Dr. Brittany Newell grew on a farm in Southern Indiana. Her love of science and math led her to pursue a Biomedical Engineering degree at Purdue University. She then went on to graduate school at Purdue in Agricultural and Biological Engineering receiving her master’s degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering with an emphasis in Biotechnology. She then completed her PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, with an emphasis in Machine Systems. After finishing her doctoral degree she went to work at a contract manufacturing company as a quality engineer, and then quality and regulatory manager. After a few years in industry, she returned to her alma mater as an assistant professor in the School of Engineering Technology with a courtesy appointment in Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Brittany pursued a tenure track position and was therefore an active researcher and teacher. She taught courses in thermodynamics and introductory engineering technology fundamentals. She achieved tenure and promotion 6 years later. Dr. Newell’s research areas focus on custom creation of embedded sensing systems through material optimization based on a balance of electrical and mechanical properties. She also works on embedded actuation included dielectric electroactive polymers and pneumatic actuators. Many of her designs are focused on low-cost manufacturability including additive manufacturing. Dr. Newell works on utilization of artificial intelligence and machine learning for feedback control and also in implementation of these tools into educational and industrial settings. While Brittany maintains a high profile professional career, her greatest accomplishments can be found in her personal life as she is a mother of four, wife, and works with her family on the family farm. Her story focuses on the technical as well as personal challenges and achievements in her path from student to associate professor in engineering technology.