Ms. “Bells” (Isscca) is a senior Biomedical Engineering student at the Florida Institute of Technology. Her research interests span tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and space biomedical engineering. Her work has included 3D bioprinting, microgravity research, and developing biomaterial-based approaches to better understand human disease.

Beyond the laboratory, Isscca enjoys mentoring students, encouraging curiosity in STEM, and finding creative ways to make science more accessible. She hopes to pursue a career combining research, medicine, and education to develop technologies that improve lives while inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Mr. Brody is a computer engineering major at Florida Tech with a love for logic and a hands-on approach to technology. He’s just as happy debuggin hardware on a breadboard as he is solving algorithmic problems. He believes the best way to learn is by doing. That curiosity drives him to spend his free time building projects that help him visualize math and understand machine architecture.

Meet Mr. Ethan, a Mechanical Engineer, Maker, and STEM Mentor. With a strong background in additive manufacturing and a passion for 3D printing, Ethan brings hands-on expertise and real-world insight to every project. From guiding engineering teams toward their final product to sharing the creative potential of design and fabrication, he thrives at the intersection of innovation and education. Whether it’s prototyping a new idea or helping students bring their own designs to life, Ethan is driven by a deep desire to make STEM exciting and empowering for the next generation of problem-solvers.

Currently studying Physics and Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology, Mr. Kyle brings his love for physics, automotive modification and repair, statistics, calculus and algebra to the team. He is able to relate to the advantages and experience of homeschooling students, as he was homeschooled while traveling and living abroad in New Zealand. He is a current member of MENSA Society and has enjoyed mentoring peers and students throughout his time in high school and college.

Ms. Mikaela is a senior Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Applied Human Factors and Safety at Florida Tech. She is also an Instructional Assistant at TechFutures. Her academic background includes key coursework in engineering design, solids modeling and 3D design principles, modeling dynamic systems, design of machine elements, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, applied computing for mechanical engineers, computer-aided engineering, design methodologies, civil engineering, architecture, and manufacturing.

Dr. Ronda Smith deeply understands youthful ambition! She has been selling since she was 6, started her first company at 11, and became President of an innovative startup at 21. Since then, she has garnered over 30 years experience in both small business startups and large, well-known corporations in the areas of human resources, marketing, organizational change and business process re-engineering. She’s a veteran educator who has taught undergraduates to doctoral students at the University of Nebraska, the University of Georgia, Ball State University, Fort Hays State University and Florida Tech. She approaches all her teaching and coaching from an opportunity and growth mindset; she believes the best way to motivate and influence someone is to get to know them; and that there is no ONE right way to do most anything, because “One Way is for Street Signs.”

Mr. Zachary is an Aviation Meteorology student at Florida Tech, Chief Laser & 3D Print Technician at Marinette Machine (seasonal), and Head of Atmospheric Science at Lemnis Laboratories.