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Name: Joseph Phillips
Hometown: Rexburg, Idaho
Previous Degrees, Institutions: BS (in progress) – University of Utah, Mechanical Engineering CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician), DATC
Research Interests/Project: Hydrogel material characterization; Retinal vasculature characterization.
Honors/Awards: Dean’s list 2015, Recipient of the C.S. and D.E. Foundation Scholarship, 2015, Member of Tau Beta Pi, inducted 2016
Interests outside of Research: Competitive drumline, music performance, basketball, Hiking, Camping, ATVs.
Tell us something about yourself that otherwise we wouldn’t know or guess: As a member of a winter drumline from Idaho, I competed and placed in state final competitions in Ogden and regional finals in San Bernardino, California.
15 Minutes of fame: I was the Salutatorian of my high school graduating class. I gave a speech in front of an estimated 1800 people, and I was featured in the local newspaper.
What can’t you live without: My phone. I keep everything on my phone.
Favorite place to eat in SLC or surrounding area: Red Iguana
Favorite activity in SLC or surrounding area: Utah Jazz games, off-roading on local trails.
I’ve always wanted to: Visit Machu Picchu.
Favorite quote: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” –Steve Jobs
Best piece of advice you’ve ever received or given: To make sure my roommate was a culinary arts major, because I cannot cook.