Watson Spivey

Experience

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  University of Virginia

  Aug 2014 - May 2020

  Master of Science student worked with a 6 axis KUKA robot to design and test a gait simulator capable of physiological forces during a complete cycle of gait to enhance the research capabilities of the Center for Applied Biomechanics. Collaborated with a graduate student with the design and implementation of wind tunnel specially built for icing conditionsFormulated a perfect balance of variable for consistent ice used for testingAssisted in the development of several anti-icing packages, while working closely with corporate sponsors to ensure the designs were within specifications Work closely with professor before, during, and after class to assist with instruction and grading papers for a course of around 100 studentsConceptualized, researched, and designed new hands-on projects and activities for a professor’s Intro to Engineering curriculum; new assignments are being used and piloted Fall 2015

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    May 2017 - May 2020

  • Undergrad Research Assistant

    May 2016 - May 2017

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
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  Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute

  Jul 2020 - now

  Responsible for setup and maintenance of equipment used for testing active safety systems.Assisting in the development of testing protocols utilizing automated driving robots and targets. Assisted with the Solidworks design and creation of accompanying drawing package of a new side-impact test device.

  • Test Engineer

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Engineering Intern

    Jul 2020 - Nov 2020