Claire Werther started her college career in the and the as a mechanical engineering student.
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Student Research Experience in Engineering
Claire is working with as a research apprentice. Here, she helps with the research of materials engineering.
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Exploring Her Interests Across Campus
Claire makes sure to spend time working on things other than engineering, as well.
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She's also a member of .
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