Engineering Design
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Seattle, WA, ***** Carter Kraus
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Well-rounded engineering student with research experience in a professional laboratory setting
Hands-on experience through wind tunnel testing, composite manufacturing, and structural testing
Working proficiency in Matlab, demonstrated through various small projects
Strong work ethic and proven leader, shown by several academic and leadership positions held at the University of Washington
EDUCATION
University of Washington (UW), College of Engineering, Seattle, WA
B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Expected June 2019
GPA: 3.92, Dean’s List 7 quarters, Robert B. Rodal Endowed Scholarship Recipient
Relevant Coursework: Flight Mechanics, Incompressible Aerodynamics, Aerospace Structures, Structural Vibrations, Orbital Mechanics, Aerospace Instrumentation, Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Materials RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
UW AA321, Aerospace Laboratory I (Class), Jan. ’18 – Mar. ‘18
Conducted wind tunnel tests on 2D and 3D wings to determine the pressure distribution and aerodynamic forces acting on the wings. Also explored the use winglets and their effect on induced drag.
Utilized XFLR5 and Matlab software to analyze data and verify experimental results
Performed tensile tests on metal plates to explore stress-strain behavior and stress concentration Undergraduate Researcher, Laboratory for Multiscale Analysis of Materials and Structures, Oct. ‘17 – Present
Manufacture and test composites to support the ongoing research of a graduate student in the lab
Trained in VARTM and VBO layup methods
Undergoing training in finite element analysis
UW Society of Advanced Rocket Propulsion, UW, Oct. ‘17 – Present
Work with small team to design and manufacture the rocket’s nosecone
Utilized RasAero for aerodynamic drag analysis and design optimization
Collaborate with other sub-teams to ensure design compatibility and functionality Undergraduate Researcher, Autonomous Flight Systems Laboratory, UW, Apr. ’17 – Dec. ‘17
Developed Matlab functions used to read and analyze digital surface models based on user input.
Supported a wind tunnel test through the development of a Matlab function
Designed parachute deployment system using Solidworks with another lab member.
Co-authored paper on rendered environments using UAV technology LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Chi Psi Fraternity, Internal Vice President, June ’17- February ‘18
Supervise and manage ten different positions, holding biweekly meetings to track progress
Organize and plan fraternity events, including a long weekend trip to Vancouver, Canada Chi Psi Fraternity, Scholarship Chairman, May ‘16 - October ‘17
Manage the fraternity’s libraries, textbooks, and study tools in an effort to promote academic success
Serve as academic adviser to new members and active members who have challenges with their studies University of Washington Special Olympics, Oct. ‘16 - Present
Serve as a volunteer to assist Special Olympics athletes in playing various sports PERSONAL INTERESTS
Skiing, Hiking, Golf, Aviation (Flying), Intramural Sports
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