Student Work

When I first decided to go into mechanical engineering, I had the idea that I would be personally designing, constructing, and assembling hardware on my day to day job. I have since found out that (most) mechanical engineers don’t actually have a large role beyond design and documentation. My dream job would be wearing the hat of…

This semester, I am hoping to learn a lot more about how to design things in order to be both functional and visually appealing. I would love to work in product design and development after I graduate and aesthetics play a huge role in that field. Most of the design work that I have done is…

The main reason why I am taking this class is to get more exposure to the aesthetics side of product design. I’d like to improve my sketching skills to be able to more comfortably and quickly draw a concept or idea. Eventually, I want to be able to do sketches like this: By graduation, I would…

Currently my aspirations for this semester are to gain a good bit of working experience in manufacturing, 3-d printing, laser cutter, and Arduino skills are all up for grabs at the ITLL and my lower credit hour semester is allowing for more time to explore these avenues. By graduation I expect to have completed at least one…

Two years ago I transferred to CU Boulder from a small public college in Charleston, South Carolina. At the College of Charleston, I was introduced to computer science and fell in love with learning it. It was so different from my experiences in my other liberal arts classes. Instead of regurgitating the same writing and…

Before I graduate I hope to learn more about the different technologies that can be used to manufacture products as well as more experience with electronics.  I have experience with wood working and I’m learning a lot about machining through senior design, but I would like to learn more about 3D printing and laser cutting. …

This semester I would like to to gain more experience taking a project from a initial idea to a fully executed design. This involves identifying project objectives, developing a realistic schedule, and staying on track  complete a project. At the end of the semester I would like to have a product that is refined enough…

As a fifth year BS/MS student with a track in bioengineering, I am taking this class solely out of interest. All of the design project classes I’ve taken so far has always been with a group all working toward a single product with no concern towards aesthetics, so I’m very interested in gaining more project…

As I come to my final semester of college, I expected to have more direction than I first did walking into CU. I could barely pick a major, originally I was chemistry, and by chanced ended up switching to mechanical engineering. However, I find myself just as unsure about my desired career field as I…

My goal for this semester is to try to expand my artistic side.  As I finish up my 5th year of engineering school I feel like my technical knowledge base is pretty solid and well rounded.  Despite this we have seen time and time again that design is more than just the technical side of…

I have a strong passion for cars and motorsports, so I am currently looking for jobs in that industry. My dream job would either be a development engineer/ driver for a car company. These engineers essentially develop the handling performance and character of a car through test driving. I hope to find my first job…

I joined the Aesthetics of Design coarse because this class offers an element of engineering that cannot be practiced in any other class, creativity. As engineers, we are expected to solve complex problems as they arise, but most of what we’ve been taught at CU is to be able to regurgitate the information that is…

When enrolling in Aesthetic of Design, I was hoping to gain more experience in current best practices in Design. This still holds true, and I think it will happen as I learn from following classmates design processes. Much has changed since I first studied Design. For example, back in the late 1900’s we were taught…

I’m ultimately trying to become the most well rounded person I can be. With understanding the world around me, and creating things to add to it being my primary intellectual interests, I want no boundaries in my style of study and creation. My life philosophy of completeness have lead me first down the path of…

Last Wednesday I wrote down the skills that I have and will be happy to help my team with on this page. Last winter I actually compiled a long list of what I should learn/be able to do before I graduate. The list is HUGE because I was thinking of developing skills for four industries…

For this semester’s aesthetics of design project, I want to pick a project which challenges me in areas I haven’t had as much of a chance to develop during my time at CU.  I’m pretty confident in my coding abilities in Matlab, but outside of the Matlab suite, I start to feel lost.  I haven’t…

This semester, especially with my final project in this class, I want to hone my skills as a CAD/mechanical designer and 3D-printing enthusiast to make a popular, if not featured, 3D-printed assembly on ‘Thingiverse.’ I started getting into Thingiverse a little bit last summer and a few people have noticed my work, but it would…

With this being my last semester at CU I can definitely look back and feel like I spent my time here well.  I have been learning the necessary skills and knowledge that will help me in my future endeavors out in the real world.  However, I am a firm believer in making your time count…

My manufacturing skills include: -2 axis CNC Mill -Lathe -MIG Welding -Plastic Molding My relevent design and analysis skills -CAD (Solidworks) -Heat Transfer Analysis

What are my aspirations? This is a very difficult question at this point in my life. As a Grad student graduating in May I am constantly faced with the question of what do I want to do with my life and what are my aspirations. For my first job I would like to do something…

As a senior in mechanical engineering I have finished all of my technical classes. I am enrolled in mainly writing and leadership classes (with the exception of senior design) and hope to improve my skills in these categories in preparation for the professional world. I am extremely interested in my leadership and professional classes since…

As I approach the end of my college career, I still hope to gain a few skills in my final courses.  Primarily, I hope to gain a thorough understanding of system assembly as my senior design team begins to manufacture and assemble our massive GE senior project.  I think this process will be very eye…

This semester will be my last before graduation, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have aspirations for this semester. Academics wise, my main goal is to finish off my mechanical engineering degree so I have the necessary qualifications to find an engineering job. I am also taking a few biology-inspired ME courses as well, as…

A skill that I have been wanting to get better at and attain is the ability to trust myself as an engineer and person. I feel that I often tend to shy away from creative ideas I have, for my fear of failure or thinking that others may not like it overcomes me. What I…

I’m Danny Rankin- a 1st year masters student in the ATLAS Institute’s Creative Technologies and Design program. Before starting my Masters, I worked as a software instructor for Apple- I have 6 years experience teaching software, specifically video editing with Final Cut Pro, audio engineering with Logic Pro, and design in Adobe Illustrator. I’m also an experienced…

Hey everybody, I’m a mechanical engineering student graduating this May.  I have retained my Solidworks skills from back in Computer Aided Design, having used them recently for senior design.  I also fancy myself pretty good with EES and thermodynamics in general, although I doubt anyone will need that for this project.  I am proficient in the…

I’m a senior Mechanical Engineer with completed coursework in the major. As such I have lots of design experience and can help with working through ideas especially with logistics and execution. I started as an accounting major and have taken a lot economics classes so if that’s necessary I could help. I’m a proficient welder…

As both a student of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Arts, and Media, I feel that I have a rather varied skill set which falls on both sides of the form/function spectrum. I consider myself to be rather proficient in CAD programs, namely SolidWorks and AutoDesk Inventor, but I’m also rather experienced with Adobe Illustrator as…

I am a senior in mechanical engineering. Therefore, I have completed multiple design projects, and am very familiar with the working a design from brainstorming all the way to a finished product. I have some experience with Arduino. I am really good at soldering. Outside of engineering, my skills are photography and sewing. Maybe these…

I am a mechanical engineering major, so my skills include the general suite of CAD, manufacturing, and component analysis.  I have experience using the 3D printer, laser cutter, and most of the machines in the machine shop.  Also, I am certified to use the welding workshop. Outside of engineering, I am passionate about art and writing.  I’ve…

I am not a mechanical engineering student.  Rather, my background is in anatomy and physiology with various topics of biology sprinkled in.  I enjoy design and learning about the various applications.  Over the past few years I have developed some very basic skills in a few software applications (photoshop, InDesign, prezi) as well as CRM and web…

I am a sophomore TAM major, recently I switched from Aerospace Engineering. Although I have not had too much experience with Solidworks or the machine shop, I do have a bit of hands on experience due to my father being an architect and working around construction sites. Skills: -I am capable with power tools -I…

Hello team, I think the number one skill I have is that I am excited and eager to learn about everything, so if you asked me something that I do not know I would still try to figure it out. So, to the more technical side if things. I am electrically/ electronically inclined. I really…

My name is Shen Shu. I’m a senior undergrad. mechanical engineering student and I’m graduating in May, 2016. i have taken all the MCEN required courses and am familiar with the following computer programs: Matlab AutoCAD Solidworks EES I have some skills in using mill and lathe. I have also taken a drawing class so…

Hey guys! I’m a soon-to-be graduating senior in Mechanical Engineering, with a little background in computer science. My school and internship experience has been primarily in product development and mechanical design. A few skills that might be helpful: Certified Solidworks Professional, experienced in ProE/Creo, and TA’d the Solidworks course at CU. Sure having someone to…

I am a senior mechanical engineer like many other people in the class and I think the strongest skill I have developed over the years is in computer aided design (SolidWorks).  Other skills include: Machining Wood working Soldering Basic programming (Arduino, Python…) Music (I love playing and listening to music) Sketching I have also developed…

I have had a variety of experience that have given me a lot of hands on experience that I can help contribute to the team. As a mechanical engineer I have had quite a bit of practice in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and designing pieces for manufacturing. Through my job I have also become proficient in…

Some skills that I bring to the table are as follows: Solidworks – slightly above average Basic machining skills (mill, lathe) Basic woodworking skills Soldering 3-D printing knowledge Laser Cutting Knowledge Design for Manufacturability and Assembly Creative idea “generator” Overall I feel that I am decent enough with “hands on” activities. I also have a good…

Like most of the other students in this class, I’m a mechanical engineering student. I’ll be graduating in May, so I have gone through most of the standard engineering courses. I also have basic machining skills and significant SolidWorks and laser cutter experience. Additionally, I’m  a certified ski instructor with many industry connections worldwide. If…

After 4 years of mechanical engineering and a life time of DIY projects, I have several skills that make me a perfect minion. I have a strong programming background. While I may not know every language I have a strong aptitude for computing. I also have a basic knowledge of Solidworks and laser cutting. My…

Thanks for checking out my brief credentials to work on your team. I’m a senior studying Mechanical Engineering (like teammate Ethan) and pursuing a Master’s degree concurrently with an emphasis on design. I have considerable experience with mechanical design and enjoy elegantly solving complex problems. See below for a semi-detailed skill-set: CAD Modeling: 1000+ hours…

In the past I have done woodworking (building small tables and cabinets, that sort of thing).  I am familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Indesign.  I have also worked with Photoshop and Dreamweaver for photo and video editing, respectively as well as garage band and other audio programs.  As a TAM student I have some knowledge…

Over the past few years I have actually developed a different skill set than most engineering majors.  I added the business minor during my sophomore year, so I was introduced to the principles of accounting and finance at a pretty thorough level.  I studied financial accounting (vs. managerial accounting) which taught me how to organize…

Solidworks (strongest engineering skill for sure, 7 years of project and industry experience) 3D-printing (have my own printer at home, have access to makerbots/lulzbots in IdeaForge) Machining (lots of experience with mills, lathe, saws, etc.) Music Production and Sound Design (one of my strongest overall skills –> https://soundcloud.com/sreyasmusic) Microcontrollers (sBrio/Labview and Arduino) Circuitry (comfortable with soldering and…

My entire college career has been filled with opportunities to practice being a good team member. Looking back on this, and into the future, I believe that my overall best team quality is that I am extremely supportive. I choose to highlight this quality because I consistently show that I am always eager to hear…

Having a strong background in mechanics I am extremely handy with many tools and materials and have worked with everything from fabric to wood, acrylic, and metals. Gas motors are a specialty of mine. I am comfortable in a machine shop, having welding, lathe, and mill experience. I can also solder and understand basic circuitry. As far as…

Crafting: Brazing Polishing Carbon fiber. Nailing things together. Solvent selections Computer graphics Mechanical (Mechanical design masters in progress): Bike mechanics CAD 3D printing Basic machining. Reverse engineering Electrical (Electrical engineering undergraduate): Soldering CAD Circuit design and analysis. Reverse engineering. Programming Free free to consult me on whichever subject.

I’m a senior in mechanical engineering, and my strongest skills are in computer aided software. This includes modeling in: SolidWorks Autodesk Fusion 360 Autodesk 3D Studio Max (if you need to have a 3D mockup in a matter of hours, I am well experienced in speed modeling. You can also export files to .STL so 3d…

I am a Mechanical engineering graduate student focusing on energy. I took all the undergraduate classes in CU so that I have taken all the required and technical classes just like other CU mechanical engineering students. I have a strong background in heat transfer and thermodynamics. Also, I have moderate skills in machining such as…

Hi Fellas! I am a mechanical engineer, like quite a few others in this class, who thoroughly enjoys turning ideas into reality. I am quite skilled in SolidWorks, machining, prototyping, and finding unique but practical solutions to multivariable projects. If you have an idea of how you want something to work, or even just the end result,…

I am a senior in mechanical engineering and therefore have taken most of the required mechanical classes up until this point. I have a car so I can help you make store runs need be. I am also creative, hardworking, and have an artistic side to me as well (probably because my mother is an…

I am a Mechanical Engineering Senior and have taken all of my required and technical classes similar to most ME students in the class. Most of my strengths are in the leadership and team building department. I have a good knowledge of flight physics including aerodynamics as well. I am average with advanced manufacturing techniques…

I have a similar ME background as many of our class (and both of my teammates), so I won’t dwell on those. I’ve done more than my fair share of manufacturing drawings and CAD, so I can expedite that process if you need. I also have access to two (half broken) makerbots to print on…