JULIAN HALPERN-SMITH
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EDUCATION
Northeastern University, John Martinson Honors Program, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2028
Minor in Mathematics and Aerospace
Dean's List 1/1 Semesters
Relevant Courses: Calculus 3, Cornerstone of Engineering, Physics 1, Statics, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra.
ACTIVITIES: NUHOC (Outdoors Club), NU Film Enthusiasts Club, Aerospace NU
SKILLS
C++, Java, Python, Onshape, Solidworks, Matlab, Autocad, Excel, Arduino, Laser Cutting, 3D printing, Soldering, Water Jet Cutting
EXPERIENCE
Zhu Juner Research Group, Boston, MA
Undergraduate Research Intern. August 2024 - Present
●Battery Pressure Fixture Project.
Design, test, and refine a pressure fixture for lithium ion batteries.
●Topological Optimization
Research open source TO software.
Modify software to unique requirements.
Use results to prepare and test samples.
Develop a topological optimization program.
Aerospace NU
Club Member August 2024- Present
●Design, build, and test high power model rockets.
●Participate in the NASA Student Launch Initiative which also entails presentations and proposals.
●Participate in club cubesat project entailing; coding and mission logistics.
Beth El Temple Center, Belmont, MA
Teaching Assistant: Hebrew and Sunday School, Grades 2 and 7 8/2019- 5/2024
●Implemented day to day class lessons and workshops.
●Coordinated with the teacher in lesson plan development.
●Engaged in professional development workshops about new classroom management strategies.
Student Association for STEM Advocacy, Clarkston, MI
Student Intern 9/2021- 6/2023
●Collaborated with interns and professionals to plan conferences.
●Conceptualized marketing and outreach strategies with interns.
MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA
Student Intern with Professors Emil Verner and David Thesmar 2/2023- 10/2023
●Converted historical records into electronic formats.
●Analyzed data to view trends in the stock market and inflation.
●Worked with a small team of interns.
PROJECTS
NAR Certification Rocket
●Develop a combined L1 and L2 certification rocket. September 2024 - Present
●Create CAD files and Openrocket simulations to refine the rocket design.
●Propose the design for funding and starting construction.
LEADERSHIP
Belmont Aerospace Student Society, Founder and President, 2 Years
Belmont High School Mock Trial, Captain, 1 Year
Belmont High School Quizbowl, Captain, 1 Year