JAM

A junior majoring in Material Science & Engineering with a concentration in Nanomaterials, Julie has been a member of Material Advantage since the spring of 2006. During the spring of 2007 Julie held the position of Outreach Chair and from 2007-2008 she was the chapter's Vice President. This year Julie has been elected the chapter's new President.

Julie's interests lie in energy materials, hydrogen storage, and nanotechnology. In the summer of 2007, Julie interned with Parker-Hannifin Energy Systems where she worked on the assembly and testing of PEM fuel cells and fuel cell system components. She also worked as a research assistant at the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center researching the Effects of Impurities on Fuel Cell Performance and Durability. During the 2008 summer Julie is interning at Hamilton Sunstrand.

Julie is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and an active volunteer for the Engineering Diversity Program. She also is a teacher for the Pre-Engineering Program.