Bryant Howard

Email: bryanth@mail.usf.edu

Background: Electrical Engineering

Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” -Wayne Gretzky

About Me: I am a senior electrical engineering student studying energy, power, and sustainability as well as mechatronics, robotics and embedded systems. I have been a member of Tau Beta Pi since Spring 2018. I studied abroad in Germany and I have a passion for traveling.

Timothy O'Rourke

Email: torourke@mail.usf.edu

Background: Computer Science and Engineering

Favorite Quote: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

About Me: I am a Philadelphia native Computer Engineering undergrad at USF with interests in brain-computer interfaces and game design. I plan on pursuing graduate degrees after graduation.

Brittany Achor

Email: bachor@mail.usf.edu

Background: Electrical Engineering

Favorite Quote: “Luck is the last dying with of those who want to believe winning can happen by accident. Sweat, on the other hand, is for those who know its a choice.” - unknown

About Me: Passion is something no one should live without, in every facet of your life. What keeps you healthy, what drives your work, the people you are around, you should strive to have passion for all aspects of your being. Otherwise you will burn out and be left feeling empty. It is because of this belief that I am a lovely fiance, an avid fitness buff, a nature enthusiast, an honor student (and Tau Bate for life), a champion veteran advocate for Student Veterans of America and a supporting officer for Tau Beta Pi. Yes, it is a lot while taking 5-6 classes, but I am passionate so I can handle it. Find passion and you can take on the world.

Danielle Shorten

Email: danielle57@mail.usf.edu

Background: Mechanical Engineering

Favorite Quote: “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” - Babe Ruth

About Me: Originally from Florida’s space coast, Danielle has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida . While working on her first degree, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. During that time, she participated in an array of fundraisers and charities such as the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay. In addition, she held two positions in Alpha Delta Pi. Afterwards, Danielle made Tampa her home. She taught fourth grade, middle school science programs, and coached varsity soccer. Recently, she switched gears and is working on her second degree in mechanical engineering. In her free time, she enjoys hockey, football, flying, scuba diving and playing with her dog Thor.

Alejandro Acosta

Email: aaacosta@mail.usf.edu

Background: Biomedical Engineering

Favorite Quote: “One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple”

About Me: I’m from Puerto Rico where I still live today. Currently I am only in Tampa for school and thenI go back home every summer and winter. I am a junior studying Biomedical Engineering and I am scheduled to graduate May 2021. Once I finish this degree, my dream is to go to med school and become a doctor. I am passionate about helping others and offering my knowledge, time, and capabilities to the benefit of my community. This is what attracted me to engineering, medicine, volunteer work, and research. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports and spending time with my close friends.

Paola Rossi

Email: paolar1@mail.usf.edu

Background: Mechanical Engineering

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Kayla Marie Lei-lani McDermott

Email: marieleilani@mail.usf.edu

Background: Biomedical Engineering

Favorite Quote: “Happiness can be found in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light” — J.K. Rowling

About Me:

• I’m in the Herd of Thunder marching band
• I love Harry Potter
• I work at Busch Gardens

Joseph Lozito

Email: jlozito@mail.usf.edu

Background: Electrical Engineering

Favorite Quote: “It's kind of fun to do the impossible” -Walt Disney

About Me:

• Born and raised in Celebration, Florida
• EE Senior with a focus in control systems and power
• Third degree black belt in Tang Soo Do

Samantha Borges

Email: sborges@mail.usf.edu

Background: Electrical Engineering

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Jessica Wehinger

Email: wehingerj@mail.usf.edu

Background: Biomedical Engineering

Favorite Quote: “There’s as many atoms in a single molecule of your DNA as there are stars in the typical galaxy. We are, each of us, a little universe.”- Neil Degrasse Tyson

About Me: I am a junior Biomedical Engineering student on the pre-med track. I started as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Alexa Woo and Dr. David Kang’s lab at the Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute in May 2019. When I am not studying or researching, I enjoy playing with my cats and crocheting.

Nathaniel Taylor

Email: taylorn2@mail.usf.edu

Background: Computer Engineering

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Jennifer Adorno

Email: jadorno4@mail.usf.edu

Background: Computer Science and Engineering

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Patricia Anzalone

Email: panzalone@usf.edu

Background: Industrial and Management Systems

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Steven Diaz

Email: stevendiaz@mail.usf.edu

Background: Computer Science and Engineering

Favorite Quote: "Fall seven times, stand up eight." -Japanese Proverb

About Me: Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Obtained his B.S. in Computer Engineering at Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico. He moved to Tampa to continue graduate studies at University of South Florida, were recently obtained his Master's in Computer Science. Now, he is a PhD Candidate in the Computer Science & Engineering department working on his research about lower body rehabilitation systems using wearable sensors with Dr. Miguel Labrador. He is also the Graduate Ambassador of SHPE USF, were he is charge of promoting research and graduate school. At last, he is a scholar of the Sloan Foundation and have around 4-5 years of experience mentoring high school and undergraduate students.

Bill Collins

Email: wcollins@tampabay.rr.com

Background: Electrical Engineering (Retired)

Favorite Quote: "Your performance will be measured more by what you do than what you say."

About Me: Florida Gamma's President '74/'75 when we were selected Tau Beta Pi's Outstanding Chapter. My career included 4+ years with Honeywell and 24 years with Johnson & Johnson. Twenty years in Engineering Management