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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Summary

Relentless Engineering student seeking admission to an accredited Mechanical Engineering graduate program beginning Spring '16. Strongly determined researcher with engineering work experience, ready to learn from the best in research and development.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering 2014 Midwestern State University － Wichita Falls, TX, USA GPA: GPA: 3.5

Grade-Point Average: 3.529 (on a scale 4.0)

McCoy School of Engineering 
Highlights
  • Proficient in SolidWorks
  • Mechanism design and analysis expert
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic design skills
  • Strategic prioritizing skill
  • Eloquent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent communication techniques
  • Proficient in Technical Writing
Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant Aug 2012 to Dec 2014
 Midwestern State University － Wichita Falls, TX
  • Worked on a comparison between the analytical and the numerical approach in determining stresses in mechanical parts under various load configurations
  • The Finite Element Method, FEM was applied to complex geometries under several load types using SolidWorks exclusively
Wind Turbine Gear Research Aug 2013 to May 2014
 McCoy School of Engineering, Midwestern State University － Wichita Falls, TX

This research project explores the possibility of increasing the amount of energy harvested by wind turbines by taking advantage of higher wind speeds:

  • Worked with a team of four to produce a Quasi-Continuous Variable Transmission (QCVT) gear system for a wind turbine.
  • Ran several tests on the QCVT to validate the theoretical predictions with actual data from the QCVT.
Engineering Student Tutor Dec 2012 to Jun 2013
 McCoy School of Engineering, Midwestern State University － Wichita Falls, TX
  • Tutored students in calculus, physics and engineering coursework.
  • Helped students with exams and homework assignments.
Affiliations
  • National Society of Black Engineers Sept 2012- Present
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers Aug 2012- Present
  • Participated in the MSU great day of service 10th April 2012
Skills

Finite Element Analysis, Solid Works, MATLAB, Lab view, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Application

Additional Information

Honors and Activities:

  • North Texas Area Student Conference, (Presenter) 5th April 2014
  • Presidential Honor roll: spring 2010, spring 2011, fall 2014
  • Provost Honor roll: fall 2010, fall 2011
  • Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum, (Presenter) 25th April 2014
  • Pi Mu Epsilon Honor: spring 2012 – fall 2014
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Midwestern State University
  • McCoy School of Engineering, Midwestern State University

School Attended

  • Midwestern State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant
  • Wind Turbine Gear Research
  • Engineering Student Tutor

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science , Mechanical Engineering 2014

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