Francis is studying for a master’s degree in electrical engineering, but he is also fascinated by history. In ESE 516 his team has been designing a project where old meets new—an emulation of Nixie tubes using LED lights. One of the things Francis appreciates most about Detkin Lab is the ability to prototype a project idea in a few days. As for future work, he looks forward to combining his technical skills with social sciences to have a positive impact on society.