MEM Student Council

The Master of Engineering Management Council (MEMC) is a student group that works closely with both Thayer and MEM leadership to enact initiatives, plan events, and facilitate program development. The MEMC strives to leverage student diversity to enhance the collaborative learning environment of the program.

What We Do

The MEMC helps address the professional, academic, and social needs of students and alumni by:

  • supporting MEM career objectives through networking events, including professional development workshops and high-profile guest speakers.
  • facilitating communication between MEM students and faculty regarding curriculum issues and program improvements.
  • organizing social events that promote community and bring MEM students together outside of academic settings.
  • ensuring all MEM students feel welcome, valued, and have the capacity to thrive at Dartmouth.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact MEMC leadership to learn more about the program from a current student's perspective. You are welcome to ask us anything, from academics to student life, or join our Facebook group!

MEM enjoys a picnic at Professor Geoff Parker's house

MEMC Leadership

The following students have been elected to serve as leaders to the Master of Engineering Management Council (MEMC) for the 2024-2025 year.

Nicole Chaora


Degree Program

MEM

Focus Area

Data Analytics

Student Council Title

MEM Student Council Co-President

Hometown

Harare, Zimbabwe

Undergraduate Education

BS, Physics and Mathematics, Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York

Previous Work Experience

Sustainability Fellow, City of Beacon Conservation Advisory Committee, Beacon, New York, USA
Grant Writing Intern, EDD Adaptive Sports, Virtual
Engineering Intern, Delta Beverage Company, Harare, Zimbabwe

Why Dartmouth?

The Dartmouth MEM program represents a unique opportunity to merge my passions for data and science with my desire to enhance the communities around me. Its flexibility and dual focus on engineering and management—highlighted in courses like Data Analytics, Optimisation Methods, and Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship —equip me with skills essential for making impactful and insightful contributions in any organisation. Moreover, these skills will be invaluable when I eventually launch my own venture. The program's smaller class sizes, which were crucial to my success during my undergraduate studies, offer the chance to build deeper, more meaningful relationships with peers and professors. This supportive environment will better position me for future success by ensuring I have the right support system, mentorship and guidance.

Jason Lee


Degree Program

MEM

Focus Area

Entrepreneurship

Student Council Title

MEM Student Council Co-President

Hometown

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Undergraduate Education

Computer Science, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

Previous Work Experience

TPM Intern, Veterans United, Columbia, Missouri
AI Advisor Intern/Senate Fellow, Colorado Attorney General's Office, Denver, Colorado
Explore CSR Researcher, Colorado School of Mines / Google, Golden, Colorado
Virtual Reality UX Researcher, Postech University / Meta, Pohang, South Korea

Why Dartmouth?

I chose the MEM program because it offers a holistic approach to technology, integrating business considerations and human factors in ways that traditional computer science programs often overlook, adding a final nice touch to my research/policy background.​​​​​​​

Viraj Shah


Degree Program

MEM

Focus Areas

Product Management
Entrepreneurship

Student Council Title

MEM Student Council Vice President for Communications

Hometown

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Undergraduate Education

BE, Mechanical Engineering, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Anand, India

Previous Work Experience

Sr Operations Analyst, Relay Human Cloud, India
BizExpress, Business Consultant, India
Internships, Unschool, Operations Intern, India
Internships, Polycab, Operations Intern, India
Internships, IIFL Finance, Data Analyst, India

Why Dartmouth?

"We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with," and what better place than Dartmouth to elevate that average? With a small, selective cohort and a management-focused curriculum, Dartmouth’s MEM program will offer me a unique environment to learn from diverse, talented peers and experienced professors.

Xuchen (Eason) Cai


Degree Program

MEM

Focus Area

Entrepreneurship

Student Council Title

MEM Student Council Vice President for Professional Development

Hometown

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Undergraduate Education

BS, Honours Applied Mathematics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

Previous Work Experience

Quantitative Analyst Intern, Chengjian International Center, Shanghai, China

Why Dartmouth?

I chose Dartmouth's MEM program for several reasons. First, it has a strong reputation as one of the best institutions for a MEM degree. Additionally, the program offers integration between the Thayer and Tuck, allowing for flexibility in choosing electives that align with my interest in Financial Engineering. Furthermore, I am excited about the opportunity to build connections with professors and make friends who will be industry leaders, all while creating lifelong memories on the beautiful campus.

Kaushika Balaji Babu


Degree Program

MEM

Focus Area

Product Management

Student Council Title

MEM Student Council Vice President for Events

Hometown

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Undergraduate Education

B.Tech, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology

Previous Work Experience

Interoperability team, Software Test Engineer, Schneider Electric R&D, Bangalore, India

Why Dartmouth?

Better ratio with a smaller cohort, better focused learning and the product management focus area

Sydney Jones


Degree Program

MEM

Focus Areas

Data Analytics
Product Management

Student Council Title

MEM Student Council Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Hometown

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Undergraduate Education

PPE, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Dartmouth, Hanover, NH

Previous Work Experience

Intern, Lennar Mortgage, Miami, Fl

Why Dartmouth?

This program aligns with my interests stemming from my minor, Human-Centered Design, in an attempt to pursue more strategy positions that intersect with technology. I find myself fitting in more of a facilitator role on project based work, as well, so this program was a clear chance to strengthen those capabilities.