Why did you choose to join AOE?

"I was struggling with Imposter syndrome in my projects and internships and I wanted a community of girls in STEM who could understand!"

-Rosie Bliss, '22, Public Health Science

"I choose to join A.O.E. because I wanted a group of supportive women who I could relate to. Starting my freshman year, I was involved in the WIE department and I noticed that so many of my role models were involved in A.O.E. I wanted a close group of women engineers that I could rely on throughout my college career, both academically, professionally and socially."

-Emily Leo, '22, Bioengineering

What has been your favorite part of being in AOE at UMD?

"I get to see a smiling face almost wherever I go on campus! A.O.E. gave me a community of such supportive girls who understand all the stresses of engineering and college. No matter what, I know there is someone I can reach out to!"

-Autumn Hengen, '24, Bioengineering

"My favorite part about being in A.O.E. is the supportive environment. The people in A.O.E. want to both form lifelong friendships and see each other succeed professionally, which really creates a fun and productive atmosphere!"

-Erika Maher, '23, Aerospace Engineering

What is one of your best memories from an AOE event or with other AOE sisters?

"One of my favorite memories was the day I found out my big sis. We are so similar, it was refreshing to know I would always have that special relationship."

-Isabella Scarfone, '24, Mechanical Engineering

"Trivia where it was candidates vs. sisters! I have never laughed more in my life than I did that event."

-Dara Hassan, '24, Bioengineering

In your opinion, which AOE event is the most fun? Why?

"I love game nights because it’s just a very chill environment where sisters can hang out and relive any stress they had throughout the week. The lively atmosphere really uplifts my mood and allows me to truly appreciate the community I’m apart of."

-Dhvani Patel, '23, Computer Science

"The big little picnic was my favorite event because it was the first time I got to see a lot of the sisters, my big, and experience the sisterhood in person."

-Mari Hernandez, '24, Civil Engineering

What is something you have learned from or how have you benefitted as a person, student, and professional from being a sister in AOE?

"Through A.O.E. I’ve learned about the value of a professional network! I’ve had to opportunities to form connections with people in my field and I’ve gotten a lot of tips on how to get internships!"

-Helen Dover, '22, Electrical Engineering

“I have definitely challenged myself to raise my goals by being surrounded by such smart, passionate, and motivated sisters! Thankful to have had so many sister role models - those older and younger than me!”

-Priscilla Lee, ‘21, Bioengineering

How has AOE supported you throughout your time as a student at UMD?

"AΩE has given me the strong support system of empowering and intelligent women that I needed as a student navigating the challenges and barriers of being a woman in STEM."

-Sarah Patrick, '22, Information Science, Operations Management and Business Analytics

"As a business major, I am definitely unique within A.O.E. which can be very intimidating. However, A.O.E. embraces girls of all majors and I don’t feel like the odd woman out. Just showing support for a different career path has given me so much drive that I didn’t have before!"

-Lauren Derato, '23, Marketing

Why would you recommend joining AOE?

"It is such an amazing group of even more amazing girls who all motivate eachother and truly want the best for one another!! I truly love it so so much and I am sure everyone who joins will as well!"

-Shriya Koneru, '23, Bioengineering

"I would recommend joining A.O.E. for the community that it build of all likeminded women. It has been so beneficial in making friends in college and having resources and connections from an academic standpoint."

-Hannah Lee, '24, Bioengineering