Brooke Lastinger’s academic journey is a testament to the power of exploring new frontiers. An undergraduate student in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), Lastinger found her path through a combination of mentorship, research opportunities and following her passion.
Her decision on a major was inspired by advice from two sources: her high school chemistry teacher and her dad, a mechanical engineer. Lastinger was looking for something in between chemical and mechanical engineering and saw MSE as the perfect mix of both. With the University of Florida’s reputation in the field and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering offering multiple options should she decide to choose another major, the choice of where to apply was easy.
Currently a junior, Lastinger sees herself specializing in metallurgy and or non-destructive inspection (NDI).