Ryan Olson Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• The objective of this laboratory is to determine how soft tissue in our bodies responds to force during injury and repair. The knowledge gained will then be used to create medical solutions.
• Improved the design of patented “Print-a-Punch” in order to meet needed scientific standards and improve user experience.
• Designed improvements to the laboratory bioreactors using SolidWorks.
• Produced various parts for all of my other peers in the lab using my metalworking, woodworking, and 3D printing skillset.

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Plan projects for the members that will help members and myself develop metalworking, machining, woodworking, 3D modeling, 3D Printing, and coding skills
• Worked to provide engineering students at Boise State with networking opportunities and various resources geared towards professional development
• Head of the outreach program and got 15+ fellow engineering students to join the club
• Created club's structure, operations, and future plans
• Worked to raise around $3,000 in school grants in order to get supplies in order to carry out the clubs mission
• Work to ensure that all paper work is proper filled out and club remains in good standing with the university.

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Attended multiple workshops, presentations, and meetings to learn about apiculture
• Work hands on with the bees to make sure that they are free from Varroa Mites, and to make sure they have the resources they need to survive the winter
• Learned about extracting and jarring honey, in order to make profits for the club

• Mechanical Engineering research in the design, manufacturing and testing of Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) systems
• Learn to use and understand laser cutters, heated pneumatic presses, SOLIDWORKS, and high voltage power supplies.
• Research objective is trying to figure out a reliable way to use plasma to kill biofilms (bacteria) off of food processing surfaces and to kill biofilms in chronic wounds
• Research is under Dr. Jim Browning

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Plan dorm wide events and floor meetings
• Facilitate conflict resolution meetings with residents
• Assist residents in finding resources to help them with their personal and educational challenges
• Work to provide a safe environment for everybody in the building

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Work to make sure that incoming and current students feel the support and community that the Boise State Honors College has to offer.
• Plan and delegate tasks for big events available to the 1000+ students apart of the Honors College
• Manage meeting’s, prepare agendas, and communicate with team members.

• Worked according to the guidelines of the NASA Micro-G Next program, to design and manufacture an autonomous marine rescue vehicle
• Helped write up a 40-page proposal for NASA that went into the design of our project with great detail
• Worked along side Steve Swanson (former astronaut) and many passionate under graduates to make our designs into a reality.

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Collaborated with the local hospital and other local companies/programs to engineer solutions for people with physical disabilities
• Hugely involved in the "Go baby go Program" where I worked along side fellow club members to rewire and redesign children's ATV's so that even kids that didn't have the ability to control their arms/fingers could still.
• Developed my CAD, soldering, and wiring Skills

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Fabricated prototypes using woodworking, metalworking, machining, and 3d printing skills.
• Learned how to develop “fail fast” prototypes to move forward with or eliminate designs.
• Collaborated closely with Product Designers and Mechanical Engineers to discuss differentdesign and fabrication solutions.
• Developed Computer Aided Design (CAD) skills by working with professional drafters.

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Learned about the sheet metal manufacturing process
• Gained experience with various tools (Mill, Brake Press, Laser Cutter)
• Greatly improved MIG welding skills
• Enhanced my ability to read engineering drawings from solid works, and then create a product that met the specified tolerances
• Completed various graphic design projects for the company

San Francisco, California, United States

• Helped design, develop, and launch a Student Group Hub within the Autodesk Forums for engineering, architectural, and animation students all around the world
• Visually designed and created many badges to help implement gamification within the Student Group hub
• Conducted in depth research on other companies forums to analyze how they were reaching various users, especially students
• Familiarized myself with different Autodesk programs (Fusion 360)
• Utilized Adobe creative cloud to create different designs for the projects I was assigned
• Helped define and document project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

San Rafael, California, United States

• Provided customer service
• Responsible for managing inventory
• Organized warehouse, and stocked supplies and materials
• Gained familiarity with construction materials and methods
• Worked the paint counter
• Worked the cashier

Napa, California, United States

• Provided assistance at civil engineering firm
• Filed documents and blueprints
• Gained experience with Google Earth and AutoCAD
• Attended meetings and interacted with engineers, drafters, and contractors
• Visited construction sites (hotels, wineries, housing complexes)

Mechanical Engineering, Honors

Enrolled in the Boise State Honors College

9Th-12Th

Activities and Societies: Power Pals, Thirst Project, Peer Tutor, Mock Trial, Cross Country (Team Captain), Track, Baseball