Undergraduate Advising
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Advising Office Mission
The Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Advising Office employs inclusive and proactive advising strategies to:
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- Support students in achieving success in their academic, life, and career goals.
- Challenge students to think critically about how their decisions impact their lives and their community.
- Empower future engineers to make lasting contributions to the engineering profession and the well-being of society.
Prospective undergraduate first-year and transfer students, please visit our future student contact page with any questions.
Current and admitted undergraduate students can book an appointment with an advisor below.
- Video, phone, and in-person appointments are available.
- If you are an incoming first year or transfer student, please consult our Orientation Advising page for instructions on meeting with your advisor
In-Person & Virtual Drop-ins Every Tuesday from 11 AM – 1 PM
Ben is originally from Salt Lake City and completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Utah in Sociology with a minor in Economics and certificate in Diversity. After, he would continue onto graduate school and earn a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership & Policy with an emphasis on Student Affairs. Ben enjoys gaming, spending time with family, and exploring downtown with his friends.
Rheannon is originally from Arkansas and completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Central Arkansas in History with a minor in Anthropology in 2017. Soon after, she worked at Yellowstone National Park and then transitioned to a role in marketing at an edtech company in Arkansas. In 2021, Rheannon continued on to graduate school and earned her M.Ed. with an emphasis in Student Affairs from the University of Utah in 2023. In her free time, she loves playing board games with friends, traveling, and going to concerts!
Vanessa is originally from Beijing, China. In 2023, she earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, with a double major in Education, Communities and Organizations, and International Studies. After graduation, she moved to Nashville to pursue her Master of Education in International Education Policy and Management at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, where she also earned a certificate in Emerging Learning Technologies and AI. Vanessa enjoys exploring nature, discovering around the city, and traveling to new places.
McKenna is originally from Boise, Idaho and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with the Actors’ Training Program from the University of Utah and continued her theatrical training in both London and New York City. She later worked in public education as a Secondary ELA teacher. McKenna continues to appear in theatrical productions all over the Salt Lake Valley. In her free time, she loves to write, spend time with friends and family, and raid record stores for great vinyl albums.
Bianca is from West Valley, Utah, and is the only member of her family from the state. She calls Utah home but feels connected to many parts of the world, having spent much of her life traveling to visit family across California, New York, and Central America. In 2022, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from Weber State University. Passionate about exploring new experiences and building meaningful connections, Bianca enjoys the outdoors, dancing with friends and family, and discovering diverse cultures.
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Debra Mascaro
Office: MEK 1560B
Phone: 801.581.7687
Students should only contact Dr. Mascaro if referred by their academic advisor for issues regarding academic standards, admissions decisions, dismissal from the M.E. major, petitions, or if you are enrolled in ME EN 1010.