Engineering Mechanical

Chase Gunderud

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Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI May 2016 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical specialization GPA 3.5/4 Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering June 2018 GPA 3.3/4

Experience

Sensory and Neural Systems Engineering Group, NU August 2016 - Current

• Designed and constructed 8 interlocking modular assemblies using 3D modelling and machining and documented the methodology and logic behind creation and use as a maze

• Programmed and connected periphery components controlled by Arduino such as automated doors, infrared sensors, motors to change walls, cameras, valves, and mounting mechanisms

• Fabricated artificial rat whiskers and improved procedure and methodology for creation

• Performed gentling procedures and behavioral experiments on 3 young female Long-Evans rats

• Instructed 4 lab mates and 3 undergraduate students on machining processes, best safety practices, design methodology, training technique, and navigating administrative regulations

• Organized data and detailed instruction documents using cloud storage and desktop syncing Soft Tissue Lab, MSU December 2014 – July 2016

• Tested skin, muscle, and organ samples on and assisted in installing and maintaining uniaxial and biaxial tensile testing machines in a wet lab environment for 2 different experiments

• Developed and updated programs in LabView and processed data in Microsoft Excel

• Calibrated 6 motors, 2 cameras, and 3 force transducers to gather data accurately and reliably

• Drafted testing protocols and supervised and trained lab members on machine safety and use

• Presented research at the Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences Aptitudes and Skills

• 5+ years of experience with Office programs, cloud storage, desktop syncing, photo editing

• Coding experience with Arduino (C/C MATLAB, and LabVIEW

• Extensive experience with multiple 3D modelling softwares: NX, AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS; Workbench 16.1 (FEA); as well Cura for 3D printing and CorelDRAW for laser cutting

• 6+ years working with audiovisual equipment, computer hardware, electronics, machines

• Led 2-4 member teams from various countries, backgrounds, specialties, and skill levels

• Conducted tours at both laboratories for middle school student through visiting alumni donors Activities and Honors

• LeaderShape Graduate – Training and networking for 50 MSU student leaders

• Chairperson and Co-Founder of the MSU BioMedical Engineering Society with 200+ members

• Member and volunteer teacher and event organizer of the MSU and NU ballroom dance teams

• Engineering College Advisory Council undergraduate student representative of Student Engineering Council at MSU advising the Dean of Engineering on confidential topics for 1 year

• Published author, photographer, half-marathon runner, 19 style Ballroom dance competitor References and thesis available upon request

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