David Sampsell is a Junior at Rose-Hulman University. He's dual-majoring in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. His hobbies include playing guitar, working on cars, and looking for the woman of his dreams. He hasn't found her yet.
(Updated 2/7/2017)
Micah Smith is completing his final semester of his undergraduate degree at Liberty University. He will graduate with a degree in business management information systems with a specialization in government intelligence and a minor in information security. Micah also currently serves as the manager for the technology sector of Student Asset Management, a $50,000 student run stock fund at Liberty. Some activities that he enjoys include reading, playing sports, and watching sports.
(Updated 1/21/2017)
Matthew is now in his fourth year of five in studying for a BS/MS in biomedical engineering at Drexel University. He's enjoyed the opportunity to work in research labs at Janssen, Drexel, and Crayola, and plans on working in drug development research upon graduation. In the spare time available to him, he likes to read, watch films, and hang out with his family and cat.
(Updated 1/16/2017)
Stephen Gahman is in the midst of his junior year at Grove City College, studying mechanical engineering with a minor in robotics. He had the opportunity to intern at a Victaulic manufacturing facility in the summer of 2016, and will be returning to the same position in the summer of 2017. He balances his studies and work with daily trips to the gym.
(Updated 1/25/2017)
Natalie Sampsell is a freshman Computer Science and Psychology double major at Lafayette College. On campus, she is involved with the Lafayette Theater Department and other theater and computing groups. She is still involved with the MATE Competition as a virtual mentor and judge for the Pennsylvania Regional ROV Competition. This summer she will be working in software development through an internship at Saucon Technologies. In her free time, she enjoys acting, reading, playing piano and ukelele, participating in various athletic ventures, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, George.
(Updated 1/19/2017)
Hannah is currently finishing her sophomore year in Liberty University's School of Nursing. She hopes to graduate in the next two years and begin working in a hospital or healthcare facility as a full-time registered nurse. Hannah is also looking into pursuing her MSN after college so she can eventually work as a nurse practitioner in a children's hospital. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing soccer, taking pictures, baking and cooking, drawing, and hanging out with her friends and family.
(Updated 1/21/2017)
Benjamin Green is a Sophomore studying Computer Science at Grove City College. He is on the Club Ultimate Frisbee team, is in the Alpha Sigma housing group, and is working on starting a robotics club. He is not sure what branch of Computer Science he wants to pursue for his career, but he is leaning towards programming.
(Updated 1/13/2017)
Timothy Gahman is going to Penn State Berks pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a part of ASME club and enjoys any outdoor activities.
(Updated 1/25/2017)
John Sampsell is a sixteen year old sophomore who is currently taking online classes and attending a home school cooperative. He enjoys sports, healthy living, and learning. His favorite subjects in school include mathematics and science. He is considering what major he will pursue in college, perhaps business.
(Updated 1/25/2017)
Noah Jarratt is a Freshman at Grove City College studying Business Management. He hopes one day to be President of the United States. He's devastated at the Falcons' loss at the Superbowl, and he also hopes to join them and help them win the Superbowl in the future.
(Updated 2/7/2017)
Thomas Buonanno is currently a freshman at Philadelphia University and is enrolled in the 5-year BS/MS physician assistant program there. At PhilaU he is also a part of the club frisbee team and the university's choir. He is currently working towards becoming an EMT and hopes to one day specialize as an ICU physician assistant. In his free time, he enjoys acting, playing the piano, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family.
(Updated 1/21/2017)
From left to right: John Sampsell, Hannah Smith, Natalie Sampsell, Timothy Gahman, Noah Jarratt, Benjamin Green.
Natalie Sampsell is a 16-year-old junior. She enjoys acting, reading, listening to music, playing piano, skiing, and playing sports. Participating in the MATE Competition has helped Natalie discover her interest in engineering, and she hopes to pursue a STEM career in college, with a possible major in Computer Science.
Hannah Smith is a 17 year-old senior in high school. Her role on the ROV team is as graphic designer. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends, watching movies, playing piano and guitar, and taking pictures. In the fall of 2015, Hannah hopes to attend Liberty University to pursue a degree in nursing.
I have been homeschooled since Kindergarten. Some of my hobbies include: Ultimate Frisbee, board games, airsoft, acting, and Netflix. Since I first took a Computer Programming class a couple years ago, I have always been fascinated by Computer Science, which is my intended major. Some of my nicknames include: Kreg, Benjamin Blue, and The Gazelle.
Timothy Gahman is a 16-year-old Junior from Pennsylvania. Tim has been on the team for two years. He enjoys golf, hunting, gaming, karate, and snowboarding in his spare time. In the future, he wishes to pursue a career in engineering, possibly biomedical engineering.
I do karate and play a lot of video games. Mostly I play Minecraft. I've probably played Minecraft for 500 hours now, so I'm basically an expert. I've been an honorary member of pROVe basically every year it has existed, so it's cool to officially be part of the team now.
Noah Jarratt is a 17 year-old junior in high school. This is his first year on the team. Some of his hobbies include snowboarding, running, gaming, playing piano and relaxing with friends. He hopes to go to college and graduate with a major in business and a minor in communications.
From left to right: David Sampsell, Benjamin Green, Natalie Sampsell, Hannah Smith, Stephen Gahman, Timothy Gahman.
David Sampsell is a student.
Stephen Gahman is a student.
Natalie Sampsell is a 15-year-old sophomore. She enjoys acting, reading, listening to music, playing piano, skiing, and playing sports. Participating in the MATE Competition has helped Natalie discover her interest in engineering, and she hopes to pursue a STEM career in college, with a possible major in Computer Science.
Hannah Smith is a 16 year-old junior in high school. Her role on the ROV team is as graphic designer. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends, watching movies, playing piano and guitar, and taking pictures. In the fall of 2015, Hannah hopes to attend Liberty University to pursue a degree in nursing.
I have been homeschooled since Kindergarten. Some of my hobbies include: Ultimate Frisbee, board games, airsoft, acting, and Netflix. Since I first took a Computer Programming class last year, I have always been fascinated by Computer Science, which is my intended major. Some of my nicknames include: Kreg, Benjamin Blue, and The Gazelle.
Timothy Gahman is a 15-year-old Sophomore from Pennsylvania. Tim has been on the team for two years. He enjoys golf, hunting, gaming, karate, and snowboarding in his spare time. In the future, he wishes to pursue a career in engineering, possibly biomedical engineering.
From left to right: Matthew Buonanno, David Sampsell, Micah Smith, Hannah Smith, Natalie Sampsell, Benjamin Green, Stephen Gahman.
David Sampsell is a student.
Micah Smith is a student.
Matthew Buonanno is a student.
Stephen Gahman is a student.
Natalie Sampsell is a 14-year-old freshman. She enjoys acting, reading, listening to music, playing piano, skiing, and playing sports. Participating in the MATE Competition has helped Natalie discover her interest in engineering, and she hopes to pursue a STEM career in college, with a possible major in Computer Science.
Hannah Smith is a 15 year-old sophomore in high school. Her role on the ROV team is as graphic designer. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends, watching movies, playing piano and guitar, and taking pictures. In the fall of 2015, Hannah hopes to attend Liberty University to pursue a degree in nursing.
I have been homeschooled since Kindergarten. Some of my hobbies include: Ultimate Frisbee, board games, airsoft, acting, and Netflix. Since starting a Computer Programming class this year, I have become interested in Computer Science, which I am considering as a major. Some of my nicknames include: Kreg, Benjamin Blue, and The Gazelle.
From left to right: David Sampsell, Natalie Sampsell, Hannah Smith, Micah Smith, Stephen Gahman, Thomas Buonanno, Timothy Gahman, Matthew Buonanno.
David Sampsell is a student.
Micah Smith is a student.
Matthew Buonanno is a student.
Stephen Gahman is a student.
Natalie Sampsell is a 13-year-old middle-schooler. She enjoys acting, reading, listening to music, playing piano, skiing, and playing sports. She hopes to pursue a STEM career in college, with a possible major in Computer Science.
Hannah Smith is a 14 year-old freshman in high school. Her role on the ROV team is as graphic designer. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends, watching movies, playing piano and guitar, and taking pictures. In the fall of 2015, Hannah hopes to attend Liberty University to pursue a degree in nursing.
Timothy Gahman is a 13-year-old middle-schooler from Pennsylvania. Tim has been on the team for two years. He enjoys golf, hunting, gaming, karate, and snowboarding in his spare time. In the future, he wishes to pursue a career in engineering, possibly biomedical engineering.
Thomas Buonanno is currently 13 years old and has been on the team for two years. His contributions to the team involve researching and aiding the older team members as they required. He enjoys acting, playing the piano, playing flag football, and listening to music. He thinks he would like to pursue some field in engineering or some other science-based career.