2014-2015 Administration
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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.
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Caleb Leslie
Systems Engineer
Graduate Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering (Computer Option) and Mathematics
3rd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
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".
I'm not allowed to drive... anything.
Systems Engineer
Graduate Student
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering (Computer Option) and Mathematics
3rd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
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".
I'm not allowed to drive... anything.
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Christina Hughes
Logistics Lead
Logistics Lead
- Senior
- The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering
- 1st Year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
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Jake Webster
Co-Base Lead
Junior
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering
3rd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystems: Base, Module
Resident SolidWorks Guru.
Nickname is "Deer Hands."
Co-Base Lead
Junior
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering
3rd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystems: Base, Module
Resident SolidWorks Guru.
Nickname is "Deer Hands."
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Andrew Zeller
Co-Module Lead
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering and the STEM Pathway to the MBA
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystems: Base, Module
I am part of Alabama's club triathlon team.
Cheese head for life.I love spicy foods.
Co-Module Lead
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering and the STEM Pathway to the MBA
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystems: Base, Module
I am part of Alabama's club triathlon team.
Cheese head for life.I love spicy foods.
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Brent Chester
Social Media and Co-Outreach Lead
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering, General Business Minor
2st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I dislike updating the website.
I am an expert at using go-pros.
Social Media and Co-Outreach Lead
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering, General Business Minor
2st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I dislike updating the website.
I am an expert at using go-pros.
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Becca Sedlak
Co-Outreach Lead
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Aerospace Engineering
2nd 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".
Co-Outreach Lead
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Aerospace Engineering
2nd 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".
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Derrill Koelz
Co-Autonomy Lead
Sophmore
University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering
2nd 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.
Co-Autonomy Lead
Sophmore
University of Alabama - Electrical and Computer Engineering
2nd 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.
2014-2015 Team Members
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Matthew Bries
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Computer Engineering
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy, Base, Module
I enjoy running long distance.
I like programming games.
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Computer Engineering
2nd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy, Base, Module
I enjoy running long distance.
I like programming games.
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Kathleen Castellanos
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I love swedish fish.
Mardi Gras is my favorite time of year.
Freshman
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I love swedish fish.
Mardi Gras is my favorite time of year.
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Tyler Gester
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering &Computer Science
1st year on Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I love flying and own a plane.
In the process of section hiking the Application Trail.
Sophomore
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering &Computer Science
1st year on Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I love flying and own a plane.
In the process of section hiking the Application Trail.
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Samuel James Griffin
Junior
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering with Computer Option
3rd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I still collect legos.
I experiment with computers in my spare time.
Junior
The University of Alabama - Electrical Engineering with Computer Option
3rd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
I still collect legos.
I experiment with computers in my spare time.
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Tre Harrison
Junior
The University of Alabama - Sparky School (Electrical Engineering)
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
Enjoys spending free time blowing bubbles in the sea.
Doesn't understand the appeal of watching football...
Junior
The University of Alabama - Sparky School (Electrical Engineering)
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Autonomy
Enjoys spending free time blowing bubbles in the sea.
Doesn't understand the appeal of watching football...
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Joe Kabalin
Sophmore
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I play for the Alabama Club Tennis Team.
I enjoy 3-D printing.
Sophmore
The University of Alabama - Mechanical Engineering
1st year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module
I play for the Alabama Club Tennis Team.
I enjoy 3-D printing.
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Connor Lawson
Senior
University of Alabama - Computer Engineering
3rd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module, Autonomy
Has a habit of lying down in major roadways (Broadway, Champs Elysees, Canal Street, etc).
Crossed the Pyrenees Mountains on foot.
System architecture specialist.
Senior
University of Alabama - Computer Engineering
3rd year on the Alabama Astrobotics Team
Subsystem: Base, Module, Autonomy
Has a habit of lying down in major roadways (Broadway, Champs Elysees, Canal Street, etc).
Crossed the Pyrenees Mountains on foot.
System architecture specialist.