Thi Tran is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Florida International University (FIU) and a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fellow. Thi’s professional interests include mechatronics, robotics and engineering design. She is the current publicist of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) at FIU and an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) FIU student chapter. Thi’s anticipated graduation date is May 2023 and she plans to continue her education towards a Master’s/Ph.D.