[[File:NoahHeadshot1.jpg|alt= |left|thumb]]Noah Borden =, a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, is an innovative and ambitious individual dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. He has a passion for innovation that shines through his academic pursuits, professional experiences, and personal endeavors.
<span id="docs-internal-guid-c5c23824-7fff-495b-12b4-2076d0cf068e"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Noah Borden is a University Innovation Fellow and Junior undergraduate student During his time at Louisiana Tech University. He is pursuing a major , Noah became actively involved in engineering clubs and organizations, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Aerospace Engineering club, and minors in Sustainable the Supply Chain Management and MathematicsClub. Raised in Ruston, Louisiana, Noah is pursuing These experiences allowed him to expand his degree in knowledge and engage with like-minded individuals who shared his hometown. Noah hopes to work as a design engineer passion for a firearms company after graduating, specializing in mechanical design and prototypinginnovation.</span></span>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-c5c23824-7fff-495b-12b4-2076d0cf068e"><span style="font-size: 11pt; fontNoah's commitment to innovation led him to co-family: Arial; color: rgb(102found AKT Industries, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While Noah spends most of a company focused on developing innovative products. With his time studyingexpertise in mechanical design and prototyping, he enjoys teaching tennis lessons, playing tennis with friends, hunting, fishingplayed a crucial role in the company's success. AKT Industries participated in idea pitch competitions, earning recognition and prototyping ideas on his 3D printerimpressing professionals in the industry. </span></span>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-c5c23824-7fff-495b-12b4-2076d0cf068e"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">During his first two years at Louisiana Tech UniversityDriven by curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas, Noah has been a part of joined the La Tech chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers University Innovation Fellows (ASMEUIF) program. This initiative fosters innovation and the Aerospace Engineering club on campusentrepreneurship in higher education. He has also been a part of an entrepreneurial team focused on creating a ground-breaking product (AML). The “AML” team has participated During his time in four idea pitch competitions and has two second place trophies the UIF training process, Noah gained valuable experience, learned from those events in only 8 months time. One of those trophies (industry leaders, and prize money) was won at a product pitch that had 88 competing teamscontributed to innovation initiatives on campus. Noah’s role on that team primarily consists of designing and 3D printing usable prototypes His dedication to learn what works, pushing boundaries and what will notembracing change perfectly aligned with the program's core principles. </span></span>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-c5c23824-7fff-495b-12b4-2076d0cf068e"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgbNoah's passion for innovation extends beyond academia. He enjoys teaching tennis lessons, playing tennis with friends, hunting, fishing, and experimenting with his 3D printer. These activities highlight his creativity and ability to think outside the box. Inspired by previous University Innovation Fellows, Noah aims to redefine innovation and entrepreneurship in his community and beyond. His remarkable journey, from his involvement in clubs at Tech to his entrepreneurial ventures, showcases his unwavering dedication to innovation. Noah also possesses expertise as a Master Racquet Technician (102MRT), 102emphasizing his commitment to innovation in the tennis community. As a certified professional in tennis racquet stringing and customization, 102); backgroundhe understands the technical aspects of tennis equipment and its impact on player performance. Through his work as an MRT, Noah explores cutting-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After learning about edge technologies and techniques to optimize equipment performance. He actively engages with players, coaches, and enthusiasts to stay updated on emerging trends and advancements in tennis equipment. By fostering an open dialogue and sharing his knowledge, Noah creates an environment where innovation can thrive. Noah's role as an MRT complements his passion for teaching tennis. By combining his technical understanding of equipment with his teaching skills, he empowers players to maximize their potential on the programcourt. Through personalized racquet adjustments, stringing preferences, and tailored equipment recommendations, Noah quickly applied enhances the overall tennis experience for players of all levels. As a Traffic and Logistics Coordinator at Hunt Forest Products in his hometown, Noah has the opportunity to be become a UIF candidate contribute to innovation in the forest products industry. His responsibilities include optimizing logistics processes, analyzing and improving distribution, ensuring compliance with US Department of Transportation regulations, and maintaining strong customer relationships. By physically evaluating operations, leveraging data analysis, and staying updated with industry advancements, Noah drives continuous improvement and innovation in the chance company's logistics operations. His dedication to receive valuable lessons safety aligns with the industry's focus on enhancing safety protocols in forest products transportation and experience with handslogistics. Overall, Noah Borden is a forward-thinking and innovative individual who consistently demonstrates a passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities. His academic pursuits, professional experiences, and personal endeavors reflect his unwavering dedication to innovation. Whether it's in the fields of engineering, entrepreneurship, tennis, or logistics, Noah's impact on Innovation and Entrepreneurship projectsthe world of innovation is certain to be profound.</span></span><div><br/></div> Related Links: [[Louisiana Tech University|'''Louisiana Tech University''']] '''[[Louisiana Tech University Student Priorities]]''' '''[[Ryan Botts]]''' Fellow-2017 '''[[Lexie Lybrand]]''' Fellow-2018