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Champaign, Illinois, United States

Champaign, Illinois, United States

I am an official member of the Illinois Space Society at the University of Illinois.

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Responsible for researching, simulating, and designing a custom, solid motor for use in a rocket designed to pass the Kármán line as part of an entirely student-led, multi-year, large rocketry project.Working extensively with modeling programs including BurnSim 3.3 and ProPEP 3 to determine solid propellant burn rate, pressure, thrust, and other key rocket.

Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)Explored possibility of integrating a passive roll control system by use of fin-tip rollerons. Developed a CAD model of a new fin attachment mechanism that utilizes a fin can rather than heavy brackets. This year, the team is developing their own hybrid rocket motor, so I also aided in the development of.

Responsible for developing a CAD model of the Geoselenic Retrieval Utility (GRU) using Siemens NX, making the design of the tool as physically realistic, detailed, and effective as possible.Managing a team of 10+ people by delegating tasks, organizing meetings, and advising younger students.

Collaborated with a team of over 40 members and a sub-team of 10 members to conceptualize, refine, and create a high-powered rocket under strict competition constraints. The requirements of the competition include two flights with differing target altitudes, zero roll during flight, and cameras placed on different sections of the rocket that must face each.

Developed a 3D CAD model of the Lunar Extraction Tool (LETo) using Siemens NX.Created various prototype designs of the tool to make sure it satisfied the strict requirements imposed by NASA, including ease of use, weight constraints, dimension constraints, and total dust tolerance. LETo was tested at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) and a final report was.

Stennis Space Center, MI

Fairfield, California, United States

Streamlined the transition from design to manufacturing phases for commercial and defense energetic systems, including the ACES 5® Next Generation Ejection Seat. Developed Microsoft Access database compiling formulations, ballistic properties, and physical properties of solid rocket propellants. Utilized a MSDOS program, Propellant Performance Evaluation.

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Conducted market research of LACE Engineering as part of a virtual, summer internship. The program was hosted by CampusB Borderless Education.The focus of the market research was to determine if the global market would be interested in a new electromagnetic compatibility testing solution offered by LACE.

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Scott's Service Place is an automotive mechanic shop in Wheaton, IL. The responsibilities as an employee included managing the scheduling and inventory system, taking and making phone calls, greeting customers, and assisting the certified technicians with their work on customer vehicles.

Carol Stream, IL, USA

Tutored K-12 students in a variety of math topics, including everything from basic counting to integral calculus. Additionally, helped to manage the center and interact with parents.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Science Club, Math Team, Falcon Brass Quintet (founder), WNHS Full Orchestra (Founder), WNHS Wind Ensemble.