Grace Schippers

Debate Team Captain

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Littleton, Colorado, United States

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About me
Lead Engineer, Preliminary Design at GE Aerospace | One Young World Ambassador | Stamps Scholar
Education
- St. James Academy
  2012 - 2016
  High School
- The Ohio State University
  2020 - 2023
  Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering
- University of Notre Dame
  2016 - 2020
  Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Engineering Leadership Council President, Engineering Honors Program Board, Grand Challenges Scholars Program Founding Executive Board, SAE Formula Hybrid Club, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, First Year Engineering Student Assistant
- The Ohio State University
  2020 - 2023
  Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: GE ACE Program
Experience
- St. James Academy
  Jun 2015 - Feb 2016
  Debate Team Captain
  Planned class activities for students to develop speech skills, mentored novice debaters, and organized a tournament for area high schoolsState Octafinalist 2015 and 2016State Qualifier 2014, 2015, and 2016
- University of Notre Dame
  Oct 2016 - May 2020
  Utilize human centered design and design thinking to collaborate on a water resource project with Haitian innovation clubs through the Keough School of Global Affairs Collaborate with Engineering2Empower to conduct community surveys, field interviews, and focus groups in Leogane, Haiti Support professors in the College of Engineering in facilitating the First Year Engineering course Mentor first year students through a class presence and office hours Co-Run official social media accounts for Notre Dame Stamps Scholars to publicize accomplishments and activities of the cohort Collaborate with admissions staff in developing an outreach and mentorship program for high achieving high school students
  - Grand Challenges Scholars Program
    Aug 2018 - May 2020
  - Engineering Student Assistant
    Aug 2017 - Jan 2020
  - Stamps Social Media Liaison
    Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
  - Programming Assistant, Admissions Outreach and Engagement Recruitment
    Oct 2016 - May 2018
- Engineering Leadership Council of Notre Dame
  Jan 2017 - May 2020
  Leads and coordinates the work of the Engineering Leadership Council at Notre Dame. This includes overseeing events such as Engineer's Week, Engineering Industry Day, the Engineering Your Future Speaker Series, and South Bend Community Outreach. Planned, implemented, and oversaw activities throughout the year for the Engineering Leadership Council, which functions as the Student Council of the College of Engineering at Notre Dame. Develop corporate contacts with companies in sponsorship effortsChair Company Relations for Engineering Industry DayChair Engineer's WeekRecruit corporate speakers for events on campusAttend the Engineering Leadership Summit run by the National Association of Engineering Student Councils Led the planning and implementation of events for the School of Engineering, including Engineering Week events, food drives, and informational sessions for First Years
  - President
    Apr 2019 - May 2020
  - Vice President, Engineering Leadership Council
    Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
  - Director of Sponsorship, Engineering Leadership Council
    Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
  - First Year Engineering Council President
    Jan 2017 - May 2017
- Greenlee
  May 2018 - Aug 2018
  Quality Engineering Intern
  Produce quality reports, alerts, FMEA, and ISO documentation for the RP manufacturing facility with the Quality EngineerCreate a comprehensive guide for operators on a top value stream product to decrease scrap count Develop and implement manufacturing solutions and 5S application strategies for the RP facility
- Boeing
  May 2019 - Aug 2019
  Propulsion Engineering Intern
  Analyze and monitor three propulsion functional tests to increase first past yield and alleviate chronic production issuesSupport engine build up and installation through 3P workshop attendance and process mapping projectsCreate searchable and user-friendly repository for fire testing data for use by the Propulsion Safety Group
- GE Aerospace
  Oct 2019 - now
  - Lead Engineer, Preliminary Design
    Jul 2024 - now
  - Engineer, Preliminary Design
    Jun 2023 - Jul 2024
  - Edison Engineer, Engine Clearances
    Jul 2022 - Jun 2023
  - Edison Engineer, Preliminary Design
    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
  - Edison Engineer, Commercial Controls
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
  - Incoming Edison Engineer
    Oct 2019 - Jan 2021
Licenses & Certifications
- Stamps Scholar
  Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Grace Schippers
  Bud Ahearn Grand Challenge Scholar Award University of Notre Dame May 2020 Recognition for the completion of all competencies within the Grand Challenge Scholars Program
- Awarded to Grace Schippers
  Pi Tau Sigma Honor Award University of Notre Dame May 2020 Award given to one graduate in each graduating class of Notre Dame Mechanical Engineers as recognition for outstanding academic performance and demonstrated professional potential
- Awarded to Grace Schippers
  Dean's List University of Notre Dame Dec 2016 Fall 2016 Spring 2017Fall 2017Spring 2018Fall 2018Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020
- Awarded to Grace Schippers
  University of Notre Dame Stamps Scholarship University of Notre Dame and the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Aug 2016 The Stamps Scholarship is a nationally-prestigious merit scholarship program and community that helps exceptional students become meaningful leaders throughout society. The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation partners with 44 colleges around the country. The Notre Dame Stamps Scholars Program is a 4-year scholarship given to exceptional students who exemplify leadership, service, scholarship, innovation, and character.
- Awarded to Grace Schippers
  Kansas Governor's Scholar Kansas State Department of Education May 2016 Honor for the top academic 1% of seniors at accredited high schools in Kansas
- Awarded to Grace Schippers
  National Merit Finalist National Merit Scholarship Corporation May 2016 National Merit Scholarship Award Recipient
- Awarded to Grace Schippers
  Wanda May Vinson Scholarship Award Winner Kansas State High School Activity Association Apr 2016 Scholarship awarded annually to members of the Kansas Association of Youth who have provided outstanding leadership, achieved high scholastic standing, and made contributions of service to their school and community.
Volunteer Experience
- Stamps Day of Service Co-Organizer
  Issued by University of Notre Dame on Mar 2017
  Associated with Grace Schippers
- Student Volunteer
  Issued by Synergy Services, Inc. on Aug 2015
  Associated with Grace Schippers
- School Service Director
  Issued by National Honor Society on Apr 2015
  Associated with Grace Schippers
- Chapter President at St. James Academy
  Issued by Kansas Association of Youth on May 2013
  Associated with Grace Schippers