Research Symposium Program - Individual Details
5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025
Mike Howell https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/symposium-program-2025/systems-engineering
BIO
I am a prior service United States Marine with an interest in leadership. I have eight years of engineering experience and ten years of leadership and management experience. I will obtain my graduate degree in systems engineering in May 2025.
“Hit hard, hit fast, hit often” – Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller
Authors: Mike Howell, Dr. Daniel GeorgiadisStudent Major: Master of Systems Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Daniel Georgiadis
Mentor's Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Mentor's College: George Washington University, PhD. Co-Presenters:
Abstract
Lewis B. Puller was one of, if not the most, highly decorated Marines within the history of the United States Marine Corps. With a career that spanned 37 years through multiple conflicts and three wars, he became a mythical figure known for his leadership, combat prowess, and unwavering commitment and dedication in service of the Marine Corps. Through constant demonstrations of exceptional tactical skill and resilience under first, Chesty Puller exhibited outstanding discipline and dedication to his craft. His decisive leadership through battles such as Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and the Chosin Reservoir cemented his status as a legendary commander. Puller embodied the Marine Corps ethos of honor, courage, and commitment and continues to inspire generations of Marines through his extensive legacy.
Keywords: Lewis Chesty Puller