Meet our Student Interns

ABBY
My name is Abby and I’m a senior in the design college and I’m from Scott high school. If I could design anything I would want to design my own makeup company. I've always had an interest in makeup and think it could be fun to design my own brand with different formulas. I have a pet cat and her name is tiny. She is so sweet and pretty and I love her so so much! In my free time, I shoot competitive archery and have gone to state, nationals, and world championships. My favorite movie is IT primarily because I love Stephen King. I love the horror movie genre overall but IT has to be my favorite movie overall.

ALEX
Hello, I am Alex. I am a senior at Dixie Heights high school. I am in the computer science college at Ignite. If I could create any app, it would be something to help people with anxiety and depression. The app would have all the phone numbers to help, like the suicide prevention hotline and more. I would also want the app to have information on depression and anxiety and people who have tics to learn more information and techniques to help deal with those mental illnesses. I love to bake and sing during my free time. My hero is honestly my mom. She is such a hard worker, and even if she is having a bad day, she does what she can to make it better and is always there for the people she loves and cares about. I have two dogs and five cats, and they are all super sweet and energetic, and I love having them around.

ISABELLA
Hello, my name is Isabella. I am a senior in the Computer Science college at Ignite Institute, but my home high school is Scott. If I could program anything it would be a top down story-driven puzzle game. I would program this game because I like solving and creating puzzles, and having someone have fun while solving it is an experience like no other. My hobbies are drawing, listening to music, and playing video games. I have two pets, my cat Charlie and my dog Jax. Charlie is a 2 year-old short haired tabby cat that likes to be outside exploring, and Jax is a 3 year-old Maltese-poodle mix that loves his playmate like no other. My favorite movie is Ratatouille.

NOVA
Hello! My name is Nova, I'm a senior at Scott High school, and an Engineering student at Ignite Institute. Someday, I would like to invent a self-sustaining home/facility to help my community and anyone in need of shelter or resources like electricity or water. I'd love to have a career designing and building these facilities. My favorite part of Interning at the Makerspace is being able to reach out to the community and to learn new skills that could help make my dream a reality. I love to draw and paint; I am very inspired by my favorite Author and Illustrator Roald Dahl. I love the settings and adventures in his books, my favorites are "James and the Giant Peach" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox."

PATRINA
Hi! My name is Patrina. I'm a senior from Dixie Heights High School in the Engineering college at Ignite. I chose engineering because of its expansive applications and uses. For one of my yearly projects, I designed a solution to glasses fogging up. I brainstormed with a partner and even made a prototype! My favorite part about working in the makerspace is the teamwork and collaboration. We brainstorm, formulate a plan, and make it a reality. If I could go anywhere in the world for a week I would go to France. It's got beautiful architecture and timeless cities

SKYLAR
Hi, my name is Skylar and I am from the college of Design. I am a senior and my home school is Dixie. If I could design anything I wanted, I would want to design video games. I would want to design this because I am really into video games and I have always wanted to know how the designing in one would work. I have 5 pets, I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a crested gecko. I want to be a dog groomer and I love animals more than anything. My favorite part of my internship is getting to meet new people and learning so many new and interesting things.

SHARI
Hello, my name is Shariqa. I am a senior at Dixie Heights High School, and I am also in the Engineering college at the Ignite Institute. If I had a chance, I would invent water repellent lenses for glasses. I want to invent this because when it rains, the glasses get wet which makes it hard to see when you are walking somewhere or riding a bike. If I could spend a week anywhere in the world, I would go to Greece because it has great beaches and it's a beautiful place to visit. My favorite book series is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Some of my hobbies are riding my bicycle, doing puzzles, watching soccer on T.V, and playing board games and video games with my little brother.

TEDDY
My name is Teddy, and I am currently a senior at Ignite Institute. I am also enrolled at Dixie Heights High School where I participate in extracurricular activities. At Ignite, I was originally a student in the Biomedical Sciences college where I developed the idea for a portable platelet counter to help with specific blood related syndromes such as a syndrome my younger brother faced called Jacobsen Syndrome. While Biomed assessed the human body and its processes, I am much more interested in psychology. I am hoping to follow a new career path in education and mental health where I can express myself more creatively while still helping others. My current dream job would be to work as a high school Math or English teacher and eventually get certified in guidance counseling. Outside of school, my hobbies include art, cooking, baking, archery, and video games. I also like to explore new hobbies that are interesting. This is my favorite part about the Makerspace because we learn and participate in various activities that are from different STEM related subjects. Even though these activities are very different in nature, they all require creativity, innovation, and real-world application. It is a great place for expressing yourself while also trying to make a difference.

JORDAN
Hi, my name is Jordan. I am a senior at Cooper High School, but I am in the computer science college at Ignite Institute. If I were to create a game, I would make a game about Life. Why? I would make this game to help people get through life and get through the real world. I would make this game fun and enjoyable while also conveying a good life message and how to manage your life and savings. I choose computer science because I wanted to make games. I came to Ignite to see if I wanted to pursue this as my career in the future. My dream job is to become an anchor for the news. What I like best about this internship is the people I work with. The people around me help me grow not only as an Individual but as a person. I feel like it is best for me personally for helping this community as well.

EMMA
Hello, my name is Emma. I am a senior at Dixie Heights High School, and I am also in the Computer Science college at the Ignite Institute. If I had the chance, I would want to create an app to help diagnose cancer in its early stages and help them keep up with treatment plans. I would create this app to help people with this awful disease because if it is diagnosed early enough it can be easier to treat. My hero is my aunt Stephiane who died from stage four breast cancer because she fought and never gave up. She is my hero because when we walked a 5k for breast cancer she was tried but when a police officer asked her if she wanted a ride to the finish line, she said no I started this and I want to finish it. She went through so many treatments for cancer and kept fighting for her and her family. My hobbies outside of computer science are tennis and reading.

JONATHAN
My name is Jonathan, and I am a Senior at Scott High School and a 4th year in the Computer Science College at Ignite Institute. I also have a Yorkie Poo Chihuahua mix named Fireball. Shortly after I got my red Nintendo DS Lite for my 6th birthday, I knew I wanted to at least playtest Nintendo games when I grew up, if not make them for a living which is my dream job. Then, when I found out about the Informatics Academy at KCAIT, the predecessor to the CS College at Ignite, I was hooked by the idea of learning how to make games and applied ASAP. Fast forward to last year, when I was brainstorming for an idea for my year-long project, and I came up with the idea for a game that I now want to thoroughly develop into a finalized project given the chance. This game is a Zelda-like Role Playing Game, where the main weapon is a rocket launcher (aka an RPG) that is swung like a sword, and would be titled "Rocket Propelled Game", which hasn't been taken. I really want to make this because I enjoy turning my ideas into things others can play and enjoy.

AMAYA
Hi, my name is Amaya. I am a senior at Conner High School, and I am in Design College at Ignite Institute. I think if I could design something it would be stuffed animals because I have always loved them when I was a kid and I still do but with stuffed animals, for some people, it helps them during tough times, and they are comforting to hug. When I was in Japan, I picked out a couple of stuffed animals to take home, but they were not big because of the weight limit on the plane back. If I could go anywhere it would be going back to Japan because there was so much stuff, I wanted to do but did not get to do. I think one of my favorites movies in the world would be Love, Simon. I think my hero would be Harley Quinn and yes, I know she is a villain, but she is one of my favorites of all time. When looking at Harley Quinn, most people would see that she is just a villain, but she is more than that.

CIERA
Hello, my name is Ciera. I am a senior at Simon Kenton High School, but I am also in the Engineering College at the Ignite Institute. When I was little, I would work on cars and build things with my family all the time. This is what got me interested in the Engineering College. If I had the chance, I would invent a better way to fill insulin pumps. I would invent this because there are several family members in my family that have diabetes and it is complicated to make sure the bubbles are out of the insulin. Some of my hobbies outside of engineering are drawing and painting. If I could spend a week anywhere in the world, I would go to Spain.

HALEIGH
I am Haleigh, a senior at Scott High School. My fascination for the arts is what originally interested me in the design college at Ignite Institute. If I could design anything, I would design a line of clothing for students and staff in school that is sensory processing disorder friendly. There have often been times where articles of clothing or spirit wear have been too uncomfortable to wear for those who have sensory processing disorder. Growing up with a passion for the arts, I was naturally drawn to music. This passion is how I discovered one of my favorite hobbies, playing the cello. If I could spend a week anywhere in the world, I would choose New Zealand or Rome.

LANDON
Hello, My name is Landon, I'm a Senior at Dixie Heights High School, but I've been going to the academies/ignite institute since my sophomore year. Every year I've been here I've been in computer science. I've always loved computer science because growing up I was surrounded by technology and I've always been interested in how those things work. I've been Programming websites for the past 4 years or so, I've worked in helping make several websites, and have even created a website of my own with one of my good friends, who, last year, we partnered up to make a game together. Programming is already a hobby of mine, but I also really enjoy games and reading. I do have a pet! His name is Tucker, he's a dog and absolutely massive. He's the largest dog I've ever even seen but he's also the most loving. And my favorite film is "Howl's Moving Castle" by Studio Ghibli.

EMILY
Hello, my name is Emily and I am a senior at Ryle High School. I am a student at Ignite in the biomedical college. I am striving to become a forensic scientist. I grew up watching forensic TV shows with my aunt, but I never knew I could possibly contribute to what went on behind the scenes. I’ve known since childhood that I wanted a career where I could help people, which I always thought to be a doctor. After exploring my interests, I realized I could help people more indirectly. My other interests include many types of art, such as painting, science, reading, and history. Due to my history interest, I would love to spend a week in Europe to visit relics that I have read about.

CAMDEN
My name is Camden. My home high school is Simon Kenton High School, but I’m currently a Computer Science student at Ignite Institute. I joined Computer science because one day, I hoped to be a coder for some kind of game. Maybe work in their story boarding team, because I really prefer to write a lot, but I was also really into games. My favorite book series would probably be the Grisha Trilogy. My interest in reading is probably why my dream job would be an author. And while this internship doesn’t exactly correlate these main interests, I enjoy it because it allows me to work with machines and technology that I wouldn’t be able to
otherwise.

Liam
Hi, my name is Liam and I am a senior at Cooper High School. I enjoy graphic design with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. I’m also interested in music production and I am excited for a great year as a NKY Makerspace Intern!

Najmo
Hi! My name is Najmo. I go to Boone County High School where I am a senior. I am interning at NKY Makerspace and am very excited to be in this position! I have always been interested in engineering and believe this internship will help me to to achieve my goal of becoming an intern. I am excited to be part of this team for the 2019-2020!

Destiny
Hi, my name is Destiny. My high school is Simon Kenton, and I take classes through the Ignite Fellowship. I am very excited about my internship here at NKY MakerSpace! I am also interested in computers and the media field. I enjoy coding websites and working with camera equipment and editing software, and I am excited to learn new things in my time here. When I'm not in school, I like to paint, make videos, and spend time with my cat and my friends.

Joshua
Hello, my name is Joshua and my goal is to be a future engineer. I go to Scott High School in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, while also attending the new Ignite Institute at Roebling Center. I really enjoy designing any idea that I think about, and I hope to be an architect.

Elizabeth
Hi, my name is Elizabeth! I am a senior at Simon Kenton High School, but I am attending the Ignite Institute the whole day. In my future, I want to become a chemical engineer and I am continuing to pursue anything related to STEM activities. I am on Simon Kenton’s archery team and I enjoy learning new skills. Over the summer, I was employed in a five-week internship with Toyota, working in the manufacturing plant, TMMK, and the North American Production Engineering and Manufacturing Centre, or PEMC. I’m extremely excited to be an intern with NKY MakerSpace and grow as a student and an engineer!

Ashton
Hello everyone, I'm Ashton. I am currently a senior at Dixie Heights High School. I also participate in the Senior fellowship, I was a part of the Women's Engineering Academy. In my free time I play outside back for Dixie Soccer. When I'm not on the field, I can be found at Silverlake working in the cafe. Over the summer, I spent five weeks at Bellarmine University for the Governor's Scholars Program studying engineering. This experience opened my eyes to all the possibilities of the engineering world. In the future, I plan to further my engineering education in college and pursue a career in biomedical engineering. I cannot wait to continue developing my problem solving skills with NKY MakerSpace!

McKenna
My name is McKenna and I am a senior at Ryle High school. I am excited to be an intern at NKY MakerSpace! I am a part of the American Sign Language (ASL) club! Since 7th grade, I have wanted to become a Biomedical Engineer and I hope that NKY MakerSpace can help me learn the skills I need to pursue this job!

Riley
Hi, my name is Riley! I'm a senior at Dixie Heights High School but I participate in the full day Senior Fellowship program at the Ignite Institute! I am extremely excited to be a part of the 2019-2020 NKY MakerSpace internship program. In my free time chances are you can find me at my dance studio (EDT) or hanging out with my dachshund, Connan. I didn't really know what engineering was until 9th grade, but once I started my Women in Engineering program, I fell in love! After high school, I'm looking to combine my love of working with kids and engineering in the world of Biomedical Engineering. I can't wait to implement all of the tools I learn into real-world experiences!

Ethan
My name is Ethan. I am a senior at Conner High School. I am thrilled to be an intern at the MakerSpace program. I have always been interested in design. I love doing projects involved with Adobe Illustrator. It would be a great experience for me to learn new skills such as photo editing, 3D design and printing, and video editing. I am eager to incorporate my creativity into the projects we complete.

KB
My name is KB. I'm a senior at Conner High School. I would love to have more experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, photography, and video editing. Me being an intern would really help me with these instruments. I'm excited to show as much of my creativity as I can this year.

Ethan
Hi I’m Ethan, and I am extremely excited to be an intern at the NKY Makerspace. I am on the Football and Wrestling team at Boone County High school. I’m currently trying to pursue a career in graphic design. I am hoping to use my time here at the Maker Space to learn new things and expand my skills with graphic and 3D design.

Update: May 20, 2019: Ethan is graduating from Boone County High School and will be attending Mt. St. Joseph University in the fall, where he will major in Graphic Design and be a part of the wrestling team!

Kathryn
Hi, my name is Kathryn! I’m a senior at Cooper High School. I’m excited to be an intern at the Makerspace and am thankful for this opportunity. I’m on the cheerleading team at Cooper. I’m interested in a STEM-related career,specifically engineering, so I believe the Makerspace will help me to decide what I’d like to do. I hope to learn new skills while I’m here and take advantage of the resources I’m provided with.

Update: May 20, 2019: Kathryn is graduating from Cooper High School with multiple years of college credits already completed! She will be attending the University of Cincinnati in the fall to major in Environmental Engineering, and is part of UC's cheerleading squad!

Carlos
Hey everyone, my name is Carlos. I am currently a senior at Boone County High School and I am very pleased and excited to be a part of the team here at Makerspace. I play soccer at Boone and I am very involved in the STLP program. As a kid I’ve always been fascinated with technology and the way it works and I always knew that's what I wanted to get into so Makerspace is definitely the right place for me. I am very grateful to have this opportunity because it will help me expand my field of knowledge in something I am very passionate about.

Update: May 20, 2019: Carlos is a full-time student at Northern Kentucky University, where he is completing his freshman year and majoring in Engineering! He is involved with fraternity activities.

Mark
Hello, my name is Mark and I go to Boone County High School. I am very fortunate to be able to partake in the NKY Makerspace program. Ever since I was young I have had this fascination (almost an obsession) with planes and how they work, which made me want to become an engineer. I love having hands on work and seeing my creations work. Begin able to work with some of the technology now that I would later have to use in my career is a big step for me and my future.

Update: May 20, 2019: Mark is completing his freshman year at Northern Kentucky University!

Brittany
My name is Brittany and I am in 12th grade at Ryle High School. I have three cats (Smokey, Alice, and Matilda), but I really like dogs way better. I like to draw my favorite cat Matilda because she is always doing funny poses. I also like to draw people and realistic animals. I’ve always loved to draw and design and I keep telling people I’m going be the bigger, better Dreamworks. What I really like to do is graphic design, including making movies and designing things for companies. I started to learn about it in 11th grade, and just fell in love with it. I have been offered an internship at Mubea, where I will be trained and then able to design things for them! The internships at Mubea and NKY Makerspace will help me to jump into my career of graphic design!

Update: May 20, 2019: Brittany is finishing her freshman year at Northern Kentucky University and is continuing to volunteer at NKY Makerspace! She is also working part-time, in addition to her full-time student status!

Brooke
My name is Brooke. I’m a senior at Ryle High school and I enrolled into the NKY Makerspace internship to try to improve my skills in design. I am absolutely in love with design. I enjoy coming up with different ideas, art, and stories and am fascinated with the manipulation of programs used to make concepts into reality. I’m hoping to one day be involved in a career pertaining to game development. I’m already certified in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. I have some experience with 3DS Max. While I’m interning here I aspire to learn new skills and better my current ones.

Tim
Tim is a senior at Boone County High School, where he is enrolled in the Engineering pathway and plays soccer. Tim is interested in mechanical engineering, and joined the NKY Makerspace team during the 2nd semester! Tim's interests include music, building, and 3D printing. Tim plans to attend Northern Kentucky University next year, where he will pursue an engineering degree!

Update: May 20, 2019: Tim is a full-time student at Northern Kentucky University, where he is completing his freshman year! He is involved with fraternity activities.

Gabe
Hi everyone, I'm Gabe! I'm considered a 3D printing expert after learning at the Makerspace during my first year as an intern. I also work with Gorilla Maker 3D Printers now! I am also interested in audio and video production, as well as robotics. The NKY Makerspace gives me the opportunity to work with technology I would not have access to otherwise. I hope to be able to use the technology available here to help members of my community.

Update: May 20, 2019: Gabe is a full-time employee with Gorilla Maker 3D printers! He is still working with NKY Makerspace in a professional capacity!

Brandon
Hello, my name is Brandon and I’m ecstatic to be an intern at Makerspace. Throughout my life I have always had an interest in computer science and various other fields that fall under that category. I believe that Makerspace is a great opportunity for me to grow an interest in various fields and develop that interest and expertise. I look forward to share my experience with other people in a hope to spark a similar light in others as I believe that the work force is changing to be more STEM-related.

Amanda
I am excited to be an intern at NKY MakerSpace because I believe engineering holds the key to our future. When I was younger I lived in Massachusetts and throughout my middle school career I was constantly fascinated by my engineering class. I am excited for this internship because I would love to take advantage of such an opportunity that would further my endeavors in engineering, and would help teach me more about my chosen career which would allow me to give back to my community.

Update: May 20, 2019: Amanda is now a full-time student at the University of Kentucky, where she received scholarship to attend the College of Engineering! She is also an ambassador for the UK Engineering program, and a Teaching Assistant in the Engineering Department, and interns in the UK Makerspace & at Carat in Lexington.

Emma
My name is Emma, and I am passionate about all kinds of art, ideas, and just plain creativity! Art is my life and what I want to do, and the Makerspace will allow me to explore all the possibilities that are at my fingertips. I am also interested in learning about programming and being able to inspire people in the community through the things that I learn and create at NKY Makerspace.

Update: Aug 22, 2017: Emma is now a full-time student at the Columbus School of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio! She received scholarship to attend this school!

Brian
Throughout my life I have always been helping my parents modify and work on the house and our cars. I am excited for my internship at the NKY Makerspace because I believe I can make a difference and build something that is useful and can help out everyone in everyday situations. This would a great start for myself because I could apply the knowledge I have gained from the Boone County High School Robotics Team and The Boone County District Robotics Team.

Update: May 20, 2019: Brian is completing his second year as a full-time student at Northern Kentucky University, where he received scholarships and his major is Technological Engineering.

Sam

I love making videos that people will enjoy, and want to watch over and over again. Being able to bring your thoughts to life is one of the coolest things ever. I know I can create some really cool things once I put my mind to it.

Madison H.

Whats up NKY?! My name is Madison and I am a senior at Cooper High School. I have always had an interest in the technological side of art which includes photography and graphic design. MakerSpace is a great opportunity for me to explore different areas of design, learn more about technology, and hopefully I could run a workshop to teach community members the basics of a digital camera.

Andrew

Hi, I'm Andrew and I'm a senior at Conner High school. Technology has always been a big interest of mine and I enjoy learning and interacting with it. Being part of MakerSpace is giving me opportunities to use equipment that otherwise I would not be able to interact with such as 3D printers and Arduino.

Kian

Hello, my name is Kian and I go to Cooper High School. I've always been interested in computers and my main focus in high school has been to learn anything and everything I can about computers. I cannot wait to see what 3D printers can accomplish in the future. During my time at MakerSpace I will be able to learn about technology that I otherwise would not have been able to. I can't wait to be here for my senior year!

Austin

Hey, my name is Austin and I attend Ryle High School. Computers, and anything technical, were always intriguing to me. I'm super excited to further my knowledge on 3D printers and robotics. I've always loved learning about them and NKY MakerSpace has given me that chance with a hands on experience.

Braden

My name is Braden, I'm a senior at Conner and I enjoy cinematography. Bringing my thoughts to a lens for people to see intrigues me. I've always noticed my passion for film ever since I was young. I am now having the chance to forever improve my capabilities and get more connected with my passion.

Hunter

My name is Hunter and I'm a Senior at Conner. Everyone has or needs an escape from reality, a passion if you will. Media happens to be my go-to and it can make me the happiest and feel the most accomplished. When I create something I know what I want and love how I can figure out how to execute it. I also know how I want the person to feel when they experience watching it. I plan on taking every element I indulge in at MakerSpace and applying to what I know best and ultimately taking those aspects to enhance my creative process. I am really excited to have an an opportunity to have an outlet to let my mind run loose with ideas.

Jake

Hello, I'm Jake, a senior from Conner High School! I wondered into the vast realm of media as a child and never lost the spark that started it all. I commit the majority of my time to video and audio production, while still stepping foot into the other subjects. MakerSpace has provided me with the technology needed to achieve my lifelong goal.

Madison R.

Hello everyone, nice to meet you! I'm Madison. I'm currently a senior at Conner High School and in the fall I plan to attend Morehead State University where I'll be studying Convergent Media. I've always loved being in front of and behind the camera and producing my own videos. I found my passion for media when I was a sophomore in an Introduction to Media class. Being an intern at Makerspace is such a great opportunity to learn things I didn't even know I could do.

Mitchell

Hey, I'm Mitchell and I'm a senior at Conner High School. I'm interested in video editing and audio production. The NKY Makerspace gives me an opportunity to work with video, audio, and several other areas that I'd never previously considered. My personal goals are to either develop a few different complete sound tracks or maybe to even record some ASMR videos.

Gabe

Hi everyone, I'm Gabe! I'm interested in audio and video production, as well as 3D printing and robotics. The NKY Makerspace gives me the opportunity to work with technology I would not have access to otherwise. I hope to be able to use the technology available here to help members of my community.