Mechanical Engineer

TRACY SCHANTZ

EDUCATION:

MS in Mechanical Engineering June 2012 (estimate)

University of Denver, Denver, CO GPA: 3.83 / 4.0

Thesis: Designed, coded, and tested a neuro-symbolic network for autonomous aircraft diagnostics.

BS in Mechanical Engineering June 2010

University of Denver, Denver, CO GPA: 2.81 / 4.0

Recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship ($10,000 academic merit-based award)

Relevant Projects:

Integrated Design: Designed, fabricated, and tested a semiautonomous vehicle to disarm bombs.

Senior Design: Designed, fabricated, and tested a photobioreactor to grow algae for biofuels.

Computer Skills: Matlab, Fluent, Gambit, Unigraphics NX, Nessus, Mathcad, MS Office Suite, MS Project, and Internet research

Study Abroad: Universidad Veritas, San Jose, Costa Rica Fall 2009

Intensive Spanish language courses; conversational Spanish

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

University of Denver Denver, CO 6/10 - Present

• Ongoing research with Stanford and UCLA on an aircraft system using neural networks.

• Researched a gait measuring shoe system and a stethoscope warmer.

• Recruited and funded by the Dean of the Engineering School.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Denver International Airport (DIA) Denver, CO 10/10 – 9/11

• Designed new HVAC and plumbing systems to be installed at DIA.

• Reviewed plumbing and HVAC plans and drawings for new airport buildings.

• Ongoing internal review of all plumbing fixtures in all airport buildings.

Engineering Intern

Unovo, Inc. San Francisco, CA Summer 2005

• Researched, designed, fabricated, and tested a pill bottle opener for the elderly.

• Assisted engineers with existing projects, such as a new umbrella design, a food packaging system, and a self-lifting iron.

• Assisted during brainstorms and played a large role in the testing of projects, such as: built a rain simulator to test a new umbrella design and compare with other umbrella structures.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Restaurant Hostess

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant Breckenridge, CO Summer 2008

Children’s Ski Instructor

Breckenridge Breckenridge, CO 2007 – 2008

Cabin Counselor

Kennolyn Camps Soquel, CA Summer 2006

LEADERSHIP, EXTRACURRICULAR, AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:

Engineering Club, Member 2005-Present Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Member 2005-Present

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, President, Property, Ritual, and Alumni Coordinator 2006-2009

Mile High United Way, Project Homeless Connect 2007-2010

Lawrence Hall of Science, Volunteer 2009-2010

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Various Philanthropic Events 2005-2009

DU Club Ski Team, Member 2005-2007

Piedmont Community Church, Sunday school Teacher, Mexico Mission Trip 2001-2005

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