Jakob Ashfield just finished his first year at the University of New Brunswick, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering. When he graduates, Jakob hopes to work on large-scale software projects to improve the software’s accessibility and user-friendliness to users of all abilities. Jakob is currently taking guitar lessons and learning Spanish online and in his free time enjoys going to the gym and playing basketball with his friends.

Joseph Drost recently graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Joint Honours degree in Political Science and Economics. He will be pursuing a Master of Arts in Economics at the University of New Brunswick in the coming year. After finishing his education, Joseph hopes to work in public policy at the provincial or federal level. Joseph’s hobbies include reading Steinbeck novels and cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Sudhish Poojary recently completed his third year at the University of New Brunswick, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. When he graduates, Sudhish wishes to work in an environment that heavily relies on collaboration and good flow of communication, where he can understand the intricacies of research. When he is free, Sudhish likes to play and watch sports like basketball and football (not the American one!).

Tianjiao Yang is in her fourth year at the University of New Brunswick, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Economics. When she graduates, Tianjiao hopes to pursue a master’s and Ph.D. in Economics and use her love of economics to show the beauty of the discipline to people and provide ideas to improve the economy. Outside of school, Tianjiao enjoys swimming, cooking, and trying different kinds of food.