eraeker@umich.edu Undergraduate Student (2019-2020) Current Position: Ph.D. student in UCSB Email: eraeker@umich.edu Biography:   I was born in Ohio but raised in Ann Arbor, MI. My interest in materials mainly includes high strength metal alloys. I plan on furthering my education by pursuing a graduate degree. I am a member in MASA, an engineering club at UM that designs, builds, and launches rockets for intercollegiate competitions. My contributions involve material testing and characterization of propulsion system components. I enjoy playing soccer and volleyball and going mountain biking