Marina DaSilva
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Research Lab
University of Florida
08.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with Dr. James Fairbanks in mechanical engineering lab, contributing to research projects in computer and information science and engineering.
Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)
Aerie Offline
10.2025 - Current
- Guided customers in product selection to align with brand values.
Sales Associate
Boca Surf and Sail
02.2026 - 08.2026
- Engaged customers through product demonstrations, promotional events, and online marketing.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
Florida Atlantic University
05.2024 - 07.2024
Lab Assistant
Ocean Engineering Research Lab at Florida Atlantic University
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted Dr. James VanZwieten with research tasks, contributing to ongoing projects in ocean engineering.
Learning Assistant
Florida Atlantic University
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported instruction in Introduction to Calculus, Calculus I, and Physics I, enhancing student comprehension and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2030
High School Diploma -
Florida Atlantic University High School
Boca Raton, FL05-2026
Skills
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Research techniques
- Customer service
Research Conferences and Symposiums
- Florida Atlantic University Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) Symposium, August 13 2024. Led poster presentation on continued ocean engineering research.
- University Marine Energy Research Community (UMERC) Conference, August 7, 2024 - August 9, 2024 and again August 12, 2025 - August 14, 2025. Led poster presentations on two separate research projects at the University of Minnesota Duluth in August 2024 and then Oregon State University in August 2025.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Affiliations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers GRASP Program
- Society of Women Engineers
- Gator Motorsports
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Research Lab
University of Florida
08.2026 - Current
Sales Associate
Boca Surf and Sail
02.2026 - 08.2026
Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)
Aerie Offline
10.2025 - Current
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
Florida Atlantic University
05.2024 - 07.2024
Learning Assistant
Florida Atlantic University
01.2024 - 04.2024
Lab Assistant
Ocean Engineering Research Lab at Florida Atlantic University
09.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
High School Diploma -
Florida Atlantic University High School