uc davis materials science engineering graduate student organization

Graduate Student Organization

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About GSO

The Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and uc davis materials science engineering gsoEngineering 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 social hours at various locations in downtown Davis, which is walking or biking distance from campus. These social 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. 

Hudson Shih
Hudson Shih

President

Chase Skawinski
Chase Skawinski

Vice President

Nicki O'Shea
Nicki O'Shea

Communications Director

Abby Hering
Abby Hering

Treasurer

Randi Swanson
Randi Swanson

Engagement Co-Chair

Bryan Wijaya
Bryan Wijaya

Engagement Co-Chair

Siddharth Sonti
Siddharth Sonti

Recreational Sports Chair

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Kevin Gu

Faculty Representative (CHE)

Ishmam Nihal
Ishmam Nihal

Faculty Representative (MSE)

Niko Hansen
Niko Hansen

Staff Representative

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Joaquin Mogollon Santiana

DEI Representative

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Archan Vyas

GSA Representative (CHE) & DEI Representative

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Ashwin Amalaruban M

GSA Representative (CHE)

Divyansh Dwivedi
Divyansh Dwivedi

GSA Representative (CHE)

Mansha Dubey
Mansha Dubey

GSA Representative (MSE)

Thai Nguyen
Thai Nguyen

GSA Representative (MSE)

Joe Wood
Joe Wood

GSA Representative (MSE) & Senior Advisor

Fox Thorpe
Fox Thorpe

Senior Advisor