Natalie is a Senior Mechanical Engineering student at Florida State University expecting to graduate in May of 2015 with a specialty in Thermal Fluid Sciences. She has previously completed 3 summer internships at Siemens Energy in Orlando, FL and Charlotte, NC and plans on continuing work in the power industry when she graduates. She was a part of the Marching Chiefs for three years and is currently on Florida State’s rowing team as a student athlete. She is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) with roles on the executive board and she is a member of the Pi Tau Sigma honors society. Natalie was born in New York and she grew up in Pennsylvania and Florida. After graduation she plans on moving elsewhere and going on an adventure.
Carren Brown, Team Ambassador
Mechanical Engineer
carren1.brown@famu.edu
Peter is a Senior Mechanical Engineering student at Florida State University, expecting to graduate in May of 2015 with a specialty in Dynamics and Mechatronic Design. He has completed two summer internships, one at Siemens Energy in Orlando, FL and one at Senninger Irrigation in Clermont, FL. He was part of the Marching Chiefs for three years and is a current member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). After graduation, he plans to pursue higher education in Computer Science/Engineering with a career in robotics. Peter was born and raised in Florida but does not have future plans to stay, but hopes to travel outside the state for future opportunities.
Sean Kane, Lead Electrical
Electrical Engineer
srk10e@my.fsu.edu
Mitchell is a Senior Electrical Engineering student at Florida State University, expecting to graduate in May of 2015. He plans on using his degree to work in the power industry and is specializing in power generation. Mitchell intends on being part of the collaborative effort in design the smart grid in order to meet higher energy efficiency. Mitchell loves sports along with the outdoors and enjoys golf, surfing, football, fishing, hiking and playing the guitar. Mitchell was born in Gainesville, FL and plans on leaving the state for the first part of his career.
Maritza Whittaker, Secretary & Team Webmaster
Mechanical Engineer
mnw11b@my.fsu.edu
Deneuve is a Senior Computer Engineering student at Florida State University expecting to graduate in Spring of 2015. He is currently an .NET intern at Marquis Software, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL. He plans on working as a Software Engineer, while pursuing a Master's of Science in Engineering Management. He is an active Reservist in the United States Navy. Deneuve was born in Haiti and moved to Tampa, FL when he was eleven. His hobbies include programming, reading, researching, sports and lifelong learning.
Natalie Marini, Team Leader
Mechanical Engineer
nrm10d@my.fsu.edu
Carren is a Senior Mechanical Engineering student at Florida A&M University originally from Dallas, Texas. She plans to graduate in May of 2015, with a focus in Mechanics and Materials. She has completed 2 summer internships at Florida Power & Light in Jupiter, FL and at Colgate-Palmolive in Morristown, TN. After graduation, she plans to earn a Master's degree in Engineering Management, then begin a career in manufacturing. She has been an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) with multiple executive board positions. Currently, she is the Vice President of the FAMU-FSU Chapter of NSBE. She is also a member of Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. She hopes to pass along her knowledge and be an example to those coming after her.
Peter Hettmann, Team Treasurer
Mechanical Engineer
pmh10@my.fsu.edu
Sean
is a Senior Electrical Engineering student at Florida State University,
expecting to graduate in May of 2015. He currently holds a part time
internship with RCC Consultants, Inc., who is contracted with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to work on the public
safety communication system. He plans to stay in Tallahassee, FL after
he graduates to continue work with the FDOT. He was born in New Jersey
and moved to Oldsmar, FL when he was seven years old. After graduation,
he plans to travel to Ireland with his family for vacation.
Mitchell Robinson, EE
Electrical Engineer
mwr10c@my.fsu.edu
Maritza is a Senior Mechanical Engineering student at Florida State University expecting to graduate in May of 2015. She has previously completed two summer internships at exp, Inc. in Maitland, FL and at Oceaneering Entertainment Systems in Orlando, FL., and hopes to work in the entertainment industry after graduation. She is a part of the Florida State Women's Lacrosse team for three years as a student athlete. She is an active member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and she is a member of the Pi Tau Sigma honors society. Maritza was born in Orlando, with hopes of travelling the world as much as possible.
