Our Team

We are a team of engineering students who have an interest in robotics and the community.

Hadi Fekrmandi

Kyle Houchin

Erin Fischer

Advisor

President

Vice President

I am currently an assistant professor with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

I am the team lead, helping in all areas of the team. I have a strong robotics background due to my involvement with the First Robotics Competition and have experience running a team of 35 members. I love CAD, Coding and Creating

I am leading the project’s electrical design team. I have around a year of experience in designing and prototyping manufacturing equipment. In my free time I enjoy tabletop and video games. My goal is to work with prosthetics or manufacturing equipment when I graduate.

Secretary

Hannah Stennes

Erik Trujillo

Micah Healy

Outreach

Treasurer

I help with the mechatronics and sensors on the boat. I have some rudimentary skills in CAD and computer science. I try to help where I can and I am happy to have the chance to learn more.

I’m working on the programming for the boat, as well as helping with the media presence. Outside of the team, I am a musician. In the future, I’m hoping to work for a company doing a job around applied software.

I am working on the code and 3D printing of the robot. I have experience in hands-on design, and am looking at getting an internship in Sales engineering. My life purpose is to serve Christ and glorify him in all I do.

Jack McIntosh

Jon Gibbs

Programming Lead

Design Lead

I am working on the non-electrical design for the boat, such as the hull and propulsion mechanism. I am hoping to grow my knowledge in design and CAD software through this project. Outside of academics, I enjoy sketching and playing piano.

I am the programming lead for the RoboBoat project. My goal will be to direct programmers on the design of the boat as well as making sure all the software talks to each other in an optimal way. My hobbies include software tinkering, gaming, anime, and IT networking.

Elizabeth Fox

I’m helping with the research, design, and physical building of the Roboboat. I don’t have much experience with robotics specifically but I’m very eager to learn and develop my skills in this area. I enjoy sculpting and working with ceramics in my free time.

Nathan Petzold

Amanda Messegee

Jonah Morgan

I am planning on helping with the design and building of the Roboboat. I have two years of real-world work experience in 3D design. In my free time, I enjoy gaming and, when I can, outdoor activities. In the future, I am hoping to do work to advance the field of automation.

I will be assisting with the webpage design since I have experience in this area through my job. My hobbies include making and selling artwork, singing, and attempting to raise plants without my cats eating them.

Programmer on the RoboBoat project. My goal is to understand how to control sensors, chips, other hardware, and help develop algorithms with the team. Some of my hobbies are lifting, playing video games, and going to the movies.

Electronics Lead

Questions?

sdm.roboboat@gmail.com

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Our Team

Hadi Fekrmandi

Kyle Houchin

Erin Fischer

Advisor

President

Vice President

I am currently an assistant professor with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

I am the team lead, helping in all areas of the team. I have a strong robotics background due to my involvement with the First Robotics Competition and have experience running a team of 35 members. I love CAD, Coding and Creating

I am leading the project’s electrical design team. I have around a year of experience in designing and prototyping manufacturing equipment. In my free time I enjoy tabletop and video games. My goal is to work with prosthetics or manufacturing equipment when I graduate.

Secretary

Hannah Stennes

Erik Trujillo

Micah Healy

Outreach

Treasurer

I help with the mechatronics and sensors on the boat. I have some rudimentary skills in CAD and computer science. I try to help where I can and I am happy to have the chance to learn more.

I’m working on the programming for the boat, as well as helping with the media presence. Outside of the team, I am a musician. In the future, I’m hoping to work for a company doing a job around applied software.

I am working on the code and 3D printing of the robot. I have experience in hands-on design, and am looking at getting an internship in Sales engineering. My life purpose is to serve Christ and glorify him in all I do.

Jack McIntosh

Jon Gibbs

Programming Lead

Design Lead

I am working on the non-electrical design for the boat, such as the hull and propulsion mechanism. I am hoping to grow my knowledge in design and CAD software through this project. Outside of academics, I enjoy sketching and playing piano.

I am the programming lead for the RoboBoat project. My goal will be to direct programmers on the design of the boat as well as making sure all the software talks to each other in an optimal way. My hobbies include software tinkering, gaming, anime, and IT networking.

Elizabeth Fox

I’m helping with the research, design, and physical building of the Roboboat. I don’t have much experience with robotics specifically but I’m very eager to learn and develop my skills in this area. I enjoy sculpting and working with ceramics in my free time.

Nathan Petzold

Amanda Messegee

Jonah Morgan

I am planning on helping with the design and building of the Roboboat. I have two years of real-world work experience in 3D design. In my free time, I enjoy gaming and, when I can, outdoor activities. In the future, I am hoping to do work to advance the field of automation.

I will be assisting with the webpage design since I have experience in this area through my job. My hobbies include making and selling artwork, singing, and attempting to raise plants without my cats eating them.

Programmer on the RoboBoat project. My goal is to understand how to control sensors, chips, other hardware, and help develop algorithms with the team. Some of my hobbies are lifting, playing video games, and going to the movies. ​​

Electronics Lead

Questions?

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Programmer on the RoboBoat project. My goal is to understand how to control sensors, chips, other hardware, and help develop algorithms with the team. Some of my hobbies are lifting, playing video games, and going to the movies.