Developed thermal model using ThermalDesktop and hand-calculations to determine placement of heaters in design of BeaverCube-II CubeSatLed mechanical design and modeling in SolidWorks, guiding efforts of 8 engineers to ensure optimized performance Created manufacturer drawings, defined assembly procedures, and directed fit checks to streamline CubeSat testingDeveloped heat transfer model for SPECIES SmallSat to determine potential effects of material warping on the opticModeled mechanical effects of deployment and thermals in Ansys Mechanical, identifying SPECIES failure sources

As a year 2 GEL student, (GEL2), I continue challenging students to become better engineering leaders by immersing them in the practical application of the Capabilities of Effective Engineering Leaders,continue encouraging the development of self-efficacy through experiential learning and leadership,practice project engineering, organizational development, negotiation, conflict resolution, peer leadership, and other critical team-oriented skills, and offer students the opportunity to participate in an organization where they have the potential to influence and enact change. I am also able to build skills in evaluating peers candidly, responding constructively to feedback, and utilizing personal reflection for growth and sharpen students’ advanced communication and presentation skills.In GEL Year One (GEL1), I was exposed to the fundamentals of engineering leadership theory and they engage in carefully crafted group activities to develop, practice, and hone their leadership skills in an engineering context. During GEL1, I had the opportunity to practice both team membership and team leadership as they undertake exercises and simulations related to engineering industry contexts.

Developed Landing Gear Secondary Structure design for WindRunner, the world’s largest aircraftEvaluated the System of Systems changes in regards to the technical implications of altering Instrument & Control Panels, supplier onboarding, and aircraft loft changesDesigned an information and data handling infrastructure to reduce supplier onboarding time by 50%

Mechanical and thermal engineer for Space Resources WorkshopModeled system design for a Lunar Molten Regolith Electrolysis Reactor in MATLAB to determine sizingDeveloped Python scripts for autonomous saw and extraction rod to remove and slice cast Iron rod from reactorDesigned, procured, and machined MRE Reactor accessories such as end caps to isolate the reactor systemWrote proposal and final report as well as presented at 2023 BIG Idea ConsortiumPublished paper for 2023 ASCEND Conference and received Big Picture Award during BIG Idea Consortium

The liquid prop team designs, builds, and test liquid engines on the MIT Rocket Team.

UPOP is a professional development program for sophomores at MIT that focuses on the process of applying for careers as well as learning the skills vital to the workplace. Skills I've learned through UPOP include professional communication, leadership skills, and project management.

As a community programming member, I was able to help create a since of community in the first-generation and/or low-income students of MIT via social events. As a first-gen/low-income student myself, it was an incredible experience to be behind-the-scenes of events that connected the community.

The project called "The Value of DEI Efforts at MIT & Beyond" looked into the state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) affairs at MIT. As a researcher, I read through legal papers concerning the Affirmative Action legal case faced by Harvard during the summer of 2022. I also looked through the mission statements of MIT deoartments, read through similar Affirmative Action cases at other universities, and read research papers looking into how affirmative action affects student bodies.