Graduated as President of the S.M.E. S324 Student Chapter
In the past two years, I have applied my determination and drive into my schooling with numerous successes. One event in particular allowed me to acquire the position of President for the SME student section. I feel like this was a great opportunity to expand my presence in the engineering community and is viewed as an honor. This responsibility required me to coordinate meetings for potential projects,benefits, and industry tours. Our section has direct contact with the local representatives of the Professional S.M.E. chapters and they have given support in the forms of visiting the campus to discuss how students could interact with their chapter in a rewarding and educational manner. Many students, including myself, have attended dinner meetings with the Professional Chapter, S.M.E. 354, to view the benefits of getting involved as well as presentations in the manufacturing and wind energy industries. In collaboration with near-by industry leaders we were able to create tour opportunities and meetings with potential employers for the Universities future graduates. This position led to enhanced networking skills and a real world view on many of the nearby engineering communities. The UCD student section of SME is currently the only student based manufacturing society in the state. I feel both honored and proud to have had this responsibility in my life.
The Snow-mo-Board
The Snow-mo-board is a device that will bolt directly onto an existing snowboard and propel riders up a 20 degree incline while reaching a minimum speed of 15 mph. This device will serve as a recreational vehicle in which enthusiasts can reach areas that would not be easily accessible without hiking or the use of chairlifts. The Snow-mo-board will allow enthusiasts to ride a snowboard through varying terrain by utilizing: a small internal combustion engine and drivetrain, a dual track propulsion system, suspension features and cornering attributes. The entire assembly is to be mounted behind the rear foot of the rider by utilizing pre-existing binding bolts; a fuel cell will be mounted at the center of the snowboard. The main design requirements for the Snow-mo-board project include:
1. Entire system must be able to bolt onto an unmodified snowboard
2. 15 mph lower limit with a 220 lb rider up an incline of 20°
3. Suspension and steering geometries that assist in the maneuverability of the tracks
4. Final system weight ≤ 35 lb
1. Entire system must be able to bolt onto an unmodified snowboard
2. 15 mph lower limit with a 220 lb rider up an incline of 20°
3. Suspension and steering geometries that assist in the maneuverability of the tracks
4. Final system weight ≤ 35 lb