Officers of FL-Gamma
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.
Maddie Roth
Email: madisonlynne@mail.usf.edu
Background: Civil Engineering
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About Me:
My name is Maddie Roth and I am a third year student studying civil engineering. I was initiated into Tau Beta Pi last semester and I am so excited to be Vice President of Initiates this semester! When I’m not in the college of engineering, you can find me giving a campus tour for the Office of Admissions or in the honors college! I also love all things aerospace and/or travel related. I’m looking forward to an awesome semester in TBP!
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.
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.
Samantha Borges
Email: sborges@mail.usf.edu
Background: Electrical Engineering
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Nathaniel Taylor
Email: taylorn2@mail.usf.edu
Background: Computer Engineering
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Jorge Adorno
Email: jorgea1@mail.usf.edu
Background: Computer Science and Engineering
Favorite Quote: \"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take\" - Unknown
About Me:
PhD student at Ubiquitous Sensing lab
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