Samira Mirza

Class of 2024
Major:  Civil & Environmental Engineering
Hometown:  Glen Burnie, MD
High School:  Chesapeake Science Point

What inspired you to become a ClarkLEADER?
Coming into college after having my freshman year completely virtual and jumping into engineering classes while also trying navigate college was definitely a difficult combination. I know it would have made such an impact on my underclassmen years if I had older students to ask for advice about both engineering and college in general. Now that I’ve had these experiences of my own, I want to help other younger students who might feel the same way I did.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with new Maryland Engineering students? 
Be active in the engineering community, these are people you’re gonna see for four years, and building connections and friendships early on will have a big impact on your college experience.

What are some organizations or extracurricular activities you are involved with on campus?  
ASCE, SASA, BSA

What is a cool engineering experience you've had? 
Laser cutting designs I drew at the Singh Sandbox Maker Space!