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Julian Foley: jbf59@drexel.edu
        I'm Julian Foley, born and raised in Saddle River, New Jersey. I am a Biomedical Engineering student at Drexel University and I hope to join the BS/MS program here. After graduating I may go to med school to become a doctor. I am also a member of the Drexel Mens Rugby team and I have only been playing since my senior year of High School.


Nick Locantore: nfl27@drexel.edu
        I'm Nicholas Locantore, born and raised in South Philadelphia. I'm a Computer Engineering student at Drexel University and anticipate on joining Drexel's BS/MS Program. I also am a member of Drexel's Mens Rugby Team, and have played rugby for four years now.




 Jobin Lukose: jl3824@drexel.edu
        I'm Jobin Lukose, I plan on majoring in computer engineering. At Drexel, I will probably take the accelerated Masters program, but I might get my Masters in cybersecurity. However, I will probably use these skills to go into the finance sector because I love real estate and the stock market. Also, during high school, I used to run Track and Field, specifically the 400 meter.




Ethan Mawhinney: etm50@drexel.edu
        I'm Ethan Mawhinney, born in Philadelphia and have lived in the south Jersey area for most of my life. Currently I am studying Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University and am interested in the Aerospace field. I plan to apply for the BSMS program in order to pursue a Master's in Mechanical Engineering during my 5 years at Drexel. 
Alexander Zingani: alz35@drexel.edu
        I'm Alexander Zingani. I am a mechanical engineering student here at Drexel University, and am excited to go through the design process of this Animatronic Puppet. I have always been interested in the robotic side of mechanical engineering since high school, when I took a series of engineering classes. 

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