Grace Sampson

MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering YEAR: Class of 2024 HOMETOWN: Blue Grass, Iowa PRONOUNS: she/her/hers INSTA: @grace.sampson I am currently involved in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), which is a student organization that focuses on social, profession, and community driven events to support women in STEM fields. I am also involved with the Formula Electric team as the Powertrain lead where I help with the design and manufacturing of the vehicle's battery. I also work as a TA for our mechanical engineering measurement and instrumentation class. Outside of engineering, I am involved in the Ski and Snowboard Team which has a permanent residence in Mammoth for the winter season.

First Generation College Students Incoming Class of 2020 Student Blog Why USC

February 26, 2024

A Midwesterner on Campus: Why I Chose USC

Although USC is known for its top-tier academics, my reasons for choosing the university had little to do with the academic rigor. When I started college, I was lost. I…

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Aerospace and Mechanical First Generation College Students Student Blog Women In Engineering

February 9, 2024

Why Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is truly one of the broadest engineering disciplines, serving as the foundation for many of the other engineering fields of study. During my first two years at USC,…

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Aerospace and Mechanical Internships, Co-ops, and More Student Blog Women In Engineering

August 25, 2023

“Everybody In” for a FUN Summer

Trading my cool Los Angeles evenings for hot, sticky Nashville nights felt like returning to my cozy home back in Iowa. This summer, I had the opportunity to work for…

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A Midwesterner on Campus: Why I Chose USC

Why Mechanical Engineering

Battling Homesickness: Keeping Your Sanity While Far From Home

“Everybody In” for a FUN Summer