Prateek GuptaKnowledge NetworkPrateek Gupta is the Director of Written Production at Pluralsight.com & works with the best software creators in the world. He serves on the Board of Directors of Startupbus.com. He is an entrepreneur and fond of traveling, family & food.
Favorite quote: When in doubt, just be nice! |
Melisa Orta MartinezHaptic Technology for EducationMelisa was born in Mexico City where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Electronic Systems' Engineering at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. While she was studying for her bachelor’s degree, she worked for a year at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute in Germany to help develop a new device to detect brain cancer. Melisa moved to Silicon Valley in 2008 and, after obtaining her Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, she worked at Apple for 3 years in the Human Input Devices group as a Firmware Engineer.
She is now pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, where she is combining her passions for robotics, haptics and education and is working to develop new haptic devices that have the capability to aid in teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts. |
Misaki OtaniPower of ExposureMisaki is currently a junior from Lynbrook High School in Cupertino. She is involved in service both locally and internationally and plans to travel overseas to do humanitarian work in the future. Misaki also plays sports, is involved in numerous clubs, and enjoys writing and performing poetry. She is also involved in social justice movements and constantly trying new activities. Misaki is here today to talk about the power of exposure: for ourselves, and the ones around us.
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