Meet Some of our Fantastic Students: SECCM Newsletter Fall 2024

Computer Science

Riley King

Majors: B.S Computer Science and B.S Cybersecurity & Networking

Minors: Mathematics, Cloud Computing

Year: 2026

Hometown: Concord, New Hampshire

Extracurricular Activities: CSSC President (with a shoutout to the co-founders Ryan Deyo, Emma Bolduc and Aidan Connaughton – we’ll be spotlighting this club in the next newsletter!), CIC Vice President, NECCDC Competitor, Hivestorm Competitor, Hiker, Trail Runner

Long-term career goals: I'd like to attend a Master's program in or around Boston focusing on the confluence of Computer Science and Biology. In the event I'm unsure of where to work after, I plan on applying to work for Garmin or other integrated health/fitness device manufacturers.

Finish the Quote: I chose RWU because I felt it was somewhere I could make a genuine impact and learn alongside my peers.

Construction Management

Salvatore Cicale

Major: Construction Management

Minor/Core: Business, core concentration in Economics

Year: Senior (2025)

Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ

Most Important Extracurricular Activities: Heavy Civil Competition Team + Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Competition Team and Club

Long-term Career Goal: To be working as either a project manager or superintendent at a heavy civil general contractor, working specifically on bridges

Finish the quote: I chose RWU because I wanted to go to a school with a respectable construction management program that would give me the knowledge to succeed in the construction industry. Additionally, the New England weather, gorgeous campus, and small class sizes were all factors that made RWU a great fit for me.

Engineering

Camila Wendland

Major: Engineering

Minor/Specialization: Mechanical with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science

Year:  Junior (2026)

Hometown: Parana, Brazil

Most Important Extracurricular Activities: Being a mathematics tutor at RWU since first year

Long-term career goal: Advance to a leadership position where I can drive innovative projects and technologies

Finish the quote: I chose RWU because… it has the best community, the most stunning views, the greatest engineering program, and the finest faculty.

Student Club Spotlight

This semester, we focus on the Women In Construction (WIC) club, which won student club of the year from the campus-wide Student Programs, Leadership and Orientation (SPLO).

 the Women In Construction (WIC) club group sponsors many activities, including a Parents Weekend Table to fundraise for the club by providing activities for students' families to do while enjoying the festivities; a Gingerbread House Building Competition (co-sponsored with the Society of Women Engineers) in which groups compete to build the best gingerbread house to be judged by SECCM faculty; WIC Week, a celebration of the women in construction by providing food and drink as well as an activity for any interested in SECCM; and a Guest Speaker Panel during which RWU Alumni working in construction speak to students in CM and provide advice on their own experiences.  Says co-advisor Professor Jung Hyun Lee ”The Women in Construction (WIC) club empowers students by fostering a sense of belonging and providing connections with female professionals who have navigated similar paths. Additionally, the club offers a safe space to express their thoughts and build lifelong friendships.”  Adds current president Genevieve Nelson “I joined the Women in Construction club because I started off as the only woman in my construction management class. I wanted to meet other women who were pursuing careers in construction. I had such a good experience meeting everyone that I wanted to help organize our activities and make sure everyone’s voices were heard. Our club is important for women to feel supported in the construction industry and teach us skills that will help us in our successful futures.