Jack Granat
President
jgranat2@illinois.edu
Hello! My name is Jack Granat and I’m the President of the Illinois Alpha chapter for the 2024-25 school year. I’m a senior majoring in physics and minoring in math, and I spend a lot of my free time doing computational plasma research at the Nuclear Radiation Lab on campus. For fun I like to travel, run, and drum. A fun fact about me is that I studied abroad in Stockholm, Sweden, during the Spring 2024 semester.
Megan Harrison
Executive Vice President
mmh@illinois.edu
Hi everyone! I’m Megan Harrison and I am Tau Beta Pi’s Executive Vice President. I am currently a junior majoring in Physics with a particular interest in Astrophysics, as well as minoring in Spanish and Mathematics. In my free time I enjoy reading, watching TV (especially Friends and Big Bang Theory), and spending time outdoors.
Wei Wu
Treasurer
weiwu6@illinois.edu
Hi! My name is Wei, a junior in Computer Science. I am excited to be the Treasurer of the Illinois Alpha Chapter this year. Outside of Tau Beta Pi, I am involved in the Society of Women Engineers. In my free time, I love to watch movies and musicals, dance, and take pictures (especially of sunsets).
Tara Reddy
Graduate Services Chair
tarar2@illinois.edu
Hi! My name is Tara Reddy and I am the Graduate Services Chair for the Tau Beta Pi Illinois Alpha chapter. I am a junior majoring in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a minor in Technology and Management. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors, reading, and playing volleyball.
James DiCarlo
Professional Projects VP
dicarlo3@illinois.edu
Hello everyone! I am James DiCarlo, and I am the Professional Projects VP. I am a junior in Engineering Physics. In addition to Tau Beta Pi, I perform research as an undergraduate in the field of Quantum Optics. I’ll gladly tell you that I consider using Linux and LaTeX to be my “professional hobbies”. Meanwhile, a few personal hobbies of mine include reading, gardening, and baking desserts (especially ones with chocolate)!
Sophie Yang
Service Projects VP
styang3@illinois.edu
Hi! My name is Sophie Yang and I am TBP’s Service VP this semester. I am a sophomore studying Electrical engineering with an interest in biotechnology and minoring in Statistics. Besides TBP, I am a part of Taiwanese American Student Club, WECE, and I-MADE! In my free time I like to bake, travel, and sing.
Ben Folgers
Social Projects VP
bnf2@illinois.edu
Hello, I’m Ben Folgers, and I am a Junior studying Aerospace Engineering. Fun fact about me, I have my Private Pilot’s license. In my free time, I enjoy flying airplanes (Piper Arrow IV), or building planes in various games I play.
Eric Ho
Initiation Coordinator
erich11@illinois.edu
Hi! My name is Eric Ho and I’m a Sophomore studying Computer Engineering and a minor in Stats. In my free time I like playing piano, video games, and badminton. I also love food, especially Cantonese cuisine (dim sum is the best!)
Michael Moy
Recording Secretary
mmoy27@illinois.edu
Hello! My name is Michael Moy and this is my third semester serving as Recording Secretary for Illinois Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi. I am in my third year studying mechanical engineering. I enjoy lifting, badminton, reading, and watching movies. A fun fact about me is that I am obsessed with turtles!
Ansley Tsai
Corresponding Secretary
ansleyt2@illinois.edu
Hello! My name is Ansley, I’m serving as Tau Beta Pi’s corresponding secretary. I’m a junior studying computer engineering. I’m also an undergraduate research assistant at iSens Lab and part of the Pacbot team in iRobotics. I enjoy playing piano, watching Youtube/anime, learning Japanese, and going on long runs.
Jillian Nylund
Webmaster/Social Media Coordinator
jnylund2@illinois.edu
Hi! My name is Jillian Nylund and I’m Tau Beta Pi’s Webmaster and Social Media Coordinator! I’m a junior studying computer science. Along with TBP, I am in Women in Computer Science, Girls Who Code, and I ice skate! Outside of school, I like reading, sleeping, and my cats 🙂 I can’t wait to meet you!