Innovate Labs initiative is led by Executive Director of CT Information Technology Institute, Jonathan Moore, with assistance from AIM Academic Director, Stephen Fitzgerald
Our team is managed by three Student Lab Managers who oversee the three different teams. All student workers are available anytime the lab is open to assist you with any questions you have while completing our tech kits as well as to walk you through the process of design thinking and provide all of the resources in our Innovation Space and Research Lab.
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.
Jonathan Moore
| E-mail: | jonathan.a.moore@uconn.edu |
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Stephen Fitzgerald
| E-mail: | stephen.fitzgerald@uconn.edu |
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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!
Lianne Duran
Year: Senior
Major: Exercise Science
Role: Lab Marketing Manager
Lianne is a senior majoring in Exercise Science. She hopes to advocate and help others in her future in the healthcare field. She also spends her time diving into creative projects, researching biomedical science, and is a leading member of the UConn Water Polo team.
Sophia Hatzis
Year: Sophomore
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Sociology
Role: Lab Tech Manager
Sophia is a sophomore 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: Junior
Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Role: Lab Outreach Specialist
Lucy is a Management and Engineering for Manufacturing Major in her third year. Her passion is working to increase awareness and resources for sustainable technologies through the EcoInnovate portion of Innovate Labs.
Samarth Gupta
Year: Junior
Major: Computer Science and Engineering
Role: Lab Tech Specialist
Samarth is a junior majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. He is curious and passionate about robotics, space, and programming. In his free time Samarth likes to travel, watch UConn basketball, and spend time at the Asian Cultural Center.
Reis Muccino
Year: Junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering / French
Role: Lab Tech Specialist
Reis is currently a junior in Mechanical Engineering and French. When he's not busy with homework he likes to work on his car or play some video games! He is also a participating member in UConns AIAA (a.k.a. rocket club).
Michael Miraglia
Role: Senior
Major: Analytics Information Management
Role: Lab Outreach Specialist
Michael is a senior majoring in Analytics Information Management. He likes to think of himself as a jack-of-all-trades. He is currently working on a project, designing and programming a game character for a contest.
Karan Rana
Year: Sophomore
Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Role: Lab Tech Specialist
Karan is a sophomore in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing. He is passionate about learning aerospace, and new technologies. He is a mechanical lead for the AIAA Propulsive Landing team.
Tatyanna Kelly
Year: Senior
Major: Economics and Digital Media and Design
Role: Lab Marketing Specialist
Kayla Rushforth
Year: Junior
Major: Digital Media and Design
Role: Lab Marketing Specialist
Kayla Rushforth is a Junior 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!
Isabella Norato
Year: Junior
Major: Computer Science and Political Science
Role: Lab Outreach Specialist
Isabella is a junior studying Political Science and Computer Science. She enjoys participating in mentorship programs through cultural centers and learning communities. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis and yoga!
Sophie Kozak
Year: Senior
Major: Physics
Role: Lab Outreach Specialist
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: Sophomore
Major: Digital Media and Design
Role: Lab Marketing Specialist
Juan is a Sophomore majoring in Digital Media and Design, concentrating in Motion and Animation Design. My hobbies vary from going to the gym, to programming, to cooking.
Tony Catalan
Year: Sophomore
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Role: Lab Tech Specialist
Tony is a sophomore Mechanical Engineering student from Monroe, Connecticut. He is involved in the STEM Scholar Community in the Honors Program and the Delta Tau Delta chapter on campus. He is passionate about new technologies, playing guitar, and making connections with new people.