The OSHE Team

  • Adam Sandahl

    ProtoDasher

    About Me

    I am a fourth year Computer Engineer. I work on automation systems and the go to person for 3D printing questions.

    I am currently working on the Filament-Flip-Flop team.

    Projects

    Filament-Flip-Flop, BREAD BUNS, Coco-Fab, and Growbot

  • Alex Nigrine Avatar
    Alex Nigrine

    Proto-Dash Planner

    About Me

    I am a senior electrical engineering student. I plan to graduate in April 2025.

    Projects

    Restruder
    Open Mobility

  • Alex Olson Avatar
    Alex Olson

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I’m in the Chocolate Bars project as an electrical engineering major. My role in the enterprise is as a lab manager.

    Projects

    Chocolate Bars

  • Alex Riebe Avatar
    Alex Riebe

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I am a fourth year Electrical and Robotics Engineering major working on Hibernacula Manipulation project. This is my second semester in OSHE.

    Projects

    Hibernacula Manipulation

  • Alex Ritter

    noob

    About Me

    noob

    Projects

    Digital Multimeter

  • Anders Smitterberg Avatar
    Anders Smitterberg

    President

    About Me

    Electrical Engineering Senior. Working with forestry department to develop autonomous bird attractant and deterrent device. Interested in robotics, power electronics, board design, and communication systems.

    Projects

    Bird Attractant and Deterrent, Induction Heater, and BREAD

  • Andrew Kroll Avatar
    Andrew Kroll

    New Member

    About Me

    I am a first year Electrical Engineering major. I am interested in photonics and electronics.

    Projects

    Synthesizer

  • Anna Andres Avatar
    Anna Andres

    Calendar Keeper

    About Me

    I’m a fourth-year undergrad pursuing majors in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I’ve had previous co-ops with Dana Inc. in Maumee, OH, as an Advanced Applications co-op and a Mechatronics co-op.

    Projects

    Electric Viola

    Electric Viola Pedalboard

  • Ava Micek Avatar
    Ava Micek

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I’m a 4th year Electrical Engineering student currently working on the Multi-FX Pedal project.

    Projects

    Electric Viola Pedalboard

  • Ben Abel Avatar
    Ben Abel

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I am a 3 year Electrical Engineering student, in my second semester in OSHE. Previously, I worked on the High Power Induction Furnace and I currently am working on the ATX Power Supply team. Outside of school I enjoy fishing and skiing.

    Projects

    ATX Power Supply

    High Power Induction Furnace

  • Ben Boelens Avatar
    Ben Boelens

    Treasurer

    About Me

    I’m a Computer Engineer graduating spring 2024. I plan on staying at Michigan Tech for my masters degree, taking advantage of their accelerated masters program to graduate in spring 2025 with my masters. In my free time, I enjoy playing board games with friends, going so far as to become treasurer of the board game club on campus.

    Projects

    SHARK Laser tag Fall Semester Report

    Mystery Money Puzzle Kit

    Digital Logic Display

  • Ben Grumann Avatar
    Ben Grumann

    ESAB Rep

    About Me

    I am a fourth year Computer Engineering student, this is my third semester in OSHE. I previously worked on the Dexter Robotic Arm project. This semester I am working on the HMI for ABB Systems project

    Projects

    HMI for ABB Systems

  • Ben Keppers Avatar
    Ben Keppers

    Electrical Lead

    About Me

    I’m currently in my fourth year of studying electrical engineering, and this is my third year in OSHE. I have a broad range of interests including RF, EMC, communication systems, photonics, PCB fabrication, and PCB layout. Outside of school I love skiing, camping, mountain biking, and amateur radio.

    Projects

    Current Project

    • Open Source Thunniform Robot (OSTR)

    Previous Projects

    • Recyclebot
    • Off-Grid BREAD
    • ATX Power Supply
  • Ben Steinbach Avatar
    Ben Steinbach

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I am a fourth year electrical engineering student. I am on the Hibernacula Manipulation team. This is my third semester in OSHE.

    Projects

    Hibernacula Manipulation

  • Brett Hildebrand Avatar
    Brett Hildebrand

    Alumni

    About Me

    Fall 2024 Graduate. Electrical Engineering

    Projects

    BREAD

    BREAD Vision

    BREAD DAQ

  • Caleb Bigham Avatar
    Caleb Bigham

    Software

    About Me

    I am a third year Robotics Engineering major with a minor in Mathematical Sciences. I hope to spend my career designing embedded systems for spacecraft and lunar applications.

    Projects

    KeWee Meter

  • Caleb Jahncke Avatar
    Caleb Jahncke

    Mentor

    About Me

    I am a third year electrical engineering technology student working on the Digital Multimeter project. This is my third semester in OSHE. I formerly worked on the KeWee Energy Meter.

    Projects

    Digital Multimeter

    KeWee Energy Meters

  • Carson Belyk Avatar
    Carson Belyk

    Proto-Dash Planner

    About Me

    Fourth year Electrical Engineering major with previous internships at Bosch LLC. in Plymouth, MI and a 7 month long internship at Plexus in Neenah, WI as an Analog Engineering Intern. I am prospectively graduating in December 2024.

    Projects

    ATX Power Supply

  • Chase East Avatar
    Chase East

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    Computer Engineering Senior looking to find research on quantum computing and it’s applications. I’ve worked with the open-source OCR program, Tesseract, in an industry environment while a student at the University of Michigan. I’m currently a Lab Assistant for EE2112 (Circuits II) and EE2174 (Digital Logic).

    Projects

    Chocolate Assembly Line

  • Cory Muehlmeier Avatar
    Cory Muehlmeier

    Discord Admin

    About ME

    4TH year CPE major who likes to code things in java and is currently working as a software dev

    Projects

    Laser tag
    induction smelter
    8 Bit computer

  • Dylan Bryant Avatar
    Dylan Bryant

    Website Builder

    About Me

    I am a fourth year Computer Engineer with experience in the Renewable Energy Enterprise. I’m very excited to help out the synthesizer group during my second semester in OSHE

    Projects

    Chocolate assembly line

    Synthesizer

  • Eric Engebos Avatar
    Eric Engebos

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I Eric Engebos am a 4th year Electrical engineering student. I am focusing on controls work and automation. I am looking forward to working on my capstone project this year. Outside of school I enjoy many outdoor activity’s along with many deferent sports.

    Projects

    Grow bot

  • Eric Riebe Avatar
    Eric Riebe

    Lab Coordinator

    About Me

    Hello, I am a 3rd year Electrical Engineering student. In OSHE I am working on the Multi-FX Pedal project. Outside of OSHE, I enjoy swimming, skiing, and participating in outdoor activities.

    Projects

    Multi-FX Pedal
    KeWee Energy Meter

  • Evan Grahs Avatar
    Evan Grahs

    Website Developer

    About Me

    I’m a 4th year Computer Engineering student working on server-side/full stack development, networking, and communication for the KeWee Meters project. Outside of school, I enjoy Northern Lights photographing, drone piloting, and storm chasing.

    Projects

    KeWee Energy Meters

    Enterprise Website (oshe.io)

  • Evan Jablinskey Avatar
    Evan Jablinskey

    Social Coordinator

    About Me

    I am an Electrical Engineering student here at Tech, I am in my Senior year and my hobbies include video games, painting miniatures, and playing board games!

    Projects

    Main Project

    SHARK Laser Tag Blaster

    Previous Projects

    Induction Furnace

    Lasersaur

  • Gavin Langenfeld Avatar
    Gavin Langenfeld

    Protodash participant

    About Me

    I’m a 3rd year computer engineer and I’ll be working on the Armcade project. I enjoy mountain biking and skiing.

    Projects

    BREAD BUNS

    Armcade

  • Georgia Heintz Avatar
    Georgia Heintz

    President

    About Me

    I’m a fourth-year Electrical Engineering major, and this is my fifth semester in OSHE.

    Projects

    Multi-FX Pedal

    Electric Viola

    Localized Lyme Disease Fighting

    Off-Grid BREAD

  • Ian Pardee Avatar
    Ian Pardee

    Social Media Manager

    About Me

    I’m a third-year undergrad studying Computer Engineering. I have previous intern experience at Flowserve, Kalamazoo Regional Education & Service Agency (KRESA), and CSM Group.

    Projects

    Synthesizer

  • Jacob Tierney Avatar
    Jacob Tierney

    New Member

    About Me

    Third Year Robotics Student.

    Projects

    Husky Clean

  • James Lovell Avatar
    James Lovell

    Electronics

    About Me

    I’m a 4th year EE major at MTU. It’s my third semester in OSHE and I am a member of the Digital Multi-meter project. My previous projects include Recyclebot and Bird attractant and Deterrent. Before school I spent six years in the Air Force as an Avionics Technician from 2013-2019 and attended NMC community college before transferring to MTU.

    Projects

    Recycle-bot

  • Joel Diccion Avatar
    Joel Diccion

    Budget Manager

    About Me

    I am a Senior in the Electrical Engineering program, and this is my second year in OSHE. I enjoy working out with Husky Swim Club, making music, and being civically engaged. My love of analog audio is what inspired my interest in EE.

    Projects

    Open Mobility
    Musical Tesla Coil

  • Joey Klapkowski Avatar
    Joey Klapkowski

    Social Coordinator

    About Me

    I am a fourth year Electrical and Computer Engineer. This is my fifth semester in OSHE. I am interested in electrical and PCB board design. Outside of OSHE I play tennis and board games.

    Projects

    BREAD DAQ, BREAD Vision, Lasersaur

  • John Putnam

    N0oB

    About Me

    John Putnam, a computer engineering student and licensed ham radio operator (KF8BQW), is an innovator driven by hands-on experience. From white hat wardriving to building a thermal imaging system using a Raspberry Pi and FLIR Tau camera to, John has honed skills in hardware integration, software development, and circuit design. Through these endeavors, John has developed expertise in system-level design, optimization, and accessibility-focused solutions. At IRL Subtitles, he applies this diverse experience to With a hunger to learn more.

    Projects

    IRL Subtitles

    aka augmented reality glasses

  • Joshua Frazier Avatar
    Joshua Frazier

    New Member

    About Me

    I am a fourth year Electrical Engineer with a focus in controls. I am a 4950 student working on the BREAD project for the Biology Department Bioreactor

    Projects

    BREAD Bioreactor

  • Joshua Parkinson Avatar
    Joshua Parkinson

    Social Coordinator

    About Me

    I am a fourth year robotics engineering major. I am working on creating an industrial human machine interface to be implemented in the field with robots. In my free time I enjoy being outside as well as being around my friends.

    Projects

    Industrial HMI

    Dexter Robot Arm

  • Kach Johnson Avatar
    Kach Johnson

    Sponsor Acquisition

    About Me

    I’m a senior electrical engineering student graduating in Spring 2024. Outside of school I enjoy tabletop gaming, mountain biking, pickleball, and cooking.

    Projects

    ATX Power Supply

  • Konnor Kuppernus Avatar
    Konnor Kuppernus

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I am a 4th year Chemical Engineering student with a focus in polymer sciences. This is my first semester in OSHE, and I am working on Recycle-Bot

    Projects

    Recyclebot

  • Lauren Dezelski (Hayes) Avatar
    Lauren Dezelski (Hayes)

    ESAB Rep

    About Me

    Hello! I am a fourth year electrical engineer student graduating this December, and this is my third semester working on OSHE. I am currently working on the Electric Viola project.

    Projects

    Localized Lyme Disease

    Electric Viola

  • Leif Christensen Avatar
    Leif Christensen

    ESAB Representative

    About Me

    I’m a 3rd Year Computer Engineering student with passions for computer hardware, analog and digital sound synthesis. Currently I am a member of the Open Source Hardware Enterprise, as well as working as an Electrical Engineer in the Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab on the Break the Ice Challenge PRIMROSE Lunar Rover. My hobbies include playing instruments, hiking, camping and log rolling.

    Projects

    Synthesizer

    Past Projects

    RecycleBot

    Open Source ATX Power Supply

  • Liam Cacioppo Avatar
    Liam Cacioppo

    Embedded Software

    About Me

    I am a 4th year Computer Engineering student with a minor in Mathematics. I enjoy music, math, clothes, among other things. My name is Liam.

    Projects

    Kewee Meters, Growbot

  • Liam Kane Avatar
    Liam Kane

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    Fourth-year Computer Engineering student, fourth semester in OSHE, and I completed my first internship as an Embedded Software Engineer at Caterpillar this past summer. I was a LEAP Leader (ENG1101 TA and Mentor) for three semesters and Math Learning Center Coach for two semesters. This is my second semester of Capstone on the IRL Subtitles team, and I previously spent two semesters on the Choco-Fab team. I also worked on an Unreal Engine 4 project for one semester in the HIDE Enterprise. I am set to graduate in Spring of 2025.

    Projects

    IRL Subtitles

    Choco-Fab / Open Source Chocolate Assembly Line

    Deploy and Destroy VR @ HIDE

  • Lindsey Manhart Avatar
    Lindsey Manhart

    Social Event Coordinator

    About Me

    Hello everyone! I am a four year robotics engineering student and this is my second semester in OHSE. I am currently working on the Restruder project and in the previous semester I worked on the Lasersaur project.

    Projects

    Husky Clean, Restruder, Lasersaur

  • Logan Galbraith Avatar
    Logan Galbraith

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I am a fourth-year Double major in Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering Technology. Most of my experience is with real-time systems using arduino’s and raspberry pi’s.

    Projects

    Filament Flip Flop(fa 2024)

    Restruder(sp 2024)

  • Luc Prisby Avatar
    Luc Prisby

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    Fourth-year Electrical Engineering student seeking to utilize and develop my technical knowledge and education within my field. This is my third semester in OSHE and I am working on the Digital Multimeter (DMM) Project.

    Projects

    Digital Multimeter

    IRL Subtitles

  • Luke Janitch Avatar
    Luke Janitch

    Calendar Keeper

    About Me

    First year Computer Engineering major at Michigan Technological University. Interested in IC design and semiconductor fabrication, as well as submersible vehicles and their electronics.

    Projects

    Augmented Reality

  • Madelyn Brown Avatar
    Madelyn Brown

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I’m a Robotics Engineering Major who loves working with autonomous machines. I’ve previously worked on Dexter, and this semester, we’re working on a homemade HMI that can interface with ABB robots! Outside of OSHE, I enjoy making art and playing board games.

    Projects

    Industrial HMI for ABB Robots

    Dexter

  • Matthew Compher Avatar
    Matthew Compher

    New Member

    About Me

    2nd Year Robotics Engineer

    Projects

    FFF

  • Mitchell Krueger Avatar
    Mitchell Krueger

    Video Producer

    About Me

    Senior Electrical Engineering student. My first project for OSHE was the “Mystery Money Puzzle Kit”. Currently, I am on the Hibernacula Manipulation team where we are working to help save local bat populations from white-nose syndrome. Outside of OSHE, I enjoy photography/videography, working out, and playing video games.

    Projects

    Hibernacula Manipulation

  • Nasi Koukios Avatar
    Nasi Koukios

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I am in my senior year for an electrical engineering major. This is my third semester in OSHE and the project I am working on for Capstone is the Husky Clean.

    Projects

    Husky Clean

  • Nathan Fisher Avatar
    Nathan Fisher

    Social Media Outreach

    About Me

    I’m an Electrical and Robotics Engineer from Harbor Springs, MI. I spent a Summer in Theif River Falls, MN working as a Test Engineer with Arctic Cat. I also spent a Summer in Wichita, KS interning as an Avionics & Electrical Systems (AES) Engineer with Textron Aviation.

    Projects

    Quadcopter (Spring 2023)

    Musical Tesla Coil (Fall 2023 & Spring 2024)

  • Nic Cywinski Avatar
    Nic Cywinski

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I am a third year Computer Engineering student working on the BREAD team. This is my first semester in OSHE.

    Projects

    BREAD BUNS

    BREAD MOLD

  • Nicholas Elpedes Avatar
    Nicholas Elpedes

    New Member (Newb)

    About Me

    Hey there! I’m a Software Engineering major new to OSHE as of 2025. I love learning new things and making things that people find useful!

    Projects

    ARMCade (Current Project)

  • Nick Kasi Avatar
    Nick Kasi

    Mentor

    About Me

    Hello! I am a fourth year electrical engineering student working on the Husky Clean project. I have a great interest in power systems and the electric grid, and I hope to work in that field when I graduate. Outside of school I love hiking and exploring the UP!

    Projects

    Growbot (2023-2024)

    Husky Clean (2024-2025)

  • Nick Sandahl

    Proto-Dasher

    About Me

    I am a forth year Computer Engineering Student. I have a fair bit experience with 3D printers and have done a lot of DIY work. This is my forth semester in OSHE. My first project was working on Growbot. My second was BREAD MOLD. My third on BREAD BUNS. And now I am working on my Capstone: Filament Flip-Flop.

    Projects

    Filament Flip-Flop

    BREAD BUNS

    BREAD MOLD

    Growbot

  • Noah Schmidt Avatar
    Noah Schmidt

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    Third year electrical engineering major from Appleton, WI. Lab Manager and part of the Open Mobility project.

    Projects

    Open Mobility

  • Peter Kocour Avatar
    Peter Kocour

    Outreach Coordinator

    About Me

    Second year majoring in Electrical Engineering with a minor in leadership. Currently working on the Digital Multimeter Project. I’m also a part of the Full Throttle Motorcycle Club and love to get out and ride my Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius when the weather allows!

    Projects

    Digital Multimeter

    ATX Power Supply

  • Riley Patterson Avatar
    Riley Patterson

    Newbie

    About Me

    Hi! I am a 2nd year CpE student, my favorite color is yellow, and I have a lot of hobbies such as crochet, 3D-printing, and baking. 🙂

    Projects

    Deer Dissuader

  • Robert Brownell Avatar
    Robert Brownell

    Current Member

    About Me

    I have over 15 years of computer building/repairing experience; I am a master of Google-fu; I am a great listener; I am extremely persistent; I demonstrate passionate loyalty; My interests are extremely varied; [DATA EXPUNGED, COGNITOHAZARD DETECTED]; I work well with others; I get work done!

    Projects

    Deer Dissuader

  • Samantha Neveau Avatar
    Samantha Neveau

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I am a third year studying Robotics Engineering at Michigan Tech. I’m active in various leadership positions for the Makerspace, Mu Beta Psi, and Craft Club. My hobbies include going out with friends and many different forms of the arts.

    Projects

    Open Source Thunniform Robot (OSTR)

  • Seth Carpenter Avatar
    Seth Carpenter

    CAD Design

    About Me

    I am a 3d year Robotics Engineer currently working on my 2nd semester in OSHE. I am involved with the the Coco-Fab and Proto-dash projects this semester. I am also a 3d printer enthusiast on the side.

    Projects

    CoCo-Fab

  • Shane Oberloier Avatar
    Shane Oberloier

    Faculty Advisor

    About Me

    Assistant Teaching Professor at MTU. I like making low cost solutions to problems, and making friends with everyone!

    Projects

    All of the above

  • Stephen Metcalfe Avatar
    Stephen Metcalfe

    Robotics Lead

    About Me

    BS in Robotics Engineering and a minor in Cybersecurity, expected Fall 2024. Experience in process automation engineering, interested in robotic systems, development boards, industrial automation, and much much more. Projects: GrowBot (Fall 2022 – Spring 2023) IRL Subtitles (Spring 2024 – Fall 2024)

    Projects

    Real-Life Subtitles

    GrowBot

  • Thomas Kinjorski Avatar
    Thomas Kinjorski

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I’m a computer engineer with an interest in power electronics. I am part of the team working on the Hibernacula Manipulation project.

    Projects

    Hibernacula Manipulation

  • Tom Powell Avatar
    Tom Powell

    Proto-Dash Participant

    About Me

    I’m a senior Electrical Engineering major and my capstone project is the Open Source Synthesizer! Outside of OSHE, I spend most of my time developing skills as a power systems engineer, learning acoustic guitar, and playing Ultimate Frisbee.

    Projects

    Musical Tesla Coil

    Synthesizer

  • Tori Frighetto Avatar
    Tori Frighetto

    New Member

    About Me

    I am a 3rd year Electrical Engineering major with a computer science minor and I am on the Multi-FX Pedal project.

    Projects

    Multi-FX Pedal

  • William Forney Avatar
    William Forney

    Mechanical Lead

    About Me

    I am a fourth year robotics engineering student and this is my sixth semester on OSHE. I am interested in underwater robotics. Outside of OSHE I enjoy board games, hiking, fishing, and video games.

    Projects

    OSTR

    Recyclebot

  • Bill Matt Avatar
    Bill Matt

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    Fifth Year Computer Engineering major on the BREAD project with an interest in Embedded systems and Control systems. This is my fifth semester in OSHE and my second project with my first being KeWee Energy Meters. I enjoy listening to music, outdoors activities such as mountain biking and skiing, as well as playing video games.

    Projects

    BREAD

  • William Schober Avatar
    William Schober

    Lab Manager

    About Me

    I’m a third year Electrical Engineering student at MTU and doing my second semester with OSHE, currently developing Coco-Fab from the ground up. Outside of OSHE I’m an avid swimmer and paracord crafter.

    Projects

    Coco-Fab, RecycleBot

  • Xavier Haupt Avatar
    Xavier Haupt

    Website Developer

    About Me

    4th year student at Michigan Tech studying Computer Engineering. Final Semester in OSHE working on the MultiFX pedal. My hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, and playing guitar.

    Projects

    Recycle Bot

    MultiFX Pedal