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Natasha R.

Natasha R.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Robotics Engineer | PhD in Mechanical Engineering

  • Education

    • Case Western Reserve University

      2018 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mechanical Engineering 3.67

      Dissertation title: "Networks of Saddles to Visualize, Learn, Adjust, and Create Branches in Robot State Trajectories"

    • Case Western Reserve University

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Mechanical Engineering

    • Howard University

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering summa cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Engineers Without Borders, the National Society of Black Engineers, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Caribbean Student's Association Undergraduate researcher in thermal sciences. Vice president of Tau Beta Pi (DC Alpha); regional secretary of National Society of Black Engineers

    • Harrison College

      2008 - 2014
      Associate of Science (A.S.) Natural Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Harrison College Orchestra, Chess Club, Science Club I was selected to be a prefect (honors student), along with serving as first chair violin in the school orchestra and competing in javelin at the national level.

  • Experience

    • Howard University

      Mar 2016 - May 2018
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Designing and developing accessible devices that can be used to demonstrate the fundamental laws of thermal sciences. Closed out research into the enhancement of the thermal conductance of silicon dioxide nano-particles.

    • National Society of Black Engineers

      May 2017 - May 2018
      Region II Secretary

      Team lead for Region II Communications Zone (included Publications Chair, Public Relations Chair & Telecommunications Chair); reported to National Secretary. Organized and implemented marketing plans for Regional Leadership Conference & Fall Regional Conference. Also organized A/V, publications and presentations for aforementioned conferences as well as Region II general meetings at National Convention in 2018.

    • Siegal Lifelong Learning at Case Western Reserve University

      Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
      Program Assistant

      In charge of registration & check-in for Origins Science Scholars lecture series. Assisted with other miscellaneous projects.

    • Office of Accommodated Testing & Services Case Western Reserve University

      Oct 2018 - May 2020
      Graduate Office Assitant

      Greet students, faculty & staff at front desk. Assist with check-in, check-out and management of students using testing accommodations. Maintain privacy/confidentiality requirements for collecting, distributing, and returning exams (between faculty & students).

    • Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Created lesson plans, held office hours, graded homework, and communicated with students outside of class hours for Undergraduate Dynamics (EMAE-181) and Computers in Mechanical Engineering (EMAE-250).

    • Case Western Reserve University

      Jan 2020 - Jun 2024

      Office of Student Success, and Office of Post-Graduate Planning & Experiential Education.Greeting visitors as they enter the lobby. Checking-in students for their appointments with staff members. Managing the email inbox & answering calls. Communicating with staff members about incoming calls, visitors and emails. Assisting with other miscellaneous projects.

      • Graduate Researcher

        Aug 2018 - Jun 2024

      • Front Desk Staff Supervisor

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

    • Stress Engineering Services, Inc.

      Jun 2024 - now
      Associate Robotics Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • On call volunteer

      Issued by The Ark Animal Welfare Society on May 2016
      The Ark Animal Welfare SocietyAssociated with Natasha R.

    • Student

      Issued by Engineers Without Borders USA on Oct 2014
      Engineers Without Borders USAAssociated with Natasha R.

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by CodeHers CLE on Jun 2023
      CodeHers CLEAssociated with Natasha R.