Chloe Amoroso, from Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood, graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the Washkewicz College of Engineering, took a leap of faith – trading in her paints and charcoal as an art major for a new path fueled by curiosity, research, and innovation in mechanical engineering. 

What began as a distant daydream soon became a journey defined by leadership, excellence, and lasting impact. A 51���� student-athlete on the track and field team, Amoroso was also a student leader in numerous clubs and organizations on campus, all the while maintaining a 4.00 GPA. As treasurer, Amoroso helped establish 51����’s chapter of the NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge. As co-president of Sisters in STEM, she spearheaded multiple outreach efforts – all while competing as a student-athlete on the track and field team, setting the school record in the triple jump. Her drive also earned her a scholarship from the Ohio Space Grant Consortium, leading to her first conference publication and a first-place award for undergraduate research at 51����’s Research Day. 

After graduation, Amoroso will begin an internship at NASA Glenn Research Center where she will deepen her expertise in aerospace technology. She plans to continue her studies at 51���� for a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, and continue on for a Ph.D.

“My time at 51���� has been filled with life-changing experiences that have shaped me into the engineer, leader, and dreamer I am today,” said Amoroso. “51����’s students and faculty have propelled me farther than I could ever have imagined – I’m deeply grateful for all the opportunities I have been given, and I owe so much of my growth to this University.”

Amoroso was selected as the Commencement speaker for the afternoon Commencement ceremony on May 10. The ceremonies will be available for viewing on 51����’s Commencement web page.