Vale Rasmussen

Vale Rasmussen, class of 2026, is from Los Angeles, California majoring in aeronautical and astronautical engineering and minoring in history. His primary interests include commercial aircraft design, low-carbon-emission transportation, and the impact of new technologies on society and the environment. Last summer, he loved participating in the Bill Lane Center’s Sophomore College program, “River and Region: The Columbia River and the Shaping of the Pacific Northwest,” where he learned countless perspectives on energy production in the Pacific Northwest, the significance of Columbia River salmon, and the history of the region. In his future career, Vale will focus on developing solutions to help decarbonize aviation. Vale is also a private pilot and a lifelong aviation enthusiast. He enjoys sharing his passion with others as a course development assistant (CDA+), a member of the Stanford Flight Club, and a volunteer at the LAX Flight Path Museum & Learning Center. In his spare time, he also enjoys baking, skiing, traveling, playing violin, and playing video games.