Student Life
Welcome to Columbia Engineering's Office of Graduate Student Affairs (GSA)! In light of current conditions, the GSA plans to operate remotely. However, we are still here to support our students. We have planned a wide range of virtual activities for our to students to enegage in community buidling, professional development, cultural exploration, wellness, and other topics that can complement your student experience.
Engineering Community Engagement




Affinity Student Organizations
GradSWE: Graduate Society of Woment Engineers (GSA Advisor: Andy Chae)
NSBE: National Society of Black Engineers (U/GSA Liaision: Adrieanna Reyes)
SHPE: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (GSA Advisors: Adrieanna Reyes)



2021 - 2022 GEM Fellows
The National GEM Consortium is a network of leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions that enables qualified students from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate education in applied science and engineering. Columbia University is a proud affiliate institution, hosting GEM fellows.

Delfina Agustina Rodriguez
Biomedical Engineering
The University of Florida
Miami, FL

Alicia Washington
MS Candidate in Computer Electriering
Morgan State University (BS)
Lorain, OH

Arielle S Joasil
PhD Candidate in Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts, Lowell (BS)
University of Massachusetts, Lowell (MS)
Brockton, MA

Marvin Bennett Jr.
MS Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University (BS)
Laurel, MD

Kailande Cassamajor
MS Candidate in Data Science

Andrea Ogilvie Clark-Sevilla
MS Candidate in Computer Science

Julian Daniel Velandia Arango
MS Candidate in Electrial Engineering

Kaylee Trevino
MS Candidate in Computer Science
2020 - 2021 GEM Fellows
The National GEM Consortium is a network of leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions that enables qualified students from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate education in applied science and engineering. Columbia University is a proud affiliate institution, hosting GEM fellows.

Christophe Brown is a Master's student in the Electrical Engineering department. He earned his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University.

Isaac Donis is a Master's student in the Electrical Engineering department. He earned his undergraduate degree from New York University.

Wendy Fernandez is a Master's student in the Electrical Engineering department. She earned her undergraduate degree from City College of New York.

Niabelle Thelemaque is a Master's student in the Electrical Engineering department. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida.

Anneliese Trujillo is a Master's student in the Chemical Engineering department. She earned her undergraduate degree from New Mexico State University.

Kevin Womack is a Master's student in the Data Science Institute. He earned his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College.
Student Organizations
Through student groups and organizations, students can pursue their interests outside of the classroom. Please be sure to visit the website for a full listing of student groups.
Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC)
EGSC is the student governing body of the graduate students of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University.
Engineering Wellness
Engineering Wellness provides resources and services in order to promote general wellness for students. Engineering Wellness is a part of the Graduate Student Affairs (GSA) at Columbia University, School of Engineering.

Meet the Office of Graduate Student Affairs
We are here to serve as a resource for you to navigate your way through Columbia Engineering!