University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science, May 2005
NASA Academy Research Project:
“Autonomous Assembly of Modular Space Structures”
Principal Investigator: Dean Alhorn
Academic and Research Experience
• University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 8/00-5/05
Senior Design: Designed a reusable cart for the military to launch the MQM-107 Aerial Target.
Work Experience
• Goodrich, Burnsville, MN, 5/04 to 8/04
Designed a new circuit card for the Air Data Smart Probe using ProEngineer. Redesigned the manifold and the mounting studs to correspond with the new circuit card.
• Goodrich, Jamestown, ND, 1/03 to 7/03
Design Engineer: Modeled F15 parts using Unigraphics
Manufacturing Engineer: Drafted parts and ensured efficient flow of Manufacturing Orders
Quality Assurance Engineer: Analyzed supplier data using Excel and approved Revision Log Sheets
Memberships and Activities
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, President, 10/03 to 5/04
• Tau Beta Pi, 3/03 to Present
• UND Women’s Rugby Team, 8/02 to 5/03
• Intramural Broom Ball, 8/02 to 5/05
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1/02 to Present
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 9/01 to Present
• Society of Women Engineers, 9/00 to Present, President 6/04 to 5/05, Fundraising Chair 1/04 to 5/04, Outreach Chair 9/01 to 5/02
Skills and Certifications
• Computer Skills:
- Engineering Programs: ProEngineer, Intralink, Unigraphics, ANSYS
- Programming Languages: Fortran
- Mathematics Programs: Mathematica, MathCAD
- Windows (95-XP), Unix, MS Office
• Certification: Private Pilots’ License
Honors and Awards
• American Association of University Women’s Award, 2005
• Joyce Medalen Award, 2002, 2004
• NSF Math, Science, and Engineering Scholarship, 2002, 2004
• Second Place ASME Old Guard Poster Competition, 2004
• Pearl I Young Scholarship, 2004
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award, 2003, 2004
• Memorial Union Leadership Recognition Award, 2002
• Dean’s List, 2001, 2002,2003, 2004
• President’s Honor Roll, 2000
• Girl Scouts: Gold Award, Silver Award
Hobbies and Interests
Biking, billiards, broomball, dancing, flying, rugby, snowmobiling, soccer, and space exploration
Personal Statement
I grew up in Lexington, Minnesota, and I am the youngest of four children. My father is a carpenter, and he taught me that hard work and determination is what a person needs in life to materialize dreams. I firmly believe that nothing is worth doing unless you do it with all your heart. In my heart working in the field of aerospace sciences has always been a life long goal. I know that I can accomplish anything I want as long as I am willing to work for it. Throughout my childhood, I was active in Girl Scouts, soccer, band, and several student organizations all of which taught me the importance of teamwork, leadership and the vitality of relationships in life. My passion for space goes beyond just a bewilderment of the night sky to a yearning to make it a part of the rest of my life, my career. I took the first step towards my dream by pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Concentration at the University of North Dakota.
