Undergraduate Student Ambassadors

Hempstead, NY

National Society of Black Engineers, Community Assistant in Hadley Village 

I love traveling! I enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures.

Do not be afraid to ask for help! College can be challenging but you are not going through it alone. UB has amazing professors dedicated to helping their students succeed. There are countless academic resources such as free tutoring available to students. Getting involved with clubs can also connect you to students within your major and with similar interests. 

Skaneateles, NY

I'm involved in Science is Elementary, tutoring, student leading, UB Academies, and a few clubs.

My favorite part about UB and SEAS is the simple fact that many opportunities are available to you. Whether you are interested in simulations or machining projects, a group or club exists. The ability to craft your education that way you want is a powerful tool. 

India

Research Assistant in the Photonics lab; WiSE (Women in Science & Engineering) outreach member

I come from a very culturally diverse background and I am fluent in four languages!

Engineering at UB gives you the opportunity to be involved in interdisciplinary research and at the same time focus on your specific area of interest. Amazing faculty and staff members are always willing to help students make the right career choice!

New York, NY

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, Undergraduate Research (CBE)

I love how many opportunities there are here and how easy it is to get involved on campus and explore my engineering and personal passions. I have taken advantage of the many opportunities here and have had the chance to engage in academic and social clubs as well as undergraduate research.

Phoenix, AZ/Clarence, NY

Tau Beta Pi Honors Society, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), Student Leader for EAS 199: Engineering Principles and EAS 202: Engineering Impact on Society

I love learning other languages and I'm fluent in Spanish. I love traveling and I studied abroad in Salamanca, Spain while at UB.

SEAS is an amazing community here at UB with a ton of opportunities to get involved. Clubs, diverse classes, research opportunities have allowed me to follow my interest and place in engineering. Also, the professors are extremely approachable and always willing to help out. Not to mention, the connections and friendships I have made with my fellow classmates. All of this has helped me to prepare for my future in the field of engineering.

UB also offers diverse opportunities for everyone from studying abroad (which I recommend whole-heartedly), resources to start a business, find an internship or job, or getting involved on campus. There is a ton offered by SEAS and UB. I love all of the opportunities and the ability to pick what I want to do with my time here at UB.

Scarsdale, NY

Student Leader for EAS 199/202, Power Lead University at Buffalo Nanosatellite Laboratory

I love the amount of clubs and research made available to undergraduate students. I also enjoy the vast amount of diversity UB offers.

Pune, India

CS Ed Week 2016 (Lead Student Organizer), UB Scientista (Events Co-chair), Teaching Assistant, UB Hacking (Organizer), Association for Computing Machinery (Member), Undergraduate Student Advisory Board (Member)

I think the support system is great! The faculty members are pretty friendly and always open to suggestions from students. Professors take time off their busy schedules to talk to students about their career goals and provide assistance with internship and job search which I think is wonderful! There are also a lot of opportunities for students to get involved in the CSE department be it volunteering for alumni events, organizing competitions and events or just attending club meetings!

Rochester, NY

American Society of Civil Engineers, UB Concrete Canoe Team, EAS 199/202 Student Leader

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is such a supportive environment. Everyone here—students, faculty and staff—all want to see each other succeed. Nothing here is ever “survival of the fittest.” We all work as a team and help bring each other up day after day. It discourages the mindset of “I cannot” and encourages you to think “I can.” It was really an aspect that drew me to UB and has been everything I could have hoped for and more.

Syracuse, NY area

My favorite thing about going to UB is that the school is so big that there are so many opportunities available to students, while at the same time, my majors feel small enough that I feel comfortable talking to my professors.

New Delhi, India

I am currently involved in research at PhoneLab as well as actively engaged with several engineering clubs such as Robotics, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the Association of Computing Machinery. I also undertake volunteering during departmental and/or engineering events and promote community development in the department.

SEAS is very inclusive towards students across the globe, has state-of-the-art resources, and keeps updating the curriculum to integrate modern industrial practices. There is a lot of focus on hands-on learning and several opportunities to leverage knowledge gained outside the classroom in real-world settings. Also, instructors and advisors are very approachable and helpful, thereby making UB feel much more individual-oriented than otherwise possible in a university of this scale.

Rochester, NY

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, undergraduate research, intramural sports.

My favorite place is the Adirondack mountains.

The EAS program for first year engineering students and the fact that the faculty and staff here are working on real world, tangible problems that you can help with.

Syracuse, NY

UB Scientista: Co-President; Women in Science and Engineering: Undergraduate Student Advisory Board: Member; Tech Savvy (for CSE) workshop: Organizer; Association of Computing Machinery (ACM): Member

What I love most about SEAS is the people in it. The main reason I choose to attend UB is because of the excellent community of people here. The professors, students, advisors, and staff here are very friendly, and are always looking to help you out. In addition, SEAS and UB always provide students with a quality education and most of all offer several research and extra-curricular opportunities.

Buffalo, NY

Undergraduate Research Scholar in the Department of Electrical Engineering under Dr. Kwang Oh, Science is Elementary at Westminster Charter Volunteer, Blackstone LaunchPad Ambassador, EAS 199 Student Leader, Acker Scholar, Intramural hockey all-star.

A large university may seem overwhelming, but the electrical engineering department makes it easy to find your niche. General engineering courses are geared to help you find what type of engineering you might be interested in, and as I got into the electrical department, it made it easy to choose what path I want to take with my major. Professors are always open for questions, and having that niche of classes with people in the same major makes it easy to get to know colleagues and teachers.

Queens, NY

UB Nanosatellite Laboratory, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

I come from a large family and I have five siblings!

The friends that support you and the people that you meet within the community.

Buffalo, NY

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Undergraduate Research Assistant

My favorite part about UB's SEAS is the opportunities that come with it. Being at a research institution gave me the opportunity to work with faculty and graduate students that I wouldn't have had at other schools. 

Hamburg, NY

National Society of Black Engineers, Community Assistant in Hadley Village

One day, I plan to rebuild my own aircraft, and fly around the world during my retirement.

From the first day of freshman year, you are given a sense of belonging. Whether it be freshman introductory classes, or major specific courses, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences does an immaculate job providing students with exactly what they need. On top of all of this, SEAS offers students countless opportunities to apply for internships and coops, helping to ensure our future success.

Dhaka, Bangladesh (Currently living in Abu Dhabi, UAE)

President of Design Club, Association of Computing Machinery, Women in Science and Engineering, Scientista

I love how SEAS plays an active role in student life. Whether it's clubs, engineering week, advising or workshops, SEAS is always present as a support and an extracurricular learning opportunity.

My favorite aspect of UB is that it's a large campus but at the same time, it's easy to find your niche here. I never feel like just a number and there is always a lot to get involved in.

Bronx, NY

I am on the current Eboard of National Society of Black Engineers.

I am a first generation American, of Nigerian descent.

I was born in Colombia, raised in Rochester.

Undergraduate research, tutor

I like to play soccer and sports in general. 

I was born in America but raised in India.

UB Aces tennis club, Biomedical Engineering Society, Association of Pre-Medical Students, undergraduate research in the Department of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Yun Wu.

I am a major comic book nerd and love to play tennis day and night.

The SEAS freshman seminar classes introduce students to real life problems that are tackled by engineers. Our engineering skills are honed and challenged and we are expected to perform our best in solving an engineering project. Teamwork on the class project and generating engineering alternatives provide us with the experience to be understanding of group members while remaining resolute to our own ideas. Every idea is taken into consideration.

Liverpool, NY

Honors College, UB Robotics, ACM, Circle K

I attended seven different schools before graduating high school.

What I like most about UB and SEAS is the significant amount of resources/opportunities provided to students. There are simply so many ways to get involved both inside and outside of engineering.

Buffalo, NY

I am currently the Treasurer for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Chapter 849. I am also a Student Assistant for the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development at UB. 

An interesting fact about myself is that I broke my leg doing a flip on a giant inflatable bouncy pillow…when I was 19.

What I like the most about UB/SEAS is the mass amount of people I have gotten to befriend and work with. Engineering is as much about teamwork and coordination as it is about problem solving, and as such I have gotten to know some great people.

Bronx, NY

I am the current president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. 

I have been in the New York Yankees dugout.

I enjoy the countless opportunities that are available to students. Also, the support that students receive in order to take advantage of them.