University of Notre Dame
Class of 2020
Master of Science, Engineering, Science, & Technology Entrepreneurship (ESTEEM)
I am a recent graduate of the ESTEEM Program at the University of Notre Dame. ESTEEM is an entrepreneurship master's program and collaborative effort between the Mendoza College of Business, College of Science, and College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. This 1-year program includes business courses covering finance, marketing, strategy, leadership, project management, quality, operations research, and ethics as well as science and/or engineering electives and a capstone thesis project.
For my capstone project I worked with Underwriters Laboratories (UL LLC) to create a business plan and program development of a drone-based artificial intelligence high-rise building exterior inspection and forensic analysis program.
Clubs and Extra Curriculars
Notre Dame Rocket Team - Educational Outreach Program
University of Notre Dame Marching Band (Clarinet)
Trombone Choir
Trumpet Choir
University of Notre Dame Bagpipe Band
Hockey Band (Clarinet)
University Band (Bass Clarinet)
Band Ambassador
Women's Club Water Polo
Northeastern University
Class of 2019
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Senior Capstone - Yo-yo De-spin
Northeastern University’s AIAA Project Karman is taking part in an unofficial space race to be the first university team to send a rocket to the Karman line, the border between Earth’s atmosphere and space. The proposed rocket will use spin stabilization to avoid drifting off course. This results in the rocket spinning along its vertical axis at a high frequency. In order to take clear pictures and ensure a successful deployment of the parachute, the rocket must de-spin as it reaches maximum altitude, or apogee. One method of doing this is by using a yo-yo de-spin mechanism which deploys two weights attached to the side of the rocket by wires. The deployment rapidly increases the moment of inertia and slows rotational velocity. NASA and other groups have been using yo-yo de-spin mechanisms since the 1960’s. The purpose of this project is to build a yo-yo de-spin mechanism that can be used on Northeastern’s Karman rocket. The current design uses two weights incorporated within the walls of the rocket to maximize space efficiency. Weights are deployed using a permanent magnet, with kick-off springs for more reliability. Once the weights are fully extended, the ends of the cables release from a pin anchor point. This mechanism will be tested first using a ground test stand and then flight tested on a sounding rocket.
Clubs and Extra Curriculars
Women's Water Polo
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Pep Band
No Limits Dance Crew