I think so. Here is a fun little story about a robotics project she worked on: http://davisclipper.com/view/full_story/21911572/article-Loc... (search for Platt in the article)

> At the Bountiful home, Alia Platt worked to design the arm that would throw the Frisbees.

I'll second njharman's comment. Your niece is cool! :)