[[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-c023cd06-7fff-e309-6a84-16aaa5b136e6"><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-c023cd06-7fff-e309-6a84-16aaa5b136e6"><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-c023cd06-7fff-e309-6a84-16aaa5b136e6"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgbDriven by curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas, Noah joined the University Innovation Fellows (102, 102, 102UIF); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">program. This initiative fosters innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education. During his first two years at Louisiana Tech Universitytime in the UIF training process, Noah has been a part of the La Tech chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) gained valuable experience, learned from industry leaders, and the Aerospace Engineering club contributed to innovation initiatives on campus. He has also been a part of an entrepreneurial team focused on creating a ground-breaking product (AML). The “AML” team has participated in four idea pitch competitions and has two second place trophies from those events in only 8 months time. One of those "silver medals" was won at a Freshman Expo that had 88 competing teams presenting their ideas His dedication to professors pushing boundaries and professionals from all around embracing change perfectly aligned with the city. Noah’s role on that team primarily consists of designing and 3D printing usable prototypes to learn what works, and what will notprogram's core principles. </span></span>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-c023cd06-7fff-e309-6a84-16aaa5b136e6"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(102Noah's passion for innovation extends beyond academia. He enjoys teaching tennis lessons, 102playing tennis with friends, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After learning about the programhunting, fishing, Noah quickly applied for the opportunity to be become a UIF candidate and the chance to receive valuable lessons and experience experimenting with hands-on Innovation his 3D printer. These activities highlight his creativity and Entrepreneurship projectsability to think outside the box. </span></span>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-c023cd06-7fff-e309-6a84-16aaa5b136e6"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(102Inspired by previous University Innovation Fellows, 102, 102); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Noah follows aims to redefine innovation and entrepreneurship in two Fellow’s footsteps his community and beyond. His remarkable journey, from La his involvement in clubs at Tech who are both continuing to redefine what his entrepreneurial ventures, showcases his unwavering dedication to innovation and entrepreneurship is all about.</span></span><div><br/></div>== Related Links<br/> ==
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">[[Louisiana Tech University|<span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Louisiana_Tech_University</span></span>]]</span>Noah also possesses expertise as a Master Racquet Technician (MRT), emphasizing his commitment to innovation in the tennis community. As a certified professional in tennis racquet stringing and customization, he understands the technical aspects of tennis equipment and its impact on player performance.
<span style="fontThrough his work as an MRT, Noah explores cutting-size:medium;">[[Louisiana Tech University Student Priorities|Louisiana_Tech_University_Student_Priorities]]</span>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.
<span style="font-size:medium;">[[Ryan Botts|Ryan_Botts]]: Fellow 2017</span>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 court. Through personalized racquet adjustments, stringing preferences, and tailored equipment recommendations, Noah enhances the overall tennis experience for players of all levels.
<span style="font-size:medium;"><span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">[[Lexie Lybrand|Lexie_Lybrand]]:</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;">llow 2018</span>As a Traffic and Logistics Coordinator at Hunt Forest Products in his hometown, Noah has the opportunity to 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 company's logistics operations. His dedication to safety aligns with the industry's focus on enhancing safety protocols in forest products transportation and logistics.
<div>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 the world of innovation is certain to be profound. <br/></div> Related Links: [[Louisiana Tech University|'''Louisiana Tech University''']] '''[[Louisiana Tech University Student Priorities]]''' '''[[Ryan Botts]]''' Fellow-2017 '''[[Lexie Lybrand]]''' Fellow-2018