My name is Kyle Kolanowski, and I am a Colorado native pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at CU. I have really enjoyed seeing all that my engineering education has encompassed, and I'm excited to see how my education will allow me to contribute to society in the future. I would like to thank Professor Yifu Ding and his lab for not only recognizing me for this honor, but for also providing a friendly environment to become acquainted with research as an undergraduate. When I am not studying, I enjoy playing various percussive instruments and exercising in the mountain air.