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LAB Overview

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LAB Overview

Jan 30, 2025

What/Who is the LAB?

The Launch Advisory Board or LAB is a group of RIT professors & faculty who's primary goal is to be the intermediary between Launch Initiative and RIT administration. 

The LAB is NOT expected to advocate for the team blindly; it is the duty of the team to "earn" this advocation through robust & organized work. 

Participation in the LAB is voluntary, and any participation and support of the team is greatly appreciated.

 

Current Members of the LAB

  • Michael Buffalin IV, SHED Makerspace Director

    • Faculty advisor & support for manufacturing space

  • William Humphrey, MECE Professor

    • Supporting Liquid Propulsion development

    • Manages team access to MECE materials science lab

  • John Wellin, MECE Professor

    • Advice on design reviews

  • Robert Carter, MECE Professor

    • Advice on design reviews

  • Scott Williams, CHEM Professor

    • Support for solid propulsion and other lab activities

  • Jim Heaney, SHED Makerspace Lab Technician

    •  Electronics design and production support

    • Additional makerspace support

  • Matthew Marshall, KGCOE Associate Dean

    • Our contact with the college

Responsibilities

  • Attend relevant design reviews to keep current on the activities of the team

  • Attend meetings with RIT administration

    • Contribute to conversation by understanding both sides

  • Advocate for the team when applicable

  • Advise team on areas of improvement