
Timeline
About me
Nuclear Energy, Cambridge | Propulsion Engineer | Marshall Scholar | MIFP ‘23 | Goldwater Scholar | BOF '22
Education

University of north dakota
2019 - 2023Bachelor of science - bs
University of north dakota
2019 - 2023Bachelor of science - bs
University of cambridge
2024 - 2025Master of philosophy - mphil
University of southampton
2023 - 2024Master of science - msc
University of north dakota
2019 - 2020Certificate
Experience

University of north dakota
Aug 2019 - May 2020Independent Research: Neutrinos and Nearby Supernovae
Jan 2020 - May 2020Research Assistant
Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

North dakota space grant consortium
May 2020 - Sept 2020Undergraduate research fellow
University of north dakota
Aug 2020 - Jul 2023Independent Research: Building a Muon Detector
Jan 2022 - Jul 2023Independent Research: Photometric Comparisons between Stellar Catalogs
Mar 2021 - Dec 2021Independent Research: Supernovae Distributions and their Relationships to Classes of Stars
Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
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Daad german academic exchange service (usa)
May 2021 - Aug 2021Data analysis for neutrino mass measurements at the katrin experiment
North dakota space grant consortium
Jun 2021 - Dec 2023Nasa stem ambassador
Brooke owens fellowship
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022Brooke owens fellow
Virgin orbit
May 2022 - Aug 2022Propulsion advanced manufacturing engineer intern | brooke owens fellow
Advanced manufacturing and tribology laboratory
Aug 2022 - Jul 2023Additive manufacturing undergraduate researcher
University of north dakota advanced rocketry club
Aug 2022 - Jul 2023Co president
Astra
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023Astra spacecraft engine system engineering intern | matthew isakowitz fellow
Pulsar fusion
Oct 2023 - nowPropulsion engineer
Licenses & Certifications

Complex aircraft endorsement
Federal aviation administrationJun 2021
Private aircraft pilot
Federal aviation administrationAug 2019
Tailwheel aircraft endorsement
Federal aviation administrationJun 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sydney MenneNSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Awardee (declined award) National Science Foundation (NSF) Mar 2023 The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000. (https://www.nsfgrfp.org/)Declined award.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneMarshall Scholar Marshall Commission Nov 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneMarshall Scholarship Finalist Marshall Commission Nov 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneRhodes Scholar Finalist Rhodes Trust Nov 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneDavid K. Horne Family Memorial Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneDr. Stephen W. Robinson Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneGrace Ellis Bowen Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2022 The Grace Ellis Bowen Scholarship is awarded to deserving students attending the University of North Dakota. Recipients shall demonstrate financial need as well as attitude, character, desire, and potential for achievement.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneHonors Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneJay & Marie Bjerkaas Math Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneJohn and Ethel Cooley Family Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneNSF S-STEM US MASTER Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2022 Awarded to students in STEM fields who would like to pursue a career in their chosen field. Emphasizes the development of scientific research skills. Awarded every semester.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneRonald C. and Ann C. Bzoch Memorial Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2022
- Awarded to Sydney MenneUND Presidential Scholar University of North Dakota Aug 2022
- Awarded to Sydney Menne2022 Goldwater Scholar The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Mar 2022 The Goldwater scholarship, which was created in 1986 in honor of the late Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, is considered the most prestigious science & engineering scholarship for undergraduates. Selected as one of 417 students from a pool of over 5,000 applicants nationwide.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneLillian Elsinga Outstanding Student Leader Award University of North Dakota Mar 2022 "The Lillian Elsinga award recognizes students who exhibit exemplary leadership skills through their campus involvement, volunteer efforts, on-campus employment, and/or other life experiences. Lillian Elsinga served UND for over 37 years as the Associate VP for Student Services and Dean of Students. Advisors, faculty members, supervisors, and their peers nominate students." (und.edu)
- Awarded to Sydney MenneBrooke Owens Fellow Brooke Owens Fellowship Dec 2021 Of over 1,000 applications, selected as one of 51 Brooke Owens Fellows. Matched with Virgin Orbit for a summer internship as a Propulsion Engineer. Through the fellowship, I spend the summer interning with Virgin Orbit, attend the Brooke Owens Fellowship Summit in Washington, DC, and receive mentorship from leaders in aerospace.
- Awarded to Sydney MennePhi Beta Kappa Honor Society Member The Phi Beta Kappa Society Nov 2021 The Phi Beta Kappa Society is America’s most prestigious academic honor society for the liberal arts and sciences. Less than 2% of the class is typically selected for this award as a Junior. I received an invitation to be involved with this society, and joined, my junior year.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneDr. Stephen W. Robinson Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2021
- Awarded to Sydney MenneDrs. Haldean and Bonnie Dalzell Scholarship UND College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry Aug 2021
- Awarded to Sydney MenneHoekstra Leadership Scholarship University of North Dakota College of Arts and Sciences Aug 2021 Received as being selected to be a College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassador and demonstrating leadership in the College.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneJay & Marie Bjerkaas Math Scholarship UND Department of Mathematics Aug 2021
- Awarded to Sydney MenneJohn and Ethel Cooley Family Scholarship UND College of Arts and Sciences Aug 2021
- Awarded to Sydney MenneRonald and Ann Bzoch Scholarship UND Department of Mathematics Aug 2021 The Ronald and Ann Bzoch Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding senior majoring in mathematics. Scholarship applied junior year Fall and Spring semesters.
- Awarded to Sydney MennePearl Young Scholarship North Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium Mar 2021 The NDSGC has established the prestigious Pearl I. Young Space Grant Award for a female student at the University of North Dakota. The recipient will ideally be involved in a research project of NASA relevance. (https://ndspacegrant.und.edu/scholarships/pearl-i-young.html)
- Awarded to Sydney MenneTop Score of Summer 2020 Research Fellowship Final Reports North Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium Mar 2021 Awarded to the student with the top score on a final report for a summer research fellowship done through the North Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneGoldwater Representative University of North Dakota Goldwater Selection Committee Jan 2021 Selected as 1 of 4 students to represent to University of North Dakota at the national level for the Goldwater Scholarship.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneDr. Stephen W. Robinson Scholarship University of North Dakota Aug 2020 Awarded to chosen students in the physics department.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneNSF S-STEM US MASTER Scholarship National Science Foundation Aug 2020 Awarded to students in STEM fields who would like to pursue a career in their chosen field. Emphasizes the development of scientific research skills. Awarded every semester.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneDAAD-RISE Germany Scholarship DAAD-RISE Germany Apr 2020 Received a DAAD-RISE Germany scholarship to complete a summer research internship at a top research institution in Germany. Worked in a graduate research group at the University of Muenster and collaborated with scientists internationally for work with the KATRIN experiment.
- Awarded to Sydney MennePresident's Honor Roll University of North Dakota Jan 2020 Awarded every semester. "The President's Honor Roll is the highest academic achievement for our undergraduate students. To qualify, a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher. The student must also have earned a minimum of 24 semester hours and have completed a minimum of 12 hours at the close of the semester, eight of which must be for traditional letter grades." (und.edu)
- Awarded to Sydney MenneRonald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at the University of North Dakota Jan 2020 “The McNair Program encourages students to prepare for graduate studies by providing opportunities to define goals, engage in research, and to develop the skills and student faculty mentor relationships vital to success at the doctoral level” (UND.edu). Conducting active research through the McNair program.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneDean's List University of North Dakota Dec 2019 Awarded every semester.Awarded to students who are ranked in the top 15 percent of their college.
- Awarded to Sydney MenneUND Presidential Scholar University of North Dakota Aug 2019
- Awarded to Sydney MenneMinnesota Gold Bilingual Seal Minnesota Department of Education May 2019 Awarded to students who demonstrate required levels of proficiency in a language other than English.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by River Valley Riders
Associated with Sydney MenneBuddy System Mentor
Issued by Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program on Mar 2024
Associated with Sydney MenneAlumni Mentor
Issued by Brooke Owens Fellowship on Mar 2024
Associated with Sydney MenneSummit Coordinator
Issued by Brooke Owens Fellowship on Sept 2022
Associated with Sydney MenneSecretary
Issued by The Big Event at University of North Dakota on Aug 2021
Associated with Sydney MenneCommittee Member
Issued by The Big Event at University of North Dakota on Aug 2020
Associated with Sydney MenneVolunteer
Issued by Stable Days Youth Ranch on Jul 2021
Associated with Sydney Menne
Languages
- spSpanish
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