Name: Louis V. Nelson III

Email: lnelsoni@purdue.edu

Personal School Homepage(if have one): N/A

Current BGA Position: President

Graduate year(for Fall 2009): 5th

Hometown: Ocala, FL

Birthday: July 14, 1981      

Undergraduate Institution, Degree, Major: Florida A&M University, Bachelor of Science, Biological & Agricultural Systems Engineering

Graduate Degree & Major: M. S. Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Pursuing Ph. D. in Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Hobbies: Basketball, Working Out (P90X)

Awards and Accomplishments at Purdue: Ross Fellowship Recipient

How long have you been a member of the BGA?: 4.5 years

What three words (or phrases) would you use to describe the BGA? Pioneering, Family, Growing

What is your lifelong dream? To go to Heaven

Who were the most influential people in your life? Mom, Dad, Grandma

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Patient, Kind, Diligent

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? As a family man building a career in the food processing industry

What is one thing in life you must have? God

Why did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the University thus far? I came to Purdue because of the status of the Agricultural Engineering program. I like the resources and technology that Purdue has to offer.