Alexis Rivera is pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. She graduated summa cum laude from Hendrix College with a B.A. in Physics in 2020. While at Hendrix College, she was a mentor for the Increasing Retention and Inclusion in STEM program, which provided resources and community for students in demographics that are underrepresented in STEM. She went on to receive both a B.S. (awarded magna cum laude) and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis in 2023. She is interested in studying vibrations to better understand physical and biological phenomena.
Mechanical Engineering | Entering Year: 2023