Jonathan Moore
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The Lab Tech Specialists each specialize in a specific technology focus area but are cross-trained in technologies across all 8 learning modules. All of our hardware and technology is constantly updated, regulated, and audited alongside the emerging and innovative technology in our world.
The Lab Outreach Specialists bridge the academic and workforce skills by creating and communicating various models of events, workshops, academic courses and programs. They are responsible for connecting our technology with design thinking in a fun, interactive way.
The Lab Marketing Specialists each have their focus on a different part of representing the Innovate Labs initiative. Our website, marketing strategy, and organizational relationships are all overseen to create as much synergy with partners as possible.
The Lab Team
Audrey Larson
Year: Senior
Major: Materials Science and Engineering
Role: Lab Outreach Manager
Audrey Larson is an undergraduate student studying Materials Science and Engineering. She loves 3D printing and enjoys working at Innovate Labs because she gets to help students find new interests and passions!
Kayla Rushforth
Year: Senior
Major: Digital Media and Design
Role: Lab Marketing Manager
Kayla Rushforth is a Senior Digital Media and Design student from Brookfield Connecticut. She is involved in the Women in Business Club and the Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter on campus. She is passionate about marketing and video editing, always looking for new opportunities to be creative!
Sophia Hatzis
Year: Junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Sociology
Role: Lab Tech Manager
Sophia is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Sociology. She likes to learn about the social impacts of emerging technology. Her hobbies include dance, hiking, and community service.
Lucy Ledesma
Year: Senior
Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Role: Lab Outreach Specialist
Lucy is a MEM major that is focused on exploring and developing sustainable technologies. Her passion is developing programs and opportunities for students to learn and grow with a sustainable mindset.
Samarth Gupta
Year: Senior
Major: Computer Science and Engineering
Role: Lab Tech Specialist
He is curious and passionate about robotics, space, and programming. In his free time he likes to rock climb, watch UConn basketball, and spend time at the Asian Cultural Center.
Reis Muccino
Year: Senior
Major: Mechanical Engineering / French
Role: Lab Tech Specialist
Reis is a Mechanical engineering major, concentrating in aerospace and his goal is to work in the space sector! He also has a motorcycle that he rides any chance he gets!
Karan Rana
Year: Junior
Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Role: Lab Tech Specialist
Karan is a Junior in Mangement in Engineering and Manufacturing. He is passionate in the aerospace industry along with 3D printing, robotics and other emerging technologies. He also participates on clubs on campus as a Technical Lead for the UCONN Rocketry Team.
Sophie Kozak
Year: Senior
Major: Physics
Role: Lab Outreach Assistant
Sophie, a senior, is pursuing a major in Physics and a minor in Astrophysics. She is currently involved in astrophysics research, including the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and James Webb Space Telescope, her lab aims to study the environments around black holes, measuring their mass, spin, and how they pull in matter.
Juan Abrales
Year: Junior
Major: Digital Media and Design
Role: Lab Marketing Assistant
Juan is a Junior from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Some of his hobbies are going to the gym, content creation, and cooking.
John Paiva
Year: Junior
Major: Computer Science
Role: Lab Tech Assistant
John Paiva is a junior pursuing a major in Computer Science, with a strong interest in Data Analytics and Cybersecurity technologies. In his free time, he enjoys unwinding by going to the gym, sailing, and spending time at the beach.
David Sargent
Year: Sophomore
Major: Computer Science
Role: Lab Outreach Assistant
David is a second year student who loves all things tech. In his spare time, he likes reading, surfing, and playing the guitar.
Gufran Elsiddig
Year: Sophomore
Major: Electrical Engineering
Role: Lab Tech Assistant
Gufran is a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering. She is involved in the Muslim Student Association on campus. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, and spending time with friends.
Vivian Mendoza
Year: Junior
Major: Marketing
Role: Lab Marketing Assistant