Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant
Resume:
SKILLS
IZZY COWAN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVE
To secure an internship in the realm of mechanical engineering and work on solving problems in areas of interest such as aviation, aerodynamic systems, and robotics.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
Cornell University
Mechanical Synthesis
Thermodynamics
Statics & Mechanics of Solids
Introduction to Python
Object-Oriented Programming & Data
Structures in Java
Dynamics
Discrete Mathematics
Intro to Nanoengineering
Fluid Machines
Mechanics of Materials
System Dynamics
Dynamics of Flight Vehicles
Automotive Engineering
Mechatronics
Heat Transfer
College of Engineering, Ithaca NY
Cumulative GPA: 3.56
Ithaca, NY
Jun 2023-Aug 2023
Programs
Python, Java, MATLAB, CAD Fusion
360, Solidworks, Microsoft Office
Suite, Excel, WeVideo, GSuite
Other Skills
Machine shop (operation of mill &
lathe), 3D Printing, Wet Lab Skills,
Teaching, Communication, Public
Speaking, Teamwork, Customer
Service, Working with Children,
Leadership, Events-Planning, Sewing,
Flute, Musical Arrangement &
Composition, Conducting
EXPECTED GRADUATION MAY 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, Computer Science
Minor, Music Minor
Relevant Courses:
Amit Bhatia Libe Cafe at Cornell Ithaca, NY
Barista Jan 2024-Present
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Cornell University Organic Robotics Laboratory
Undergraduate Research Assistant
designed & used Carbon 3D printers to print parts used for hydrogel fabrication fabricated hydrogels of various concentrations in the wet lab performed compression testing on hydrogel samples & analyzed stress-strain curves to compare to curve for brain matter
Project: Analysis of Hydrogels to Mimic Brain Matter LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Jan 2023-Dec 2023
Cornell Big Red Marching Band
Flute Co-Section Leader
organizes section-wide & multi-section social events, holds lessons to teach flute to new members, & manages marching ranks in the fall rehearsed flutes, arranged music for, & conducted songs at annual Valentine’s Day charity concert
attends band administrative meetings & every music & marching rehearsal runs flute Instagram account
Marching Band Treasurer Jan 2022-Dec 2022
prepared yearly budget spreadsheet, ordered equipment for band, processed reimbursements for band membership, entered monthly actuals into spreadsheet Virtual
English as a Second Language Teacher Jun 2023-Dec 2023 Beaver English Society
Stewart’s Shops
Shop Partner
Albany, NY
Jun 2022-Aug 2022
Emerson Manufacturing Lab
Staff Member
Ithaca, NY
Jan 2024-Present
assists with training students on machines
performs maintenance, organization, & cleaning tasks around the shop Cornell University School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Ithaca, NY Aug 2023-Dec 2023
led recitations & office hours to facilitate group work and aid students with assignments
Teaching Assistant for Thermodynamics
Cornell University College of Computing & Information Science Ithaca, NY Aug 2022-May 2023
helped students with Python programming challenges in lab & debugging assignments
Teaching Assistant for Intro to Python
Cornell University Engineering Learning Initiatives Ithaca, NY Jan 2022-May 2022
taught supplementary course to multivariable calculus to college freshmen
worked with co-facilitator to prep worksheets, PowerPoints, & group activities using active learning techniques
attended staff trainings on equity & inclusion, active learning techniques
Academic Workshop Facilitator for Math 1920
Cornell Space Systems Design Studio Ithaca, NY
Feb 2024-Present
design improvements on chip satellite deployer using Solidworks machining and 3D printing parts for chip satellite deployer Alpha ChipSat Project
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