University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Materials Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science, December 2006
NASA Academy Research Project:
“High Tensile Strength Amalgams for In-Space Fabrication and Repair”
Principal Investigator: Richard Grugel
Academic and Research Experience
• Perepezko Research Lab; UW-Madison, Summer 2004:
Worked in the Nucleus research lab, which focuses on the properties during solidification of various materials for use in various industries. Extensively used scanning electron microscope, x-ray diffraction, and differential thermal analysis to identify crystallographic changes in various alloys.
Work Experience
• Computer-Aided Engineering; UW-Madison, Nov. 2003-Present:
Provided tech support for students using computers on the college of engineering campus. Focusing on hardware troubleshooting, software applications, network interface tools, Windows, and UNIX support.
Memberships and Activities
• Vice President AFS- Madison Student Chapter, 2005
• Member ASM, TMS, and ACS, 2004-2005
• Member of the National Honor Society
• SOAR (New Student Orientation) MSE Presenter, Summer 2004
• Melt-spinning/Rapid Solidification Student Group Exhibit, UW Engineering Expo, Spring 2005
Skills and Certifications
• Completed Cisco Networking Academy
• Proficient in HTML, and webpage design.
• Lab Equipment Used: Scanning Electron Microscope, X-Ray Diffraction Machine, Tensile Tester, Rockwell Macrohardness Tester, Vickers Microhardness Tester, Profilometer, various Sputtering and Furnace systems.
Honors and Awards
• Deans’ List, spring 2003, spring 2004, fall 2004, spring 2005.
• High Honors, all eight semesters of high school.
• Recipient of the Harry M. Clarke scholarship.
Hobbies and Interests
Golf, snowboarding, intramural basketball, going to Wisconsin basketball/football games, website design, and my iPod.
Personal Statement
I just finished my third year at Wisconsin with another three semesters to go. The Academy is going to be a great learning experience, and I can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned over the past three years towards real world applications. I can’t think of a more exciting application of materials science then the ongoing exploration of space and the work going on at NASA, and I am very grateful to be a part of it.
