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Kate Pinkerton

Kate Pinkerton

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechanical Engineer

  • Education

    • Booker T Washington Spva Magnet

      2015 - 2019

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering 3.91/4.0

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2023 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering 4.0

  • Experience

    • UT Southwestern Medical Center

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
      Research Intern

      Tested various samples to produce optimal images for single-particle reconstructionProduced high quality samples and imagesCreated high resolution 2D and 3D classifications of proteinsMade all buffers involved in the processPurified spinach ribosomes with a sucrose gradient, purified two proteins with Ni-NTA affinity columnsand size exclusion chromatographyCreated negative stain and cryo-EM grids for samples, analyzed factors influencing cryo-EM gridsAssisted in data collection and data analysis Show less

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
      Undergraduate Student Researcher

      Utilized AutoCAD programs to design 3D mobile microelectrodesTested and analyzed various 3D printers to determine efficient methods of productionEdited designs to streamline performance

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      Jan 2021 - May 2021
      Undergraduate Student Researcher

      Used SolidWorks to design casing for optical fibersAssisted with experimentation of different angles of optical fibers to find optimal usage for two-photon endoscope

    • Epimed

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Intern

      Designed needle hub for new medical device in SolidWorksDesigned powder coating gun guide and medical device holding fixture for efficient manufacturingPerformed testing and wrote standards for needles, probes, catheters, medical packaging, and labels

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Manage several projects on the topic of health risks to firefighters from Lithium-ion battery failureCommunicate with local fire departments to educate on Li-ion battery safety risks and research concernsDesign and conduct experiments to analyze accuracy of hazardous gas sensors in Li-ion battery firesCollect and analyze particulate matter samples from Li-ion battery fires using particle sizing instrumentsInvestigate PM size and elemental composition using microscopy, SEM, TEM, and XRDReview literature to assess inhalation and toxicity risks from Li-ion battery particulates and vent gasesConstruct replicate models of battery failure experiments in FDS and PyrosimInvited to present research at SFPE national conference Show less

    • USPTO

      Jul 2024 - now
      Patent Examiner

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Machine Shop Certification

      Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
      Feb 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kate Pinkerton
      National AP Scholar College Board Jul 2019 "Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams."Scored 4 or 5 on 10 AP Exams
    • Awarded to Kate Pinkerton
      National Merit Scholar National Merit Scholarship Corporation Mar 2019