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Ben Finio

Mechanical Engineer

I decided to become an engineer because as a kid I was always curious about how the world worked. Why did the car move forward when you pushed the gas pedal? Why did the lights turn on when you flipped a switch? I also always loved building and experimenting with things.

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David Ramsay

Electrical and Biomedical Engineerdavid-ramsay

I want people to be able to express themselves musically.  In the fall I will be attending the Dublin Institute of Technology, as a recipient of the Fulbright scholarship, to build an interface that will allow a disabled person to play a musical synthesizer.

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Troy Long

Industrial Engineer

TroyI always knew that I wanted to be an engineer because I like looking at how things are done and finding ways to do them better. As an Industrial Engineer, I designed an optimization model that will help the Air Force distribute disaster relief more efficiently and ensure that supplies get to areas that need them on time and in correct quantities.

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Artit Wangperawong

ArtitElectrical Engineer

Scientists study the universe around us as it is.  Engineers utilize science to control the world around us for some purpose.  For this reason I decided to become an engineer.  My personal purpose with this career is to create technological breakthroughs that enable a higher quality of life for inhabitants of this planet.  Specifically, I am working on making photovoltaics inexpensive and efficient to eradicate the use of dirty energy.

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Julie Abbott

Biological Engineer

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I chose biological engineering because it allowed me to pursue my love of math as well as biology, and studying at the University of Arkansas was great because I became really close friends with the other engineering students. Even though my classes were challenging, I still had fun and maintained a healthy balance of work and play. I also joined Kappa Delta Sorority and was part of the Sisterhood Enrichment Team, which helped the new pledges adjust to life at the university.

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