2017 MSU HATCH Lab Attendees

Helping cheer people up

I am currently a freshman in the biological engineering program. I grew up in Vermont, and have loved my transition to living in the west. I enjoy learning both in and out of class

Listening

I am a creator and problem solver. I currently enjoy being a student, entrepreneur, photographer and outdoor adventurer.

Design Thinking

Interior designer, author, design researcher, autism advocate and a badass mom, founded and led an award-winning design/build firm.

Giving hugs

People, traveling, and music are my passions. I truly believe that music is the solution to a peaceful world; not only is it an international language, but brings people together.

Connecting with people

Alyssa is a journalist, blogger, and adventurer. After starting her writing career at Colorado College, she went on to write for many publications in Montana including the MSU Exponent, Bozeman Magazine, and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Alyssa has a passion for talking to people and sharing their stories, as well as exploring the globe as much as possible. With hopes of being a nomadic freelance writer and eventually a feature writer for a major publication in the States, Alyssa will begin her journey traveling through Indonesia and getting her yoga teacher certification this February. Follow her blog at littleladybigwords.wordpress.com.

the ability to thrive in any multidisciplinary environment.

I'm an engineer by trade, an educator by day, and a mom, wife, sister and daughter always. I'm a tinkerer, a design thinker, mentor, a student, a reader, and a maker.

thinking with a pencil, designing with a reason (2 capes)

Responsibly minded designer, passionate illustrator & prof in apparel | knitwear w a focus on sustainable practices supported by a history of playing in & on the water & snow.

To be able to connect with people instantly.

I'm a freshman studying MET, working in the leadership institute, stoked on working with renewable energies. I draw my inspiration from people, music, and the mountains.

Electric blues and funk guitar palyer

Bill Clinton teaches design/build classes and is the Fabrication Shop Director for the School of Architecture. He makes furniture, instruments, music, and art in Bozeman Montana.

climbing and creative spelling

I currently teach several general engineering classes, including multidisciplinary design. My goal is to grow as an educator.

Efficient and effective organization

Bradford Watson is an Assistant Professor of Architecture whose research examines the occupation of the Mountain West and the extractive nature, both resource and experience, of that occupation.

Connector

Brandt Williams has a knack for transforming ideas into Acquire-able, Invest-able and IPO-able ventures. In other words, he knows what it takes to develop and grow scalable and sustainable business models. As a serial entrepreneur, Brandt has served in founder/co-founder, VP and/or CEO roles for six (6) early stage ventures. From co-founding an enterprise software venture that was later acquired by Amazon, to serving on the leadership team of a company that was invested in by Apple, Ernst & Young, RedRock and Sierra Ventures and later sold, to founding a company that developed proprietary web services for his past employer (First American Corporation). Specialties: business strategy, start-ups, partners/alliances, securing growth capital, market research & analytics, revenue acceleration, digital branding, digital integration, social media channel development, technical project management.

Precognition (ability to see in future)

I am a fun laid back guy from Chattanooga, TN that likes to laugh and spend time in the mountains. I want to help the most amount of people in field that I am passionate about.

The ability to see opportunities in obstacles

Brent Rosso is an Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Jabs College at Montana State University. An organizational psychologist, Brent teaches courses in organizational behavior and start-up entrepreneurship

Insane amount of optimism and positivity

Brooke Kervi is pursuing a degree in Environmental Design at Montana State University, with plans to earn a Master's degree in Architecture. She was born and raised in Montana.

Ability to find a connection/empathize with everyone I meet.

Having lived in many states, I love meeting new people. I'm also a very determined, hardworking student. My goal is to do what I can to make a positive impact in my community.

My real life superpower is empathy and compassion

A Bozeman-based Dakotan-Pearl with one foot on the land and the other in the Milky Way.
Cate is a creative, passionate and motivated young professional.

Being able to visualize 3-D objects as 2-D components

Enthusiasm

I am a hard working and super enthusiastic individual just trying to better myself and my education within the architectural arts as much as possible.

Ingenuity

I'm Chet Stefan. I am a creative, revivifying, open-minded thinker. I am interested in linking science and art. We need not to create solutions rather we uncover them from nature.

Really bad gas

Chris Allen is an instructor in Civil Engineering, and the Faculty Advisor for Engineers Without Borders at MSU. His research and favorite forms of recreation center around improving and enjoying our water resources.

Perseverance

From Idaho; student in Bozeman. Studying Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, and Economics. Interested in health, politics, traveling and the outdoors.

Organizational skills

I am an undergraduate studying agroecology, hoping to effect change in the political food system and provide access to healthful food for all (especially persons of low income).

An inexplicable sense of direction, intuition for mapping. I can visit a city once and remember the overall layout / location of key features

An aspiring policy-writer and interdisciplinarity zealot, building a social entrepreneurship network. Leadership through public service. economics/political science/engineering

I lack the ability to burp.

I describe my self as silly, happy, and thoughtful human being. I am from Everett, WA and my current mission is to smile more and make other people smile more:)

Optimism (Where there's a will there's a way!)

Passionate about travel, people, and global issues. MSU graduate currently working in environmental mine waste management, and solar infrastructure investment in Haiti.

General goober

Hello! My name is Dan Penoyer and I'm currently a junior majoring in finance and economics. I hail from Fort Collins CO and love to Brian creativity into daily life.

My ability to brute force my way through a problem, showing no fear and taking no prisoners.

I am an individual desperate to cultivate a love of defending others, to uncover the strengths of my team, and to be a part of a world that lies outside of my comfort zone.

Invention and Imagination

Designer, artist & engineer. Invented Circuit Maze and was named 2016 Inventor of the Year and was nominated as a finalist for Toy of the Year. He also invented Maker Studio Construction Sets, and Mega Tracks, both awarded and recognized as toys that propel STEAM learning. His wheelchair for kids was Popular Science's Prototype-of-the-Year, 2013.

holding my breath for three and a half minutes (above water [it's too scary underwater])

I dislike all social media: snapchat, facebook, twitter, instagram, any of them. Filling this out reminds me that I wish I could type faster. I love both the mountains and desert.

The Courage to ask 'Why?'

Creative Marketing Guru

Senior at MSU. A powerhouse of ideation and execution, thrives on creating results.

Knowing that I know almost nothing

Through my experiences I have found that differences are accepted in textbooks, but condemned in daily social interactions. My mission is to lay the groundwork for true equality.

naming things.

Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Mamalode Magazine, named "America's Best Parenting Magazine," Elke was also named one of Origin magazine's Top 100 Creatives in 2015, featured in Forbes.com, Real Simple, Ad Tech, Huffington Post and Godaddy Garage, Elke has made a large national footprint from Montana.

Positivity

An enthusiastic advocate for environmental health, economic prosperity, and social equality, I believe that the above are not mutually exclusive but, in fact, depend on one another

I can estimate, within a minute, how much time will be added on to the end of each half of a soccer game.

Eric Van Steenburg teaches marketing at MSU, where he also researches nonprofit and political marketing. He spent 20 years at corporate, agency and nonprofit jobs leading strategic planning, marketing and branding.

Petting dogs

I'm a clever, expansive thinker who thrives when creativity & respect are valued. My mission is to reveal the beauty in life & be a champion of love.

I can eat a whole pizza when provoked to do so

Hi, I'm Grant Dokken. My current mission is to develop creative designs of any kind, however currently I am most interested in sustainable, multi-use communities.

Reaching items on the top shelf

I am originally from Golden, Colorado and am a senior at Montana State. I am graduating in May and will be working at a sports marketing agency starting in the fall.

Overcoming any obstacle to meet deadlines.

I am a senior at MSU, and in May I will graduate with a degree in Business Management with a minor in Finance. I enjoy problem-solving and producing meaningful results.

Stay calm

Jake Fleming is a self-motivated individual who is passionate about continual learning and the outdoors. Upon graduation, Jake aspires to pursue a career in Soft Robotics.

Making the most out of any situation.

I am a driven, hard-working individual who strives to make a change in other peoples' lives. I grew up on a ranch in Montana and my goal is to become a Physical Therapist.

Recognizing faces

I'm a third culture kid from Montana, raised in the Middle East, attempting to make human connections and take better care of the earth.

Forever curious entrepreneur that works across digital marketing, experience design and web technology.

Yoga!

I'm a full-time student by day, wannabe musician and writer by night. My mission is to further myself with these two passions... by taking inspiration from what is around me.

Dyslexia Advocate

Jeffrey Conger is an award winning photographer and designer who is currently the 2017 MSUPresidential Faculty Fellow and a Professor of Graphic Design at Montana State University.

Multitasking. I often find myself taking on multiple projects and assignments as a result of my passion for helping others and building my network.

A driven, motivated, moderately Arabic speaking eastern Montana male with aspirations to practice medicine abroad and change the world!

Getting up after I've been knocked down

I've been in school for about as long as I can remember. Alongside my studies I have found deep enjoyment in exploring the outdoors and pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors.

Intuition

John is a student, entrepreneur, and outdoor enthusiast. He splits time between finishing an engineering degree, running a small consulting business, and on the ski hill.

Human Calculator

My name in Jonathan Samuel- I plan on changing the world through my knowledge and expertise in financial engineering.

Finding new ways of doing the same thing...

Whitewater kayaker, cross-disciplinary thinker, moment of truth strategist and adventure therapy activist.

genuine interest in too many different fields.

Scientist, engineer, and avid outdoorsman interested in genetic editing, prosthetics, and solving the world's problems.

helping people do more than they think they can.

As a ski instructor and outdoor guide I am inspired by people and awed by nature. I have come to believe in the powers of inquiry and adventure to empower the human spirit.

Handling multiple activites at once extremely well.

I am a dedicated, hard working student who keeps pushing my boundaries. I strive for excellence and plan on improving the world in every way I can.

Overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles

I'm here to save the world and make bad puns, and I've already made a lot of bad puns.

thinking outside of the box

Architect in training with a passion for compassion and design. Set on a mission to create new, uniquely designed perspectives, influenced by the complexities of life.

throwing dinner parties.

I am a fly fisherwoman, gastronomy enthusiast, political activist, biochemical researcher and traveller. I aspire to be a surgeon focusing on women’s health and reproductive rights

Organized Procrastination

Born and raised in Montana, I cannot think of a better place to call home. I come from an entrepreneurial family, am driven, and have a passion for enabling education.

Openness to ideas and diversifying my life

I am a student from Pueblo, Colorado who enjoys both being outdoors and making things. My current mission is to survive my last semester here and have as much fun as I can doing it

Superhuman Communication

I'm from Bedford, New York and have been coming to Montana for over 25 years. I am a forward thinking, charismatic, self starter who is excited about the marketing process.

Contagious Laughter

I'm KJ and I am a freshman here at MSU! I grew up on a ranch in Southwest MT and am passionate about writing and bridging the knowledge gap of rural and urban living.

finding ways to say yes

Kregg started as programmer with IBM in 1982, went back to grad school and started a career teaching info tech to college students in ’93, and now serves as dean of the business school at MSU. He loves collaborating across disciplines.

Empathy

I am an adventurous introvert passionate about building relationships. I am looking to stay in Bozeman after graduation and take on a marketing role at a local company.

Smile

20 years of experience in business/entrep., mentoring and healthcare industries. She holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and The Wharton School.

encouraging people young and old to do what they love with people they love.

Les is more.

patience / stubbornness

Linda Antas is a musician, digital artist, and educator. Her current research involves audiovisual composition, sonification, real-time signal processing, and physical computing.

Life long learner

Director of Programs, Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship

I can sing pretty loudly.

I am a fifth-generation Montanan. My life revolves around creating excellent musics and handing down the tradition to others.

Organization

I am curious, way too organized, and very visual/hands-on. I am from Billings, MT. My ultimate dream is to be a doctor and improve access to healthcare for rural Montanans.

Hacking, Teaching & Connecting

This guy is a force. Watch this video. Mark is one of Canada’s most recognized social entrepreneurs. Having successfully created eleven businesses in Vancouver, he has become a prominent example of a new generation of leadership that focuses on passion and purpose. Brand and his teams are determined to breathe new life into marginalized and isolated communities through food, training and meaningful employment. Combining emerging technologies, alternate currencies and historical best practices, they are creating new blueprints to share globally with the intention of bettering the world. Brand has been recruited to speak, mentor and mediate on the topics of social inclusion, community collaboration, and food security from TED talks to correctional facilities, and everywhere in between. He sits on government councils, not for profit boards and business advisory committees bringing the lens of community first. Brand has found a unique balance through his social impact efforts and love for our neighborhoods, proving that you can be successful in business while contributing to your community in a long-term and meaningful way.

Lighting speed artful solutions for the humans.

Founder of Eqogo, futurist, and concept illustrator for Minority Report, Constantine, X-men 2, Superman, Iron Man 2, Avatar, Thor, etc. He has developed training DVDs for digital painting, co-authoring “Concept Design 1-2”, and taught seminars around the world on design methodologies along with classes in visual communication, production and entertainment design at Art Center, Gnomon and others. His new studio centers around innovative products and spaces not yet known.

Visual Metaphor

Meta Newhouse, Director of DSEL and Associate Professor in Graphic Design at MSU.

Listening and Tenacity

Michael Fox, MS RD LN is CEO of DugalHealth, a health tech business currently developing a mobile app to improve the accuracy of insulin dosing for people with type 1 diabetes. Fox has expertise in diabetes management, sustainable food systems, and entrepreneurship. He believes that technology has unique qualities to be leveraged to transform the food and healthcare system.

knitting with my eyes closed

My name is Nell Kirchhoff and I am a senior Mechanical Engineering. I love backpacking, knitting, and tutoring folks in math.

getting stuff done

I was raised in Bozeman and couldn't imagine going somewhere else for school. I love skiing, hiking, and everything else Bozeman. I would like to help people and the environment.

Seeing & telling the truth

Singer/songwriter/producer and music business innovator. Facilitator and consultant. Survived two major label record deals. Composer for film, TV and commercials.

Tapping into other people's talents

App developer, deadline cruncher, monetizer, budget cabernet and sushi connoisseur, shoulder w/ chips, erratic operating hours, moderately entitled millennial, PhD in salty optimism and unfinished BS in CS

Surfacing Depth and Transformative Perspectives

Practitioner of culture design, facilitation, DDO's, energy investing, meditation, psychotherapy (LCPC), as well as the fine art of starting & running successful restaurants.

Not sleeping

Philip Sheppard is a virtuoso cellist, composer, producer, inventor, and creative thinker. Philip’s talent for bridging musical genres, media and industries has led to rather interesting collaborations. He’s worked with David Bowie, Alexander McQueen, Jeff Buckley, UNKLE, Pretty Lights, The Weeknd and Queens of the Stone Age. He has scored more than 30 films including In the Shadow of the Moon, winner of the Sundance Audience Award. He was a producer on the Beijing & London Olympic Games & his music was recently used by JJ Abrams and Disney to promote Star Wars VII, the Force Awakens.

Listening in order to bring people together

I'm the oldest of 3 siblings and am from Northern CA. I love to splitboard and I play percussion in a band with my friends. I want to help make cool gear and things to help people.

Complex structural systematic material deductive 3dimensional thinking

I am a Graduate student at MSU currently applying for Doctoral Programs in Environmental Architecture. My goal is to learn as much as possible to create real change.

digital audio signal processing specialist

Rob Maher, PhD, PE, is professor and department head of Electrical & Computer Engineering at MSU. His interdisciplinary work blends acoustics, audio engineering, and music.

Can yell louder than the average human

Montana native born in the beautiful town of Missoula. Love H20, interested in water conservation and providing adequate water to all. Just trying to make every day the best day.

Cooking Breakfast

Raised in Midcoast Maine. Came west in search of purpose, education, and mountains. Architecture grad student trying to make a positive impact for people and the environment.

bring a smile and break out an idea!

I am an entrepreneur, inventor and builder! I'm passionate about the outdoors and living in Montana! I think its important to think outside the box and focus on helping each other

Still searching...

Works with startups such as craft brewery nework PintPass, OneFaceIn and PriorityZones using biometric technology to replace traditional credentialing systems.

Grit

Co-founder of Sharelift, a rideshare app for skiers. 2015 HATCH Executive Coordinator. HATCHedu co-organizer. Oversees outreach & engagement at Blackstone LaunchPad.

Connecting pieces to make a whole

Global Head of Development for Sid Lee (2013 Agency of the Year), and Emmy-award-winning creative strategist exploring the intersection of content, technology and consumer experiences.

Sara co-chairs Drawing and Painting at the School of Art, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. She is an annual presenter at the International Encaustic conference in Provincetown, MA. She teaches private workshops in Bozeman, MT, in the sustainable studio she designed and built in the foothills of the Bridger Mountains, where she lives and works. She has been highly featured in various publications such as Art and Science Now, The Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Portland Oregonian, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, and the MIT Press journal - Leonardo: Art Science and Technology.

Organization

I'm an adventure traveler who lives for wonder, connection, and innovation.

Making tea and forgetting to drink it before it gets cold.

Born in Oklahoma, raised in Montana.
Introvert, observant, analytical.
M.Arch student.
Design intern for a residential firm in Seattle.
I can't go a day without music.

hugging all the dogs.

I am natively from Berkeley, but came to Montana five years ago for school and skiing. When I am not skiing or designing you can usually find me reading or at Dave's Sushi.

Being actively engaged in a very broad group of interests at once

I am a 3rd year architecture student heavily interested in the broader implications of architecture and design in improving life in the developing regions of the world.

Bringing what's in my head to reality.

3rd year architecture student at MSU, passionate about really good wholistic design. Born and raised in Seattle and ready to start making a difference in the field of architecture.

ENTHUSIASM

Montana born MSU grad, developing product out of Bozeman with Salient Technologies; particularly soft goods (he sews.) Engineer, artist, entrepreneur, inventor, public speaker.

empathy

Lead Strategist for Spur Studio Creative Marketing Group. Wanderluster. Lover of books, thoughtfully chosen words, and growing things.

Trying to see all sides of a situation

Hockey playing, art loving, globe romping (2 study abroads) engineering student who is excited to start life after graduation in May!

Making excellent guacamole

I'm a spunky adventure loving nerd, who is fueled by froyo and Netflix comedies. With a passion for marketing and design thinking, I aspire to make a difference in the world.

Making invisible things visible

Artist and storyteller who has worked with clients including DC Comics, IDW Entertainment, Warner Bros. and Archie Comics. Currently Lead Creative for theDifference Studios where he creates hand-drawn animated videos for clients like The Red Cross, McDonald’s, Chevron and more.

My real life super power is the ability to empathize and relate to the struggles of others. In doing so I try my best to look at life through their lens vs my own, immersing myself in other’s shoes as much as possible and ultimately gaining a more objective perspective on whatever issue is at hand.

analyzing and solving problems

I am from Sheridan Wyoming and am here as a sophomore studying Business Finance. I like many outdoor activities like skiing, biking, climbing, and running.

Positive Mindset!

I am currently a sophomore studying Env. Science. My goal is to succeed where the entities that be fail to for the betterment of the people. NGO's! I lived 12 years in Japan.

cooking a great dinner with what is left in the pantry and fridge.

Background in healthcare, food, and social impact. Loves building relationships, connecting people, and working with excellent teams to solve big problems through entrepreneurship.

Encouraging others to open their eyes

I love to live!

Between days of external exploration I guide others through their own internal exploration, helping them to heal.

I smile at strangers and give big hugs.

Multi-talented

I was born in Missoula, Montana and later moved to Kalispell. I have lived in Bozeman for just over a year. I have always been passionate about art.

facilitating connections

Prior to her work in business research and education, Virginia worked in the arts. Her goal is to develop ethical business professionals who nurture and reward human talent as a foundation to business success.

An unlimited capacity for idea generation

I am on optimistic futurist who believes that the ultimate and most practical application of technology lies in the seamless integration between the digital and physical spaces

Emotional Control

Waylon is passionate about using technology to tell stories in new ways. Growing up making films, lighting plays, and creating board games has helped him start his company Darktwin

Survival

I am a mountain man who has adopted the ocean. I ride boards sideways. I enjoy growing. I own a third of a school bus. I aspire to understand myself and serve.

Creative Catalyst

Founder of HATCH, founded pioneer social networking site before Facebook and My Space which grew to 1.5 M subscribers before being acquired by FOX, Award-winning director, named one of the 100 most creative people in the US in 2015, featured in the book Talent for Humanity, and in recently released documentary "Minimalism."