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Swarup Bhattarai
Physics and Astronomy, Spring 2027
Research/Academic Interest: Nuclear Physics, especially if it involves experimental setups. We’re looking at detector and accelerator physics, such as in JLab, Virginia, or the more famous CERN.
Career Interest: Work as an experimentalist in large accelerator systems (DESY, LHC, Jlab, etc.).
Marcela Campassi
Electrical Engineering, Spring 2027
Research/Academic Interest: I started out more interested in microelectronics, but more recently, I’ve gotten more into the radar and sensor processing side of electronics.
Career Interest: I’m aiming for a hardware-focused role in electrical engineering. Ideally embedded systems or mixed-signal hardware that touch sensors and radar. I enjoy taking a design from concept to a tested prototype, so roles in microelectronics/MEMS, sensor front-end-ends, or radar signal-chain hardware are the best fit. Long-term, I want to keep one foot in research while building products that make it out of the lab.
Elizabeth Castle
Industrial Engineering, Fall 2026
Research/Academic Interest: Manufacturing and Ergonomics.
Career Interest: Manufacturing, specifically the area of hourly floor workers and how to better their work environment through ergonomic additions.
Derrick Conliff
Electrical Engineering, Spring 2026
Research/Academic Interest: I enjoy power electronics and microelectronics.
Career Interest: I would ultimately like to work for a major healthcare company as a research engineer developing advanced medical devices. I will probably get some field experience first and then continue working towards this goal. While I do plan to get my Masters, I am unsure if I will pursue a Ph.D.
Edward Cruz
Computer Science, Spring 2026
Research/Academic Interest: My areas of interest are algorithmic design, AI, and cybersecurity.
Career Interest: I would love to go into academia and work in the field of computer science. However, I would also be fine with working in software development.
Brian Fitzpatrick
Mechanical Engineering, Summer 2026
Research/Academic Interest: I am primarily interested in robotics, automation, and AI and machine learning applications for those fields.
Career Interest: I would like to be a part of a team developing humanoid/bipedal robots with AI integration. I don’t intend to go on the management track once in industry; I would like to become a technical expert in my field.
Madalyn Gatlin
Software Engineering, Fall 2027
Research/Academic Interest: Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics.
Career Interest: Full Stack Engineering and Cybersecurity Analyst.
Jordan Gillespie
Mechanical Engineering, Fall 2026
Research/Academic Interest: Military Engineering.
Career Interest: I would like to work in the defense, automotive, or space industry. Additionally, I have a small interest in ship design.
Jada Henderson
Computer Science, Fall 2025
Research/Academic Interest: Data Science, Cyber Security, and AI in Cybersecurity.
Career Interest: I am interested in working within the informatics field, focusing on data analytics and cybersecurity. I also aspire to work for the U.S. Space Force under the Cyber Intelligence and Analysis department. My goal is to become the “wild card” in my career—someone who is versatile, knowledgeable, and capable across multiple areas of technology. Realistically, I plan to begin as a Systems Administrator while earning certifications such as CompTIA Security+ (701), Data Science, Network+, CySA+, and Linux. Long term, I would like to work in healthcare as a health informatics specialist or biostatistician, or possibly as a penetration tester focused on strengthening system security.
Daniel Hurley
Aerospace Engineering, Spring 2026
Research/Academic Interest: Hypersonics, Propulsion, Materials.
Career Interest: Space and Defense.
Madeline Raynor
Chemical Engineering, Spring 2026
Research/Academic Interest: Environmental Toxicology and Environmental Health Science.
Career Interest: Environmental Engineering, Toxicology, Forensics, Analytical Chemistry.
Jazmaree Rich
Computer Science, Fall 2026
Research/Academic Interest: Human and Visual Computing.
Career Interest: Web Development, Information Technology, and End-User Development.
Callie Simon
Computer Science, Spring 2026
Research/Academic Interest: My primary research/academic interests lie in the applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Career Interest: My long-term career goal is to become a researcher and work my way to becoming a professor so I can teach and inspire future students.
Aditya Singh
Computer Science, Summer 2026
Research/Academic Interest: AI threat developments in cybersecurity.
Career Interest: My career interests are Offensive Cybersecurity, Pen Testing and offensive security checks and bug hunting for big corporations, also helping the law enforcement with my cybersecurity skills is the main one.
Ella Watts
Electrical Engineering, Spring 2027
Research/Academic Interest: Medical technology/medical telemetry, renewable energy/environmental sustainability initiatives.
Career Interest: I’m interested in becoming an R&D engineer. Working in a laboratory setting, contributing to and bringing meaningful research to fruition.