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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Nelson Fernandes}}[[File:Headshot-Fernandes Headshot.jpg|alt=|thumb|470x470px]]
<b>Inducted into UIF</b>: Fall 2019
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<b>Degree</b>: Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate with a specialization in ; Specialization: Energy Engineering and minors in ; Minors: Sustainability , Continuous Improvement, and Math
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<b>Website</b>: https://sites.google.com/view/nelsonafernandes00/home
<br>Green Roof Website: <nowiki>http://greenroof.siu.edu/</nowiki>
Nelson Fernandes is a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Born and raised in Chicago, he ventured to SIU after high school which is about six hours south of the Windy City to explore new opportunities and experiences. Stepping out of his comfort zone, spent the first two years exploring campus and making friends along the way ranging from the TRiO program to Honors College to Engineering Student Council to Robotics to the Leadership Development Program and the University Innovation Fellows. Building relationships and accumulating knowledge from various field to produce excellence with the ability to solve complex problems with a background in multiple fields. Currently completing professional training in the Renewable Energy, Engineering, Management and Finance sectors along with becoming Apple Hardware Certified.
Accepted as a UIguide in Summer 2020 where Nelson plans on sharing his experiences leading and creating to the cohorts and other Fellows for helping others grow. Always willing to help, known for answering emails within 24 hours and connecting with those he meet on LinkedIn (inside joke worth knowing about)
[[File:Agriculture Building's Green -Roof-Team Temporary-Wind-Turbine.jpg|alt=|thumb|300x300pxHere is a view of the SIU Green Roof with our student designed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine.]]
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