ALYSSA CATHCART
Crimson Racing, University of Alabama
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Motivated Aerospace Engineering undergraduate with a strong foundation in space exploration and technology. Committed to applying academic knowledge and hands-on experience to advance innovative projects in the space or defense sector. Ready to tackle challenges and collaborate with industry leaders to drive aerospace engineering forward.
Work History
ALABAMA FSAE
2 Years 5 Months- Participated in Formula SAE by designing and developing formula-style vehicles, emphasizing engineering principles and effective teamwork in a global competition setting.
- Contributed to the Formula SAE Aerodynamics subteam by assisting with vehicle body design and completing composite layups to construct aerodynamic body components
AIM HIGH FLIGHT ACADEMY
- Highly selective US Air Force scholarship program
- Earned 15 hours of flight lessons, 25+ hours of ground school, and flight simulator training over the course of 3 weeks.
Robotics Mentor
1 Year 3 Months• Facilitated workshops to foster the development of problem-
solving, decision-making, collaboration, and critical thinking
among the students.
- Developed educational materials and resources to enhance learning experiences for program participants.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops, promoting teamwork and collaboration among diverse student groups.
- Guided students in robotics design and engineering projects, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM
- Participated in a selective, weeklong engineering symposium at Georgia Tech focused on researching, designing, and presenting a prototype sustainable urban greenhouse to address food insecurity in urban food deserts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
- Honors College
- GPA: 3.27/4.00
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
- Engineering Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Vehicle aerodynamic analysis
Composite layups
CAD modeling
Carbon fiber fabrication
Manufacturing and assembly
Vehicle dynamics
Hand tools and shop equipment
Design iteration
Problem-solving
Precision measurement tools
Certification
- CompTIA Security + Completed January 2026
- PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE 35 Flight Hours Logged
- FUSION 360 AUTOCAD Cypress Creek High School Project Lead the Way
HONORS
UA Presidential Scholarship Award, UA Engineering Scholarship Award, National Hispanic Recognition Award (2023), AP Scholar with Distinction (2023), AP Scholar with Honors (2022)
Timeline
ALABAMA FSAE
Crimson Racing, University of Alabama
08.2025 - 01.2028Read More
AIM HIGH FLIGHT ACADEMY
US Air Force, South Dakota State University, SD
06.2024 - 06.2024Read More
Robotics Mentor
Robotics and Engineering Program,
02.2023 - 05.2024Read More
ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM
Georgia Institute of Technology
06.2022 - 06.2022Read More
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science from Aerospace Engineering
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