Apptronik Reaches $5B as Humanoid Race Accelerates
Apptronik, one of the industry leaders in AI humanoid robotics, has just reached a valuation of approximately $5 billion following recent funding announcements. The number…
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Mechanical Engineering · Journalism · IMSA '28
Amelia Cole
I'm a sophomore at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy with a focus on mechanical engineering. I'm particularly interested in systems, mechanism design, and CAD/CAM. I also report on science and technology for the Acronym, IMSA's student newspaper. Writing is not a separate pursuit from engineering for me. Being able to communicate clearly both verbally and through writing is part of doing the work well, and it's a skill I think matters in every area of life.
IMSA
Class of 2028
160+
Volunteer Hours
4.0
Unweighted GPA
6
Published Articles
About
Who I am
Engineer & Journalist
My main focus is mechanical engineering. I'm drawn to how things move and how mechanical systems come together, and that's what I want to build a career around.
Writing is something I take seriously alongside that. I report for the Acronym because I think the ability to communicate well is not optional for engineers or any other career. It's how ideas actually reach people.
Involvement
Activities
- FIRST Robotics — CAD, Outreach, and Mechanical
- Society of Engineers — Projects and Events Team
- Society of Women Engineers — Outreach Lead
- Student Ambassador — Tour Guide
- STEMbassadors — Volunteer and Curriculum Board
- School Newspaper — News Staff Writer
- The Sex Ed Initiative — Social Media Head
- Tennis — Varsity Player
Engineering
Freshman · PLTW IED
Sight Board
An assistive device for a disabled student — CNC-cut acrylic with 3D-printed handles, designed end-to-end in Fusion 360.
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Freshman · PLTW IED
Mechanical Automaton
A hand-cranked carousel automaton using cam mechanisms to convert rotation into synchronized storytelling motion.
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Writing
Amazon's Mass Layoffs Signal a Strategic Shift
On January 28, Amazon laid off over 16,000 employees, following the 14,000 announced last October. These 30,000 layoffs reflect a broader corporate trend: reducing management…
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Warner Bros Discovery Sale Speculation Puts CEO Paycheck Back in Spotlight
Although Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) shareholders voted against his $52 million pay package this June, it looks as if CEO David Zaslav may still be…
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