Jessica Aftosmis is a senior graduating with a BS in aerospace engineering and a minor in painting. Forever passionate about the arts, she’s found that art imparted some greater connectivity in her brain, helping her build alternative nonlinear thinking strategies that go beyond those learned in her STEM classes. Now pursuing her Master’s in aerospace, she looks forward to further exploring the coupling between artistic and scientific learning methods.

Jessica is a Mechanical Engineering major, graduating in 2023. She enjoys surfing, snowboarding, meditation, and occasionally watching rocket launches.

Jiyu is a senior student majoring in mechanical engineering, and also enrolled in the USC Progressive Degree Program for product development engineering. Jiyu serves as the president of USC Racing and has a keen interest in product design, consumer electronics, hiking, and car detailing.