User:Nepeters
| Name | Nate Peterson |
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| Affiliations | Michigan Technological University |
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| Registered | 2013 |
Hello everyone,
My name is Nate Peterson and I am interested in joining the Open Source Hardware Enterprise at Michigan Tech. Below I have assembled some information about myself and some cool projects that I have been apart of.
If you have any questions, my email is nepeters@mtu.edu
Education
[edit | edit source]Secondary: Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
Materials Science and Engineering Projected: May 2016
GPA: 2.75
Leadership Experience
[edit | edit source]- Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership
- Executive Council for Phi Kappa Tau & Interfraternity Council: House Steward Position & VP Of Member Development
- Attended LeaderShape 2014 at Michigan Technological University (Alberta Ford Center)
Work Experience
[edit | edit source]Exopack LLC (now known as Coveris) Menasha, WI
Summer Maintenance/Engineering Intern Summer 2013
- Worked with the Engineering Manager, and the Maintenance & Engineering teams on various projects within and on the production lines.
- Came up with a new and innovative way to present the Plant mapping system to include equipment locations.
- Reviewed and reformatted the Lockout/Tagout Procedures for the Plant according to new company standards.
- Helped in the implementation of a new workplace organizational program called MP2 to help create an asset database to enhance the abilities of preventative maintenance.
Project Experience
[edit | edit source]Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
Engineering Fundamentals Design Project – Bungee Jump Fall 2012
Objective: Design a bungee jump system that could be used off the Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
Methods:
- Worked on a 4 person engineering team
- Analyzed difficulties/safety issues associated with bungee jumping
- Used proper group organizational tools – Gantt Chart, Open Issues Lists, Google Drive, etc.
- Simulated & tested our design using computer analysis – MATLAB, NX modeling
Engineering Fundamentals II Design Project – Manned Vehicle Design Spring 2013
Objective: Design a manned vehicle to be used off road that could carry 3 passengers and cargo
Methods:
- Designed a prototype model in Siemens NX
- Performed a FMEA analysis and aggregated the results in a final report and presentation
- Used MATLAB to create a program to estimate the power usage, time, gearing, and various other factors for the vehicle on local mountain biking trails using GPS and elevation data collected earlier.
Phi Kappa Tau House Steward
[edit | edit source]Redid basement room, including a light up dance floor
New tile floor, vinyl composition tile
New radiator covers and trim work, all wood work
Light up dance floor, powered by LED's and a simple controller box
Video link of floor in action is here -> [1]
Tesla Engineering Charter School
[edit | edit source]Persistence of Vision Project - LED 4x4x4 Cube
Made with 74HC595 shift registers, a transistor array and an Arduino
Similar to this one shown here -> [2]
Below is a picture of the custom PCB I had made for the project
I still have the remnants at home, unfortunately my Arduino fried both the chips and itself for some reason, so it no longer works. I could fix it if I had time, which I might do this summer.
Interests/Organizations
[edit | edit source]- Technology/media Integration, hybrid vehicle technology, battery technology, mountain biking, home improvement, outdoor adventuring, camping, professional soccer and American football, programming for iOS, projects with Arduino, 3D printing – Interfraternity Council and Undergraduate Student Government
- Brother at Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, in Hancock, MI | IFC Liaison for Undergraduate Student Government