The team and our client, Dr. Michael Shafer

Luke Philipsen

Avionics team
Lead programmer
Webmaster

lp429@nau.edu


"I've been programming as a hobby for so long that I sometimes wonder if I'm a better computer scientiest than I am an electrical engineer. Either way, I still have a lot I want to learn and I'm glad I could accomplish what I have."

Willem Arjana

Avionics team
Presentation editor
Pilot

wa56@nau.edu


"I am a senior electrical engineering student at Northern Arizona University. Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. Attended magnet schools for both middle (Hyde Park Middle School) and high school (Ed W. Clark High School), where curriculum focused on math, science and technology. I have some experience with hobby subjects like remote controlled cars and building model cars and worked with lego robotics in high school."

Trevor Petersen

Avionics team
Document Coordinator

trevor@nau.edu


"I am an Electrical Engineering and Physics student undergoing my fourth year at NAU. I've specialized in electromagnetics and control systems in my studies, and enjoy working at the intersection between mechanical and electrical engineering, which made this project especially interesting to me. I've always enjoyed solving problems, and this project has presented the team with a myriad of them to solve."

Leonard P. Peshlakai

Telemetry team
Bookkeeper
MATLAB Programmer
lpp4@nau.edu


"Leonard has always been interested in how things work, ever since he was a kid. So for him to become an engineer suited him well. When he is not doing schoolwork at NAU, he enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and relaxing outdoors. Working on this capstone project has brought the outdoors and engineering together."

Reejay Martinez

Telemetry team
Faculty Liaison
Assistant Webmaster

rm463@nau.edu


"Aloha, I'm a senior electrical engineering student at Northern Arizona University. The reason I became an electrical engineer was due to my interest of computer hardware. The idea of how a process works and how it is programmed intrigues me. My hobbies include fishing, sleeping and eating bizarre foods. That is what I consider LiFE."

Dylan Steyer

Telemetry Team
Sponsor Liaison

Dylan.Steyer@nau.edu


"I am currently attending Northern Arizona University, seeking an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. I am employed at a computer repair store. My duties included repairing computer software, changing out hardware parts, guiding customers through various steps to secure their computers, and their residential networks. I consistently receive outstanding reviews from the students and staff regarding my assistance. My dedication and self-driven attitude fit perfectly for your company."

Chris Gass

Mechanical Team
Scheduling Coordinator

cg584@nau.edu


"I am a Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Science major in my fourth year here at NAU. I spend most of my time at school, tutoring, or doing research, but I enjoy biking in all its forms in my free time. I plan to focus on Bioengineering when I graduate. A wildlife telemetry drone caught my attention as a bridge between biology and engineering, a bridge that could potentially lead to even more possibilities for drones such as this."

Stephen Kuluris

Mechanical Team
Advisor Liaison

sk496@nau.edu


"I am in my senior year of mechanical engineering, and plan to attend graduate school in the future. I have had experience working in the renewable energy field with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and would like to do research on wave power or wind power in future years. This project has given me an opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary group, which will be helpful in future internships and jobs."

Alex Moore

Mechanical Team
Secretary

alm353@nau.edu


"I have wanted to be an engineer as long as I can remember. After graduation I hope to attend graduate school to get an MSE in fluid mechanics. My dream job is working as an aerodynamicist for either an aerospace or automotive company."