Mattie Eckerstrom
University of Rochester
Chemical Engineering MS 2020
Chemical engineering BS 2019
University of Rochester
Chemical Engineering MS 2020
Chemical engineering BS 2019
We are excited to introduce our 2021 Graduate Programming Coordinator, Mattie Eckerstrom! In addition to being GPC-Elect last year, Mattie’s previous SWE experience includes serving as SWENext DesignLab Subcommittee Liaison on the WE Local Baltimore Local Host Committee (LHC) and Sponsorship Subcommittee Liaison on the WE Local Buffalo LHC. During summer 2019, she worked at SWE HQ in Chicago, helping to organize the middle school and high school programming for WE19 as the Student Programs Intern.
Across campus, Mattie has been recognized as a National Merit Scholar, a Rush Rhees Presidential Scholarship recipient, and a Research and Innovation Grant and Alice DeSimone Student Life Award recipient. She was also awarded the Donald M. Bernard Prize, which is given to an engineering senior on the basis of achievement and strong personal qualities.
Mattie currently works as a Test Engineer for Sion Power, an R&D company developing high-energy lithium metal batteries for use in the EV and aerospace industries.
Mattie’s hobbies include horseback riding and playing the clarinet. She has been an active equestrian for 15+ years and was a member of the University of Rochester Equestrian Team for all 4 years of undergrad, serving as Captain her junior year and President her senior year. She is also involved in the UR Pep Band, of which she was President for 3 years, and the UR Wind Symphony. At home, she enjoys reading, crocheting, cooking, riding her motorcycle, hiking, and exploring local restaurants and bars.
Fun fact: Mattie has a 6-month husky puppy named Odin and he is the best boy :) She also has 2 bunnies, Lola and Pepper!
Follow Mattie on social media as mattie_lime, and follow Odin the puppy as out_of_the_odinary!
