Michaella Burchici

My passion for aerospace led me to pivot towards a mechanical engineering major with a concentration in aerospace at Colorado State University which I plan to have completed by Fall of 2025. In addition to my coursework, I am deeply engaged in various extracurricular activities and volunteer work, honing my leadership, teamwork, and technical skills.Highlights include leading a team in a COED soccer league, machining a clock, crafting a screwdriver, organizing a team focused on programming code and circuit boards for NASA GLEE, and volunteering at aerospace conferences and community development projects. These experiences have not only expanded my technical proficiency but also instilled in me a deep appreciation for precision and innovation in engineering.

• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA): Branch President CSU Chapter
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers Member
• Society of Women Engineers Global Member
• Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) at Colorado State University
• Stem4KIds through Colorado State University

• Graphic Design & App Development
• Multilingual in Romanian
• HyperganicCore 3D Printing Software Level 1 Certified
• Additive Manufacturing
• CAD Modeling
• MATLAB, C++
• Operating CNC and Drilling Machines
• Engineer Lead, Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone (GLEE) NASA Space Grant, Led a university team in planning and coding for lunar surface experiments; shadowed NASA Space Grant professor Dr. Yalin Azer
• Design Build Fly (DBF AIAA), Design Assistant for the Design Build Fly team, involved in developing and testing aircraft designs for competitive events
• Model Rocket Nose Cone Project, Project Manager for building and designing a model rocket using two different nose cone design for distance testing
• Headlight Sensor Reconstruction, Design Lead and Planner for the headlight sensor reconstruction project, overseeing the design process and ensuring project alignment with technical requirements

• Lead Volunteer, Space Symposium Conference, August 2023, Assisted with security and access verification for military personnel
• Aerospace Day at the Capitol, Denver, March 2020, Managed and staffed booth, engaging with attendees about aerospace industry developments.
• Canadian Aerospace Consulate Reception, Guest relations, Penrose Heritage Museum, April 2024
• Student Space Advocate, Citizens for Space Exploration Washington D.C Trip, May, 2023 & 2024, Participated in congressional visits to advocate for NASA funding and STEM careers