As Alex Squires, a master’s degree student in engineering, continues on his path of academic excellence, the world of robotics may never be the same.
University highlights, achievements and awards:
Foundation Fellowship:
—Received the Lisa Ann Coole award, which is awarded to a fourth-year Fellow by his or her peers.
Odyssey of the Mind:
—Competed on UGA team sophomore year.
—Judged at regional and state levels last six years.
—Invited to judge at world finals.
Publications/presentations:
—One article in Journal of Robotics.
—Two abstracts at conferences.
—Went to International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine conference to present abstract.
Community service:
—Work with Athens Academy robotics teams as an adviser for advanced fabrication and design.
Foundation Fellowship Travel-Study:
—India; observed the history and architecture of the Mughal Empire; March 2011.
—Galapagos Islands; overview of ecological diversity and sustainable ecotourism; March 2010.
—Costa Rica; study of ecological corridors and sustainable development; March 2009.
—New York and Washington, D.C.; exploration of social, economic, political centers; March 2008.
