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Hey everyone, I'm Julian Monzavifar, and I'm a sophomore in mechanical engineering. I am taking the these modules as I am an REU in the CAMAL lab this semester.

A fun fact about me is I love surfing.

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Hello all! My name is Ben Nus and I am a rising Junior student studying industrial engineering. I am taking these modules for a summer REU position I got in the industrial engineering department working with Dr. Rachunok. A fun fact about me is I love most everything outdoors! I enjoy hiking, camping, and rock climbing to name a few activities.

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Hi everyone, I'm Ben Fishback. I just completed my first year in Mechanical Engineering at NCSU and I'm taking these modules as a summer REU for CAMAL. A fun fact about me is that I love playing and writing drums and music.

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Hi everyone, my name is Will Hinesley and I am a Junior in the joint Mechatronics Program at UNC Asheville. I am taking these modules as part of the ISE RISE program. A fun fact about myself is that I love 3D printing and electronics, and last summer I made my own brushless DC motor!

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I am Drew Patel and I am currently a sophomore at NC State University. I am currently working towards a degree in Computer Science and hope to pursue a master's in the future. I am taking the online learning modules due to my ENG 331 coursework requirements. A fun fact about me is that I like to play basketball in my free time.

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Hey everyone, my name is Erik Tirado, and I’m taking these online learning modules for ENG 331 because I want to improve my research skills and learn how to find and use credible sources for my assignments and future projects. A fun fact about me is that I’m big on routines, so I try to keep my schedule consistent during the week.

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Hey everyone!

My name is Peter Garcia, I am an electrical and computer engineering student. I find the physics of electromagnetism and its applications to be fascinating, and I love learning about computer hardware. I'm taking these online learning modules as part of my ENG 331 class, but I'm also still curious myself to know how to better utilize library resources for research and learning!

Go Wolfpack!

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Hello fellow NCSU students, my name is Michael Lee Sherman and I am completing the online learning modules for my ENG 331 class. A fun fact about myself is that I have traveled to Thailand 5 times as well as Vietnam and Loas. While I was overseas I learned the Thai language.

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Owen Healy, and I am taking the online learning modules for my ENG 331 class. One fun fact about me is that I like to play soccer in my free time.

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Hi everyone, my name is Johanna, and I am taking this online program for my technical English class. Something fun about me is that I enjoy sewing!

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I am Kevin Pena Ortiz, and I am taking this module for my communication class. One fun fact about me is that my favorite color is red and white, just like the primary colors of NC State.

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Hey everyone, my name is Haley Green! I am a junior in ISE at NCSU. I love the outdoors(particurally kayaking) and have made it my mission to take as many outdoor classes as I can throughout my time here. I am taking these modules as a way to get into undergraduate research.

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Hi, my name is Connor, and I am taking these modules as part of the requirement for undergraduate research. A fun fact about me is that I made my first hole-in-one when I was 12.

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My name is Grant and I am taking this modules as part of the requirement for undergraduate research. A fun fact about myself is I prefer the beach over the mountains.

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Hello, my name is David Beans, and I am taking these online learning modules for my ENG331 course. A fun fact about me is that I have watched The Office 5 times all the way through.

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Hi everyone, my name is Collin Astemborski! I'm a senior in the undergrad computer science program at NCSU. I really enjoy the outdoors, exercising, and cooking. This is a picture of me and a friend that I ran a Spartan Race with this past summer in Charlotte NC!

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My name is Jacob Kocak. I'm taking the modules as it is a part of my ENG 331 assignment. I really enjoy playing video games.

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Hello everyone, I am Ryan McGee, a 4th year student studying electrical engineering and computer engineering. I am taking these modules as part of my ENG331 course, as well as to help me with technical research in the future. I enjoy music, working on electronics, and cars. I just bought my first project car, a 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo. I have yet to see it run.

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Hello, my name is Hank Madden. I am a senior studying ISE and I am taking ENG331 to improve my skills in technical writing and hope to use these skills in my career.

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Hello, my name is Hank Madden. I am a senior studying ISE and I am taking ENG331 to improve my skills in technical writing and hope to use these skills in my career.

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I am Riley Wickens, a senior majoring in Computer Science at NCSU. I am completing this module as a part of my ENG 331 coursework, but it's not too bad to learn to research better. I'm a big fan of video games and reading. I'm also a big Panthers fan.

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My name is Dhruva Mahadevan, I am a 3rd-year Electrical Engineering and Entrepreneurship Student. I am taking these modules to strengthen my skills in using literature and library resources to enhance my work as an engineer (and because I have to for ENG 331). My fun fact is that I am an Oklahoma City Thunder basketball fan.

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My name is Denver Huffman, and I am taking this for ENG 331. A fun fact about me is that I am a big fan of D&D.

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I'm Arjun Kavde, and I am taking this as part of an ENG331 assignment! I love going on walks with my dog and (attempting to) cook new things!

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My name is Nathaniel Griffin. I’m taking ENGL 331 to improve my writing skills and explore different styles of communication that will help me both academically and professionally.

I’m a huge foodie; I love trying new cuisines and experimenting with recipes in my free time.

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Hello everyone, my name is George Trimbath and I am a junior majoring in Computer Science. I am currently working on the library research modules as part of ENG 331. A fun fact about me is that I spent 5 years in the military prior to becoming a student at NC state.

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Hi, my name is Brian Long and I am a mechanical engineering junior. I am currently taking ENG 331 and a requirement for the course is to complete these library research modules. Some fun facts about me are that I have climber El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, and I used to live in a van that I converted into a camper so save money for my outdoor passions.

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My name is Clay Dellinger, and I'm a junior mechanical engineering student. I am taking these modules as part of my Eng 331 class. A fun fact about me is that I like to build custom computers and keyboards.

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My name is Brendan Belch. I am taking these modules as part of Eng331. An interesting fact about me is that I like to play video games.

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Hi, my name is Marissa Osansky! I am a junior in civil engineering and I am completing these modules as a part of my ENG 331 class. Two fun facts about me are that I'm a cat lover and I've visited over 20 amusement parks around the US.

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Hey everyone! My name is Devin Lester and I'm a senior in electrical engineering here at NC State. I'm taking these modules maily because it is required for my ENG 331 class, but I am also excited to learn more. A fun fac about me is that I live in the Outer Banks. I also love to fish and surf.

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Hi, I am Parth Patel. I am taking this module for ENG 331. A fun fact about me is that I am an avid NFL fan.

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My name is Blake Patterson and I am a junior in Aerospace Engineering. I am taking these modules for my ENG 331 class. A fun fact about me is that I love to ride roller coasters and to go snow skiing.

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Hi everyone! My name is Jordan and I'm a junior in Industrial & Systems Engineering. I am completing these modules as a part of an REU opportunity that I have just been offered. The research I will be doing is under Dr. Xu and a grad student, and our research is focused on using load cells to measure and analyze force. I’m taking these modules to strengthen my research skills so I can better support my team and make sense of the data we’re working with. A fun fact about me is I am studying abroad in Spain this upcoming Spring!

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My name is Sam and I am taking this for an assignment in my ENG333 class! Fun fact about me is I can hold my breath for 2 minutes🫢

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Hi! My name is Ava and I am a senior studying biology. I am completing this module for my ENG 333 course and to learn more about research resources. A fun fact about myself is that I held the 2024 Olympic Torch when I was traveling in Paris, France last summer!

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My name is Apryl Terrell and I am a junior studying biochemistry. I am completing this module for my ENG333 class and to become familiar with resources available for my academic career here. A fun fact about me is that I have goats at home.

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Hello Everyone! My name is Abbas, I am a senior in Industrial & Systems Engineering. I am taking these online learning modules to help me prepare for my REU opportunity this semester with Dr. Wong on Blockchain analysis. A fun fact about me I can speak 4 languages.

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My name is Laura Mayeda, and I am taking a scientific writing course that requires taking these courses!

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My name is Addison Wright and I am sophomore in Chemistry and Biology. I am taking these modules to learn more about research resources for my English 333 class. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy watching the TV show Friends.

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My name is Charlotte Wakefield and I am a junior in Industrial Engineering. I am taking these online learning modules to help prepare me for my REU opportunity this semester. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy running!

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My name is Alexa Stackhouse, and I am a senior in Industrial Engineering at NC State University. I am completing these modules in preparation for my position as an REU research assistant. In this role, I will be continuing the same research I conducted over the summer, which involves compiling data from Excel files based on age, year, and FIPS codes of different areas to determine population distributions. This data will be analyzed for waste management research, with the goal of developing a system that generates predictor variables to help identify when and where waste will occur, based on demographic and geographic factors.

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Hi, my name is Jaliyah and I am a junior in industrial engineering. I am taking the learning modules as a requirement for my REU this semester under Dr.Hajibabai. A fun fact about me is I used to play the flute.

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My name is Michael Kilmer and I am taking this online learning as part of my Qualifying Exam requirements for my PhD program in MSE. A fun fact about me is that I thoroughly enjoy pickleball.

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My name is Lianett Pineda and I am taking these modules as a part of my Qualifying Exam requirements for my Ph.D. program .

Fun Fact: I played the flute for 3 years.

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My name is Nathan Auman, and I am a junior studying Industrial and Systems Engineering. I'm taking these modules as a requirement for my REU with Dr. Lee and Dr. Dong. My fun fact is that I hold my FAA Private Pilot License!

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Hi, my name is Carter Lott and I am an REU in the CAMAL lab working under Dr. Rock! Very excited to help out and learn about all of the machines. A fun fact about me is I am named after our football stadium.

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Hi everyone! My name is Abishec Sundar Senthilvel, and I'm taking these online learning modules as it is a requirement for my QE, and I also believe this would help improve my skills towards my research (computational simulations and modeling).

Fun fact: I'm fascinated by simulations, especially those that reveal hidden behaviors in materials!

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My name is Rishabh Lokineni and I am taking this course to learn more about library resource we have at NCSU as well as learn how to research. A fun fact about me is I used to play the saxophone

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My name is Aldina Sultana. I am a second year PhD student and doing research on aeqeous batteries. I am completing these modules as a part of my qualifying exams. A fun fact about me is that I love to travel; mostly in hiking on mountains.

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My name is Matthew Jones, in Industrial Engineering, pursuing REU research with Dr. Russel King

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Hello, my name is Justin Proscia and I am taking the learning modules as an REU requirement to do research with CAMAL.

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Hi! My name is Karly Connell. I am a sophomore in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I am taking this course so that I may continue with my REU opportunity with Dr. Hajibabai!

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Hey everyone, my name is Jake Stanfield. I am a sophomore in Industrial Engineering. I am taking the online learning modules as a requirement for my REU with Dr. McConnell. A fun fact about me is that I have been to 35 US States and a goal of mine is to go to all 50.

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Hi everyone! I hope everyone is having a good day so far! My name is Elisa Alves and I am a senior in Chemical Engineering. I am taking these modules to learn more about writing literature reviews for a project I am working on involving research. A fun fact about me is that English is my second language! :)

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Hi! My name is Emily Cox. I am a Senior in Industrial Engineering. I am taking the online learning modules as a requirement for my REU with Dr. Ola Harrysson. A fun fact about me is I play the French horn.

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Hi! My name is Anna Capuano and I'm a Material Science PhD student! I'm completing these modules as a part of my qualifying exam. A fun fact about me is that I grew up on a farm with sheep!

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Hello, my name is Caleb Schenck, I am starting my second year in the Material Science PhD program. I am taking the modules as part of my qualifying exam and am excited to learn about conducting research. I enjoy skateboarding and fishing outside of work. Fun fact, I am trying to get better at pool.

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My Name is Risa Watson-Cox. I am a senior in Computer Science. I am taking the online learning modules as a requirement for my REU with Dr. Ola Harrysson. A fun fact about me is I love to read. If you have any good book recommendations. Please let me know in the comments down below.

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My name is James Wilt. I am a Senior in ISE and am taking these modules as a requirement for my REU position as well as to better understand the research process and how the library can be a valuable tool.

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My name is Luca Keenan and I'm a rising 3rd year mechanical engineering student. I'm taking this course for the certificate, for my position at CAMAL Lab. I enjoy running.

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My name is Quinn Hilligoss. I am a Junior in ISE and am using this course to advance my knowledge of the library's resources to help my REU position with Dr. Chen

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My name is Turner Klapheke, and I'm completing these modules because I have free time. I'm sure a certificate is better than no certificate. I'm a freshman with comp-sci intent

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My name is Ashton Sumpter and I am a second year Industrial and Systems engineering student. I am completing the online learning modules to help prepare me for my research in the CAMAL lab this semester. A fun fact about me is that I am semi ambidextrous!

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My name is Andres Allegre. I am a sophomore Industrial & Systems Engineering student at NC State and I am completing these modules for my REU position with Dr. Harrysson in the CAMAL lab! I am an international student from Mexico!

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My name is Rodrigo Neves, I am a junior in mechanical engineering. I am completing these modules to prepare for my REU position in the CAMAL lab. In my free time I like to play tennis and volleyball.

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My name is Kyle Jackson, I am a junior in Industrial Engineering. I am completing these modules to prepare to begin an REU with Dr. Kay. I want to learn more about sustainability. I also need to learn more about the process of doing academic research.

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My name is Hannah Wall and I am a senior in Biological Engineering. I'm taking these modules to prepare for my research project as part of BAE's REEP program. A fun fact about me is that I love to paint.

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Hello, my name is Andrea Zamudio and I am completing these modules as I prepare to begin an REU with Dr. Escobedo in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

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Hello, my name is Andrea Zamudio and I am completing these modules as I prepare to begin an REU with Dr. Escobedo in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

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My name is Shelby Duncan and I am a Junior in ISE. I am taking these modules as part of the REU I am doing with Dr. Chen. I want to learn more about human factors and the relevant research currently happening. Human safety is my current favorite focus in HF research.

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Hey there!
My name is Nolan Whitley, and am currently a senior in the ISE program here at state. I'm taking these online modules as a part of an REU I'm doing with Dr. King. I want to discover how stochastic models can be used to gain advantages within financial markets.

I'm super excited to start this journey and am glad NCSU is supporting me along the way!

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Hi, my name is Emily Berg and I am a junior in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I am completing this module in preparation for my REU position in the CAMAL lab. In my free time, I love to play volleyball.

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I am Valeria N. Valpaís, a rising Industrial Engineering senior student at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. I'm taking these learning modules to prepare for the ISE RISE program which I'll be working on with Dr. Mayorga. A fun fact about me is that I'm from Puerto Rico and I just hate being cold.

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My name is Alex Ofsanik and I am a rising 5th year in Industrial Engineering. I am taking the online learning modules to prepare for an REU position in the CAMAL lab over the summer under Chet Wyrick.

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My name is Julie Tran and I am a rising Junior in ISE at NCSU and I am completing this course to continue my research through REU for process automation using robotic integration with Dr. Paul and Dr. Lee!

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My name is Victoria Méndez. I am a sophomore Industrial Engineering student. I a taking this course to prepare for the 2023 ISE RISE program. A fun fact about me is that I am from Puerto Rico and currently study at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus.

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Fun Fact: This is my current on-repeat song.

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My name is Lexi McLaughlin and I am a freshman studying Industrial and Systems Engineering. I am taking this course to prepare for undergraduate research on the musculoskeletal impact of restaurant kitchen work. I will be working with Dr. Nam on this project and I can't wait to get started!

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My name is Grace Turcola. I am a senior in Industrial Engineering at NCSU and I am completing these modules in service of an REU position in the CAMAL lab. For this position, I will be assisting Dr. Rock in his metallurgy research and the characterization of metallic structures.

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My name is Danielle Lewis and I am a junior studying Industrial & Systems Engineering. I am taking the online learning modules in order to prepare myself for undergraduate research in the Biomechanics Lab with Dr. Xu and PhD student Lu Lu.

Fun fact: I am one of two sets of twins in my family.

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Hi, I'm Noah Bowman, a senior in Industrial Engineering and Economics. I'm taking this course in preparation for my research involving novel use cases of blockchain technology this semester. In my free time, I spend a lot of time running with my German Shepherd, working out, and reading.

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My name is Luke Biller. I am a freshman intended for ISE and am taking this to further my knowledge of the library's resources which I will need for an REU position with Dr. Harrysson.

In my free time I like to do any sort of physical activity and spend time outside

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My name is Will Garey, I'm a junior in EE. I'm taking this course to improve my ability to navigate through the resources of the library. I'm currently doing an REU with Dr. Nam in the BCI and Neuroergonomics lab!

In my free time I like to read and spend time outside.

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My name is Rebekah Sumrell and I am a 4th year student in the ISE department. I will be doing research through the REU program with Dr. Nam in his Brain-Computer Interface and Neuroergonomics Lab.

In my free time I enjoy running and spending time outdoors! I also enjoy listening to music and spending time with my family and friends.

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My name is Addison Ford, I'm a 4th (technically 5th) year at NCSU in Mechanical Engineering and I have the opportunity to do some research with Dr. Shirwaiker and one of his PhD students. We're going to be assisting in printing a meniscus.

Fun fact - I like rock climbing. I'm scheduled to go on a trip to Pilot Mountain to climb with State's Outdoor Adventures program.

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Hello everyone! My name is Sydney Shofner and I am a senior in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I will be in the CAMAL lab this semester working with CNC machines in the REU position! Last semester I volunteered in the lab and loved learning about the PHD students research, random material science facts I overheard and all of the capabilities of the machines in the lab.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, yoga and exploring nature. This summer I was in California for an internship and was able to visit Yosemite and the Sequoia National Parks. There was a wildfire that week, and I saw the smoke rolling in over the mountains. It was a crazy experience.

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My name is Neel Patel. I am a senior in ISE. I am taking this course to prepare to work with  Dr. Ola Harrysson and Chet Wyrick in the CAMAL lab. I will be learning to use different types of machine tools. I look forward to working with them.

In my free time I like to watching movies and play volleyball with my friends. My favorite movie trilogy is Lord of the Rings.

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The picture is my favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves.

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I am Auston Terrell Parker a second-year Physics and Mechanical Engineering Double Major, from North Carolina Central University. I have an interest in biomedical and clinical engineering. Especially in the field of prosthetics where I hope to design adaptive and soft-robotics to help the differently abled.

This summer I will be participating in the ISE RISE  REU under Dr.Nam. Where I will research the Brain Computer Interface and Nueroergonomics. I am taking the online learning modules to better prepare myself for the research and learning that will occur this summer.

In my free time, I like to play Baseball, Game, and ride Bikes.

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My name is Richard McIntyre and I am a junior in ISE. I am taking this course to learn about scholarly research in science and engineering. I will be working with Dr. Wan over the coming months researching simulation and its history.

In my free time I like to go to the lake and swim as well as woodworking and other projects.

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My name is Erica Zack, I'm a senior in ISE and I just recently received my bachelors degree in Psychology. I'm taking this course to prepare for a summer REU with Dr. Wan, focusing on simulation methodology. I look forward to learning new skills to help me with my research!

In my free time, I like to go on hikes, hang out with friends and family, and spend time with my two cats.

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My name is Reba Aliah Mathews. I am a computer science undergrad. I am taking these modules for the research program I am doing over the summer. I wanted to see what resources are available to me and are looking forward to learning new skills. I love to read books, travel, garden, and code projects in my free time. The picture is just some flowers because I love nature and going on hikes.

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My name is Rebecca Daniels. I am just finishing up my junior year as an ISE student. I got hired to do undergraduate research with Dr McConnell. I am in Air Force ROTC and am excited to work on military based research.

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Hi everyone, my name is Adam Telli, and am a rising senior in the Industrial and Systems Engineering department at NC State. I am taking this course to prepare for a Summer 2022 REU with CAMAL at Fitts-Woolard Hall. I am very excited to learn about the important processes and tools that can be used for preparing proper and professional research. I think this opportunity will be very beneficial for both my research projects this summer, as well as projects I may work on in the future.

A fun fact about me is that my father is from Turkey, and I have a lot of family there so I travel there quite frequently. I also love dogs.

I am very excited to see what these modules and programs can teach me!

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I'm Asa McMullen, a PhD candidate in the Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media program. I'm taking this course to learn more about data and patents. I look forward to learning new skills that will help me with my research. I enjoy crocheting and other forms of making.

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Hi, I am Renata Halls-Gordon. I am a fourth year Ph.D. candidate in the College of Education. I am taking this course to learn more about tools that I can use to make my research process more efficient.

Fun fact, I am a trained pastry chef.

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I'm Amrutha Amarnath, a junior in industrial engineering minoring in statistics. I'm completing the skills modules to prepare me for a REU program I will be participating in this semester. I am excited to learn more and be able to apply that knowledge soon!

In my free time, I love to draw and paint, and in the warmer months, I love to garden!

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Hi, I am Monica Deshpande, a final year PhD candidate in the Wilson College of Textiles. I am taking the online learning modules because I want to revise my understanding and learn more about topics like patent search, efficient literature search using Google scholar data analysis using Google sheets, and data visualization.
Fun fact: I am a biomedical textiles researcher, I am originally from India and I am a trained Indian classical music singer.
Thank you!

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I'm Alex Doles, a first-year MBS student. I'm taking the online modules because, as an online student, it is difficult to find in-depth information/training on the different resources NC State offers (particularly in online formats).

Fun fact: I am currently raising 2 betta fish (a male midnight Plakat and a male red Delta) and crew of Cherry Shrimp. The bettas like to micromanage my work both at home and at the office :).

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I'm Grace Thomas, a junior in biological engineering at NC State with an environmental concentration. I am a part of the REEP program with the BAE department and I will be doing research involving long term infiltration from runoff and organic contaminant transport.

In my free time I like to go sailing, hiking, hang out with friends and cook. I have lived in Raleigh my whole life and I knew NC State would be the perfect place for me to study engineering.

I am very excited to learn more about the research resources the library has to offer!

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My name is Kristy Borda and I'm a research librarian with NC State Libraries. I work with a lot of different science & engineering disciplines, and I helped create these modules so that people could get on-demand help exactly when they need it. A fun fact about myself: This year I've gotten very into birding -- and also Lord of the Rings.

For my picture, I chose one of myself, my partner, and our dog. We're sitting on the porch of my childhood home. I think this represents a lot of very important things to me -- family, animals, and (off screen) nature.