Innovate Labs initiative is led by Executive Director of CT Information Technology Institute, Jonathan Moore, with assistance from AIM Academic Director, Stephen Fitzgerald
The Lab Specialists each specialize in a specific technology focus area but are cross-trained in technologies across all 8 learning modules. They 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 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
Anthony Prior
Year: Sophomore
Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Role: Lab Manager
Anthony is a sophomore majoring in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing. His favorite hobbies include rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking mountains.
Lianne Duran
Year: Junior
Major: Exercise Science
Role: Lab Manager
Lianne is a junior majoring in Exercise Science. She aspires to find a future in medicine, and loves being an advocate for others, spreading awareness through art! She considers herself a doodler of all forms, book-enthusiast, and a lover of all bodies of water!
Audrey Larson
Year: Junior
Major: Materials Science and Engineering
Role: Lab Manager
Audrey is a junior majoring in Materials Science Engineering. She is passionate about our environment and sustainable materials, hoping to make technology education more accessible to UConn students!
Annabel Terry
Year: Senior
Major: Analytics and Information Management
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Lucy Ledesma
Year: Sophomore
Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Lucy is a sophomore majoring in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing. Through the Eco-Innovate program, she seeks to learn more about the many ways that technology can be used to create a more environmentally friendly sustainable world.
Diego Melendez-Sanchez
Year: Junior
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Diego is a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. He is actively involved in the Water Polo Club and the Puerto Rican and Latin Association. He is passionate about fitness, acquiring knowledge, and forging connections with different people.
Samarth Gupta
Year: Sophomore
Major: Computer Science and Engineering
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Samarth is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. He is curious and passionate about robotics, space, and programming. In his free time Samarth likes to hit the gym and spend time with the clubs that he is involved in.
Reis Muccino
Year: Sophomore
Major: Mechanical Engineering/ French
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Reis is a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoys working with new and emerging technologies and is excited to make comparisons with content from his major.
Elena Mezack
Year: Sophomore
Major: Civil Engineering
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Elena is a sophomore majoring in Civil Engineering, wanting to focus on the structural and environmental aspects. Outside of school, Elena enjoys reading, rock climbing, and spending time with friends.
Michael Miraglia
Major: Analytics Information Management
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Michael is a junior 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.
Tatyanna Kelly
Year: Junior
Major: Economics and Digital Media and Design
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Tatyanna is a junior majoring in Economics and Digital Media and Design. She loves video editing, 3D modeling and animation, and hopes to become an artist and in the future. She hopes to expand her knowledge and become a master of all.
Sophia Hatzis
Year: Freshman
Major: Multidisciplinary Engineering
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Sophia is a freshman majoring in Multidisciplinary Engineering. She loves getting to combine logic and creativity to create new solutions. On campus, she is involved in the University Ballet Company, Alpha Phi Omega, (the co-ed service fraternity that takes care of Jonathan), Outing Club, and Propulsion Landing (rockets!).
Karan Rana
Year: Freshman
Major: Robotics Engineering
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Karan is a freshman majoring in Robotics Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. He loves testing new tech, working on projects, playing video games, and building anything!
Kayla Rushforth
Year: Sophomore
Major: Digital Media and Design
Role: Lab Research Specialist
Kayla Rushforth is Sophomore 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!