2013-2014 Administration
Kenneth G. Ricks
The University of Alabama - Assistant Department Head Electrical Computer Engineering
Founding sponsor of the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Runs this place
Associate professor
Has a chili pepper on ratemyprofessor.com
Smart, good-looking, fun guy.
The University of Alabama - Assistant Department Head Electrical Computer Engineering
Founding sponsor of the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Runs this place
Associate professor
Has a chili pepper on ratemyprofessor.com
Smart, good-looking, fun guy.
Caleb Leslie
Team Lead
Graduate Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering (Computer Option) and Mathematics
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Team Lead, Systems Engineer
I enjoy candle light dinners, long walks on the beach, and playing the oboe in a jazz band that I helped start, called "hold the 'phones".
Team Lead
Graduate Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering (Computer Option) and Mathematics
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Team Lead, Systems Engineer
I enjoy candle light dinners, long walks on the beach, and playing the oboe in a jazz band that I helped start, called "hold the 'phones".
Justin Headley
Systems Engineering Co-Lead
Master's Student (lost count of the years)
The University of Alabama - Computer Engineering/Dirt
Member of Alabama Astrobotics since the beginning..
Subsystem: Runs this place under Dr. Ricks
I'm a Super Smash Bros. champion.
I have webbed toes.
Systems Engineering Co-Lead
Master's Student (lost count of the years)
The University of Alabama - Computer Engineering/Dirt
Member of Alabama Astrobotics since the beginning..
Subsystem: Runs this place under Dr. Ricks
I'm a Super Smash Bros. champion.
I have webbed toes.
Michael K. Carswell III
Base Lead
PhD Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base Lead, Module
I like long walks on the beach and blowing things up with my mind.
I like skeet shooting.
I like restoring classic cars.
Base Lead
PhD Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base Lead, Module
I like long walks on the beach and blowing things up with my mind.
I like skeet shooting.
I like restoring classic cars.
Kellen C. Schroeter
Module Lead
Junior
The University of Alabama - Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
2nd year on the Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Mechanical
Chronic Halitosis
No friends.
Module Lead
Junior
The University of Alabama - Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
2nd year on the Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Mechanical
Chronic Halitosis
No friends.
David Sandel
Autonomy Lead
Graduate Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering
4th year on the Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I have no fun facts (yet?).
Autonomy Lead
Graduate Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering
4th year on the Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I have no fun facts (yet?).
Andrew A. Faulkner
Autonomy Lead
PhD Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I don't know how to ride a bike.
On a completely related topic, I have wrecked a moped in Uruguay.
Autonomy Lead
PhD Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I don't know how to ride a bike.
On a completely related topic, I have wrecked a moped in Uruguay.
Taylor M. Boyle
Outreach Lead
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering, Math Minor
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Outreach Lead
Wants to live in Montana
Outreach Lead
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering, Math Minor
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Outreach Lead
Wants to live in Montana
2013-2014 Team Members
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Matthew Bries
Freshman The University of Alabama - Computer Engineering 1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team Subsystem: Autonomy I enjoy running long distance. I like programming games. |
Brent T. Chester
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering, General Business Minor
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module, Outreach
I'm not very good come up with "fun facts"
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering, General Business Minor
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module, Outreach
I'm not very good come up with "fun facts"
Caroline Driggers
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Early Childhood Special Education
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Outreach
I am always laughing and trying to make every situation a happy one.
One time when I was tapping during a show, I tripped and messed up the entire kick line. It went viral and I'm YouTube famous.
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Early Childhood Special Education
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Outreach
I am always laughing and trying to make every situation a happy one.
One time when I was tapping during a show, I tripped and messed up the entire kick line. It went viral and I'm YouTube famous.
Samuel James Griffin
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering with Computer Option
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I still collect legos.
I experiment with computers in my spare time.
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering with Computer Option
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I still collect legos.
I experiment with computers in my spare time.
Sam Hart
Freshman
Shelton State Community College - Pre-Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
12.5% Scottish.
Left handed but still in my right mind.
Freshman
Shelton State Community College - Pre-Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
12.5% Scottish.
Left handed but still in my right mind.
William Hampton
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I speak Azerbijani.
I have moved more times than I am years old.
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I speak Azerbijani.
I have moved more times than I am years old.
Luke Haynes
Freshman
University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering and Theater, Math Minor
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
I once found over three-hundred words that could be made out of the letters of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious... and alphabetized them... for fun.
I have little to no sense of smell. (I don't know if this counts as "fun" or just a startling medical condition.)
Freshman
University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering and Theater, Math Minor
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
I once found over three-hundred words that could be made out of the letters of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious... and alphabetized them... for fun.
I have little to no sense of smell. (I don't know if this counts as "fun" or just a startling medical condition.)
Austin Holliman
Sophomore
Shelton State Community College - Civil Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
Air Force ROTC cadet at UA and a Civil Air Patrol Cadet Colonel (only 2 out of 1000 cadets achieve this rank).
I enjoy welding, archery, and reading.
Sophomore
Shelton State Community College - Civil Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
Air Force ROTC cadet at UA and a Civil Air Patrol Cadet Colonel (only 2 out of 1000 cadets achieve this rank).
I enjoy welding, archery, and reading.
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Derrill Koelz
Freshman University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering 1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team Subsystem: Autonomy It takes me far too long to try to think of things funny about myself. I teach music to young people. |
Connor Lawson
Sophomore
University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module, Autonomy
Doesn't like responding to emails asking about fun facts about himself
Sophomore
University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module, Autonomy
Doesn't like responding to emails asking about fun facts about himself
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Alan Mullenix
Sophomore Shelton State Community College / University of Alabama - Pure Mathematics 1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team Subsystem: Base, Module Whiteboard in the bedroom for math emergencies, check. I'm a scatterbrained vegetarian that can't make good small talk. |
Kyle Nelson
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Aerospace Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I've never seen snowfall until I came to Alabama
I started to say y'all
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Aerospace Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I've never seen snowfall until I came to Alabama
I started to say y'all
Evan Phillips
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
My favorite music is showtunes.
I make a mean Mao Master.
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
My favorite music is showtunes.
I make a mean Mao Master.
Becca Sedlak
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Aerospace Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
My family has flown a hot air balloon since I was little.
I love puzzles and once put together one that was 9,160-pieces and 6'4"x4'6".
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Aerospace Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
My family has flown a hot air balloon since I was little.
I love puzzles and once put together one that was 9,160-pieces and 6'4"x4'6".
Mitchell "Sweetness" Spryn
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy (Also UA) - Electrical Engineering and Physics, minor in Mathematics. Also holds honorary degrees in Underwater Basket Weaving and General Awesomeness
Year(s) of participation with Astrobot: 3 in person, Over 9000 in spirit!
Subsystem: Autonomy
Was with Kim Jong Un when he shot his 38 round of golf. Mitchell, however, shot a 37.5, winning the match.
I tried to dig a hole to China when I was 5. The result was the Grand Canyon, and the extracted matter became the Rocky Mountains. I only had to stop because it got dark, and it was past my bedtime.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy (Also UA) - Electrical Engineering and Physics, minor in Mathematics. Also holds honorary degrees in Underwater Basket Weaving and General Awesomeness
Year(s) of participation with Astrobot: 3 in person, Over 9000 in spirit!
Subsystem: Autonomy
Was with Kim Jong Un when he shot his 38 round of golf. Mitchell, however, shot a 37.5, winning the match.
I tried to dig a hole to China when I was 5. The result was the Grand Canyon, and the extracted matter became the Rocky Mountains. I only had to stop because it got dark, and it was past my bedtime.
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Alex Stapp
Senior The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering 1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team Subsystem: Base, Module Former TaeKwonDo Instructor I travel internationally twice a year. |
Jake Webster
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I’m a survivalist
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Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I’m a survivalist
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Andrew Zeller
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering and the STEM Pathway to the MBA
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I have a love for all things water-related like sailing, wake boarding, and triathlon. I was voted "most likely to succeed" by my classmates of De Pere High School's Class of 2013
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering and the STEM Pathway to the MBA
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I have a love for all things water-related like sailing, wake boarding, and triathlon. I was voted "most likely to succeed" by my classmates of De Pere High School's Class of 2013