Meet the Peer Advisors

Learn more about our team and schedule remote advising appointments below!

Nidhi Shah (she/her)

Chemical Engineering w/ a Minor in Systems and Control

About Nidhi:  Nidhi is a fourth-year Chemical Engineering major from Wheeling, IL. Nidhi is actively involved with First-Year Orientation and is the VP of Theta Tau. In her free time, you can find Nidhi painting, rock climbing, or hanging out with her friends!

Talk with Nidhi About: Internships, Professional Engineering Fraternities, Making 4 Year Plans, Resume Building

Contact: nns39@case.edu

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Deeksha Chirra (she/her)

Material Science and Engineering (Pre-Med Track)

About Deeksha: Deeksha is a fourth-year Materials and Science Engineering major on the premed track from Pittsburgh, PA. Deeksha is involved in research at the Capadona Lab, CCEL Scholars, and UH volunteering! Outside of school, Deeksha loves hanging out with her friends and traveling!

Talk to Deeksha About: Research, Summer Internships, Polymer Engineering, and the Premed Track

Contact: drc139@case.edu

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Tyler McFarren (he/his)

Civil Engineering

About Tyler: Tyler is a fifth-year BS/MS student studying the Structural side of Civil and Environmental Engineering from Orrville, Ohio. He is President of CWRU American Society of Civil Engineers, and a past TA for ENGR 130. In his free time, Tyler loves to bake, be outside, and crush his friends in Just Dance.

Talk to Tyler About: Internships, Business Minors, TAing, Campus Jobs, Extra-Curricular/Leadership, Work/Life Balance, BS/MS

Contact: trm94@case.edu

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Maya Rothchild (she/her)

Mechanical Engineering

About Maya:  Maya is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering Major with a minor in Dance, originally from Columbus, OH. On campus, she is actively involved in Theta Tau and MaDaCol. Maya loves cats and spending time with her friends outside of school!

Talk with Maya About: Internships, Research, Extracurriculars, Work/School Balance, Mechanical and Aerospace Double Major

Contact: mir25@case.edu

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Jenna Jaklich (she/her)

Materials Science and Engineering (Concentration in Structural and Mechanical Properties) w/ a Minor in Leadership

About Jenna:  Jenna is a fourth-year Materials Science and Engineering major with a minor in Leadership from Limon, Colorado. She is involved in research in Dr. Willard's lab in the materials science department, Theta Tau, and varsity softball. Outside of school, Jenna loves spending time with friends and teammates.

Talk with Jenna About: Internships, research, varsity athletics, time-management

Contact: jkj32@case.edu

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Randy Radiarta (he/his)

Civil and Environmental Engineering (Focus in Construction Management) and Master of Engineering and Management (MEM)

About Randy:  Randy is a first-year MEM (Master of Engineering and Management) student from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He graduated from CWRU in the Spring of 2023 with a BS in Civil & Environmental Engineering with a construction management concentration. He is the Treasurer for CWRU American Society of Civil Engineers and works part-time with Gilbane Building Company. In his free time, Randy loves to boulder, run, and hang out with his two cats.

Talk with Randy About: MEM, Civil engineering department, Internships, Co-ops, Job search, Work/life Balance, Food around Cleveland.

Contact: pkr25@case.edu

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Nivita Patri (she/her)

Computer Science (Concentration in Software Engineering) w/ a Minor in Economics

About Nivita:  Nivita is a fourth-year Computer Science student from Plainfield, IL. On campus, Nivita is actively involved at Thinkbox as a technician, is a facilitator for CWRU's Girls Who Code chapter and is a member of the Association of Computing-Women (ACMW). In her free time, Nivita loves to hike, play tennis, and try new food!

Talk with Nivita About: Finding internships/co-ops, working part-time, and course planning!

Contact: nnp25@case.edu

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Michael Kong (he/his)

Biomedical Engineering (Computing & Analysis Track) and Computer Science (Pre-Med Track), minoring in Chemistry

About Michael:  Michael is a third-year biomedical engineering and computer science double major on the pre-med track from Solon, OH. He is also involved with research in the Viswanath lab, serves as a TA for EBME201, and volunteers at Crisis Text Line. Outside of school, he loves everything puzzles.

Talk with Michael About: Double majoring, premed tracks, research, time management, course planning

Contact: mfk58@case.edu

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Maria Pritchett (she/her)

Chemical Engineering (Business Breadth) w/ a Business Management Minor

About Maria:  Maria is a fifth-year Chemical Engineering major with a minor in Business Management from Barrington, IL. On campus, Maria is involved in Varsity Women's Swimming and Alpha Gamma Delta. This past summer Maria studied abroad in Athens, Greece. In her free time, she enjoys working out, listening to music, and spending time outside.

Talk with Maria About: Co-ops/Internships, Research, Study Abroad, Balancing Varsity Sports, Greek Life

Contact: mtp57@case.edu

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Alexandra Unda (she/her)

Mechanical Engineering

About Alexandra:  Alexandra is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major from Austin, Texas. On campus, Alex is involved with the Spartan Dance Team, SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), and Theta Tau. In her free time, she likes to dance and hang out with friends.

Talk with Alexandra About: Internships, Student orgs/Leadership, Transfer Credits

Contact: amu17@case.edu

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Connor Stephenson (he/his)

Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics Track)

About Connor:  Connor is a fourth year Biomedical Engineer on the Biomechanics track from Normal, IL. Connor is apart of extracurriculars on campus such as Dr. Drummond's lab for Orthopedic Health Research and on the baseball team. In his free time, you can find Connor drawing, attempting to play piano, or climbing!

Talk with Connor About: BME Courses and Questions, Research, Internships, Time Management, Post-Grad Planning

Contact: cjs260@case.edu

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Veebha Havaldar (she/her)

Biomedical Engineering (Computing Track) w/ a minor in Computer Science and Chemistry (Pre-Med)

About Veebha:  Veebha is a third year biomedical engineering student from Orange County, California, planning to apply to MD/PhD programs. Veebha works in the Krishna Lab at the Cleveland Clinic and helps out in the Department of Ophthalmology of University Hospitals. On campus, she is actively involved in BMES and Alpha Chi Omega. Veebha also enjoys playing water polo and rock climbing!

Talk with Veebha About:  Research, Engineering Student Orgs, Greek Life, Pre-MD/PhD

Contact: vph9@case.edu

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Shreeya Chugh (she/her)

Computer Science w/ a Math Minor

About Shreeya:  Shreeya is a third-year Computer Science major with a minor in Mathematics from New Delhi, India. On campus, she has experience in the ThinkEnergy Fellowship, Veale Snyder Fellowship, Entrepreneurship Club, Undergraduate Student Government, Program Rewarding Innovation in STEM (PRISE) as well as TA opportunities. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my friends and travelling!

Talk with Shreeya About:  Tech internships, Resume Building ThinkEnergy, Clubs, Women in STEM , TA, Internal Student Questions

Contact: sxc1514@case.edu

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