Braxton Eisel
I was born and raised in Naples, FL, and I was admitted to UF in Fall 2021. I expect to graduate in Spring 2025 with my Bachelors in mechanical engineering, and I am pursuing my Masters in the 4+1 program at UF. Following my graduation, I aim to work in the defense manufacturing industry with a focus in project management. I am currently the chief solar drone engineer for the Real World Engineering design team, and I am interested in 3D printing, CAD, and machining.
Krystyna Jolley
I am from Orlando, FL. I plan to graduate in May 2025 and will be moving to Syracuse, NY to work as a mechanical engineer at Lockheed Martin. I am also pursuing an undergraduate certificate in engineering project management. I am a teaching assistant for heat transfer and am also a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Robert Lageyre
I am from Miami, FL, currently pursuing 4+1 Combined Degree from UF in electrical engineering. I have completed two internships with Florida Power and Light in Power Distribution Service Planning and will be returning for a 3rd in Engineering Technical Services. Outside of academics, I play on the UF club baseball team.
Jason Loch
I’m from Celebration Florida. I currently work in the petrochemical industry for Well Tech Fluids, but I want to explore other industry options, which is why I’m very excited to be part of IPPD. I am a Material Science Engineering Major and I’m projected to graduate in the Spring of 2025. I am a jack of all trades and my interests reflect it. I like to write, hike, and everything in between.
Hui Ouyang
I’m from Orlando, FL, and currently studying mechanical engineering with an electrical engineering minor, graduating in Spring of 2024. I also plan to pursue a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Afterward, I plan to work in the energy industry. Outside of classes, I participate in intermural sports.
Samuel Shlafer
I am a fourth year mechanical engineering and music double major from Gainesville, Florida. After I graduate, I want to go to graduate school to further my knowledge, especially in the manufacturing industry, and keep music as a hobby and not a career. I am interested in learning about design and manufacturing as a professional engineer, I even took a class in using CNC mills to learn about how they work and how they can be used in manufacturing automation.
Makayla Widmer
I am a 4th year mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida graduating in May of 2025. I was born and raised in Orlando, FL. I recently completed an internship as a Vehicle Engineering Intern at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL and will be returning full time as an Associate Aeronautical Engineer after graduation. I have been a peer mentor for Statics for 4 semesters and am also a member of the Society of Women Engineers and Society of Manufacturing Engineers.