Our Graduates - Department of Engineering

Lyndsy Barry ’17 Scientist at Eurofins

Lyndsy is an alumna of Messiah’s biomedical engineering program and works as a scientist at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories in the Medical Device Testing Division. Read more about what brought Lyndsy to Messiah, her global experience with the Collaboratory, and how she is still connected to the university.

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Vaughn Chambers ’19 Graduate Student at University of Delaware

Vaughn is an alumna of Messiah’s mechanical and biomedical engineering programs and is currently a graduate student at the University of Delaware where his research is focused on gait rehabilitation for stroke patients. Read more about what brought Vaughn to Messiah, how his Collaboratory experiences uniquely prepared him for graduate school, and how he is still connected to the university.

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Antonio Ortiz ’18 Mechanical Engineer for Genesis Engineering Solutions

After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Messiah, Antonio Ortiz went on to work for Genesis Engineering Solutions where he is currently working on a project contracted by NASA.

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Caleb Richert ’24 Engineer started ski club on campus

Richert chose Messiah for its environmental science program, but also to pursue his passion for skiing. “I came to Messiah because I wanted to join a community of faith and had the opportunity to start a ski team through the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association," he said.

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Daniel Ma ’19 Graduate Student at The Ohio State University

Daniel Ma is currently a graduate student at The Ohio State University where his research primarily focuses on bench-scale optimization of emerging and novel UV disinfection devices, such as UV LEDs, for water disinfection. He enjoys the opportunities research provides to explore new ideas and be at the forefront of discoveries to help improve the environment.

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Dave Smith ’10 Aviation supervisor, Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe

At Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, a five-airplane fleet meets the daily demands of consumers who enjoy the company's potato rolls and other products.

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Erin Brenneman ’20 Structural Engineer-in-Training at Modjeski and Masters

Erin is an alumna of Messiah’s civil engineering program and is currently a structural engineer-in-training working in the field of movable bridges. Read more about what brought Erin to Messiah and how the Collaboratory prepared her for her unique position in industry.

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Jessica Kunkle ’18 Automation and Controls Designer at Gannett Fleming

Jessica is an alumna of Messiah’s electrical program and works in industry as an electrical engineer. Read more about what brought Jessica to Messiah, her global experience with the Collaboratory, and her unique role in still supporting the university.

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Kaitlin Logan ’16 Engineer at Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology firm

When Kaitlin Logan ’16 was at Messiah College, she majored in engineering with an environmental concentration because of her interest in the field of science and problem-solving tasks. Before graduating from Messiah, Logan was offered a full-time position at Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader focusing on buildings and energy growth platforms.

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Morris Taylor ’20 Resident Physician in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Messiah University, Morris was accepted into the Penn State College of Medicine. He is currently a resident physician at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center where he is gaining experience with a wide variety of specialties including pediatric care, obstetrics and gynecology, and inpatient family medicine.

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Russell Woleslagle ’15

When he set off to Panama on a missions trip in August 2013, Russell Woleslagle’15 had no idea he’d return just a short year later to open a pedestrian bridge he would help build in the small village of Arraiján, Panama.

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Sarah Kelchner ’22 Air-Cooled Chiller Product Engineer at Johnson Controls

Mechanical Engineering graduate Sarah Kelchner currently works at Johnson Controls as a product engineer on a team dedicated to new product development in the HVAC industry. She loves the way her job enables her to stay involved with the technical worlds of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer while also empowering her to live out the Christian value of stewardship through working toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.

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Steven Carpenter ’19 Senior Software Engineer for Stanley Black & Decker

Electrical Engineering graduate Steven Carpenter's primary role at Stanley Black & Decker is to support new product development for consumer and professional tools. Time spent with the Collaboratory provided Steven with valuable experience which has been helpful in his current job as he works with a team to provide satisfactory projects.

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Ted Sindabizera Ntwari ’18 Software Product Manager at Fracta

As the Software Product Manager at Fracta, Ted spearheads the development of machine learning-based software that monitors the condition and predicts potential risks associated with drinking water distribution mains throughout the United States.

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