Graduate Profile: Brett Sanborn
Most teachers see flying airplanes as a sign of disinterest, but for Brett Sanborn, it has shaped his academic career.
Sanborn says his interest in flying model rubber-band airplanes is what sparked his interest in physics and mathematics. His models stay in the air for about 30 minutes and weigh 1.2 grams.
He has been to world championships twice in Romania, placing second in one, and was the youngest person ever to qualify for the adult team.
A physics and mathematics major, he is planning to become a professional engineer. He believes Alma’s individual focus will help him in his graduate school education.
“The one thing I have received from Alma that I don’t think I would have received anywhere else is the close work with professors,” the 2008 graduatesays. “I have no problem asking Dr. [Cameron] Reed for help after class or during office hours.”
In addition to his airplane competitions, Sanborn played the alto and baritone saxophones. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (a men’s music fraternity) and played in the Saxophone Quartet, Marching Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band. In addition, he served as the 2007-2008 president of the Physics club and is a member of Pi Mu Epsilon (the math honorary fraternity).
