Maya Alderete Email & Phone Number

Northridge, California

- Conducted a Gage R&R Study involving an insertion test method with silicone-coated needles into polyurethane, and used Minitab to complete the Measurement Systems Analysis- Gained experience with ANSYS Workbench creating a thermal FEA model to simulate the ultrasonic welding process for a glucose sensor in development- Supported root cause investigation work with a current sensor on the market, and completed strength testing on an Instron to justify a switch to an alternate material

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Dedicated to designing a custom arm for the robot Digit, outfitted with a gripper and circuit boards to reduce error- Implementing visuo-tactile sensing (Gelsight) to understand human intention, and to determine how much force to use when pushing a cart

Redmond, Washington, United States

- Using Ellipsis Math Academy's advanced placement curriculum to deliver online, effective sessions to one or two students at once- Evaluate and document each student's progress and provide clear communication with parents

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Currently engineering a mechanism that would allow the electronics box to be easily removable from the rover- Committed to designing and manufacturing a Mars Rover for the University Rover Challenge competition- Utilized Solidworks and Inventor to model the chassis and extendable arm for the rover, and manufactured parts using the waterjet, mill, and 3D printer

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Redmond, Washington, United States

Instructed students ages 5-17 in math subjects such as grade level math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus

Mechanical Engineering, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Robojackets (RoboNav), Society of Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

High School Diploma, General Studies, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Latinos Unidos, Concertmaster of Chamber Orchestra and Mustang Symphony, National Honor.