Hobbies and interests
Engineering
Graphic Design
Tennis
Guitar
Reading
Adventure
Psychology
I read books multiple times per week
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Hi!
My name is Garrett, and I love learning about why things work, especially in space/physics, electronics, and computer science. I like to find this "why" by doing, so I particularly enjoy expanding my knowledge through projects and work experience. Currently, my main interest lies in applying hardware and control software to create sustainable space vehicles and devices. Over the past couple months, I've been developing a thrust-vectored model rocket to deepen my knowledge in this area. Aside from this, you can also find me playing tennis, guitar, and cooking with family and friends. More information about me can be found through my personal website: https://garrettengineer.com/
Education
Purdue University-Main Campus
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chelmsford High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Aviation & Aerospace
Dream career goals:
Intern/Volunteer
Drane Engineering2023 – 20241 yearCreating MoreGroups, a google extension to allow tab subgroups
Personal Project2024 – 2024Developing a flight computer for thrust-vector control
Personal Project2024 – Present10 monthsDesigned a thrust-vector mount for a model rocket, a protoboard flight computer; performed static-fire tests
Personal Project2023 – 2023
Sports
Tennis
Varsity2021 – Present3 years
Awards
- MVC 2nd Team
Research
Materials Sciences
AP Research/Personal — Researching the material and mechanical properties of glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene filaments to gain insight into a way to reduce ocean plastic2023 – Present
Arts
Personal Project
Design2023 – 2023
Public services
Volunteering
World Language Honor Society — Member2023 – 2024Volunteering
National Honor Society — Member2023 – 2024Volunteering
National Science Honor Society — Board Member2023 – 2024Volunteering
National English Honor Society — Board Member2023 – 2024Volunteering
Ride to Defeat ALS — Participant - biked 25 miles in 2022 and 62 in 20232022 – PresentVolunteering
Chelmsford Swim and Tennis Club — Tennis Coach2021 – 2022