Santa Barbara, California, United States
• Earned $1200 research grant to build steering column for Formula 1 car and test by programming force sensors to analyze different angles of universal joints in order to find the optimal angle for the final assembly
• Completed member onboarding by demonstrating mastery of computer-aided design, RD&T, 3D printing, and independent problem solving, culminating in the design and justification of a tie rod given strength requirements