A motivated Senior Aerospace Engineering major at Mississippi State University with a concentration in Astronautics. Proven leadership showcased by directing engineering projects for both competitive and research endeavors. Proficient in software applications like SolidWorks and MATLAB, and adept at component design and simulation tasks. Recipient of a NASA Space Grant and an alumnus of the NASA L’SPACE Program.
College GPA: 4.0 High School GPA: 4.0 ACT Score: 35
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EXPERIENCE
Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, Starkville, MS
Undergraduate Research Assistant
February 2022 – May 2023, August 2023 – Current
- Spearheaded a team to successfully deliver an end-to-end development of an aerodynamic camera housing and mounting system, serving as a nose cone replacement for a Class 3 unmanned aerial vehicle
- Employed SolidWorks extensively throughout the design process, frequently demonstrating adaptability in adjusting the design to meet platform requirements
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD
Engineering Intern
May 2023 – August 2023
- Authored a custom radar script in MATLAB to enable the calculation of power domain ground clutter returns across a diverse range of clutter models
- Fostered strong collaboration with subject matter experts to validate the simulation through rigorous testing procedures
EDUCATION
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering Minor
Mathematics Minor
Expected Graduation: May 2024
- Maintained a 4.0 GPA and is an active member of the Shackouls Honors College
- Consistently earned a spot on the President’s List for six consecutive semesters (Fall 2020 – Spring 2023)
- Expanded personal global perspective through a Technical Writing Study Abroad Program in Munich, Germany
ORGANIZATIONS
Space Cowboys — Rocketry Team
President (2023-Current), Payloads Subteam (2021-2023), Structures Subteam (2020-2021)
- Currently leading a team of over 100 students in designing and constructing a rocket for the 2024 Spaceport America Cup
- Responsible for several different areas of operation, directs high level engineering tasking, coordinates team organization, acts as primary contact for external inquiries, and ensures developments are continuing at a nominal pace
- Directed a joint venture with classmates to integrate a Geiger counter payload into our competition rocket for the 2022 Spaceport America Cup
- Achieved Level 1 certification with the National Association of Rocketry through the successful construction and launch of a high-powered rocket
NASA L’SPACE Program — Mission Concept Academy
Primary Electrical Engineer and Astrophysicist (2023)
- Collaborated with a team of other students to conceptualize and design a hypothetical terrestrial Mars mission, culminating in an 80-page preliminary design report
- Drafted stringent requirements for electronic subsystems, conducting comprehensive verification and validation during the development phase
CubeSat MSU — Satellite Team
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Subteam (2020-2022)
- Directed a team of students in the conceptualization and development of a camera module for capturing high-altitude images from a weather balloon