Samuel Molina Email & Phone Number

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md, Us

College Station, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas

As the team lead in 2019-2020,- Led a team of undergraduate researchers in assembly design of a drilling rig model and related code to analyze and mathematically model induced drill string vibrations. - Facilitated team meetings and tasks with sub-team leads and advising professor in pursuit of efficient project management. As a research assistant in 2018-2019, - Oversaw and contributed to physical model creation with other team members through SolidWorks CAD, CNC machining, and MIG welding. - Compiled necessary materials for purchase and model assembly based on component cost and material performance criteria. - Evaluated literature to understand drilling vibration phenomena, structures and mechanisms of current drilling rigs, and other relevant technologies.

Houston, Texas

- Created various structural models for demonstrational use in Introductory Engineering courses. - Assessed available inventory to complete various inquiry-based learning projects. - Developed multiple equipment orders in adherence to budget constraints and desired models. - Presented work at 2019 ASEE Conference and published in conference proceedings.

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

- Collaborated with engineers within the Pipeline and Facility Integrity group in planning and executing 3 long-term projects in support of company assets.- Communicated with other interns, engineers, and contractors on a regular basis to facilitate meetings and submit deliverables in support of company projects, occasionally presented project status and results to company leadership.- Executed 4 short-term initiatives using various tools to support ongoing projects and initiatives, including facility integrity program development, support of a tank database, and pipeline data verification.- Attained valuable industry exposure to API Publications, Integrity Management Program, Cathodic Protection, and Tank and Facility Integrity Inspection Standards.

Houston, Texas, United States

- Tutored local high school students on a freelance basis in mathematics courses in the 2017 Spring and Fall semesters, and in the 2018 Spring semester (no tutoring done in summer of 2017 or during school breaks)- Tutored a fellow Rice student in engineering mechanics courses as a part-time job in the 2018 Spring semester- Practiced continuously representing complex ideas through relatable analogies and bottom-up explanations- Improved ability to understand, effectively process, and concisely address questions or misunderstandings of logical concepts

Houston, Texas

-Catalogued various data and documents both by paper and online-Delivered administration correspondence between the physics department and other administrative offices-Collaborated with office staff in preparing for various academic events, hosted for students from grade school to college

Master Of Science - Ms (Thesis), Materials Science And Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, Alumnus

Activities and Societies: Rice Eclipse Rocket Club, Student Philanthropy Committee, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Campanile.

High School Diploma, Certificate In Instrumental Music, Instrumental Music - Violin, Alumnus

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Student Council