About IsaBelle
IsaBelle Kranz is a senior at Trine University. She is majoring in Biomedical Engineering and will graduate in May of 2021. She is working on the Guitar Pick Challenge. For this QL+ Challenge, IsaBelle and her teammates are tasked with designing and building a device that will allow Army veteran, Shane Heath, play the guitar more naturally.
While deployed and on patrol, Shane stepped on an IED and lost part of his arm and leg. The team is creating a device that will allow him to hold a guitar pick steady, without deformation, to allow for a natural strumming motion.
The most rewarding thing is being able to see the challenger get excited about the design and the potential of the device as well as knowing we get to help a veteran. Return a small service for the sacrifices he had and is still making.
Question & Answer
What is it like working with your Challenger?
Working with Shane Heath, our Challenger has been incredibly easy. He is incredibly easygoing and great to work with. Through this experience, I have learned to start early on projects but also keep an easy-going attitude. Getting overly stressed over little things just slows the process and the project down.
What would you say to other students about QL+?
It is a great opportunity, and you get to work with great people, both for the company and the challengers.
What are your plans after graduation?
After graduation, I plan on attending Eastern Michigan University in the fall to obtain my Master’s in Orthotics and Prosthetics. After getting my Master’s, I plan on being able to find a job either working with children, like my youngest brother, or with veterans, like Shane Heath.
What is the proudest moment of your college career?
The proudest moment of my college career was getting into graduate school and finally getting my diploma from Trine University.
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