2024

Sydney Cole

Sydney is a Computer Science and Film, Television, and Media double major in her fourth-year at the University of Michigan. Outside of school, she enjoys directing short films, making art, and spending time with her cat, Watson.

Natalie Kline

Natalie is a Master's student in Applied Computer Science at Grand Valley State University, where she recently earned both her undergraduate degrees—a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.M. in Oboe Performance. Beyond academia, she embraces every opportunity for an adventure, including traveling to visit her siblings, participating in study abroad programs across three countries, and exploring national parks with friends and family.

Ben Zuke

Ben is a Master's student in Computer Science at Michigan State University, where he also received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He is a big fan of MSU basketball and football. When not working or studying he loves to go backpacking, play disc golf, and watching Formula One on the weekends.

2023

Jaiden Ortiz
Jaiden is a Computer Science Major at Grand Valley State University who has participated in projects related to embedded systems, web applications, and game development. He enjoys puzzles, music, and deep conversations.

Victoria Shipman
Victoria is a 3rd year student studying computer science at the University of Michigan.  Outside of solving algorithms and being a TA, she enjoys posing complex, philosophical questions to her cat Jynx, who replies just enough to keep the conversation going.

2022

‍Lydia Cho
Lydia Cho received her programming training at the Flatiron School for full stack web development. Previously, she completed an undergraduate and Master's degree in music performance and achieved a Master's in Instructional Technology and Learning Science.

Sulaiman Bah
Sulaiman Bah is a 5th-year student at the University of Michigan Dearborn, majoring in Software Engineering with a Game Design concentration. He joined Atomic Object as a Fall intern in August 2022 and will be joining as a full-time Accelerator in 2023.

Erin Murphy
Erin is a student at Kalamazoo College, where she is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Music. She recently returned from a study abroad experience in Scotland. While in Kalamazoo, she participates in multiple music ensembles, works as a teaching assistant for the computer science department, and runs an online music-arranging business.

Meghan Harris
Meghan attends Grand Valley State University, where she is majoring in Computer Science. After receiving a BA in English from Aquinas College and many years working, she decided to level up in a challenging, thoroughly cool field.

Susannah Bennett
Susannah is a student at Wheaton College (IL) where she is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. She is also a member of the Women's Cross Country and Track/Field teams at Wheaton.

Dre Solorzano
Dre is majoring in Computer Science at Hope College. While on campus, he worked as the General Manager of Hope's radio station and as a summer researcher in the computer science department. He plans on finishing his degree in Tokyo, Japan this upcoming fall.

Vanessa Ryan
Vanessa is a rising junior at the University of Michigan, where she is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Graphic Design. She’s a member of the Girls in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science club who spends her free time on art projects using various media.

2021

Jacob Williams
Jacob attends Calvin University, where he is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Business. He is a member of the Men’s Basketball team and also serves as a leader for multiple student organizations. This past year, Jacob co-founded the Calvin Knights LEAD Program, a social justice organization established through Calvin’s athletic department.

Wonyoung Choi
Wonyoung is a rising senior at Case Western Reserve University, where she is studying electrical engineering and computer science. On campus, she is involved in Club Ultimate Frisbee as a Public Relations chair, Society of Women Engineers as a Co-Director of Membership, and Tau Beta Pi as the Public Relations chair. She enjoys designing, developing, and networking.

2020

Monica Klosin
Monica is majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Data Science at Grand Valley State University. She has worked as a learning assistant in the Computer Science department and as a tutor in the Statistics department. Monica is the vice president of her school’s Women in Computing Club and a mentor for the TriSonics Robotics team.

2019

Nathaniel Holloway
Nathaniel recently graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. He served as captain of Ottawa Hill's FIRST Robotics team. Nathaniel is planning to attend Grand Rapids Community College in fall.

Anjali Munasinghe
Anjali is majoring in computer science at Michigan State University. She's involved with MSU's Women in Computing Club, she's worked as a student researcher with MSU's BITlab, and she's served as an undergraduate learning assistant. She's also interned at Amrock Inc. in Detroit.

2018

Candace Child
Candace is currently finishing her MBA with an emphasis in marketing from Brigham Young University. She plans to graduate next spring.

Anton Ludwig
Anton Ludwig is a rising senior at East Grand Rapids High School, where he was a founding member of their FIRST Robotics team.

Brian May
Brian is majoring in computer science and math at Alma College. He's also pursuing a minor in physics. Brian was a member of the winning team at the 2017 Atomic Games.

2017

Kory Dondzila
Kory was working on their M.S. in computer science from California State University Northridge. They went on to join the Atomic Accelerator.

Jacob Fenton
Jake was a computer science major at Michigan State University.

Gillian Lemke
Gillian was a computer science major at Eastern Michigan University. She went on to join the Atomic Accelerator.

2016

Morgan Oneka
Morgan was a mathematics and computer science major at Grand Valley State University.

Joel Stehouwer
Joel was a computer science major at Calvin College.

2015

Steven Bradford
Steven was a Trine University student majoring in computer science.

John DeSilva
John was a computer science engineering student at the University of Michigan. He planned to graduate in 2016. His interests included Ruby on Rails and Android development.

Nicholas Essenburg
Nicholas was a University of Michigan student majoring in computer science.

Clara Nees
Clara was a University of Michigan engineering student majoring in computer science.

Aneesha Reddy
Aneesha was a senior at the University of Michigan majoring in industrial ingineering and minoring in art and design.

2014

Michelle Dowling
Michelle was a Grand Valley State University student majoring in computer science, and minoring in mathematics and spanish.

Dili Hu
Dili was a senior at the University of Michigan, majoring in computer engineering with a focus on the software side.

David Qorashi
David was a graduate assistant pursuing his Masters in computer science at Grand Valley State University. He moved to the US in August 2013 to pursue his Masters and become a software craftsman.

Drew Verlee
Drew was a senior at Wayne State University majoring in computer science.

2013

Matt Johnson
Matt was a senior at Hope College with a double major in computer science and mathematics.

Karen Kenward
Karen was a non-traditional apprentice. After a long hiatus as a stay-at-home-mom, she was working to refresh her skills as a developer. Karen has a BS in computer science from Western Michigan University and several years of experience in software development, design, and support in the healthcare and automotive industries.

Nicholas Land
Nick went to Oakland University.

Adeline Miller
Adeline studied computer science at Oakland University.

2012

Trevor Duetsch
Trevor was a fourth-year student at Michigan Technological University pursuing his Bachelor's degree in computer science. While at Michigan Tech he worked on the Aerospace Enterprise Software Team, developing and testing device drivers as well as designing a GUI which will be used to test a satellite currently being built by the Enterprise.

Chris Meyer
Chris was a fourth-year student at Grand Valley State University pursuing a BFA in art and design, with an emphasis in graphic design. Chris went on to join Atomic

Nick Reynolds
Nick was a fourth-year student at Michigan State University majoring in microbiology. While at MSU, he worked as a web developer for the College of Arts & Letters.

Al Scott
Al was a senior at the University of Detroit Mercy pursuing a computer science degree. Al was hired full time in December of 2012 and stayed at Atomic until 2016.

2011

Sean Fisk
Sean was a fourth-year student at Grand Valley State University pursuing his Bachelor's degree in computer science.

Mitchell Johnson
Mitch was a third-year undergraduate student at Michigan Technological University, pursuing dual majors in computer science and computer engineering. While at MTU, he also worked with Blue Marble Security Enterprise, creating products in small, interdisciplinary groups. Mitch was hired full-time in 2012 and stayed at Atomic until 2015.

2010

Daniel Hast
Daniel was a second-year student at University of Michigan. He majored in Mathematics and Physics and planned to pursue a graduate degree in theoretical physics or mathematics.

Joseph Roth
Joseph was a student at Grand Valley State University, majoring in computer science with a minor in mathematics. He was involved in the Mobile Applications and Services Lab at GVSU.

Grant Gumina
Grant was a high school Senior from NorthPointe Christian High School. He first heard about Atomic Object while recruiting sponsors for his FIRST Robotics team. He planned to major in computer engineering.

2008

Amit Shanker
Amit was a 2nd year Undergraduate student of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. He was pursuing B.Tech (Honors) in computer science and engineering.

Joseph Meleca
Joseph was a student in the Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University, pursuing a computer science major.