Meet the Crew
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 Staff
Drummond Wengrove
iLab Manager
541-867-0276 | Email
- Instrumentation
- Prototype development
- Exploration and creation
Tool of choice: Trak mill
Jacob Amos
Development Engineer
541-867-0365 | Email
- Mechanical design
- Fabrication
- Testing
Tool of choice: Manual mill
Genevieve Coblentz-Strong
Development Engineer
- Mechanical design
- Fabrication
- Testing
Tool of choice: Allen wrench
Bob Davidson
Electronic Technician
Hatfield Marine Science Center Volunteer
Tool of choice: Soldering iron
Current ILab Interns
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. Students are supported by the Roundhouse Foundation, the Economic Development Administration, and Oregon Sea Grant.
Taylor Clark
Oceanography and a GIS Certificate
Tool of Choice: An Allen wrench set because it is the most universal set of tools I can easily set my hands on.
Favorite thing about the iLab: I like the sense of collaboration with others. It solidifies your project and makes it stronger.
My ideal job: I want to be a marine tech on a large ship and help scientists deploy their research instruments.
Roundhouse Foundation funded intern
Raven Martin
Mechanical Engineering, minor in Computational Engineering
Tool of choice: A socket wrench, it is an in-disposable tool for taking things apart and putting them back together.
Favorite thing about the iLab: I really like the potential for making things here. The iLab has every tool you could possibly need.
Ideal job: I would like to be a design engineer. I'm interested in medical tools and technology. Basically, I'm interested in anything that contributes to the betterment of society.
Roundhouse Foundation funded intern
Riley Smith
Oceanography and Electrical and Computer Engineering
Tool of Choice: Bread board for prototyping electronics. I like that it offers a world of possibilities.
Favorite thing about the iLab: I like getting a chance to engage in science and the ocean in a way I really like - engineering.
Ideal job: I would love to build marine research technology.
Roundhouse Foundation funded intern
Lauren Ulwelling
Mechanical Engineering
Tool of Choice: Calipers
Favorite thing about the iLab: I really like learning about the variety of projects and I'm excited to create something.
Ideal job: I want to either design ocean instrumentation or work design prosthetics.
iLab Summer internship
Past Interns
2024-2025 Interns
Julian Banks, Mechatronics
Paige Foust, Biology with a Marine Biology option, Roundhouse Foundation intern
Camden Galen, Mechanical Engineering, Oregon Sea Grant internship
Abby McCombs, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Roundhouse Foundation intern
Adrian Mobley, Construction Engineering Management, Oregon Sea Grant internship
Andre Ollara, Mechanical Engineering, Economic Development Administration grant; Roundhouse Foundation intern, summer 2022
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2023 Research Poster: Drone Whale Tagging Cradle and Tide Gate Sensors
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2022 Research Poster: Brush Mount for Biofouling and Water Removal on Commercial Crabbing Lines
Tyler Slaght, Microbiology and Mechanical Engineering,
Cody Spring, Computer Science, Roundhouse Foundation funded intern
- 2023 Research Poster: Long-Range Radio Data Transfer
Sophia Stavrianaes, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design and Manufacturing, Roundhouse Foundation intern
2023 Interns
Rylin Duster, Engineering Science/Aquatic Biology, Roundhouse Foundation funded intern
- 2023 Research Poster: Magnetic Field Replication: How Do Skates Respond to Offshore Wind Turbines?
Baxter Millsap, Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Roundhouse Foundation funded intern
- 2023 Research Poster: Low-Cost Water Quality Instruments for Non-Governmental Organizations
Christina Gregory, Earth Science with dual options in Climate Science and Oceanography, Roundhouse Foundation funded intern
- 2023 Research Poster: Installing a Motus Tower
Parker Van De Wetering, Ecological Engineering, Roundhouse Foundation funded intern
- 2023 Student research poster: The Oregon Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Action Plan: Climate Monitoring Station
2022 Interns
Anabel Baker, Ecological Engineering, Roundhouse Foundation intern summer 2022, winter/spring 2023
- 2023 Research Poster: Drone Whale Tagging Cradle and Tide Gate Sensors
- 2022 Research Poster: Monitoring Oregon Tide Gates
Rahul Kumar Nalubandhu, Computer Science, Roundhouse Foundation intern, summer 2022
- 2022 Research Poster: Computer Numerical Control System to Sample DNA from Hatchery Salmon
Spencer Tanenholtz, Ecological Engineering and Oceanography, Roundhouse Foundation intern, Summer 2022
- 2022 Research Poster: Sampling the DNA of Hatchery Salmon - A Camera System for Identifying Sample Position