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Garrett Russell

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Bio

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 program
2024 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering

Chelmsford High School

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Aviation & Aerospace

    • Dream career goals:

    • Intern/Volunteer

      Drane Engineering
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Creating MoreGroups, a google extension to allow tab subgroups

      Personal Project
      2024 – 2024
    • Developing a flight computer for thrust-vector control

      Personal Project
      2024 – Present10 months
    • Designed a thrust-vector mount for a model rocket, a protoboard flight computer; performed static-fire tests

      Personal Project
      2023 – 2023

    Sports

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2021 – 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 plastic
      2023 – Present

    Arts

    • Personal Project

      Design
      2023 – 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      World Language Honor Society — Member
      2023 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Member
      2023 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      National Science Honor Society — Board Member
      2023 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      National English Honor Society — Board Member
      2023 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      Ride to Defeat ALS — Participant - biked 25 miles in 2022 and 62 in 2023
      2022 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Chelmsford Swim and Tennis Club — Tennis Coach
      2021 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship