The mission of Engineering Council is to serve as the official representative body of the College of Engineering student body and as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration, elevating the student voice and advancing the interests of engineering students at Wichita State.

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Get Connected

STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING CAN GET INVOLVED WITH ENGINEERING COUNCIL BY:

  • Connecting with your academic or class representative
  • Sharing ideas, feedback, and concerns
  • Attending Engineering Council events
  • Applying for Open Representative or leadership positions
  • Serving as a voice for fellow engineering and computing students

 

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Provides organizational leadership and oversees the Council’s operations, including communications, finances, events, and strategic priorities.

 

President→ Erin Vance

Junior Mechanical Engineering student with minors in University Honors, Philosophy, and Mathematics.

Member of Society of Women Engineerings (SWE) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Outreach Chair.

Erin Vance

Vice President→ Karaline Scott

Sophomore Electrical Engineering student with minors in Honors Leadership and a Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) President, Student Ambassador Society Director of Member Engagement and Retention, Honors Ambassador, Shocker Navigator and Student Assistant for the Office of Admissions.

Director of Finance→ Andrew Beam

Sophomore Aerospace Engineering student with minor in Political Science.

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Vice President, former Student Government Association Engineering Senator and Interim Academic Affairs Chairperson.

Director of Media→Josef Schuller

Sophomore Aerospace Engineering student with minors in University Honors and Business.

Shocker Racing Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Team Captain, Student Ambassador Society Director of Marketing and Outreach, Honors Ambassador, Shocker Navigator, and Student Assistant for the Office of Admissions.

Director of Events→Whitney Salmans

Senior Industrial Engineering student.

Christian Challenge President, Amerian Society for Quality (ASQ) Executive Board Member, ACE Mentor, and GEEKS tutor.

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Engineering Council Representatives

 

Class Representatives

Freshman: Vacant, application information coming soon

Sophomore: Kabir Bhakta

Junior: Karaline Scott

Senior: Kelly Matahwa

Academic Representatives

Aerospace Engineering Representative: Josef Schuller

Applied Engineering Representative: Aidan Tomblin

Biomedical Engineering Representative: Madison Simmons

Electrical & Computer Engineering Representative: Jeffrey Thomas

Industrial Engineering Representative: Whitney Salmans

Mechanical Engineering Representative: Erin Vance

School of Computing Representative: Shanmuka Rudra Thirumalaisamy

 

 

 

ADVISORS

Engineering Council is advised by College of Engineering faculty and staff who provide mentorship, institutional knowledge, and guidance to support the organization and its student leaders. Advisors provide insight on university policies and procedures and strengthen the Council’s connection with College leadership while supporting students in leading the organization and advancing its mission.

Cindi Mason - Faculty Advisor Jacob Mendez - Assistant Dean Advisor
Cindi Mason Jacob Mendez