you will be placed in the waiting room within Zoom. When you are next in line, an EPAL will admit you to the meeting.
SANJANA ADAVI
B.A.E., Architectural Engineering
Email: sma6089@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I plan on studying abroad in Italy and Belgium!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 PM | 12-1 PM | 9-10 AM | — | — |
AHMED ALMATAR – LEAD EPAL
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Email: aia5643@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I like collecting maps!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 10-11 AM 3-4 PM |
— | — | 8-9 AM |
LAURA APARICIO ALVARADO
B.S., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 9-10:30 AM | — | 12:30-2 PM | — |
ANDREW BACHIK
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Email: asb5777@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I love to go hiking and fishing during my free time!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-10 AM | — | 11 AM-12 PM | — | 1:30-2:30 PM |
NATHAN BICKUS
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Email: nbb5259@psu.edu
Fun Fact: My EDSGN project won at the Engineering Design Showcase in the BJC in Spring 2019.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-9 AM | — | — | 10:30-11:30 AM | 9-10 AM |
MY-LINH BUDZIEN
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Email: mcb5864@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I used to work in the Entomology Department of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2-3 PM | — | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | 10-11 AM |
MARGARET FLECK
B.S., Computer Science
Email: mjf5834@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I got to watch Saquon Barkley bench press at the NFL combine!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM-1 PM | — | — | 9-10:30 AM | — |
SHELBY KARR – LEAD EPAL
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Email: sfk5377@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I am currently learning American Sign Language (ASL) and German.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 10:30 AM-12 PM | — | 2:30-4 PM | — |
ANIKA KO
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Email: afk5354@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I lived in Thailand for almost 7 years. I have never tried a strawberry in my life.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 12-1:30 PM | — | 12-1:30 PM |
MCKENNA QUINN
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Email: meq5036@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I went to California for the first time last summer! I hope I can visit again soon
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11:30 AM | — | 8-9 AM | 2-2:30 PM | — |
JACKSON SCHWARZ
B.S., Engineering Science
Email: jas8102@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I have perfect pitch!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 PM | 8-9 AM | 3-4 PM | — | — |
NAVYA SURI
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Email: nqs5458@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I am minoring in Environmental Engineering!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30-2:30 PM | — | 10-11 AM | — | 11 AM-12 PM |
CLAIRE WEILAND
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Email: caw5815@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I put hot sauce on everything.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 PM | — | 1:30-2:30 PM | 8-9 AM | — |
CINDY YU
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Email: jvy5366@psu.edu
Fun Fact: I have been studying in the U.S. without my parents since I was 14.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1-2 PM | 2:30-3 PM | — | 2:30-4 PM |
