Alpha Omega Epsilon - Beta Kappa

Congratulations and fantastic job to our three sisters who participated in research this semester!

Ava Oljeski - Corporate landlord housing and climate adaptation
Sophie Tanker - DeGenPrime-Ez: Revolutionizing primer design with accessible GUI
Ruthie Freedman - Quantification of Aquatic Viruses in Marine
Hydrothermal Vent Ecosystems

Extremely proud of our three sisters - Joelle, Tori, and Katelyn- who participated in the Engineering Senior Design EXPO today!

Joelle's project: EPRI SPOT or Design and Build a Dock House for a Spot Robot
Tori's project: Manual Packaging Station Design Improvement which received third place for Industrial Solutions Laboratory Senior Design Expo, and second place for Industrial Solutions Laboratory Senior Design Video
Katelyn's project: NASA Lunabotics Competition

Congratulations to all!

Thankful for each other this season. AOE is such a sacred place to each sister, providing a supportive community that transforms each girl who joins into a confident woman ready to take on the world.

🌟 Balancing Emotions and Boundaries: Professional and Personal Wins! 🌟

Hello, friends! 👋 It's been a week filled with intriguing discussions and self-discoveries, and I wanted to have a heart-to-heart with all of you. Grab your coffee or tea, and let's dive in! ☕🫖

As engineers, our default mode often leans towards "problem-solving" – it's where we shine! 🛠️ However, there are times when we find it a tad tricky to navigate the realm of emotions, particularly when it comes to validating and empathizing with our loved ones. They're not asking for solutions, just a listening ear. 😊

In the past few years, I've been on my own journey of emotional well-being. Opening up to loved ones about my stress and feelings was transformative. The beautiful part is that it wasn't a one-way street; they opened up to me too! I've received heartfelt thanks for helping them through tough times, just by making space for vulnerability. 💕

Setting boundaries is another vital aspect of nurturing our relationships. It's not about rudeness or entitlement, but about ensuring that both parties feel comfortable and respected. Sometimes, we might need to gently guide our loved ones toward healthier communication and emotional awareness for mutual benefit.

In my journey, I've seen how the absence of boundaries can ripple through generations. We can choose to drive change by advocating open conversations and nurturing healthier dynamics. This will occasionally come at the cost of our own comfort, but that is far outweighed by the healthy relationships and healthier people that will result.

In closing, let's continue to embrace our emotions and offer unwavering support on this remarkable journey called life. Share your thoughts and experiences because, at the end of the day, it's all about forming deep connections, fostering growth, and nurturing understanding! 🌻💬

Please join us in welcoming and celebrating this semesters Committee Heads! We cannot wait to see what everyone has in store!

Hi Barbie! Are you interested in joining a professional and social sorority dedicated to uplifting women and nonbinary people in S.T.E.M? Alpha Omega Epsilon will be hosting a pinkalicious recruitment during the first two weeks of September. The link to sign up is in our linktree (linktr.ee/clt.aomegae), hope to see you there! 🩷🩰🎟️🌷

The FAIREst ladies in all of the land 👸

🎓𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕥𝕠𝕦𝕥 🎓
Cristine Quach, joined Spring 2020, Pi class and is a Civil Engineering major.

Cristine, you have been an ambitious and adventurous sister that has accomplished so much. As a previous committee head, the coordinator for our successful Girl Scout volunteering event, an undergraduate researcher, lover of potatoes, big to Ayushi and GBig to Ana and Samantha, and overall a VERY caring person, you have made our chapter proud and so happy to support you. We are going to miss you and look forward to the amazing things you'll do after graduating.