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Robertson (Bob) Augustine

Email: bob.augustine1@gmail.com
Robertson Augustine
Project Specialty:
        -All Software (GUI and Microcontroller)
        -Ultrasonic Sensor
        -GPS

Biography:
Robertson Augustine is from Merritt Island, FL and grew up around the Space Program which is part of the reason he became an engineer. During his High School years at Merritt Island High School, he earned the esteem rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Since that time, Robertson has participated in many different programs including the LEAD Scholars Program at the University of Central Florida(UCF), the Research Experience for Undergraduates in Computer Vision at UCF, and the Florida Space Academy. He will be graduating from UCF with a B.S. in Computer Engineering in August 2009 and will be returning to UCF for a M.S. in Computer Science in Fall 2009. In the future, Robertson hopes to work with the Space Program performing research and development.

Christopher Bond

Email: topher.bond@gmail.com
Christopher Bond
Project Specialty:
        -General Hardware
        -Microcontroller Hardware

Biography:
Christopher Bond will be working as a graduate engineer at TLC Engineering for Architecture's Healthcare division upon receiving his BSEE from the University of Central Florida. Christopher's interest with Electrical Engineering was sparked by both his obsession with electronics and his curiosity in his dad's career as an electrician. At TLC in downtown Orlando, he will continue to contribute to the electrical design of healthcare facilities as he has since October 2006 as an Electrical Intern.

Michael Grasso

Email: grasso_mike@yahoo.com
Michael Grasso
Project Specialty:
        -General Hardware
        -Metal Detector

Biography:
Michael Grasso first interest in engineering was Aerospace while apart of the Civil Air Patrol. Soon before he came to UCF, a classic film, Short Circuit, changed his interest in engineering to Electrical Engineering. Since joining UCF in August of 2005, Michael has been actively involved in many campus activities including the Wrestling Club, Ping Pong Club, and Swim Club. Michael further expanded his interest in the Engineering Career by becoming apart Theta Tau: Professional Engineering Society. Michael took advantage of the opportunities that UCF had to offer by joining programs such as the Florida Space Academy where he acted as the GPS Team Lead on a weather balloon project that flew around the world. He also interned at Siemens for over a year and gained valuable experience in the corporate world. Michael plans to attend graduate school to continue his studies on the fabrications of semiconductor devices and further develop the world's fast paced technological growth.


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College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida