Student Marshals Lead the Way

Noemi Mesropian Th'26

Hometown: Glendale, Calif.

Degrees: BA in engineering sciences and a BE with a concentration in biomedical engineering

Mesropian brings passion to everything, whether serving as treasurer of the Society of Women Engineers, conducting her senior honors research on transoral robotic surgery in oropharyngeal cancer, or working on microelectrodes for dopamine sensing. She is the historian of the Ledyard Canoe Club, leads whitewater canoe trips, and directs races. Mesropian choreographs and performs Latin ballroom and hip-hop with the Hop, Sheba Dance Troupe, and Wild Things Dance Workshops. She is proud of her Armenian heritage and an advocate for genocide recognition. Mesropian will work in gene therapy at Insmed before pursuing a master's in biomedical engineering at Thayer.

What is your favorite Dartmouth tradition and why?

"This past spring, I had the privilege of leading Ledyard Canoe Club's annual Trip to the Sea—a 220-mile, week-long paddling expedition that seniors undertake during the latter half of their final spring term. I got to bond with fellow classmates, share laughs around a campfire each night, appreciate the beauty of the Connecticut River, and attend welcoming alumni receptions along the way. The sense of accomplishment the group shared after achieving something so physically strenuous was unmatched."

Mitchell Beallor Th'26

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Degree: Master of Engineering Management

Beallor came to Dartmouth with a mechanical engineering degree from Queen's University, drawn by the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Program's excellence in pairing technical depth with the business acumen needed to tackle an ever-complexifying world. His industry experience and curiosity led him to serve as a teaching assistant in engineering simulation for mechanical design and technology assessment, while contributing to Dartmouth Formula Racing as both a general member and business lead, representing the school as a driver at Formula Hybrid+Electric. When not in the classroom or garage, Beallor could be found paddling the Connecticut River with the Ledyard Canoe Club or carving turns at the Dartmouth Skiway and beyond.

How did you create a sense of belonging for yourself or others during your time at Dartmouth?

"Coming to Dartmouth as an international student, I knew building a community would take intention. By immersing myself across the MEM program, my house, Hillel, Dartmouth Formula Racing, the club ski team, as a TA, and Tuck electives, I found that belonging wasn't handed to me; it was built one connection at a time. Each circle brought different people and perspectives, and together they made Hanover feel like home."

Emily J. Marciniak Th'26

Hometown: Antigo, Wis.

Degree: Master of Engineering

Marciniak came to Dartmouth to strengthen her knowledge of computer engineering, with a focus on artificial intelligence. As a member of the inaugural cohort of the online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering Program, she embraced the opportunity to learn at an institution whose history is deeply intertwined with the birth of AI. Marciniak often compares growth to a CI/ CD pipeline, continuous improvement through small, meaningful iterations. During her time at Dartmouth, that commitment to continuous learning contributed to her promotion to manager of data engineering and strategy at Disney. Marciniak is grateful to the faculty, mentors, and students throughout her Dartmouth journey.

What experience most shaped your connection to the Dartmouth community?

"One of the experiences that most shaped my connection to the Dartmouth community was representing Dartmouth at the Society of Women Engineers Conference in Chicago. As a student representative, I staffed a Dartmouth booth and spoke with prospective students about my academic journey, the support I found within the community, and my experience as a member of the inaugural online Master of Engineering cohort.

Standing on the other side of the table, sharing my story and answering questions from future students, gave me a new perspective on what Dartmouth means to me. I felt an immense sense of pride representing an institution that has challenged me intellectually, connected me with inspiring classmates and faculty, and helped me grow both personally and professionally. The experience reinforced that Dartmouth is more than a place where I earn a degree; it is a community I am proud to advocate for and contribute to."

Simon Agnew '22 Th'26

Hometown: Charleston, W.Va.

Degree: PhD in engineering sciences

Agnew came to Dartmouth as an undergraduate and continued at Thayer for his PhD. Over the past eight years, he has served as a teaching assistant, first-year trips leader, and a Thayer Council member. His research focuses on scalable and low-cost manufacturing of semiconductor and energy devices. His favorite aspect of Thayer is the close-knit and collaborative student community, to which he is grateful for lifelong friendships and new perspectives. Outside the lab, he could be found at the river or at Ramunto's every Thursday night.

What is your favorite Dartmouth tradition and why?

"First-year trips was incredibly special to me as the first experience I had as a freshman—I immediately felt like I belonged, and Moosilauke has always remained a magical place. Being able to continue the tradition as an undergraduate leader and to bring some of that magic to the Thayer graduate student trip every fall is something I look forward to every year and will certainly miss."