October 1, 2024
By Mikey Fuller

Ten students from the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering have been chosen for the inaugural Chair’s Ambassadors in Leadership and Service Fellowship for the 2024 Fall semester.

Students were selected for this award based on their contributions in leadership and service to the Woodruff School and the positions they hold in student organizations.

This fellowship is a one-time, semesterly award for undergraduate students majoring in mechanical engineering or nuclear and radiological engineering who have been at Georgia Tech for at least two semesters and are in good academic standing. Recipients include:

• Katie Ciavola, Grader, Invention Studio Prototyping Instructor
• Derek Coffsky, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Vice President of Special Events, Invention Studio Prototyping Instructor
• Colin Gold, American Nuclear Society Outreach Chair, Nuclear and Radiological Energy House Representative, Woodruff School Student Advisory Committee Member
• Abraz Haque, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Vice President, GT Solar Racing Suspension Lead, Woodruff School Student Advisory Committee Member
• Harley Martin, Montgomery Machining Mall Co-op
• Dante Santaniello, GT Off-Road Driver Controls Lead, Invention Studio Prototyping Instructor, Student Competition Center Vice-President of Operations
• Mason Shackelford, EcoCar Member, Invention Studio Prototyping Instructor
• Jacques Singham, GT 1000 Team Leader, Tau Beta Pi President
• Sam Woolsey, American Nuclear Society Outreach Committee Chair, Georgia Tech Systems Research Team Lead
• Jatin Yashroy, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Corporate Relations, and Vice President of Special Events

Many of the recipients say they applied because it represents the values they strive to uphold as students in the Woodruff School.

Haque, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student, says, “Receiving this award feels incredibly rewarding, to have my efforts and leadership recognized in such a significant way.” He plans to use the award money towards his tuition and hopes to work in renewable energy or the construction industry after graduation.

Fourth-year mechanical engineering major Martin says she applied for this scholarship because she wants to continue to grow as a leader.

“I would love to find more ways to help others and get them involved in the Woodruff School. I’m really honored and excited to be chosen for this award,” Martin says. “It is a sense of inspiration to continue striving for excellence in both leadership and service.” She plans to use her fellowship money towards textbooks and parking.

Funds for this fellowship were provided by Roll Call, Georgia Tech’s Fund for Excellence, which provides unrestricted funding to support student needs, scholarships, and programs.

All gifts to Roll Call are included in Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech, a more than $2 billion comprehensive campaign through 2027 designed to secure the resources that will advance the Institute and its impact — on people’s lives, on the way we work together to create innovative solutions, and on our world — for decades to come.

To make a gift or commitment to the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering in support of Georgia Tech's Transforming Tomorrow Campaign, contact Senior Director of Development Jaimie Hayes at jaimie.hayes@me.gatech.edu.