Seth Akins
Fircrest,WA
Summary
I am an ambitious STEM scholar with a strong passion for a future career in computer science and engineering, with aspirations of working for NASA. Throughout high school, I’ve participated in nationally competitive programs to gain the best education and experience in my field before college. Increasing representation of my race in STEM is important to me, and I am committed to collaborating with like-minded individuals and developing innovative solutions to make a positive impact on the world.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NASA Intern
NASA
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with NASA scientists and other high school interns over two weeks to design and build custom drones equipped with specialized sensors. Applied Kalman Filtering to process IMU and GPS data, enhancing position estimates to support future air traffic collision prevention.
High School Crew Member
AMC Theatres
11.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Ensured a clean and enjoyable movie-going experience for patrons by meticulously maintaining theater cleanliness and addressing any issues promptly.
- Maintained lobby, hallway, and auditorium cleanliness using various sanitation practices.
Flag Football Referee
Pacific Northwest Football Officials Association
04.2023 - Current
- Enforced league rules and regulations to maintain game structure and encourage good sportsmanship.
- Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Picked up trash after game and returned field to playable condition to comply with predetermined standards.
Joint Science Technology Institute Intern
Department Of Defense And Oak Ridge Institute
07.2022 - 07.2022
Simulated rocket impacts with catapults, applying engineering principles to assess environmental and safety risks. Utilized the HPAC model, an advanced tool by the Defense Threat Agency, for analysis on CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive) scenarios. Collaborated with experts to design experiments, leveraging data analysis to refine project outcomes.
Education
Curtis Senior High School
University Place, WASkills
- Advanced Programming: Python and Java
- Web Development: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Engineering and Robotics
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Flight Control System Understanding
- Data-Driven Innovator
- Adaptability in High-Stress Environments
- Inclusive Team Builder
- Outdoor Survival and Wilderness Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout Rank - Boy Scouts of America (2021)
- Joint Science and Technology Institute Graduate (2022)
- President's Education Awards Program (Curtis Junior High School 2022)
- National Honors Society Award (2023)
- Student of the Month (Curtis Junior High School 2020)
- Elizabeth Wesley Youth Merit Incentive Award (2023, 2024)
- Seattle FBI Teen Academy Graduate (2023)
- Order of the Arrow Recognition (Scout's Honor Society)
- Private Pilot Ground School Graduate (Offered through The Museum of Flight (2023)
- Most improved Varsity Wrestler Award (2024)
- Basketball Defensive Player Award (2022)
- Tacoma Elite Skills Camp Hardest Worker Award (2022)
Community Service
Math & STEM Tutor 5 hours (2024): Math and STEM tutor at the Tacoma Rescue Mission, guiding students in mastering complex concepts and building confidence in STEM subjects.
Eagle Scout Project - 135 hours (2021): For my Eagle Scout Project, I took on a leadership role to make a positive community impact by building a Little Free Library on the grounds of the Living Access Support Alliance (LASA). Additionally, I fundraised and collected over 200 books to stock the library and support LASA’s mission.
Summer League Basketball - 600 hours (2021-2023): Assisted in organizing and hosting basketball tournaments 5-6 days a week during the summer. Managed the play clock, maintained score sheets, set up games, and collaborated closely with referees to ensure smooth operations.
Live Community Music Event Performer - 234 hours (2021-Current): Driven by a strong passion for music, performed as saxophonist and clarinetist at jazz community events, parades, festivals, competitions, and over 20 sporting events.
Tacoma Urban League Empowerment Awards - 6 hours (2023): Through the Black Excellence Leadership Academy (BELA), I volunteered with the Tacoma Urban League Awards, assisting with event setup, guest check-ins, and distributing table and bidding numbers for activities held throughout the evening.
Certification
Scuba Diver Certificate (completed through Boy Scout's)
Food Worker’s License
CPR Certification
Driver’s License
Hobbies
Christian Faith and Worship Attendance
Playing, Writing and Listening to Music
Programming Video Games
Learning Japanese
Watching Anime
Playing Chess
Traveling to New Places
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
NASA Intern
NASA
07.2024 - 07.2024
High School Crew Member
AMC Theatres
11.2023 - Current
Flag Football Referee
Pacific Northwest Football Officials Association
04.2023 - Current
Joint Science Technology Institute Intern
Department Of Defense And Oak Ridge Institute
07.2022 - 07.2022
Curtis Senior High School
Scuba Diver Certificate (completed through Boy Scout's)
Food Worker’s License
CPR Certification
Driver’s License
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