David R. Parsons

Tuscaloosa, AL *****

301-***-****

ac02ps@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/drgparsons

Education

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL - Graduated: May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Honors) GPA 3.26/4.00

Minor: Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering, FE (2013-2018)

Technical Skills

C++, Composite Manufacturing and Testing, MatLab, Solidworks, Python, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office

Work Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant, October 2012 - Present

Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Fabrication of new composites and material testing.

Combined nano particles with carbon fiber composites to increase thermoplastic resins’ properties to make tape for fiber placement machines

Tested fracture toughness of Nylon 6 to increase the toughness by adding nano-particles.

Machine Experience: Twin Screw Extruder, Heated Compressor, Filament Winder, Scanning Electron Microscope, Gold Coater, and Tensile Test Machine

Honors

2nd Place Design Team at Region 2 AIAA Student Conference (Spring 2017)

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Assistant (2017)

President’s List (Spring 2011)

Dean’s List (Fall 2010, Spring 2017)

Engineering Involvement

Senior Design Project Firefly: Vertical Takeoff and Landing Rocket (2016-2017)

Alabama Rocket Team (2017)

Theta Tau (Professional Co-ed Engineering Fraternity) (2011 – 2017)

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) (2010 – 2017)

AIAA Design Build Fly Competition (2010 – 2011)

Student Job Experience

Intern at NOAA and Northern Gulf Institute (INFINITY Science Center) June 2011

Stennis Space Center, MS

Shift Lead at Starbucks (November 2013 –February 2017)

Silver Spring, MD; Tuscaloosa, AL

Assistant Manager at Jimmy Johns (October 2013 - Summer 2016)

Hyattsville, MD; Tuscaloosa, AL

Student Assistant at UA Student Recreation Center (May 2012 – August 2012)

Tuscaloosa, AL

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