Lee Kanayama
Aurora,CO
Summary
Experience in a wide range of activities, including model rocketry, writing, photography, hands-on engineering, social media, and introducing the wonders of space to everyone.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
NASASpaceFlight
Aurora, CO
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Performed in-depth research into current and past space topics
- Wrote in-depth articles about current and past topics in space for the average person and space enthusiast
- Written 70+ articles ranging from launch articles to updates on spacecraft/rockets both internationally and nationally
- Completed writing assignments according to set standards made by NASASpaceFlight
- Collaborated with several other writers on various articles
- Applied strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce the best possible content
- Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative, and entertaining articles while meeting tight deadlines.
Volunteer/Camp Counselor
Wings Over the Rockies
Denver, CO
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in set-up and planning of summer camp day
- Assisted instructor in lesson planning, teaching, direction, and supervision of middle-school-aged summer campers
- Supervised youngsters during activities to prevent injuries and accidents
- Explained and enforced rules to keep all campers safe and healthy
- Collaborated with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment
- Acted as the go-to person for aerospace information.
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Wings Over the Rockies
Denver, CO
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Many same responsibilities as previous years.
- Lead 15-30 students in aviation/aerospace/STEAM activities.
- Explained and enforced rules to keep all campers safe and healthy.
Lead Rocket Design/Support Engineer
International Association for Astronomical Studies (IAAS)
Strasburg, CO
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Designed model rocket for use in The American Rockery Competition (TARC)
- Built and tested said model rocket 15+ times
- Worked alongside other high-schooler-aged individuals as well as aerospace industry mentors
- Lead design, operation, and training for the TARC Kerbal Space Program competition.
- Provided hardware assistance to the IAAS payload team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colorado Connections Academy
05.2022
High School Diploma -
Wings Aerospace Pathways
05.2022
Program of Exploratory Studies -
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - Astronomy
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
- 3D Modeling – TinkerCAD
- 3D Design and Simulation Software – Open Rockets
- Level 1 certification, Systems Tool Kit (STK)
- Soldering
- Metal Work (Riveting, pop-rivets)
- Machining
- Research
Accomplishments
School awards
- Wings Aerospace Pathways - Colorado Air & Spaceport Design Challenge
- Wings Aerospace Pathways - Student of the Quarter (Q1 2021-2022 year)
- Wings Aerospace Pathways - 2021-2022 WAP Space Student
- Dean's List | College of Arts & Science - University of Colorado Boulder
Affiliations
- Avid photographer of aircraft, rockets, landscapes, nature, and historical artifacts.
- Traveled across the United States to visit multiple museums and space centers. Visited many different rockets, the three orbital Space Shuttles, observed five rocket launches, and visited museums with historic aerospace memorabilia
Wings Aerospace Pathways Activities
- Team lead in the AFA StellarXplorers VIII competition.
- Mentored two teams for the AFA StellarXplorers IX competition.
- Learned to use the STK program for said competition.
- Worked with mentors/engineers from Lockheed Martin in the StellarXplorers competition.
- Made it to the semi-finals in the AFA StellarXplorers VIII Competition
- Designed 3D printed parts to restore several aircraft and models.
- Created and flew RC foam aircraft.
- Learned how to use machining and tools, including how to use a saw table, rivet, and pop-rivet.
Timeline
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Wings Over the Rockies
05.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer/Camp Counselor
Wings Over the Rockies
05.2021 - 07.2021
Writer
NASASpaceFlight
03.2020 - 02.2023
Lead Rocket Design/Support Engineer
International Association for Astronomical Studies (IAAS)
03.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Colorado Connections Academy
High School Diploma -
Wings Aerospace Pathways
Program of Exploratory Studies -
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - Astronomy
University of Colorado At Boulder
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