MEET THE TEAM

Zachary Folstad

I am a Composite Materials Engineering major and come from a little town called Spring Grove, MN. I am going to WSU for my Bachelor of Science degree in Composite Materials Engineering. I like to play videogames and lift weights. I enjoy being challenged by a good problem and learning about things that challenge my perspectives about the world.

Colton haney

I chose to study Composite Materials Engineering at Winona State University because I have always enjoyed challenging myself and solving problems. My other passion in life is competing in bass fishing tournaments at the collegiate and semi-pro levels. Some other hobbies I enjoy are hunting, baseball, softball, and officiating hockey.

Cullen Patterson

I am a senior in the Composite Materials Engineering program at Winona State University. I grew up in a small town in Minnesota called Spring Grove. A few hobbies I enjoy include cooking, working out, hunting, and fishing.

Brandon Schadt

I am in the Composite Materials Engineering program at Winona State University as well. I plan to start my career by going into Quality Engineering at CPI in Winona, MN. Some of my favorite things to do are fishing, shooting trap and 3-D printing.

Willy Schmitz

I am a senior in the Composite Materials Engineering program at Winona State University. I plan on finding a role in aerospace or wind energy upon graduation. Some of my favorite hobbies include 3-D printing, disk golfing, and fishing.

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“At its heart engineering is about using science to find creative practical solutions. It is a noble profession.” – Queen Elizabeth II

“Design is not how it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” – Steve Jobs

“A pessimist says the glass is half empty, an optimist says the glass is half full, and an engineer says the glass is too big.” – Scott Edward Skjefte

“Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.” – Elon Musk