• Aeronautical engineering internship with Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
  
• Computer proficiency in C++ and data modeling tools.
  
• Magna Cum Laude graduate with BS in Aeronautical Engineering.

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, May 2005
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale

Courses taken included:

• Space Systems and Analysis
  
• Aerospace Propulsion
  
• Orbital and Space Dynamics
  
• Guidance and Control Systems
  
• Aerospace Dynamics
  
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
  
• Microwave Engineering
  
• Analog and Digital Circuitry

• Provided systems support for satellite tracking and log analysis.
• Developed C++ programs for enhanced on-screen image viewing of events, including historical and trended trajectory tracking.
• Co-presenter of final report, which made industry recommendations for on-board, control system communications with earth-based tracking stations.

Teaching Assistant, Sept. 2003 to May 2004, Sept. 2004 to May 2005
Aeronautical Engineering Department, Illinois State University

• Prepared course syllabus and handout materials for Aeronautical Physics 301.
  
• Graded term projects, mid-term and final exams for Physics I and II.
  
• Assisted Dr. William Johnson in research for aeronautical physics.

• Secretary, Sigma Gamma Tau honors society, 2004-2005
  
• Member, Sigma Gamma Tau honors society, 2003-2005
  
• Campus Co-Chair, National Science Day, 2004 and 2005
  
• Sergeant-at-Arms, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Illinois State Chapter, 2004-2005
  
• Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2002-2005