Austin Bashaw
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: French
University of Oklahoma
Graduation: May 2018
Major GPA: 3.96
Overall GPA: 3.90
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About Me
Where I Am. Where I’m Going.
As a newly graduated mechanical engineer, I enjoy coming up with creative solutions to solve practical problems. Growing up, I played numerous sports, and I try to incorporate a similar team player approach to projects I work on. My main interests are in the aerospace industry and sports equipment industry. This site showcases my abilities and experiences.
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Outside of work, I am a huge University of Oklahoma football and New England Patriots fan. I also enjoy running and hiking because they allow me to stay active while seeing amazing scenery.
Work Experience
My Roles & Responsibilities
Associate Engineer, The Spaceship Company
August 2018 - Present
Design and analysis of structural test fixtures
Technical writing including test plan and report writing
Strain and displacement data analysis of structural tests
Mechanical systems intern,
the spaceship company
Validation and Verification of flight requirements through analysis and inspection
Developed and executed test plan to verify portion of flight control logic
Summer 2017
Large scale test intern,
the spaceship company
Summer 2016
Designed a test fixture and test plan to fracture a wing spar
Developed a class to train company engineers on how to properly apply and use strain gages
Analyzed tensile, compressive, and shear data from spaceship access panel tests
Relevant Coursework
What I’ve Learned
Design of Mechanical Components
AME 3353
Analysis and design of mechanical subsystems and selection of elements such as gears, shafts, clutches, brakes and modern mechanical components
Solid Mechanics Lab
AME 3112
Measurement of displacement; velocity, acceleration, force, torque, strain, stress, data acquisition processing, and analysis
Heat Transfer
AME 3173
Heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation
Mass transfer and combined modes of heat transfer
Interactive Engineering Design and Graphics
AME 3103
Solving open-ended design and visualization problems
Visualization and modeling techniques for product design and development
Design methodology, graphic standards, projection theory, freehand sketching, spatial geometry, CAD systems, geometric modeling, and tolerancing
Technical Writing
ENGL 3153
Focuses on the forms of report writing most frequently encountered in research and industry
Linear Algebra
MATH 3333
Systems of linear equations, determinants, finite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, characteristic values and vectors
Extracurricular & Awards
pi kappa phi social fraternity
Standards Chairman
Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers
Scholarship Committee
Academic Tutor
Scholarships and Awards
Dolese Tomorrow's Engineer
Jim and Bee Close Engineering Scholarship
Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College
Financed 100% of college expenses through scholarships and working
Oklahoma Regent Scholar
Oklahoma Academic Scholar
Tau Beta Pi Honor Society
Member-at-large
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Winebar
Assisted wait staff to maintain a pleasant dining experience for customers
Worked throughout high school and when back home on break from college
Contact Me
Thank you for reviewing my website. Please get in touch if you have further questions.
(918) 671–5905