Nicholas Dawkins – Financial Advisor
Nicholas first began FSU with a major in Biology in the fall of 2006. After his freshman year he transferred to TCC to complete his Associates of Arts degree. Once his AA was obtained he then transferred back to FSU to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During his attendance in college, he has worked full-time and part-time at the Florida Department of Corrections for the past 9 ½ years. Once he obtains his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, he will have a minor in Physics as well as have a certification in Materials Science. He hopes to gain employment in the industry where materials plays a key role in the trade. Email: nsd06@my.fsu.edu
Matthew Drys – Web Master
Matthew Drys is a senior at Florida State University planning on graduating in the Spring of 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering to pursue a career path. The career position he is looking for is a Technical Sales Engineer due to his extensive background in sales and marketing. His background also happens coincide with his hobbies and interests due to the virtually limitless technique applications involved with marketing. Email: mcd10c@my.fsu.edu
Kristina Dukes – Secretary/Scheduler
Kristina Dukes is an undergraduate Senior at Florida State University in Tallahassee Florida. She is originally from Panama City Florida. Kristina is majoring in Mechanical Engineering, with a primary focus in Materials Science and Engineering. She is set to graduate with her Bachelor’s in Spring of 2015. In addition to her studies, Kristina is currently the President of Florida State’s collegiate chapter for Society of Women Engineers. Email: kad11m@my.fsu.edu
Adriane Guettler – Team Leader
Adriane Guettler is a senior Mechanical Engineering student at Florida State University graduating in Spring 2015. Adriane’s interests include mechanics of materials and materials science. She is currently a research assistant in Dr. William Oates’ Lab studying smart materials. After graduation, Adriane plans to attend graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in materials followed by working as a researcher at a university or national lab. Email: aeg12b@my.fsu.edu
Victor Odewale – Procurement Manager
Victor Odewale is an exchange student in the department of Mechanical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of engineering from Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Ondo state, Nigeria. Anticipating to complete his bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering with lots of experience and exposure to mechanical engineering and materials science by spring 2015. He is driven by his passion for Aeronautic Engineering and he plan to further his education with a PhD in R&D of Material Selection for Aerospace Industry. While in Nigeria, he had the opportunity of doing internship at various times with Porcelainware Industries Limited, Victoryland Engineering and Olushola Metal Works where he acquired skills in fabrication, welding and ceramics tiles production. He also had some researches done with Engineers without borders, Nigeria (EWB, Nigeria) on biogas in Valley-view University, Accra, Ghana in 2012. He had served as the Director of Sports in National University Engineering Students’ Association, FUTA (NUESA FUTA) 2012/2013. Also, a member of electoral committee, National Association of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering students, FUTA (NAMMES FUTA) 2013/2014. He is a well-known soccer player throughout his schooling days in Nigeria. Email: vo14c@my.fsu.edu