Samantha Tow

**** * ** ***** **. Apt **** •Colorado Springs, CO 80909 •acwll3@r.postjobfree.com •970-***-**** Objective

Recent graduate of ABET-accredited MSME program, with prior experience in research and development, seeking an entry-level mechanical engineering position.

Technical Skills

Certified Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance

Working knowledge of MATLAB, COMSOL, ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS Fluent and SolidWorks (CAD)

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Visio

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Leadership experience with keen team player qualities Education

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

Master of Science Mechanical Engineering May 2016

Thesis: The Characterization of Heat Transfer in a Microchannel Heat Exchanger Exposed to Electromagnetic Radiation GPA: 3.86/4

Outstanding Master Student of the Year 2016

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering May 2016 Minor in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics

GPA: 3.67/4

UCCS Honors Program 2011–2015

Presidents List Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015 Work & Related Experience

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Lecturer Summer 2016

Create and implement lesson plans for collegiate freshmen and analyze student performance in a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellence. Sustainable Energy Collection and Transport Laboratory; Colorado Springs, Colorado Graduate Research Assistant June 2015-May 2016

Provide research assistance to Air Force Research Laboratory. Current project includes the development and understanding of all aspects of the thesis project (see above), 3D modeling using finite element analysis, data production and processing, organization of results, and production of final reports and papers. Undergraduate Research Assistant June 2013- May 2015 Applied an in-depth understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory to characterize the thermal and fluidic response of a heat exchanger used for beamed energy propulsion using CFD. Investigated the structure of butterfly wings using a SEM for possible applications in solar collection. Accomplishments:

Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher of the Year 2015 UCCS MAE Program

Senior Engineering Design Project August 2014- May 2015 Goal: Design a system to help guide blind swimmers safely within the lanes of a pool.

Lead member of a four person team.

Performed all the steps required for a project design. This included project planning, problem specification development, conceptual design, critical design, testing, and final production. Results:

Produced a fully functional system prototype.

MAE Senior Design 1st Place Award (out of 20 teams)

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