N.I.S.E Net Biographies for Spring 2015

Ian Buczko, Team Leader

I am a fifth year Bioengineering Major with a minor in Psychology. As Team Lead for the NISE NET Project, I plan to see this project to completion and put forth my best effort to inspire my team and help each one of them grow in every way possible. I work also at the IT Department on campus and as an Event Coordinator downtown. 

Reynard In, Deputy Leader

My name is Reynard In but I go by Rey. I am a second year here at UC Merced. I am majoring in Bioengineering. My home town is Chula Vista, located in San Diego County, California. My interest in the NISE Net Team was to gain experience in group work and learn collaboration skills used for real world applications. I have strength in ingenuity which I plan to use to contribute new ideas, improvements, and problem solutions for this project as deputy leader.

Angela Macedo, Communications Officer/Web Master

I grew up in the agricultural fields of Fresno, California. I am a fifth year at UC Merced, majoring in Bioengineering and minoring in Chemistry. My goals are to eventually receive a doctorate degree, and pursue a career as a research scientist and engineer. Being part of Engineering Learning Service program, I want to develop not only the technical skills of being an engineer, but also learn better ways of collaboration and communication. As Web Master and Communications Officer I hope to effectively contribute to our NISE Net team, so we can help serve our community.

Elizabeth Mota, Inventory and Financial Officer

My name is Elizabeth Mota and I am a second year at UC Merced. I am an undocumented student currently striving to obtain my bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with plans of attending graduate school soon after graduating and earn my doctorate degree. I am currently the Inventory and Finance Officer of NISE Net and I hope to better my communication skills as well as my organizational skills with the help of my teammates. I am looking forward to working with my team and I wish to continue working with the Engineering Learning Service program until my senior year.​

Luke Moore, IPO

I am a first year Computer Science and Engineering student and I am from Sacramento, CA. I chose to take this class to build my leadership and teamwork skills which are extremely valuable attributes in life. These skills can sometimes be difficult to build in other classes, but this class will ensure to develop my skills in those areas. I expect to make a positive impact on the NISE Net team.

Julia Young, SAC Officer

My name is Julia Young and I am a first year in Bioengineering. I am from Beaumont, a small city in Riverside County. Through NISE Net, I am seeking to improve upon my communication skills and become more adept to the professional world.