Rocketry Team
International Rocket Engineering Competition
The Rocketry Team is entering the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) for the first time after a strong performance at NASA Student Launch last year. They design, build, and fly a new rocket annually, and work with local schools to expand access to aerospace engineering in Evanston.
Space Tech Team
NASA Lunabotics + NASA RASC-AL
The Space Tech Team is tackling two projects this year: the NASA Lunabotics Challenge and NASA RASC-AL Competition. In 2024, they won the NASA BIG Idea Challenge’s superlative Artemis Award for METALS, after winning the Systems Engineering Award for ACRE the year before.
Propulsion Team
Building a liquid rocket engine
Beginning in Fall 2025, the Propulsion Team is building, designing, and testing Northwestern University’s first ever fully liquid rocket engine. To become a sponsor or get involved, find more project details on their project page.
Student Leadership
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Victoria Israel '26
Co-President
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Preston Shin '26
Co-President
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Max Hughes '27
Rocketry Team Chief Engineer
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Bernie Waldman '27
Rocketry Team Project Manager
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Spencer Guy '25
Propulsion Team Lead
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Melanie Kaplan '27
Space Tech Team Lead - RASCAL
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Joshua Feldon '27
Space Tech Team Lead - RASCAL
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James Orr '28
Space Tech Team Lead - Lunabotics
Chair Positions
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Joshua Hershey '26
Public Relations
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Roman Pantazopoulos '27
Social
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Shelton Shieh '27
Alumni Outreach
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Adrian Cross '28
Corporate Outreach
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