Current Address: WYATT S. TAYLOR Permanent Address:

922 E. 4th Street, Rm 148 wstaylor77@email.arizona.edu 3584 N. Bosque Rd

Tucson, AZ 85719 928.279.5191 Golden Valley, AZ 86413

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an internship for summer 2017 where I can apply my problem-solving techniques, lab experience, and other technical skills I have cultivated in my undergraduate coursework and research position.

EDUCATION B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ May 2018, Cumulative GPA: 3.19 Wildcat Excellence Scholarship Recipient 2014-2018 (Award of $32,000 based on academic merit)

TECHNICAL SKILLSSolidWorks 2015, MATLAB 2016, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 2007-2015, C/C++ Programing.

WORK EXPERIENCE Research Assistant October 2015 – Present Steward Observatory Solar Lab, University of Arizona 15 hours per week, 40 during Summer 2016 Studying Photo-voltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology, while combining both

methods into a single module through dynamic problem solving and experimental flexibility. Designed, constructed, and tested a thermal collector and system of experiments to measure the CSP

from solar modules, in order to understand and improve their efficiencies in future prototypes. Effectively solving mechanical and electrical problems in lab instruments and solar testing equipment.

Resident Assistant August 2015 – Present Kaibab-Huachuca, University of Arizona Residence Life 30 hours per week Overseeing a wing of freshmen students, working to enrich and develop their collegiate experience

while mediating any academic or personal issues and providing guidance in a safe, secure environment. Using interactive programming and effectual communication in order to educate students on multiple

topics including academic success, sustainability, social justice, leadership, and responsibility.

Summer Engineering Academy Counselor June 2015 – July 2015 College of Engineering, University of Arizona 50 hours per week Instructed high school students in SolidWorks fundamentals and officiated a CAD design competition. Introduced students to the diverse fields of engineering through design projects, experiments, lab and

facility tours, and team-building activities, while mediating conflict and enforcing policies.

INVOLVEMENT Engineering Ambassadors (7 hours per week) April 2016 - Present Educating and recruiting prospective engineering students through information briefings and socials. Extensively interacting with alumni and industry partners to represent the College of Engineering.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (5 hours per week) August 2015 - Present Discussing and reviewing new technologies and ideas, through guest speakers at weekly meetings. Actively learning about being a professional Mechanical Engineer through workshops and resources.

Engineering Student Council (5 hours per week) September 2014 – May 2016 Obtained experience and organizational skills for coordinating events and activities for student benefit.

INTERESTS Developing new technologies, Computer Aided Design, robotics, physics, automotive restoration,

woodworking, Marvel Comics, Science Fiction, playing the trumpet and guitar, arts and crafts.