While Syd loves Mechanical Engineering, it is far from his only interest. Syd currently works in the THINGÌýLab in the ATLAS InstituteÌýand has been part of Engineers without Borders Rwanda, Biomedical EngineeringÌýSociety and ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Emergency Medical Services. Syd is passionate about ecological preservation andÌýwilderness areas. Last summer, Syd worked as a snorkel and kayak guide in Virgin Islands National ParkÌýand will be working this summer as a canoe and backpacking guide in the Boundary Waters CanoeÌýWilderness Area. When he graduates, Syd hopes to apply his engineering knowledge to the medicalÌýfield, either working as a biomedical engineer or pursuing a higher degree in medicine.Ìý