Engineer Week 2026
Celebrating Engineering Week 2026 at Padua!
What an incredible week of hands-on exploration and innovation! From marshmallow towers to marble runs, 3D printing workshop to an exciting scavenger hunt, our students embraced the world of engineering with creativity and enthusiasm.
Our most well attended event was our Engineering Panel featuring 10 inspiring alumnae who shared their journeys in the field:
In-Person Speakers:
In-Person Speakers:
- Camryn Scully '18 - University of the Pacific, University of DE: Bioengineering, Computer Science, Robotics Software Integrations Engineer at Biosero
- Ruth Wilhelm '21 - University of Delaware: Biomedical Engineering, New Product Development Engineer at W.L. Gore & Associates
- Michelle Pedicone '10 - George Mason University: International Conflict Resolution, Software Engineer
- Mary Rose Heller '84 - Widener University: Electrical Engineering, MBA, Material Program Manager, Northrop Grumman
- Lauren (Jablonowski) Delaney '06 - Drexel University & Jefferson University: Biomedical Engineering, Radiology Research Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson, Adjunct Professor at Drexel University
- Sarah Jennings '20 - University of Delaware: Environmental Engineering and Masters in Civil Engineering, Water/Wastewater Engineer at Jacobs
Virtual Speakers:
- Heather Plystak '19 - Florida Institute of Technology: Astronomy & Astrophysics, NASA Wind Tunnel Systems Engineer
- Major Kait Brunstad '10 - Catholic University, Air Force Institute of Technology: Mechanical Eng. and Engineering, Management Director of Operations
- Melina Trautman '20 - Penn State: Mechanical Engineering, Liaison Engineer, Boeing
- Maddie Lennon '19 - University of Delaware: Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Data Analyst at IQVIA
Thank you to all the students that participated and congratulations to our winners:
Marshmallow Build Winners:
- 1st place: APUSH DEMON WARRIORS - Patricia DeAscanis '28, Lily Camp '28, Gianna Graham '28 and Addy Lynch '28 - 86.5 cm
- 2nd place: THE MARSH-FELLOWS - Madelyn Benjaminson '26, Rafferty Hill '26, Moira Carlin '26, Bridget Norman '26 - 76 cm
- 3rd place: S'MORE SISTERS - Laila Bordley '28, Kaia Bennet '28, Riley Byrnes '28, Lucy Basciani '28 - 74cm
Marble Run Winners
- 1st place: Francesca Sarko '29, Arianna Menicucci '29, and Mary Szczerba '29 with a time of 10.3 seconds
- 2nd place: Elle Houghton '29, Mackenzie Hines '29 with a time of 9.8 seconds
Scavenger Hunt Winner - Lauren Mahotiere ' 27
A huge thank you to Mrs. Lisa Kowalski for overseeing Engineering Week and organizing such an exciting lineup of events! Your dedication helped make this week a success, inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Here's to the future engineers of Padua!
Here's to the future engineers of Padua!
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