1. Aryssa Medina
609 Brown Street BOX 8029 Providence, RI 02912
Phone: (559) 316-9128 — E-Mail: aryssa_medina@brown.edu
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Education
Brown University, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.37 Expected Graduation May 2016
• Sydney Frank Scholarship Recipient, QuestBridge Match Scholarship Finalist/Scholar, member of First Generation, member of WLP (Woman’s Launch
Pad), QuestBridge Mentor, member of SWE (Society of Women Engineers), member of MECHA
• Relevant Coursework: Intermediate Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics of Solids and Structures, Materials Science, Electrical Signals and Circuits,
Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Intro to Scientific Computing and Problem Solving, Mechanical Technology, Advanced
Engineering Mechanics, Computer Aided Visualization and Design, Projects in Engineering Design, Advanced Mechanics of Solids, Energy and the
Environment, Fluids Mechanics I (graduate level)
Fowler High School - Fowler, CA 2008-2012
• Salutatorian, Principal Honor Roll all four years, Subject Awards in Advanced Placement Chemistry and Virtual Enterprise, Academic All-Star Honorable
Mention, Fowler Chamber of Congress Award
• Two-time CEO of a Virtual Enterprise Co., which placed third in Virtual Enterprise Best Salesmanship and sixth place in Virtual Enterprise Novelty Booth
• First place Career Skills Challenge Finalist; California Scholarship Federation member; Science Olympiad Medalist
Engineering Experience
Data Analysis of Hydrofoils Using CFD for Prototyping, Fluid Mechanics Department at Brown University Fall 2015-present
• Utilizing OpenFOAM to study a single hydrofoil by varying the kinematics in order to obtain different efficiency values
• Building upon a CFD base and performing data analysis to aid in the design of prototype II for a hydrokinetic energy device developed by Leading Edge
BDW (Brown Design Workshop) Monitor, Brown University Spring 2015-present
• Managing all tools and machinery located in the BDW in order to give workshops to other students
• Aiding students in using wood working tools, metal working tools, 3-D printers, Laser cutters, and other hand tools
Leading Edge Hydrokinetic Tidal Energy Prototype Assembly, Brown University Summer 2015
• Granted an UTRA (Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award) of 3500 dollars to conduct research in the fluid mechanics department
• Assisted in the design, fabrication and field-testing of a hydrokinetic energy device designed by Leading Edge
• Modeled and designed a raising and lowering mechanism for a 600lbs hydrokinetic device
• The device utilizes a sweeping hydrofoil, as opposed to a more traditional radial turbine, to harvest the energy from tides and rivers
Independent Study Project, Fluid Mechanics Department at Brown University Spring 2015
• Working in a laboratory under the direction of Professor Franck
• Utilizing MATLAB to create a GUI that will determine the kinematics of hydrofoils before they are placed in a flume or CFD code
TANMS (Translational Applications of Nano-scale Multiferroic Systems) Department at University of California, Los Angeles
Summer 2014
• Obtained a REU (Research Experience Undergraduate) position at Professor Christopher Lynch’s laboratory under the TANMS program
• Determined the Ferromagnetic Resonance (FMR) and the effect that shape and size have on the frequency response of nano-scale ferromagnetic elements
of nickel by employing high frequency dynamic excitation (applying an external magnetic field to a element of nickel and analyze the magnetization
dynamics of various submicron pieces)
• This research was an integral component to multiferroic material behavior (the forefront of TANMS research), ultrahigh density magnetic storage, high-
speed magnetic sensors, and medical imaging.
Leadership Experience
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Co-President 2015-present
• Administrator of club board and members
• Organizing club events and company tours
BAMP (Brown-Engineering Alumni Mentoring Program) Co-President 2015-present
• Administrator of a student organization, which aims to connect undergraduate engineers with engineering alumni
• Creating environments and discussion panels to promote the understanding of the engineering industry and career paths
BEAST (Brown Engineering After School Team), Brown University Spring 2015-present
• Mentoring and guiding a group of 15 high school students in completing several engineering projects
• Co-designing and teaching several lessons on important engineering concepts related to kinetic energy, drag, and Newton’s laws
WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Mentor 2014-2015
• Mentored a first year female student who is interested in the sciences and engineering; Partook in discussions regarding the status and issues women
encounter within the STEM fields; Provided academic guidance and support
Skills and Knowledge
Digital: Solidworks, Mathematica, MATLAB, Mupad, COMSOL, Abaqus, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Premier Pro and Encore, Photoshop,
HTML, Python, CSS, JavaScript
Mathematical: Multivariable Calculus, Vector Calculus, and Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra