Main Project Inspirations

Ridhvik Gopal
Student Work
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My normal approach to deciding a project would be to pick an aesthetic and proceed to build something from there. However, for my main project Idea, I wish to do the opposite and create an object first and choose the aesthetic. This approach will allow me some flexibility in the design process. I love making…

Main Project Inspiration

Errol Romero
Student Work
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My project inspiration comes from my girlfriend who is currently studying abroad in Argentina. I originally planned to make her something on my own time but this project has given me the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. She left the country slightly after Valentine’s day and I gave her a key to…

Main Project Inspirations: Mechanical Puzzle

Emma Hammerton
Student Work
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Who doesn’t enjoy a good puzzle?! Mechanical puzzles are a great way to exercise and train the brain to think “out of the box”, so to speak. I distinctly remember having a small mechanical puzzle kit as a child. It included a few puzzles composed of some very simple components like metal rings and string,…

Main Project Inspirations: The YaYa by Levi Caffes

Levi Caffes
Student Work
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For my main project, I want to design a backpack. I have always been fascinated with backpacks and have come up short searching for the perfect one. I am convinced that there’s no such thing as a perfect backpack. Especially if you factor in strength of materials, light weight, cost, comfort, accessibility, and aesthetics. I…

Main Project Inspiration: Ryan Daniel

Ryan Daniel
2017 - new, Student Work
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For my main project I want to create an infinity mirror. I’ve seen these before online and cant remember the first time I saw the creation but I have included several videos that I have found inspiring recently. The concept of the mirror is pretty simple, there is a mirror and a partially reflective mirror…

Main Project Inspirations

Katie Gresh
2017 - new, Student Work
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The main project inspirations I have come from a combination of engineering, aesthetics, and passion. The inspiration from my passion is to create a horseback riding jump.  Horses and riding are a life-long passion I have. My inspiration from an aesthetics perspective is to create a jump which is interesting and incorporates my love for…

Main Project Inspiration

Olivia Watkins
2017 - new, Student Work
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Our only real constraint or direction for this project is that it must be dynamic. To me the idea of movement didn’t come from a sculpture with a moving hand or a robot on wheels. I want my project to have a human component and interact with the user. So for my main project I…

15 Ideation and Brainstorming

Jean Hertzberg
2017 - new, Student Work
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Most folks are closer to choosing their main project, so today was ideal to do a bit more ideation, to get over the hump into a better idea space, or be more sure of their current choice. We used methods from Thinkertoys; a linear method called False Faces, that challenged basic assumptions, and an intuitive…

Skills and Aspirations

Errol Romero
2017 - new, Student Work
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I am a mechanical engineering major and I really enjoy working with my hands. I have experience working in a fabrication shop where I worked with many different tools and 2D cad softwares. I am also really experienced in solidworks, I have worked on multiple projects that involved the software. I have also worked as…

Skill sets and personal aspirations

Branden Goldenberg
2017 - new, Student Work
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I am a mechanical engineering major, on my final semester here at CU. I enjoy working with my hands, and I have a passion for helping others improve themselves and their life experiences. I have countless hours of experience with Solidworks, and I have had internships within the testing environment. Although I have a passion for…

Skills and Personal Aspirations

Katie Gresh
2017 - new, Student Work
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Skills: From group discussion, I think helping with building/construction of projects would be the most beneficial.  Other skills include experience working on several projects: art and engineering.  I have bass wood, paint, markers, and other supplies, if needed, for the upcoming prototype. Aspirations: My aspirations are to be the best I can possibly be as…

Skills and Aspirations

Olivia Watkins
2017 - new, Student Work
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I believe my skills are more towards the creative side. I have always been a “big picture” abstract thinker with a strong eye for aesthetics. I like to craft and do things with my hands, I like to paint and draw and create new things. I am not an engineer and while I hope to…

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations

Siddharth Nigam
2017 - new, Student Work
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Hi everyone, I am a strong believer in the notion that a successful team is one that has a multitude of skill sets within the team. Being an international student, I feel like I bring a different perspective to the table. Some of my academically trained skills include ideation, CAD drafting, computational fluid dynamics, basic…

Skill Sets and Aspirations: Katie Yarnell

Katherine Yarnell
2017 - new, Student Work
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My skill set is similar to most pursuing an mechanical engineering degree. I’m proficient in SolidWorks. I have some experience in woodworking. I like being creative, usually regarding arts and crafts. I am happy to learn new things and I am a pretty quick learner. I have experience in material science from an internship last summer. My aspirations…

Skill Sets and Aspirations

Emma Hammerton
2017 - new, Student Work
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Greetings! My name is Emma and I am a fourth-year undergraduate in mechanical engineering born and raised in Colorado. Given the dynamic world that we live in, I find it incredibly important to have a wide variety of skills along with a relentless drive for improvement. I have spent the last four years working to…

Skill Sets and Aspirations

Gautham Govindarajan
2017 - new, Student Work
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Skill Set: I’m Gautham and as a Graduate Student in the Mechanical Engineering Design program, my basic skill set would be that of any other ME student. I have experiences in pretty much most of the CAD softwares like SolidWorks, NX-CAD, Catia, Pro-E and AutoCAD. At this stage I can learn the basics in any…

Skill Sets & Personal Aspirations

Alexander Lien
2017 - new, Student Work
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As an engineering student I have the same general technical skills that most students do – where I separate myself from the pack is in outdoor skills. I am an accomplished skier – I raced in high school but transitioned into skiing park. Beyond skiing I enjoy riding dirtbikes; currently I ride a WR 250…

Skill Set and Aspirations

Levi Cortright
2017 - new, Student Work
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My skill sets is in many ways similar to those of other graduating mechanical engineers. I can program, solve complex problems, am a Solidworks associate, have critical thinking skills, and am very hardworking and ambitious. On top of these skills, I am a people person. I am always happiest when surrounded by others and coordinating…

Skill Set and Aspirations

Luke Woolley
2017 - new, Student Work
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I quite enjoy working as part of a team… bouncing ideas of one another, offering suggestions, giving support. It’s very gratifying to associate with positive people who want you to succeed as much as you do, and who seek out your help as well. I consider myself good at providing feedback on other people’s work.…

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations

Kevin Oh
2017 - new, Student Work
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With 4 years in the mechanical engineering program, I have learned a number of applicable skills. I also enjoy learning new skills to continually broaden my skill sets. An important thing I can bring to the team is effective communication and feedback. I believe these are important skills to have in a team dynamic in…

Skill Set and Personal Aspirations

Kyle Aulwurm
2017 - new, Student Work
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My skill set is very similar to many other mechanical engineers. Basic Solidworks and machine shop experience. As far as unique skills, I am minoring in TAM so I have a solid base with a lot of design software and methods. Things like Rhino 3D, Photoshop, HTML, basic JAVA, Aftereffects, Illustrator, laser cutting, and 3D…

Skill Sets & Personal Aspirations

Sara Palandeng
2017 - new, Student Work
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Being both in the ME program as well as the TAM program here at CU, I have acquired a very strange combination of skills ranging from technical/analytical skills associated with engineering to skills in the arts with TAM. In the very beginning of this class, we were asked what we would identify as. Despite having…

Skill sets and personal aspirations

Jian Kan
2017 - new, Student Work
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So what are my skill sets? I am familiar with using 3-D printing, although Solid Edge is not a popular choice for 3-D modeling, it gets the job done and can export models for printing without problems, that’s why I am thinking about using 3-D printing for my big projects, the concern for me is…

Skill Set and Aspirations

Sam Van Dreser
2017 - new, Student Work
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To be honest, I’m pretty similar to most engineers in my skill sets at this time in my life. I do have pretty extensive knowledge of SolidWorks (who doesn’t though…). Along with that, I have a descent understanding of mechanical drawings, especially using GD&T. I also have a fairly good knowledge of the fabrication and…

Skill Set and Aspirations

Jon Nelson
2017 - new, Student Work
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I’m Jon Nelson and am a mechanical engineering student at CU-boulder.  I have lived in Colorado my whole life and hope to gain employment in other parts of the country or even the world, to see what is out there.  My favorite classes that I have taken so far are the projects class because of…

Skill Set and Personal Aspirations

Sofi Leroux
2017 - new, Student Work
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Hi all, my name is Sofi Leroux. Below are my skill sets and personal aspirations. Additionally, I have attached my resume ( Resume_Sofi.Leroux ) if you want to see any additional skills I propose to employers. Feel free to comment on it, or the content below. I did not include any interpersonal or communication skills as I…

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations: Jason Savath

Jason Savath
2017 - new, Student Work
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Hello. My name is Jason Savath and I am a senior studying Mechanical Engineering with a Computer Science Minor at the University of Colorado Boulder. I have developed a wide range of skill sets throughout my college career. Technical Mechanical skill sets include: Solidworks, basic machining, laser cutter, 3D printing, and woodworking. Technical Computer Science…

Skill Set and Personal Aspirations

Matthew Clark
2017 - new, Student Work
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The technical skills I’ve learned from engineering school as well as the personable skills acquired from past experiences make me a well-rounded individual. I am an effective communicator and an excellent listener. I think the key to a successful group comes from having the right attitudes and actions from each team member. I am also…

Skills and Aspirations

Scott Lowenstein
2017 - new, Student Work
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I have a fairly well-rounded set of skills that include: Mechanical, graphic, and motion graphic design. I am experienced in the design cycle, from initial ideation, to prototyping, to refining a finished product. I have been using SolidWorks for around 4 years now, and have built large, complex models. I have over 10 years of experience with many…

Skill Set and Personal Aspirations

Ryan Daniel
2017 - new, Student Work
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I have a wide range of skills pertaining to all things engineering. I am proficient in SolidWorks and can pretty much figure out how to build anything. Lately I’ve been focusing more on the design aspect of components and am getting more comfortable designing things based of a set of required parameters. I am also…

Skill Set and Personal Aspirations

Dean Alibrandi
2017 - new, Student Work
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Skill Set I am a Senior Mechanical Engineering student and have experience using all machine shop tools (saws, drills, lathe, mill, etc…) as well as MIG welding, laser cutting, soldering and lots of knowledge of basic hand tools. In high school I spent a large amount of my free time working on cars. Whether that…

Skill Sets & Aspirations: Oksana Schuppan

Oksana Schuppan
2017 - new, Student Work
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Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration (graduation in May of 2017) Emphasis in Marketing Minor in Technology, Arts & Media Relevant Skill Sets: Rich business acumen Product strategy and development from a marketing perspective In-depth knowledge of human psychology and user needs Human subjects research through Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program sponsorship in South…

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations

Faisal Al Balushi
2017 - new, Student Work
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Skill set: SolidWorks/CAD design manufacturing/using machine shop efficiently Problem solving Brainstorming Team work Hands on work Aspirations: Achieving a high aesthetic level Producing functional and good looking products A desire to make this project one of a kind/new idea that could be helpful and functional Very excited to work with my team to solidify an…

Skills Sets and Personal Aspirations: Jeremy Parsons

Jeremy Parsons
2017 - new, Student Work
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Skill Sets: Product design and development, rapid/inexpensive prototyping, additive manufacturing, structured ideation and need identification. Overall I love designing for the human element in a product! Aspirations: I am an avid designer and aspire to build a career around that. I am currently working as in early product development of surgical devices at Medtronic and…

Skills and Aspirations

Colton Behr
2017 - new, Student Work
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I think the greatest skill I bring to the table is my proficiency in software. I can write code in a lot of different languages, and I’m experienced with technical software like Excel, R Studio, Inventor, and SolidWorks. I also like working with more creative-based software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom, Gimp, and Logic.…

Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations

Emily Pearson
2017 - new, Student Work
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I come into this class having a Solidwork’s and 3D printing background. I also have woodworking and minimal welding experience. My personal aspirations are to become more comfortable welding and machining given it’s been a while since I have machined. My overall aspirations are to first, graduate, then I plan on moving out to Kansas…

Skill Sets and Aspirations

Connor Swanson
2017 - new, Student Work
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Hey everyone, my name is Connor Swanson. I’m a senior here at CU and I’ll be graduating this May with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a certificate in Engineering Management. I am originally from San Francisco but have loved it here in Boulder and will be staying for a couple years, at least, following…

Skill Sets and Aspirations: Ben Fried

Benjamin Fried
2017 - new, Student Work
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My schooling (undergraduate and graduate) has been in mechanical engineering, but I am more interested in management, system engineering, and finance, which is where I can see myself in the long run.  I enjoy doing technical analysis, thinking critically, and solving advanced problems, but I do not want to do that for the rest of…

Skill Sets and Aspirations: Kira Sadighi

Kira Sadighi
2017 - new, Student Work
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That’d be me. In Dotsero, CO Hey Team! (and everybody else) First off, here’s some of my skills that might be helpful: Soldering, making Solidworks (3D!) models, some welding (just basics), Coding (mostly in matlab…not so aesthetically pleasing perhaps), Laser-cutting, and sewing (I’m a pretty decent seamstress, except for impatience) I’m a BS/MS student in…

12 Taking Stock and Sketching

Jean Hertzberg
2017 - new, Student Work
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Taking stock: looking back at Upcycle, and ahead at Main Project Some sketching UPS on color Tonight: Between The Folds Wednesday Blog: Info for team building – what are your skill sets, and what are your personal aspirations (not inspirations)? What do you want to do when you graduate? What do you aspire to be?…

Upcycle Final Report: Saxaphone

Jake Silverman
2017 - new, Student Work
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For my project I decided to make a saxophone out of upcycled materials. I was having a lot of trouble deciding what I wanted to create for this project until I thought back to a recent concert that I had attended. The group Moon Hooch plays live shows incorporating 2 saxophones and a drum kit.…