Carson McGown
Meridian,ID
Summary
Nuclear Engineering and Physics student who is looking to utilize the knowledge acquired over the last three years of undergraduate study. Passionate about nuclear and particle interactions and learning more about the atomic and subatomic world. Long term goals include studying plasma physics in graduate school to transition into the developing fields of fusion energy and fusion technology in the work force.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Idaho State University
01.2025 - Current
- Separated germanium detector spectroscopy data using software.
- Converted raw experimental data into readable data for interpretation using software.
- Identified and fixed issues with accelerator processes to achieve more accurate detector results.
Engineering Student Worker
Idaho State University
01.2024 - Current
- Assist office staff with administrative and organizational duties.
- Help students and faculty that call or visit the office.
- Perform administrative projects for faculty members.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Western Trailers
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized AutoCAD to design solutions to problems with the manufacturing process.
- Created technical drawings for assembly by shop workers.
- Worked with purchasing external parts and machining quotes.
- Assisted Manufacturing Engineers with documentation of projects.
Undergraduate Admissions Student Worker
Idaho State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Answered phones and assisted prospective students with questions and transfers.
- Verified information in data entry to ensure information is correct.
- Assisted with organizational tasks such as filing or labeling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2027
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Boise, ID05.2022
Skills
- Advanced Physics and Mathematics
- Laboratory research
- Engineering design
- AutoCAD proficiency
- CNC machining abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Python proficiency
- C proficiency
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Idaho State University
01.2025 - Current
Engineering Student Worker
Idaho State University
01.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Western Trailers
05.2023 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Admissions Student Worker
Idaho State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Idaho State University
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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