Helen Erickson – French Consultant

Helen Erickson is a French language consultant who is majoring in Scientific and Technical Communication and minoring in both French and Music Composition. She studied abroad for a month in Paris during the summer of 2024 to make progress towards her French minor. She also enjoys all different kinds of storytelling, from books to film to theater. Helen is the president of the Society for Technical Communication Student Chapter at Michigan Tech, and she will help host the Café Français this semester. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, spending time near Lake Superior, and having fun with her friends.

Jack Summers – Sound Consultant

Jack is a Media consultant specializing in sound. He is majoring in Sound Design, with a minor in media production. His favorite hobby is reading, but he also loves to go to concerts, watch movies, and listen to pretty much any kind of music. Jack is also passionate about theater, both through events put on by the Rozsa Center, and plays put on by the Visual and Performing Arts department. He is a member of the executive board of MTU’s chapter of SoundGirls, an organization dedicated to promoting women and minorities in the sound industry.

Atsushi Sakamoto – Media Consultant

Konnichiwa! My name is Atsushi Sakamoto, and I’m a fourth-year student from Japan. I’m majoring in human factors and am currently a member of the Human Interface Design Enterprise. My specialty is creating great user experiences and designing interfaces. In the future, I hope to use my skills to design websites and apps in the field of UX/UI. When I’m not studying or designing, I love to spend time outdoors. Hiking, cycling, and kayaking are some of my favorite activities. I also play soccer as a member of a Michigan Tech’s Men’s Club Soccer Team. I’m passionate about travel and enjoy learning about different cultures by trying new things.