Aristides G. Apostolou
Grand Forks, ND 58202 Brooklyn Park, MN
55445
Objective To obtain a job in the Mechanical Engineering field with a competitive company
Education B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Anticipated May 2011
University of North Dakota (UND), Grand Forks, ND GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
Minor in Mathematics
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam October 2010
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Significant Machine Component Design, Intermediate Fluid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Heat and
Courses Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics, Composite Materials, Material Science, Gas Turbines,
Manufacturing Process, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines, Mechanical Measurements,
Heating and Air Conditioning, Engineering Economics, Applied Statistical Methods, Ethics in
Engineering
Class Projects Radar Dome De-Icing System
• Designed a system that uses bleed air to keep the nose of UND’s Cessna Citation de-iced
during icing research
• Assembled, tested, and documented results to prepare for FAA certification
Mechanical Writing Assistant
• Designed a mechanism that assists people who have difficulty using a writing utensil
• Manufactured and tested mechanism for effectiveness
Automated Recycling Sorter
• Designed a process to sort various recyclables automatically with no human interfacing
• Manufactured and tested system to ensure it met specified constraints
Work
Experience
January 2009- University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
Present Math Tutor
• Assist fellow students in understanding the key concepts in mathematics
• Help students solve theoretical and applied math problems in classes ranging from intermediate
algebra through the calculus series
June 2006 – City of Brooklyn Park: Recreation and Parks Brooklyn Park, MN
August 2010 Recreation Leader
• Developed and executed summer programs involving activities from various categories
(games, crafts, special events) specified by the supervisors
• Led a group of staff during the different sessions while insuring the safety of the kids
• Improvised and managed activities when unforeseen events occurred
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Computer Applications: Microsoft Office, Pro-E, ANSYS, MATLAB, LabView, MATHCAD, EES,
Skills Minitab
• Programming: C/C++
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Awards and Tau Beta Pi, Dean’s List Recognition, President’s Honor Roll, Eagle Scout
Honors
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Scholarships Presidential Scholarship from UND, ASHRAE Scholarship, Northern Star Council Eagle Scout
Scholarship, Order of AHEPA Scholarship
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Campus American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Cross Country Ski Club (President),
Involvement UND Cycling Club
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Volunteering Brooklyn Park Summer Festival, Sandbagging/Flood Prevention Efforts,
Various Church Programs, Humane Society, Boy Scout Service Projects
References Available Upon Request