# Isabella Singleton > Mechanical Engineering Student at Columbia University | CP Davis Scholar Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/isabellasingleton As a third year Mechanical Engineering student and C.P. Davis Scholar at Columbia University, I am innovative, multifaceted, and self-motivated student. With proven leadership experience and a passionate work ethic, I am able to work with others from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Seeking acceptance in an internship within the fields of mechanical or aerospace engineering. ## Work Experience ### Treasurer @ Columbia Space Initiative Jan 2026 – Present Manage financial operations for a student organization supporting 13 mission teams. Oversee budgeting, fund allocation, and expense tracking, while submitting procurement orders. Coordinate closely with university administration to ensure compliance and efficient financial processes. ### Rockets Co-Lead @ Columbia Space Initiative Jan 2025 – Present As co-lead of a 60-member student rocketry team, I co-lead engineering, integration, and launch efforts for advanced solid and LOX-hybrid rocket projects. My role includes technical leadership, cross-subteam coordination, and competition readiness for the FAR-OUT challenge in California. I work closely with the Aerostructures, Avionics, Combustion Devices, Propulsion Fluids, Test Launch Operations, and Payload. I also oversee the design, fabrication, and testing, while fostering collaboration between technical teams to refine designs, and improve manufacturing processes. ### Rockets Airframe and Recovery Lead @ Columbia Space Initiative Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | New York, New York, United States Working as the lead of the airframe team to design and manufacture the 2025 FAROUT hybrid rocket and 2024 solid rockey. This includes, but is not limited to using CAD, CFD, and OpenRocket to determine the nosecone and fin shape based on the desired stability and apogee of 30,000 feet. ### Rockets Aiframe Member @ Columbia Space Initiative Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 ### The Mechanical Engineering Teaching Laboratory Superuser @ Columbia Engineering Jan 2025 – Present As a MECE Superuser, I oversee the MECE Undergraduate Lab’s machinery outside regular hours, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and protocol adherence. I troubleshoot issues, manage emergencies, provide first aid, and support students working in the lab, helping maintain a secure environment for after-hours activities. ### Makerspace Superuser @ Columbia Engineering Jan 2024 – Present As a Makerspace Superuser, I volunteer to help maintain the space, promote safety, and assist users with their projects. My responsibilities include holding office hours to train users, running workshops, keeping the space clean and safe, managing tool maintenance, and onboarding new users. I also provide specialized training on the water jet, helping others utilize it effectively in their work. ### Course Assistant for Art of Engineering @ Columbia Engineering Jan 2025 – Present As a Course Assistant for the Art of Engineering course, I assist students by answering questions and providing guidance on common projects. I also help order and distribute all course materials, assist in grading projects, and provide feedback to support student learning and project development. ### Frame, Body, Aerodynamics Team Member @ Columbia University Formula Racing Jan 2023 – Present | New York, New York, United States I am working as part of the frame and body aero team to assist in writing and conducting manufacturing procedures for carbon fiber production for the car's future aero kit. Additionally, I am focused on improving driver logs, run logs, and setup sheets to enhance our understanding of how the car performs during testing, enabling us to make data-driven improvements. ### National Society of Black Engineers Member @ National Society of Black Engineers Jan 2023 – Present | New York, New York, United States Active member, participating in discussions and workshops. ### Composite Manufacturing Intern @ Joby Aviation Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Marina, California, United States Interned with the composite manufacturing engineering team, working closely with hand layup technicians on the production floor to improve and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing work instructions (MWIs). Assisted in creating and running specification tests for manufacturing engineers. Used CATIA to design and iterate layup tooling. Supported trials for new layup processes, incorporating technician feedback to refine SOPs and enhance production efficiency. ### Summer Student Leader @ Columbia Engineering Outreach Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States Working as a teaching assistant to Dr. Yevgeniy Yesilevskiy’s advanced robotics course as part of Columbia Engineering’s pre-collegiate program SHAPE. Developed and facilitated an aerospace engineering course for high school students. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering Columbia University ### High School Honors Diploma Stuttgart High School ### Morristown High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/isabella-singleton --- Source: https://flows.cv/isabellasingleton JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/isabellasingleton/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13