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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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2016-17 Men's Crew - Heavyweight

Ben DeMars

  • Height 6-4
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Fellsmere, Fla.
  • High School Sebastian River
  • Major Materials Science and Engineering

Biography

2016-17: Appeared in four events … rowed the #6 seat of the V8 that finished 14th at the Princeton Chase (10/30) … was the #8 seat of the Club 8+ at the Head of the Charles (10/22) … sat in the #4 seat of the “C” 4+ at the Foot of the Charles (11/13) … competed in the Pairs Race (11/5). (Complete Boatings)

2015-16: Appeared in nine events, seven as the #6 seat of the JV8 … finished fifth in the third level final of the EARC Sprints (5/15). (Complete Boatings)

Off the Water at MIT: Majoring in materials science and engineering with a minor in molecular biology and a concentration in energy storage … conducted research in the implementation of Na-S battery network in large-scale cities … also studied renewable energy storage … SAT teacher … math tutor.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Sebastian River High School ... earned a varsity letter ... sat in the stroke seat of the Varsity 8 ... Hammer Award ... National Honor Society ... Mu Alpha Theta ... Liberty Magnet scholarship ... Bright Futures scholarship ... straight A honor roll ... Rotary Club liaison ... clarinet section leader ... section leader and row leader in high school marching band.

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16First Year

    6'4"
  • 2016-17Sophomore

    6'4"