Education:
Columbia University - Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science 2007 - 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical EngineeringÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâ Energy Dynamics of Green Buildings - Designed a comprehensive numerical model of a net zero building, taking into account calculations for solar irradiation, building orientation, insulating materials, and HVAC and piping systems with heating and cooling loads.
ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâ Capstone Senior Design - Worked for the NYC Parks Department to design and build a prototype see-saw that harnesses the energy from users to power a spray shower, simultaneously entertaining and educating the users
ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâ Computer Aided Design - Designed and built a model of a human finger using motors, gear trains and timing belts. All parts were designed on Pro/Engineer and then machined. The completed finger was capable of withstanding a 5N load
ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâ Computer Graphics and Design - Designed a lead screw based car jack on Pro/Engineer that had a working height of 10-50 cm. Computer simulations verified that the frame, weighing less than 5 kg was capable of supporting over 300 kg without failing
Yeshiva University 2004 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts, PhysicsResident Advisor from March 2006 - May 2009
Writing Center Tutor from September 2005 - January 2007
ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâ Tutored and guided undergraduate and graduate students on weekly essays and research term papers
ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂâ Attended biweekly training seminars to improve my writing and to learn methods to assist other writers