CEGA is our Chemical Engineering Graduate Association, a place for all grad students in CBE to connect and collaborate! The CEGA board is a group that organizes social and professional development events for CBE graduate students and acts as a liaison to CBE professors and administration. Events in the past have included hikes, resume workshops, holiday events, and potlucks.

CEGA Board – 2025-2026:

President: Sami Siska, 5th year, Boyle Lab

Vice President: Lindsey Wadsworth, 5th year, Koh Lab

Secretary: Amjad Bahutair, 2nd year, Koh Lab

Treasurer: Ashton Fremin, 4th year, Farnsworth Lab

Social Chair: Amy Chacon, 5th year, Samaniuk Lab

Academic Chair: Elise Collins, 3rd Year, Krebs Lab

GSG Representative: Lynsey Patterson, 2nd year, Kwon Lab

Interdisciplinary Student Liason: Christine El-Dirani, 4th year, Farnsworth Lab

 

CEGA President

Sami Siska

CEGA Vice President

Lindsey Wadsworth

CEGA Co-Secretary

Amjad Bahutair

CEGA Co-Secretary

Kenedee Lam

CEGA Treasurer

Ashton Fremin

GSG Representative

Lynsey Patterson

CEGA Social Chair

Amy Chacon

CEGA Interdisciplinary Liason

Christine El-Dirani

CEGA Academic Chair

Elise Collins

CEGA Events

Typical events that CEGA has put on or continues to put on include:

  • First Year Mentorship Lunch
  • Holiday events and celebrations
  • Slices and Slides
  • Dominos or Donuts with the Department Head
  • End-of-the-year Potluck
  • Practice events for qualifying exams, interviews, resume reviews
  • Bowling, hiking, or other community-building outings
  • and more!