Mélanie Droogleever Fortuyn is an undergraduate student at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. She is studying ATLAS (Technology, Liberal Arts, and Sciences). The program thrives off an interdisciplinary mindset, with project based learning that works on making innovative technology practical for current society.

Mélanie was born in Illinois, however has spent her entire life as an expat. She has lived in Germany, Russia, England and she is currently residing in the Netherlands for her bachelor’s degree. She has four nationalities, thanks to her international parents, including Canadian, American, Swiss and Dutch. This multicultural upbringing has provided her with a passion for travel and a very international outlook on the world. This drove her interest in engineering solutions for sustainable development around the world.

At the University of Twente, Mélanie is working as an Undergraduate Assistant for ATLAS in 3D printing and electronics, as well as, a teaching assistant for a student-led English second language course.

Fellow:Mélanie Droogleever Fortuyn

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