A lot of students pass through Penn State McKeesport, but few leave a lasting impression life Ms. Danielle Wu.  Ms. Wu is a 3rd year student majoring in Mechanical Engineering and is a prominent member of the Student Government Association.  Her commitment to her work and future has been recognized nationally by receiving a $1,000.00 scholarship for scholastic leadership and achievement by Texaco.  She has become a strong voice for the students at our campus, but she doesn’t really look at herself as a leader.  “I’m like a tool for the students, she said.  “I’m a way for us to be heard.”
      Ms. Wu’s commitment to her major comes from tradition.  “It’s in my blood, she said.  My whole family is in Engineering.  My father and brothers have degrees in forms of Engineering.”  When asked what influenced her decision to attend Penn State McKeesport instead of University Park she commented that it was a matter of size and not wanting to go to a big campus to start.  “I was really turned off by the size.  I was told how nice an area Pittsburgh is and I wanted to be in the Penn State system.  My stepfather told how good Penn State’s Engineering program was, so I decided to start here.”
      Danielle is a very young lady, but is still like any other person her age.  She enjoys a versatile mix of music and likes to watch the E! Television station.  “I enjoy R&B, Hip-Hop, and other alternative music.  I love to watch ER.”
      Ms. Wu doesn’t let any handicap stand in her way.  “I worked for one month in Houston, Texas at Stress Engineering Service INC.  They didn’t expect much out of me because I was young and a female.  I worked everyday 8-5.  They were very impressed.  I walked away with tons of recommendation letters.”
      Danielle is a very inspirational person.  She’s accomplished a lop and hasn’t even begun.  “I’ve still got a long way to go.  I know I’m going to succeed.”  It was a real privilege interviewing this amazing young lady.