SAM WIMMER Computer Engineering University of Utah Northrop Grumman Scholarship • Studying Computer Engineering at the University of Utah • Loves furthering education and hopes to provide a better world to the future • Born and raised in the Salt Lake Valley • Enjoys exploring the outdoors, snowboarding and fishing • Loves a challenge, which is why he went into the field of Computer Engineering LUKE ANDERSEN Electrical Engineering Utah State University Bae Systems Scholarship • Research Assistant working at the Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) National Science Foundation Research Center • Received undergraduate research grant for independent work to build a DC-AC power inverter • Would like to pursue an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, focusing on power electronics, and apply his expertise to his home state of Utah KAITLIN MEILI O’BANNON Mechanical Engineering Brigham Young University Bae Systems Scholarship • Working as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Neonatal Rescue in Bluffdale, UT, testing patient circuit compatibility with their ventilators and assisting with the submission for FDA certification for their ventilators • Member of the 2ft Prosthetic Club and participated on a team researching the lack of access to prosthetics in certain areas • Avid dancer and has taken at least one dance class every semester in college • Involved in community service through her church AMBER STRICKLEN Mechanical Engineering Southern Utah University Van Boerum & Frank Associates, Inc. Scholarship • Lab Assistant for the engineering department working on wind tunnel system and process updates • Has worked as an information technology assistant, undergraduate researcher, makerspace lab assistant and grader • Would like to pursue a career in the aerospace industry, particularly spacecraft manufacturing, launch and recovery efforts • Received Bronze Presidential Volunteer Service Award in 2020 for mentorship of three robotics teams at local middle school • Recipient of the Society of Women Engineers NEXT local innovator award 23
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