Instructors & Staff

Lee Schuette

Operations Manager & Technical Instructor
lee.a.schuette@dartmouth.edu

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Kevin Baron

TA Manager & Technical Instructor.

kevin.r.baron@dartmouth.edu


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Izzy Labombard

Technical Instructor
Isabelle.J.Labombard@dartmouth.edu

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Joseph Poissant

Technical Instructor
joseph.n.poissant@dartmouth.edu

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Daniel DeNauw

Associate Technical Instructor
daniel.r.denauw@dartmouth.edu

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Gary “Hutch” Hutchins

Associate Technical Instructor
gary.l.hutchins-2@dartmouth.edu

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Kelli Kehoe

Office Manager
kelli.a.kehoe@dartmouth.edu



Mingwei Zhou

Term Technical Instructor
Mingwei.Zhou@dartmouth.edu




Teaching Assistants (TAs)

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Claire Green ’25

(she/her)

  • Degree program: Engineering Modified with Studio Art
  • Hometown: San Mateo, CA
  • Favorite tool/skill: 3D printer
  • Hobbies/activities: Street Soul dance group, DALI Lab, XR for Humanities Fellowship
  • Why the MShop: “I wanted to work with my hands and meet new people”
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Adam Alto ’25

(he/him)

  • Degree program: AB, engineering sciences (concentration: mechanical)
  • Hometown: Boston, MA
  • Favorite tool/skill: “Good ‘ol bandsaw”
  • Hobbies/activities: Lightweight rowing; woodshop
  • Why the MShop: “To be able to play a more active, hands-on role in the engineering process and to share what I’ve learned with my peers.”
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Diana Amusat ’25

(she/her)

  • Degree program: MEM
  • Hometown: Nigeria
  • Favorite tool/skill: Google Drive
  • Why the MShop: “I started working at the machine shop to help implement an organized system that helps us keep track of project files, share information, and reduce data loss. By developing this system, I aim to contribute to the team’s productivity and make our collaborative work more effective.”
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Nicholas Rutigliano ’25

  • Degree program: Engineering Sciences (concentration: Mechanical)
  • Hometown: New Canaan, Connecticut
  • Favorite tool/skill: 3D Printer
  • Why the MShop: “I enjoy following the steps of the engineering design process in order to solve a problem or to create a new useful tool. The MShop has enabled me to learn more technical skills so that I can apply them to my own work, and also aid others with their projects.
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Christian Hudanich ’25

(he/him)

  • Degree program: AB, engineering sciences modified w/ studio art
  • Hometown: Boston, MA
  • Favorite tool/skill: TIG welder
  • Hobbies/activities: Greek life; DOC; Design Corps
  • Why the MShop: “To learn hands-on skills for product design.”
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Adam Hunt ’26

(he/him)

  • Degree program: AB, engineering sciences (concentration: mechanical)
  • Hometown: San Francisco, CA
  • Favorite tool/skill: Mill
  • Hobbies/activities: Climbing; acapella (brovertones)
  • Why the MShop: “I started to gain skills that would be useful for my major.”
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Shradha Narain ’25

(she/her)

  • Degree program: MEM
  • Hometown: Delhi, India
  • Favorite tool/skill: 3D printers
  • Why the MShop: “I love the makerspace atmosphere, the excitement of hands-on learning, and the invaluable support of the MShop community.”
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Jayesh Choudhary ’27

(he/him)

  • Degree program: Engineering modified with Economics
  • Hometown: Jaipur, India
  • Favorite tool/skill: The Ruler
  • Hobbies/activities: Design Corps, Badminton
  • Why the MShop: “To add to my skillsets and bring to reality what I design on paper.”
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Henry Poret ’26

(he/him)

  • Degree program: AB, engineering sciences (concentration: mechanical)
  • Hometown: Sleepy Hollow, NY
  • Favorite tool/skill: TIG welder
  • Hobbies/activities: DFR; DHE; Greek life; Jazz Ensemble
  • Why the MShop: “It’s a great environment, and a great way to learn valuable skills.”
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Clara Quintanilha ’24

(she/her)

  • Degree program: Mechanical Engineering
  • Hometown: Bennington, New Hampshire
  • Favorite tool/skill: Laser Cutter
  • Why the MShop: “I began working at the MShop because I wanted the opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing skills, become familiar with various engineering conventions, and have more of a role in Thayer’s community.”
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Mrithula Saravanan ’27

(she/her)

  • Degree program: AB/BE, biomedical engineering sciences
  • Hometown: Singapore and Chennai
  • Favorite tool/skill: Laser cutter
  • Why the MShop: “I’ve worked with 3D printers and machinery before, and thought that was interesting. I came across the MShop at the Engineering Open House and applied!”
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Will Chapin ’27

(he, him)

  • Degree program: AB, Engineering Sciences
  • Hometown: Hopkinton, New Hampshire
  • Favorite tool/skill: Lathe
  • Hobbies/activities: Ultimate Frisbee and Skiing
  • Why the MShop: “I’ve always really liked building things, and the Machine Shop is the perfect way to do so.”
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Tobey Smith ’24

(he/him)

  • Degree Program: AB, engineering sciences (concentration: electrical)
  • Hometown: North Andover, MA
  • Favorite tool/skill: Shopbot
  • Why the MShop: “I love making things and there is no better space for making things than the Mshop.”
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Supriya Ganti ’25

(she/her)

  • Degree program: AB/BE Mechanical Engineering; Minor in English
  • Hometown: Trumbull, CT
  • Favorite tool/skill: Mill
  • Hobbies/activities: Thayer Tour Guide
  • Why the MShop: “I’ve always loved hands-on fabrication and design and I wanted to gain more technical skills!”
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Rashad Brown-Mitchell ’24

(he/him/his)

  • Degree program: Electrical Engineering w/Human Centered Design Minor
  • Hometown: Boston, MA
  • Favorite tool/skill: Vinyl Cutter/Cricut
  • Hobbies/activities: Club Squash; NSBE; DALI; DesignCorps
  • Why the MShop: “I am more of a hands-on / learn by doing student and wanted to build my comfortability and experience with different machinery.”
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Timothy Walters ’27

(he/him)

  • Degree program: AB, engineering sciences (concentration: computer engineering)
  • Hometown: Missoula, MT
  • Favorite tool/skill: Drill press
  • Hobbies/activities: Dartmouth Outing Club
  • Why the MShop: “I had some experience from FIRST Robotics and I loved it.”
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Andrew Wilson ’26

(he/him)

  • Degree program: AB, engineering sciences
  • Hometown: North Woodstock, NH
  • Favorite tool/skill: Trak K3 Knee Mill
  • Hobbies/activities: Dartmouth Formula Racing; Club Ski Team; Dartmouth Outing Club
  • Why the MShop: “I took a tour with a TA when I was a prospective student, and from that point on, I knew I wanted to attend school here. After hanging around the shop the first few weeks of freshman fall, they offered me a job and I haven’t left! It’s a unique opportunity for students to learn to run powerful, precise machinery from people with a lifetime’s experience in the industry.”

Want to join our team?

Becoming an MShop teaching assistant (TA) is a great opportunity!

TAs work closely with staff to provide guidance to students and oversee the use of the MShop. Our TA program offers valuable experience in leadership, communication, and technical skills, and provides an opportunity to help fellow students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to complete their projects with confidence.

If you are interested in applying, email mshop@dartmouth.edu with your information and a brief statement of interest. Look for a reply from us as the new term approaches and job openings arise!