Aerodynamic Dragster Project | Engineering Pathway, Designed and fabricated a high-velocity balsa wood dragster utilizing a physical prototyping rubric., Iterated Design under Constraints: Recognized on-site that the initial design exceeded weight limits; dynamically modified and carved the model on the spot to meet strict project specifications., Achieved 2nd Place overall in a competitive trial based on velocity and engineering constraints.
Truss Tower Structural Challenge | Engineering Pathway, Formulated and constructed a 16-inch structural truss tower using balsa wood to analyze load-bearing physics., Conducted physical stress-testing where the tower successfully withstood 120 lbs of pressure before structural failure., Evaluated localized failure zones post-collapse to identify weak joints and optimize future structural designs.
Digital Fabrication: 3D Tic-Tac-Toe Game | Engineering Pathway, Engineered a physical 3D game board utilizing contrasting cherry and oak woods., Developed vector layouts for custom 3D game pieces (Xs and Os)., Collaborated with instructors to safely align and operate laser-cutting machinery to manufacture final parts with tight physical tolerances.
Multi-Scale Bridge Prototyping | Architecture & Engineering Pathways, Translated mathematical load-bearing calculations into precise, full-scale 2D layouts on graph paper., Translated 2D blueprints into physical balsa wood bridges across multiple iterative class assignments to study structural mechanics., Designed residential floor plans, custom kitchens, and commercial study zone site plans using AutoCAD and Revit.
ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
Recreational Volleyball Player | Community Leagues
Coordinate defensive strategies and maintain constant verbal communication in high-tempo team environments.
Manage personal schedule effectively to balance a rigorous freshman Aerospace Engineering course load with consistent athletic commitments.