As a Mechanical Engineering Intern with the US Ice Drilling Program (IDP), I had the privilege of contributing to cutting-edge research vital for understanding and addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. The IDP, established by the National Science Foundation (NSF), plays a crucial role in advancing our knowledge of the Earth's climate history, abrupt climate changes, and sea-level rise prediction. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern with the US Ice Drilling Program, I undertook a multifaceted set of responsibilities contributing to the program. My tasks encompassed CAD design, precision machining using manual mills and lathes, FEA studies, and machine assemblies. Notable projects included crafting innovative tools, such as a snowmobile hitch for towing a winch system over Antarctic ice and machining custom field-specific sockets and no-go gauges. My expertise extended to ensuring the structural integrity of cargo loading ramps for airplanes, aligning with certain design standards. Additionally, I actively contributed to complex assemblies of drilling systems, motors, and electronic component stands.Working with the US Ice Drilling Program was an invaluable opportunity to apply my mechanical engineering knowledge to real-world challenges. It reinforced my passion for engineering and allowed my put my engineering skills to the test while also learning invaluable engineering knowledge along the way. In addition to the opportunity to tackle complex engineering challenges, I had the privilege of working alongside an exceptional team that truly made my experience memorable and worthwhile.

Spaceport America Cup is the largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition in the world. The competition brings teams from almost every continent to design, build, and fly rockets of all calibers. This is the first time a team from UW-Madison has made it into the competition, and we are all thrilled to compete. As a structures lead, it is my responsibility to ensure the structural components of the rocket follow critical design parameters to safely and effectively launch the rocket. I am responsible for helping design and build various components including the airframe, motor mount, couplers, fins, bulkheads, retention system, and simulation design. I oversee general rocket construction, providing guidance and expertise to ensure the highest quality outcome. Another key component in my role is communicating between team members and other subgroups so everyone is informed of the progress of the project. I have also made it a personal priority to mentor and teach new members valuable knowledge I have learned from my experiences with rocketry to prepare them for their future roles in the project.

Responsible for completing comprehensive finite element analysis simulations, communicating results both in writing and verbally, and improving simulation design. Demonstrated versatility in handling a wide range of projects, from analyzing 3D printed metallic pieces to conducting comprehensive case studies on the impact of cooling channels on temperature and stress in rocket nozzles and cooling plates.

My duties as a team leader were to ensure the success of a team of engineering students whose task is to conceive, design, document, fabricate, and fly custom high-power rockets to accomplish specific goals which vary based on competition rules. Restrictions are placed on rocket motors and dimensions to challenge the student's knowledge, creativity, and imagination.

As a member of the Menards Product Stocking Team, I was responsible for keeping shelves and displays full and faced with product and aided with costumer needs. I also developed communication skills and general information on hardware during my time there