IGS Executive Board
Lauren Klaus
President
My name is Lauren, and I’m the current president of the Innovative Global Solutions (IGS) Enterprise. I’m a fourth year electrical engineering major with a concentration in environmental applications. I joined IGS on the Infant Incubator project in Fall 2025 after hearing about all of the hands-on and team-based skills I’d be able to develop. It’s been such an honor getting to work on a multidisciplinary team with my talented peers, united with the common goal of creating something that can help others. Outside of IGS, I’m a resident assistant on campus, a lab assistant for the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department, and I’m involved in undergraduate research. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, crafting, and spontaneous adventures!
Halena Phillips
Vice-President
Hi All! I’m Halena Phillips, a 4th-year Mechanical Engineering Student. I’ve been involved in IGS since Fall 2024 on the Infant Incubator Project. What makes IGS important to me is that I get to gain technical skills that differ from my major and spend time with my team! The members of IGS are kind and eager to help out, which makes it a great culture to be around. I’ve had internships in product design at FlexFab, working with extruded hose, and two machine design internships at Dishe,r working in part modeling, drafting, and capital project management. I spend most of my time outside of school crocheting, reading, baking, or taking care of my plan,t which I love to talk about. On campus, I’m also involved at the Math Learning Center as the executive of coach development. I love being a part of the IGS team, and I can’t wait to see where this year brings us!
Nate Anderson
Infant Incubator Team Lead
Hi! My name is Nate Anderson, and I am a junior electrical engineering student with a biomedical engineering focus. I am the Infant Incubator team lead, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to help contribute to this project in that capacity. During the school year, I am a technical writer for The Bridge Newsletter, in coordination with Michigan Tech, where I work to provide an overview of the latest technologies and engineering innovations within transportation. Outside of work, school, and enterprise, I work on mini-projects of my own, ranging from solar rechargeable systems to baking. I also like to hike around campus on the weekends, winding down with a great book in the evening! This summer, I will be working as a Quality Engineering Intern within Boston Scientific’s implantable device office in Minnesota. .
Ella Marklein
MTEC Team Lead
Hello! I’m Ella Merklein, team lead for the Medical Tent Environmental Control (MTEC) Team within the Innovative Global Solutions (IGS) Enterprise. As a fifth-year Biomedical Engineering student with a minor in Pre-Health, I have been part of this enterprise for the past five semesters, contributing to projects focused on infant incubators and medical tent environments. My work has specialized in electrical components, user-interface design, and ideation. Over the past two summers, I further refined my technical expertise, research skills, and teamwork abilities through internships at ABLE Medical Devices and a co-op at American Orthodontics. With a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to advancing the medical field, I’m inspired by the challenges of delivering effective healthcare in remote or emergency environments. My work combines this understanding with technical skills to create solutions that improve conditions for healthcare professionals and their patients.
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Recruitment Manager
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Inventory Manager
Megan Burke
Hello! My name is Megan Burke, and I am a third-year Biomedical Engineering student. I am currently the inventory manager of Innovative Global Solutions as well as a member of the housing team for the Infant Incubator project. I hold the marketing and recruitment position for the Biomedical Engineering Society, and I am a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. I enjoy reading, painting, and baking! I’m very excited to continue my work and get more involved in IGS!
Safety Manager
Nicklas Braidwood
Hello, my name is Nicklas Braidwood, I’m a 3rd Systems Engineering Student with a minor in Biomedical Engineering from Spring Lake, MI. As the Safety Management Officer, I’m in charge of keeping our lab a safe space for our teams to work, as well as making sure the members of IGS stay up to date on general safety information. Reviewing safety data sheets, adding new ones, and making safety procedures for our equipment are also part of my responsibilities.
Maggie Norberg
ESAB Representative
Hi, my name is Maggie Norberg. I am the ESAB Representative. I am a fourth-year electrical and biomedical engineer, and I have been part of this enterprise for three semesters on the MTEC project. I work mostly with the electrical components of the team and programming. I am from Marquette, MI, and enjoy hiking, spending time with friends and family, and rock hunting. I love being able to contribute to IGS and get experiences I would not have with any other enterprise!
Our leadership team is always here to connect and support you. Feel free to reach out with any questions or opportunities for collaboration—we look forward to hearing from you!
Advisor
Dr. Nathan Manser
IGS Advisor
Dr. Nathan Manser is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Geological Mining Engineering and Sciences. He teaches courses related to engineering problem solving analysis, systems modeling, engineering design process, waste water treatment, and mining methods and materials handling. Dr. Manser’s research interests include biotechnology resource recovery, environmental consequences of mining waste, and engineering education.