Student Voices

Kevin Lubick, '13

Meet Kevin

"Find a minor that you enjoy that supplements computers. It will broaden what you can do with computers and ultimately make you more marketable."

Hometown: De Forest, Wis.

Major: Computer Science

Minors: Physics, Mathematics, and Spanish

Career Goal: To work as a Computer Engineer. Or, do something that I enjoy.

Kevin Lubick, '13, had his first encounter with computer programming in eighth grade when he used a graphing calculator for the first time. Although he only had one formal computer science course in high school, he knew it was a career path that he wanted to pursue.

"I've always loved solving problems," he said. "I would program them (the graphing calculators) to do all sorts of fun things with triangles and other polygons. I loved tinkering with computers in my spare time, trying to make them do cool, new things."

Kevin appreciates the fact that the Computer Science Department at Carthage is relatively small. He said the small classes allow for more one-on-one time with the professors, whom he described as "absolutely brilliant. They really know their stuff."

At Carthage, Kevin has had the opportunity to expand on his curiosity. He chose Carthage because of the multitude of undergraduate research options. Since he plans to go on to graduate school after Carthage, he knows that research experience will be a vital part of his application.

"I am currently involved with the Microgravity Team," Kevin said. "We will be designing a system to measure liquid in a tank in zero-gravity. In March or April, we will take this system down to Texas to fly on the 'Vomit Comet' and test it out. I am looking forward to this experience because a) space, NASA and zero-gravity are  awesome; b) I'll learn a lot about professional prototyping, testing and systems engineering; and c) it'll be a lot of fun."

His minor in Spanish stands out on his resume, which is filled with studies in natural sciences.

"The minor in Spanish makes me more well-rounded because I learn about people, and ultimately science in all forms is used to help people," he said.

During J-Term 2012, Kevin is participating in a study tour to Honduras to learn about aquatic ecosystems. The trip includes learning to scuba dive so that the students can explore the ecosystem of a large coral reef.

On-campus involvement: "I am vice president of Math Club and an active participant in the Society of Physics Students and on the Pep Band as well."

Favorite professor: "Dr. Tim "Uncle Tim" Eckert. He taught the Forensic Science J-Term course and always kept it lively and enjoyable."

Favorite class: "I enjoyed my Electronics (PHY 3120) class because it was very hands on and had a 'discover it yourself' sort of feel. It tested my problem solving skills and gave me an experimental physics experience which contrasted all of my previous theoretical learning."

Toughest class: "Electronics, for the same reasons as why it was my favorite."

Favorite moments at Carthage: "Playing snow football out in the stadium with 10 inches of fresh snow. Cheering on the men's football team in a Homecoming come-from-behind-win in the Pep Band. Having class on the hill overlooking the lake."

Favorite spot on campus: "The Student Union near the billiards table."

Advice for students considering your major: "Find a minor that you enjoy that supplements computers. It will broaden what you can do with computers and ultimately make you more marketable."

— Elizabeth Reinhardt, '12

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Kevin Lubick, '13

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