Henri Doucet: My Introduction to the Kingdom of Cambodia

Hello everyone! My name is Henri Doucet, I recently finished my first year at Villanova University majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. On campus, I volunteer for the RUIBAL tutoring program and Special Olympics while working with the Villanova University Tech Crew and Formula SAE team. I was also a judge for […]

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Ariana Lissak

Hi, My name is Ariana Lissak. I am currently an Undergraduate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where I am majoring in Computer Science. In addition to my coursework at RPI, I am also working in the Center for Automation Technologies and Systems as an Undergraduate Researcher. I am very passionate about robotics. I interned for […]

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Excited for a Phnom-enal Summer

Hi folks! I graduated this spring with a bachelors Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. In the fall, I’ll will begin my PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in the Biohybrid and Organic Robotics Group (B.O.R.G). I am deeply passionate about leveraging additive manufacturing and robotics to democratize public health. During my […]

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Elizabeth Childs Bio

My name is Elizabeth Childs and I am a mechanical engineer at the University of Maryland. Last summer I worked under Dr. Johnathan Hurst in the Robotics department at Oregon State University and am excited to work with Phnom Penh Institute of Technology. Outside of research and academics, I enjoy everything outdoors including hiking and […]

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Initial Thoughts

We have only been in Cambodia for a week, so it is hard to say much past first impressions. The city seems nice. There are more mopeds than cars on the streets, as it is easier to get around (they can go in between cars and such). Additionally, rush hour and traffic are really hectic, […]

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Spotlight: Nathan Yasuda

Nathan Yasuda is a fifth year undergraduate student at Seattle University working to earn a BS in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. He became interested in mechatronics through FIRST Robotics, participating as a team captain before returning to mentor. He’s spent the last for years working as a research assistant in the SU advanced materials […]

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