Meet the Staff
Amos Tucker
abtucker@ncsu.edu
Mr. Tucker came to us in January of 2021 bringing with him more than 35 years of manufacturing experience. He has the distinction of holding not one but two journeyman cards from the State of North Carolina; having completed apprenticeship programs as both a machinist and a welder. In 2002 he earned his AAS in Tool and Die Making from Wilson Technical Community College and went on to train as a Certified Welding Inspector for the American Welding Society. While managing a successful job shop in Wilson, Mr. Tucker taught machining and welding classes at WTCC and Johnston Community College and provided many of his students employment after graduation as a stepping stone into the workforce. His hobbies include blacksmithing, woodworking, and restoring antique tools. In 2014 he was asked by the ASME club at NCSU to hold a workshop here on the grounds of Centennial campus where he introduced many future engineers to the ancient art of forging iron. To learn more about Mr. Tucker visit his website at http://theblacksmithsanvil.com/
Meet the Lab Assistants
Eve Frazier
ekfrazi2@ncsu.edu
Ms. Frazier is a junior in Computer Science expecting to graduate in 2025. She is currently the manufacturing lead and a powertrain member in Pack Motorsports FSAE. Outside of school, she enjoys taking pictures of her cat, crafting, perusing Facebook Marketplace, and contemplating switching majors.
Jordan Bogue
jebogue@ncsu.edu
Mr. Bogue is a senior in Mechanical Engineering expecting to graduate in May of 2024. He is the lead for the steering and brakes subsystem of Pack Motorsports FSAE. In his free time Jordan enjoys fixing decrepit vehicles, cooking, playing tennis, and watching football.
Drew Davidson
dedavids@ncsu.edu
Mr. Davidson is pursuing his MSME degree and is expected to graduate in May of 2024. He is one of the Co-Captains for Pack Motorsports FSAE, and a member of the IC Powertrain Subsystem. He has work experience at Bosch, Sparta Biomedical, and Northrop-Grumman. In his spare time he enjoys fixing/riding dirt bikes, playing guitar, and watching/playing soccer.
Gonzalo Insaurralde
gminsaur@ncsu.edu
Mr. Insaurralde is a senior in Mechanical Engineering, expecting to graduate in May of 2024. He is the aerodynamics lead for Pack Motorsports FSAE. He has work experience at Stewart Haas Racing as a CFD aero design intern, and has done undergraduate research for the MAE department. In his free time, he enjoys snoring loudly, uploading data to the NCSU HPC server, and misplacing his personal belongings.
Sammy Kline
slkline@ncsu.edu
Ms. Kline will graduate May of 2024 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Graphic Communications. She has completed a Co-op with AFL and an internship with Carrier during her time at NC State. A Mechanical Engineering Ambassador, she volunteers with University Theater and crafts scale mail in her free time.
Kierra Shook
kcshook@ncsu.edu
Ms. Shook is a fourth year in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mathematics, expected to graduate in May 2025. A member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Women in Mechanical and Aerospace engineering (WIMA), High Powered Rocketry, Student Media, and an MAE Ambassador. Completed four NASA internships at NASA Johnson Space Center; two in OSTEM and two Pathways tours. Currently still enrolled in the NASA Pathways program for undergraduates. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, sports, reading, anything outdoors and photography.
Dillon Hull
drhull@ncsu.edu
Mr. Hull is a Junior in Mechanical Engineering expected to graduate in May 2025. He is the Chassis lead for the Pack Motorsports Baja team and has experience at Roush Yates Manufacturing and Kyle Busch Motorsports. Outside of school he likes to make knives, go fishing, and play soccer.
Logan Blackburn
wlblackb@ncsu.edu
Mr. Blackburn is a Senior in Mechanical Engineering expected to graduate in 2025. He is currently Co-Captain of Pack Motorsports Baja SAE, with previous experience as the Frame Subsystem Lead. He has work experience at The Plastek Group, and studied abroad for the Spring 2023 semester at the University of Adelaide in South Australia. Logan enjoys wheeling at Uwharrie, hunting waterfowl, rock climbing, and building FDM 3D printers.