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Plano, Texas, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Selected to assist a graduate student in creating two-dimensional force sensors fabricated on PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane) nano-composite, with patterned carbon nanotubes acting as a force sensing unit
• Facilitated experiments​on the resistivity of the force sensors, trying different techniques to decrease the base resistance of the sensors
• Performed data analysis​of the results, getting a basic understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the different experiments
• Built a circuit​to control a relay which would be used to control a high voltage heaterResults:​ Significantly contributed to the research in creating highly sensitive force sensors that can be used for various.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Hired to lead guided recruitment tours of the engineering facilities as well as promote the college to prospective students, parents, and alumni.
• Lead​ approximately 3-5 tours a week
• Communicate​ with hundreds of parents, students, and alumni during university events
• Engage ​in sponsored communication and team-building activities that are specifically focused on interpersonal skillsResults​: Developed skills in effectively communicating with many different types of people in.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Given this role to provide technical assistance for various technologies and software programs, such as Adobe products, iMovie, 3D printers and scanners, etc.
• Found solutions t​o students’ problems on the various softwares available by helping them troubleshoot
• Designed m​odels, using a variety of modeling software, to be printed with the 3D printers for STEM coursesResults: Cultivated problem-solving skills as well as became more familiar with 3D modeling.