MCKAYLA JOY HATCHELL
Junior Mechanical Engineering Student
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Driven mechanical engineering student seeking a Summer 2026 internship to apply skills in applied mechanics, materials science, and system design toward innovative engineering solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
UCSD Research Immersion in Materials Science & Engineering (RIMSE)
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Synthesized conductive PEDOT:PSS polymers and fabricated 3D structures via direct ink writing.
- Trained on rheometer, FTIR, GPC, HPLC, and photoacoustic imaging for material characterization.
- Conducted peptide synthesis for gold nanoparticle functionalization and DLA fractal formation.
- Presented research at the UCSD Summer Research Conference.
Intern
Kraton Corporation
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Formulated soluble oil metalworking fluids and synthetic motor oils.
- Evaluated tribological properties via 4-ball wear test, HFRR, and Falex pin and vee block test.
- Contributed to product comparisons supporting greener alternatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2027
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Arduino (C/C)
- MATLAB
- 3D Printing
Awards
FOSSI Scholar, UNCF Chevron Scholar, NSBE Community Impact Award, Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Bronze)
Timeline
Research Intern
UCSD Research Immersion in Materials Science & Engineering (RIMSE)
06.2025 - 08.2025
Intern
Kraton Corporation
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
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