Hear From Our Students
Skylar Farr ’26
Majors: Physics
Minors: Music
Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
“I was really attracted to Carthage for its amazing STEM program and the close relationship with NASA. I am a physics major with a concentration in astrophysics, so their relationship with NASA and other companies who are STEM and physics centered assured me that I would have many awesome opportunities all four years that would prepare me for when I graduate.”
Héctor Rauda ’25
Majors: Physics and Mathematics
Minors: Computer Science
Hometown: El Salvador
“I appreciate Carthage’s commitment to fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. With the opportunities available at Carthage, I am excited to pursue my passion for space science and contribute to the field.”
Kassia Schraufnagel ’24
Majors: Physics
Minors: Chemistry and Math
Hometown: Waukesha, Wis.
“I had the opportunity to accompany one of the experiments I worked on with the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium to Texas to see it launched on a Blue Origin New Shephard rocket! I have worked on the experiment since I first started attending Carthage. Seeing it on the rocket launch was a truly incredible experience that I will never forget.”
Iris Toney ’25
Majors: Engineering
Minors: Chemistry
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
“I think that the combination of a very rigorous engineering core and Carthage’s liberal arts curriculum work together to create engineers who are not only well versed in math and science, but who also have a broader range of knowledge and a larger skill set than your average engineer.”
Justin Lee Wheeler ’25
Majors: Engineering
Minors: Physics, Math
Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
“Engineering is a great major for those who are into all sorts of engineering. It is not a specific category of engineering but rather a focus on the process of engineering. This program is building skilled engineers who are adaptable to every field.”