OBJECTIVE:     Aeronautical engineering position in the Pacific Northwest.

SUMMARY:      •   Aeronautical engineering internship with Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
                        •   Computer proficiency in C++ and data modeling tools.
                        •   Magna Cum Laude graduate with BS in Aeronautical Engineering.

EDUCATION:    Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, May 2008
                        Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
                        Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale

                        Courses taken included:
                        Space Systems and Analysis         Aerospace Propulsion
                        Orbital and Space Dynamics         Guidance and Control Systems
                        Aerospace Dynamics                    Computational Fluid Dynamics
                        Microwave Engineering                Analog and Digital Circuitry
                       
EXPERIENCE:   Aeronautical Engineering Internship, May 2007 to August 2007
                        Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
                        •   Provided systems support for satellite tracking and log analysis.
                        •   Developed C++ programs for enhanced on-screen image viewing of events, including                         historical and trended trajectory tracking.
                        •   Co-presenter of final report, which made industry recommendations for on-board, control                         system communications with earth-based tracking stations.

                        Teaching Assistant, Sept. 2006 to May 2007, Sept. 2007 to May 2008
                        Aeronautical Engineering Department, Illinois State University
                        •   Prepared course syllabus and handout materials for Aeronautical Physics 301.
                        •   Graded term projects, mid-term and final exams for Physics I and II.
                        •   Assisted Dr. William Johnson in research for aeronautical physics.

ACTIVITIES:     •   Secretary, Sigma Gamma Tau honors society, 2007-2008
                        •   Member, Sigma Gamma Tau honors society, 2006-2008
                        •   Campus Co-Chair, National Science Day, 2007 and 2008
                        •   Sergeant-at-Arms, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Illinois State Chapter,                         2007-2008
                        •   Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2005-2008