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About GSO

The Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Student Organization (GSO) coordinates department events, puts people in touch with each other and acts as a connection to department social life. During the academic year, the GSO hosts department happy hours at various locations in downtown Davis, which is walking or biking distance from campus. These happy hours sometimes involve mixers with other scientific departments, such as Biomedical Engineering or Chemistry. The GSO also organizes fun, relaxing events such as bowling nights at the MU or board game nights. 

Student officers provide valuable feedback to new graduate students with the GSO’s annual preliminary exam Q&A lunch and follow-up practice sessions. They also serve as resources for advice about anything from good places to eat in Davis to what to expect from the qualifying exam. 

2019-20 GSO Officers

 

Christine Smudde

President
Materials Science and Engineering
Gibeling Lab

 

 

Sean Russell

Vice President
Materials Science and Engineering
 

 

 

Zach Rollins

Treasurer

 

 

 

Jared Stimac

Alumni/Industry Relations Chair
Materials Science and Engineering
 

 

 

Leah Filardi

Interdepartmental Relations Chair
Chemical Engineering

 

 

Bradley Harris

Rec Sports Chair 
Chemical Engineering 
Faller and Liu Labs

 

 

Matt McNulty

Dean's Graduate Advisory Council, CHE Rep
Chemical Engineering
McDonald Lab

 

 

Luis Soleto

Dean's Graduate Advisory Council, MSE Rep
Materials Science and Engineering

 

 

Tanner Finney

GSA, CHE Rep
Chemical Engineering

 

 

Gianmarco Monfared

GSA, MSE Rep
Materials Science and Engineering