Krishna Chemdupati
Hey! I’m Krishna (he/him), and I’m a rising junior in the VIPER program, studying EE and Physics. I come from a lot of places, but I’m originally from Vijayawada, India. Along with English, I speak Hindi, Telugu, y hablo un poco de español. At Penn, I’ve had the chance to explore a lot of different spaces: I do research on autonomous vehicles and semiconductor devices, and I love being a Teaching Assistant for CIS 1100 and ESE 1120. I’m also a Resident Advisor in Hill College House, which has been a rewarding way to support first-year students. I’m involved in numerous groups at Penn, including Aerospace Club, Climate Ventures, Sustainability Consulting, and the Energy Group to name a few. I’m a huge tennis fan, and I never miss an F1 race (Forza Ferrari 😭). I love playing card games, going to reading terminal market, and of course, playing tennis! Starting out at Penn can feel like a whirlwind, but I’m here to help you feel grounded, supported, and excited for what’s ahead 😀
Kylie Autullo
Hey guys! My name is Kylie and I am a MEAM major and a Questbridge scholar. I went to a public school right outside Chicago, and played soccer/tennis/did powerlifting in highschool. My freshman year I lived in Lauder College house. November of my freshman year I started doing research in Dr. Sung’s soft robotics lab and stayed over the summer after freshman year to continue my research. This summer I will be working at a railroad company doing Engineering Management. Outside of School, I am the professional development director for Mathmates and the Panhellenic delegate of Chi Omega. Before freshman summer I participated in PFP and the AWE Pre-O and last year I was an AWE leader and an OPA. Otherwise, I love to thrift and I work at a gym when I am home 🙂
Michelle Fung
Hi! My name is Michelle and I’m a junior in BE. I’m interested in pursuing an MD/PhD in the future and currently do physics research at Penn with the Mathijssen Lab on active carpets, and computational fluid dynamics research in Seattle with the SANS lab over the summer. At Penn, I’m involved with Penn First Plus as a Gateway Mentorship Program mentor specialist and with the Writing Center as a writing fellow. I’m also a managing editor for the Penn Review and for PennScience High School Journal, as well as a SPEC Spring Fling Daytime director. Outside of Penn, I like painting, cooking, and walking around the city!
Sarah Zhang
I am a senior studying computer science and chemistry! Some of my hobbies are baking and trying new food around the city. I was a TA for both intro and grad-level CIS courses, and I am now doing chemistry research using machine learning techniques.
Yerahm Hong
Hi! I’m Yerahm, a rising senior studying Bioengineering with a minor in Chemistry and a certificate in Spanish. I was born in Korea but spent most of my life in Georgia. My interests include neuroscience, languages (Spanish, Korean), running/lifting, music (violin, singing), and interdisciplinary dialogue. I’m on the pre-med track and involved in a variety of on-campus activities including epilepsy research at CHOP, Full Measure A Cappella, Penn Chamber, and Penn MINHUET. I also love fellowshipping with Tenth Presbyterian Church and Renewal College Fellowship. In addition to my curriculum, I’m an SNF Paideia Fellow and a Rachleff Scholar. As a freshman, I lived in Kings Court English House in the STWing program community and absolutely loved my experience. I also participated in the PennArts pre-orientation program. I’m happy to chat about any of these. Excited to meet you all!