Emily Winters

Research and Aerospace Engineering Intern

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About me
Stamps President's Scholar at Georgia Institute of Technology | Incoming Blue Origin Intern | Brooke Owens 2024
Education
- Peachtree Ridge High School
  2017 - 2021
  Science, math, fine arts 12th
  Activities and Societies: FIRST Robotics FRC Team 6829 - Build Lead; National Art Honor Society - President; PRHS Cross Country Team - Scholar-Athlete; Peachtree Ridge Speech and Debate Team; Peachtree Ridge Mock Trial; Peachtree Ridge Leadership; National Honor Society
- Georgia Governor's Honors Program
  2019 - 2019
  Visual Arts Major with Organic Chemistry and Quantum Mechanics Minor
- Georgia Institute of Technology
  2021 - 2025
  Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Outdoor Recreation at Georgia Tech Caving Staff, Alpha Chi Omega
Experience
- Georgia Tech Research Institute
  May 2020 - Jul 2020
  Research and Aerospace Engineering Intern
  Successfully worked remotely to develop an educational wind tunnel with a team of 3 peers Designed the testing chamber section using Inventor and C++ with bipolar stepper and servo motors to autonomously control airfoil, presented the final project to GTRI shareholders and faculty
- GT Motorsports
  Aug 2021 - now
  decide advanced project timelines and priorities, lead project goal development and completion, integrate members from every subteam to complete auxiliary projects such as driver simulator Successfully created driver control systems for Georgia Tech Formula SAE IC vehicle, won 7th place in 2023Manage 9 responsible engineers complete steering, braking, throttle, shifting, ergonomic, and secondary systemsLed completion of design, manufacturing, and validation of over 50 aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber componentsPresent design reviews to industry professionals, create timelines and work with finance on ordering and sponsorship Design, manufacture, assemble, and test driver control systems for a Formula SAE competition car. Our subteam covers the steering, braking, throttle, dashboard, shifting, clutch, and seat components of the car. Utilize SolidWorks, PDM, Ansys, Hyperworks, and a 4-part design review process to effective engineer components to meet vehicle goals
  - Advanced Development Lead
    May 2024 - now
  - Driver Controls Lead
    Jun 2022 - May 2024
  - Driver Controls Engineer
    Aug 2021 - May 2024
- Georgia Institute of Technology
  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
  Student Assistant
  Assisted in created class content for ME 1670: Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design. The aim of this course is to teach fundamental mechanical drafting and CAD design. However, I worked with Dr. Pucha to extend the curriculum to include sustainable design methods.
- SpaceX
  Jan 2023 - May 2023
  Launch Recovery Engineering Intern
  Assembled and tested Falcon Support Rack with redundant power supplies to power and control Falcon 9 post-recoveryRefreshed droneship towing hydraulic system to unlock more autonomous capabilities to increase safety offshore. Designing gangway for drone ship with human factors, structural analysis, and training to safely transport personnelOrganized preparations to assemble an additional ship thruster as a critical spare for missions
- KLA
  May 2023 - Aug 2023
  R&D Fastscan Mechanical Intern
  Designed a testbench in Creo Parametric with 54 testing configurations and 3 motorized axes for a new height sensor conceptPerformed accelerometer and oscilloscope testing to study the vibrational and electrical noise
- GT Student Competition Center
  Jun 2023 - now
  Manage the flow of information for Georgia Tech's competitive engineering teams including RoboJackets, Wreck Racing, GT Motorsports FSAE (IC and EV), Offroad Baja SAE, EcoCAR, and GT Solar Racing. Organize space-wide events for recruitment, team bonding, K-12 STEM outreach education, and involvement in campus-wide events like the Atlanta Science Festival. Manage the space's SharePoint and Google Drive accounts.
  - SCC President
    Apr 2024 - now
  - VP Engagement
    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024
- Blue Origin
  May 2024 - Aug 2024
  Combustion Devices Engineering Intern - BE-3PM Engine
  Utilized Creo Parametric and Ansys Mechanical to design and evaluate combustion chamber components. Designed bolted and welded joints, and evaluated stress due to temperature and loads. Created 6 drawings for the creation and assembly of laser vacuum welding samples.
- Blue Origin
  Nov 2024 - now
  Incoming New Glenn Combustion Intern
Licenses & Certifications
- Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
  American Red Cross
  Mar 2022
- Wilderness First Responder
  SOLO Wilderness Medical School
  Mar 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Emily Winters
  Senior Capstone Design Interdisciplinary Winners - May 2025 Team Space Wheels won the top interdisciplinary project award for their high-performance, low-cost CubeSat reaction wheel
- Awarded to Emily Winters
  Woodruff School Chair’s Award - May 2025 Awarded by Woodruff chair Dr. Devesh Ranjan for contributions to the Georgia Tech Mechanical Engineering School and academic performance, through student competition center involvement, capstone design, coursework, and research
- Awarded to Emily Winters
  Brooke Owens Fellow - 2024 Brooke Owens Fellows are chosen for their talent, initiative, service-mindedness, and creativity. Throughout the Fellowship, Brookies grow as individuals and as future aerospace leaders by gaining confidence and a deep sense of community.
- Awarded to Emily Winters
  Stamps President’s Scholar - 2021 Full-ride merit scholarship presented to the top 1% of incoming Georgia Tech students based on demonstrated excellence in leadership, scholarship, progress, and service.
Volunteer Experience
- Horizontal Caving Instructor
  Issued by Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech (ORGT) on Sept 2021
  Associated with Emily Winters
- Cascading Trip Leader
  Issued by Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech (ORGT) on Oct 2024
  Associated with Emily Winters