Spotlight: Anita Rebarchak

Year: Pre-Junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Business Administration
First co-op: Fall-Winter 2003, E.I. DuPont DeNemours & Co., Facilities Project Engineer

Why did you choose Drexel University?

• real-world, practical experience through Drexel Co-op
• reputation for excellence in teaching and research
• state-of-the art engineering program and facilities
• faculty dedication to student and research and their perseverance to advance the minds of the future and technology
• location in the heart of the 5th largest city in the US; the amazing diversity and cultural experience of Philadelphia

What made you choose Mechanical Engineering as a major?

• influences most aspects of our everyday life
• the most broad of any of the engineering disciplines
• hands-on, interactive work experiences
• never a dull moment — as needs change, technology must change to accommodate
• the fundamental mechanical skills are increasingly being used to expand growth areas such as precision engineering, nanotechnology and mechatronics

Are you a member of any engineering organizations?

• Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanic Student Advisory Board
  • Acting secretary/treasurer
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Fall 2002 – present, Public relations officer, Sophomore representative/contact
  • Winter 2002 – Fall 2002, Freshman representative/contact
• Society of Women Engineers