The iLab employs a variety of researchers, technicians and student interns working on projects from deep in the ocean to flying above whales. Please contact the iLab if you are interested in learning more about employment opportunities or collaborating on an upcoming project!
iLab Manager
541-867-0276
Tool of Choice: Trak mill
iLab Development Engineer
541-867-0365
Tool of Choice: Manual Mill
BOB DAVIDSON
iLab Electronic Technician
Hatfield Marine Science Center Volunteer
Tool of Choice: Soldering Iron
In the summer of 2022, the Innovation Lab hosted six full-time interns thanks to generous financial support from the Roundhouse Foundation. Some of those interns continued to work in the iLab during the school year. We've also been lucky enough to gain two new interns for the winter and spring terms and the summer of 2023. Learn about them and what they love about the iLab. The Economic Development Administration also supports interns working in the lab.
iLab internships aim to provide students with hands-on experience relating to the design and development of a prototype. Interns' projects couple learning and applying engineering principles to tackle marine-focused problems. Each intern works on a specific project that they see through and also has the opportunity to pursue their separate interests.
Ecological Engineering, junior
Tool of choice: 3D scanner
Favorite thing about the iLab: There's a lot! It's empowering. There are all these tools at our fingertips. If you can think it up, you can probably make it here.
Idea job: Ocean engineer or marine technician
Roundhouse Foundation intern summer 2022, winter/ppring 2023
Mechanical Engineering, Oceanography, junior
Tool of choice: The Allen wrench
Favorite thing about the iLab: I really like the 3D printers in the lab. Also, the natural lighting really appeals to me.
Ideal job: I'd like to be an ocean engineer, working on wave energy devices.
Roundhouse Foundation intern summer 2022 - current
Mechanical Engineering, senior
Tool of choice: The welding equipment
Favorite thing about the iLab: The amount of equipment you have access too.
Ideal job: I'd like to run my own snowboard making company.
Economic Development Administration grant, current; Roundhouse Foundation intern, summer 2022
Engineering Science/Aquatic Biology, sophomore
Tool of choice: 3D printer - the first project we did used the 3D printer.
Favorite thing about the iLab: I am looking forward to experimenting and learning about ALL the tools in the lab.
Ideal job: I don't know yet, but I want to do fieldwork on a specific species and learn how the are affected by climate change.
Roundhouse Foundation intern, current-summer 2023
Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, senior
Tool of choice: Drumel, because it allows me to fine-tune my 3D creations
Favorite thing about the iLab: The 3D modeling and printing. I see it being useful in my future. I also want to explore the media side of the lab.
Ideal job: I would like to be a research biologist, focusing on marine biology, coastal ecology or reef ecology. In the near future, I want to go to grad school - ideally abroad.
Roundhouse Foundation intern, current-summer 2023
Mechanical Engineering, rising freshman
Tool of choice: The water pressure (hydrostatic vessel) he built simulates the depth of the ocean in a controlled environment up to 277 feet/120 psi.
Favorite thing about the iLab: My favorite thing is how much I've learned. I'm much more prepared than most students coming into school. I get to know what the job's going to be like.
Ideal job: F1 (Formula 1) engineer
Roundhouse Foundation intern, summer 2022
Computer Science, graduate student
Tool of choice: Stepper motors and graphics smart controller
Favorite thing about the iLab: I really like all the experience I am gaining with CNC, automated machines and learning more about how they work. Each and every type of equipment I want to learn about is available here. I have all the stuff here.
Ideal job: I want to be an entrepreneur and help my family's company by making it completely automated.
Roundhouse Foundation intern, summer 2022
Ecological Engineering and Oceanography, rising sophomore
Tool of choice: Raspberry Pie with wide angle micro camera
Favorite thing about the iLab: There is a lot of freedom to tinker, build and have a good time.
Ideal job: I want to build and use underwater sensors. I love scuba diving and want to use the equipment I build.
Roundhouse Foundation intern, summer 2022