Education:

Stanford University

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering expected June 2014

Stanford University

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, June 2013
Graduated with Distinction 

Work Experience:

9/13 – present           

Course Assistant, Introduction to Solid Mechanics, Stanford University. Supervising Professor: Dr. Sheri Sheppard

7/13 – 9/13           

Research Intern, Center for Bionic Medicine, Rehabilitation Institute                         of Chicago. Supervisors: Drs. Tim Reissman and Nick Fey

• Designed an experimental mechanism and protocol for a tactile feedback device for myoelectric upper limb prostheses
• Processed motion capture and electromyography data for walking trials of control subjects in Visual3D and Matlab         

6/12 – 12/12            

Research Assistant, Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab,                         Stanford University. Supervising Professor: Dr. Mark Cutkosky

• Designed a new mechanism for applying gecko-inspired dry adhesives
• Developed a process to optimize the precision and repeatability of prototyping small urethane mechanisms

6/11 – 9/11            

Salesperson, Palo Alto Bicycles, Palo Alto, CA

6/11 – 9/11             

Research Assistant, Solios Project, Stanford University. Supervising                         Professor: Bill Burnett

• Aided in the development and the construction of the Solios Project, a sculpture designed to inspire people by the sun
• Collaborated with students and faculty across different departments to create a multi-disciplinary approach for the Solios Project

6/10 – 9/10                     

Residential Counselor, Java and Robotics Class, Educational Program for Gifted Youth, Stanford University

• Assisted the instructor with student projects and tutored students in Java and Lego Mindstorms

Honors:

• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society
• Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
• Graduated with Distinction – Top 15% of the graduating class

Course Projects:

Smart Product Design: Synchro-Boarding: A Sports-Themed Arcade Game

In a team of four, designed and built the electronics, mechanics, and programming of an arcade game that combines skateboarding and synchronized swimming

-   Project Summary: synchroboarding.weebly.com 

Mechanical Engineering Design: Boeing Automated Gluing Machine

Designed and built a machine that cleaned and applied a consistent epoxy bead to variable length pieces of overhead bin trim for the Boeing 737

Introduction to Assistive Technology: Monkey Bar Prosthesis

Designed a prosthesis to allow children with upper limb amputation to play on the monkey bars

Bicycle Design and Frame-Building

Designed and built a steel bicycle frame for commuting

Relevant Coursework:

Mechanics:                       

Statics, Dynamics, Mechanical Systems, Mechanics of Materials, Product Design, Synthesis of Mechanisms

Thermodynamics:           

Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics

Biomechanical:           

Medical Devices, Introduction to Biomechanics, Assistive Technology

Math:                                    

Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, ODEs, PDEs, Statistics                 

Electrical:                        

Introductory Electronics, Sensors

Robotics:                       

Smart Product Design

Skills:

• Computer Skills: SolidWorks, Matlab, Visual3D, MotionGenesis, Word, Excel,       PowerPoint
• Computer Programming: Python, C, C++, Java, and familiar with LaTeX and Scheme
• Fabrication: Prototyping, Milling, Turning, Welding, Brazing, Woodworking
• Language Proficiency: Hebrew – Intermediate; Spanish – Beginner/Intermediate

Volunteer Work:

9/12 – present             FIRST Robotics Team Mentor

1/12 – 3/12                 Math and Robotics Instructor, Centre for Science and Technology,

                                     Khayelitsha Township, South Africa

9/09 – present             Society of Women Engineers

9/10 – 6/13                 Stanford Challah For Hunger

9/09 – 6/12                 Habitat for Humanity