Meet Our Parent Admissions Ambassadors
At Clarkson, we understand that making a decision about where your student will spend their college years is a big decision, typically involving parents and/or guardians. We're committed with providing you with opportunities to ask questions of those living the Clarkson experience right now, including the parents of our current students. Take a look at our parent admissions ambassadors below, and let us know if you'd like to get in touch with any of them to start a conversation about your child's future at Clarkson or The Clarkson School.
David Bartell P'26
Hometown: Baldwinsville, NY
Student Studying: Environmental Engineering
Athletics: Women's Lacrosse
What is one thing you wish everyone knew about Clarkson University?
Clarkson has great placement rates and career opportunities.
Ask me questions on the following areas:
- Varsity Athletics (Division III)
- Traveling to and from Potsdam, NY
- Potsdam, NY, and Surrounding Region
- Campus Life (Student Life, Residence Life, Dining Services, etc.)
- Academic Programs
- Career Opportunities
Erin Compani P'23 & P'28
Hometown: Amsterdam, NY
Student Studying: Engineering & Management, and Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering and Management concentration
Student Tracks & Programs: Ignite Presidential Fellow
What's one thing you wish every person knew about Clarkson?
The opportunities to learn and use state-of-the-art physical and digital creation tools in the Makerspace.
Ask me questions on the following areas:
- Clarkson Ignite
- Clarkson EMS
- Traveling to and from Potsdam, NY
- Campus Life (Student Life, Residence Life, Dining Services, etc.)
- Honors Program
- On-campus Jobs
Josh Brosell P'26
Hometown: Potsdam, NY
Student Studying: Mechanical Engineering with minors in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
What's one thing you wish every person knew about Clarkson?
Clarkson University has a true small campus feel with rigorous academic programs.
Ask me questions on the following areas:
- Potsdam, NY, and surrounding areas
- Academic Programs
Kyra & Chris Mercer P'27
Hometown: Plymouth, MA
Student Studying: Aerospace Engineering
What's one thing you wish every person knew about Clarkson?
Clarkson is a Small, Supportive Community, Students are Names, not a Numbers, and they have Fantastic Reputation in the Engineering World!
Ask me questions on the following areas:
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Traveling to and from Potsdam, NY
- Student Support Services (Writing Center, Student Success Center, Tutoring, Campus Safety & Security, Career Center, International Center etc.
- Campus Life (Student Life, Residence Life, Dining Services, etc.)
Shane Smith P'26
Hometown: New Castle, NH
Student Studying: Chemical Engineering
What's one thing you wish every person knew about Clarkson?
The small school feeling (a tight community) is the key to success!
Ask me questions on the following areas:
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Traveling to and from Potsdam, NY
- Campus Life (Student Life, Residence Life, Dining Services, etc.)
- Honors Program
Why Shane's Daughter Chose Clarkson
"Our daughter was admitted to 6 schools and she chose Clarkson based on her perceptions of the student body and the location (minimal distractions = maximum focus on school). She also liked the Engineering Studies program in year one (exposure to different engineering fields with multiple advisors), which guided her to becoming a ChemE major. She has been very happy with her choice of school and major!"