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Madison, WI, US

Design carbon fiber and aluminum handlebars and frames for the Road Bike category.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, IL

• Analyze control algorithms for lower extremity power prosthesis with EMG and mechanical sensors
• Develop Android Graphical User Interface pairing to Python TCP/IP server for controlling motorized knee/ankle prosthesis
• Assist research scientists and Northwestern University graduate students with rehabilitative medical device design and controls

Chicago, IL

• Developed calibration quality feedback algorithm for upper-extremity prosthetic controller
• Tested algorithm’s accuracy by running calibrations with extreme user-input errors
• Assisted with product final assembly and shipment orders

Urbana-Champaign, IL

• Construct sturdy and dynamic connection between foot and shank components of Ankle-Foot Orthosis
• Analyzed joint angles and torques with Matlab and SPSS computer softwares in the
• Cleaned Vicon Motion Capture data for subjects wearing variable stiffness ankle-foot orthosis
• Under direction of Professor Elizabeth Hsiao-Wecksler

Chicago, IL

• Analyzed residual limb’s soft tissue stiffness pre-thighplasty
• Designed lift mechanism for low back manual sit-to-stand wheelchair using Solidworks
• Collaborated with RIC shop machinist on construction of wheelchair prototype
• Made adjustments to wheelchair prototype based on poster session feedback
• Designed distal connector for wireless take home arm prosthesis training program
• Under direction of Dr. Todd Kuiken

East Chicago, Indiana

• Transferred paper blueprints to digital AutoCAD designs.
• Organized and inputted roll schedules into Microsoft Excel for 12’’ Round Roll Mill
• Shadowed mechanical engineers on mill floor and in roll shop

Urbana-Champaign, IL

• Created algorithm in Matlab to analyze data for 3D spatial movement in dogs
• Graphed and statistically determined if specific Accelerometer sensors used were accurate for measurement
• Under direction of Dr. Weimo Zhu

Frankfort, IL

• Answered patrons’ questions about the aquatic center’s activities
• Collected payments and registration forms
• Supervised 20+ lifeguards and managed emergencies

Frankfort, IL

• Trained 10 new Learn to Swim Instructors
• Taught swimming and water safety skills to 20 children ages 3-12 per week
• Received Lifeguard of the Month Award 3 times

Frankfort, IL

• Supervised day campers (ages 4-13) and weekend community swimmers
• Operated cash box for weekend admission tickets
• CPR/AED Certified

Bs, Bioengineering, Minor In Business

Activities and Societies: Engineering Open House, Society of Women Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.

Masters In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Concentration