Lauren Retz
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| President |
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX |
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Why did you pick engineering? |
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I have always loved math and science, and engineering seemed like a challenging degree
that would incorporate math and science along with problem solving and critical thinking.
There also seemed to be an endless number of opportunities for me in a variety of
fields.
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| If you could pick anywhere the world to study abroad, where would it be and why? |
| I would love to study abroad in Europe: France, Belgium, Germany, or Great Britain
would be fantastic. I was fortunate enough to visit Belgium and France when I was
younger, and I have always wanted to go back and really spend some time there.
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Drew Phillips
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| External Vice President |
Hometown: Flower Mound, TX |
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Who is your favorite superhero? |
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"When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant
yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world — 'No, you
move.'" - Captain America
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| If you could pick anywhere the world to study abroad, where would it be and why? |
| I would love to study abroad in Europe. I studied abroad in Chile last year and loved
it, I would love to go back even and try and make it to Patagonia. But I want to see
Italy, Germany, France, and Great Britain and I just would not be able to pass up
the opportunity with all the history in those countries.
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Shilo Matthews
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| Secretary |
Hometown: Artesia, NM |
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If you could pick anywhere the world to study abroad, where would it be and why? |
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I would love to study abroad in Norway. I became interested in this when I found Tech's
program for engineering students to go to Norway for 5 weeks with the college of business.
I think the opportunity to study engineering in Norway, an area very active for offshore
drilling, would be nothing short of amazing; not to mention the certificate in international
business that accompanies completion of the program would be fantastic as well.
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| Tell about a hidden talent that you have. |
| Well, it's not so much a hidden talent, but I love to cook and have a knack for putting
recipes together on the fly. I'm currently taking an online course through Top Chef
in order to further develop this skill, and I'm always in need of taste testers!
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Raphael Akinsipe
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| Hometown: Katy, TX |
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Why did you pick Engineering? |
| Engineering was an easy choice to make because it gave me the opportunity to use all
of the skills and talents I was blessed with, but also open the doors to a world of
knowledge that I was eager to know. After so many years of working on projects at
home with my dad and entering into invention competitions, I knew that I needed to
pick a future that would give me a mental challenge and the chance to solve problems.
So I used a great deal of time to study different career paths and how they combined
my interest, and engineering was the clear winner. Furthermore, as my passion for
the energy industry grew it helped me concentrate my focus on a single facet of engineering
and that being petroleum engineering.
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| If you could pick anywhere in the world to study abroad, where would it be and why? |
| Although there are several places in the world I would love to visit and be educated
one country is the most all-encompassing for my study abroad criteria. That country
is Nigeria and this choice is based on a combination of my heritage and its relation
to my career path. Nigeria is a developing nation with a strong petroleum history,
and as aspiring petroleum engineer it would be great opportunity to not only be educated
under their system, but a chance to dive into the world of international natural resources.
Furthermore, because Nigeria is where my father attended college it would be an amazing
chance to walk the halls he once walked and see how it has grown since then.
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Ryan Bratton
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| Hometown: Stephenville, TX |
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Why did you pick Engineering? |
| I always knew that I wanted to be an engineer because I have always enjoyed building
and tinkering with things. I enjoy math and science classes because they are challenging
and because they help to explain what happens around us every day. Also, Engineering
is an ever expanding and exciting field where almost anything is possible.
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| Who is your favorite superhero? |
| I would say my favorite superhero is probably Batman because of all of the cool gadgets
and tools he uses. Also, Batman doesn’t let a difficult challenge stop him. When confronted
with a difficult challenge Batman doesn’t give up, he finds another way to solve the
problem.
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Kelsey Eubanks
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| Hometown: Friendswood, TX |
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Why did you pick engineering? |
| Engineering to me is not just a degree I will graduate with. Engineers are changing
the world every day. I have always wanted to be a part of a group that could make
a difference in the world that is why I choose Engineering. My father graduated from
Tech with his Electrical Engineering major. I have always looked up to my dad. He
is the hardest worker I have ever met and I want to be just like him. He has inspired
me to work hard now and in the end it will pay off. I am driven and passionate about
my future and I know once I finish my Industrial Engineering degree I can motivate
others to work just as hard as I did to fulfill their dreams. This is just the beginning
of why I choose Engineering!
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| If you could pick anywhere the world to study abroad, where would it be and why? |
| If I could study abroad anywhere in the world it would have to be Italy. Combining
the modern with the traditional, Italy is a magnet for tourists desiring the best
of both worlds. Culture and cities are combined with tradition and ancient ruins.
Romance abounds in Italy. I want to learn about the culture, architecture, mountains,
rivers, and beautiful countryside Italy has to offer. There's so much to see in Italy,
and it would be amazing to be able to study while being there.
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Joshua Evans
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| Hometown: Dallas, TX |
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If you could pick anywhere in the world to study abroad, where would it be and why? |
| Italy; particularly Venice. How cool would it be to ride a boat to class every day?
Also, art, architecture, and beautiful views exist around every corner.
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| IWho is your favorite superhero? |
| Iron Man. He’s rich, powerful, a genius, and the entire scenario is actually plausible.
Who wouldn’t want to increase their strength, speed, and overall awesomeness?
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Jordan Kiewit
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| Hometown: Taylor, TX |
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Why did you pick engineering? |
| I picked engineering because from a very young age I have enjoyed thinking up ideas
and acting on them, taking things apart to put them back together, building ramps
or treehouses, landscaping etc., also I have been blessed with a great math/science
oriented mind and all of this fits right in with engineering.
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| If you could pick anywhere the world to study abroad, where would it be and why? |
| I would like to study abroad in Australia, I see Australia as a very unique culture
that is very much isolated from the rest of the world. They are a people to their
own and they intrigue me, they also speak English and I would love to dive the great
barrier reef.
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Landon Stallings
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| Hometown: Artesia, NM |
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Why did you pick Engineering? |
| I firmly believe that engineers are what make the world turn. Without men and women
in society who can design, implement, fix, and maintain our major systems, we would
not be able to function in the ways we know possible. Being an engineer is something
that I am passionate about, and pride myself in knowing that I am contributing something
that has a crucial effect on our lives.
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| Who is your favorite superhero? |
| My favorite superhero is Batman. He doesn't have what we call "super powers", he is
only a man who cares about the greater good. Even though he is viewed as a bad guy
occasionally, he knows what it takes to get the job done. He may not be the hero the
people are looking for, but he is the savior they need.
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