Meet the Team

Kayla Danicki

My name is Kayla Danicki and I am a Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering student at the University of Kentucky. By December of 2019, I plan to graduate with my Bachelor's Degree with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. Upon graduation, I plan to attend graduate school to earn my Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. Currently, I am working at the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory in Lexington, Kentucky doing various engineering and testing tasks.


"It always seems impossible until it's done. " - Nelson Mandela

Rueben Golyatov

My name is Rueben Golyatov and I'm a Biosystems Engineering student at University of Kentucky. I expect to graduate May of 2019. In my free time I like to tutor and go on long walks with friends. I also work part time as a Research Assistant in Dr. Rangnekar's cancer research lab.

"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." -Lao Tzu

Ryan Hall

My name is Ryan Hall and I am a senior at the University of Kentucky majoring in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and minoring in Biomedical Engineering. I am graduating with my Bachelor's degree in May of 2019 and plan to obtain an entry-level job to begin my engineering career. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and friends and also to play sports such as soccer and football. I also teach a section of UK 101, an introductory course into the university taught to freshmen and incoming transfer students.

"In order to achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time." -Leonard Bernstein

Lucy Niemeyer

My name is Lucy Niemeyer and I am a senior at the University of Kentucky. I am working towards a major in Biosystems Engineering and a minor in Biomedical Engineering. My expected graduation date is May 2019. After graduation, I plan to obtain an entry-level job to platform my engineering career. Currently, I am an Undergraduate Teacher Assistant for the First-Year Engineering Program. In my free time I enjoy to golf, travel, and be outdoors.

“Someone once told me not to bite off more than I can chew. I told them I would rather choke on greatness than nibble on mediocrity.” -Unknown