Corey O'Brien

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I'm Corey,

an Aerospace Engineering Student

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School Email:
obrie187{at}purdue.edu

Personal Email:
obriecorey{at}gmail.com

Github:
github.com/obriencorey

LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/obriencorey

"Our modern understanding of materials has been brought about by getting engineers and physicists and chemists to talk to eachother, which they were rather reluctant to do. What is wanted now, I think, is to bring materials science together with economics and aesthetics." - J.E. Gordon

About Me

Hello! I am a third-year Purdue AAE student who's also getting a minor in math. I have an interest in structures and materials, which is my planned specialization.

This past summer I had the opportunity to intern at Sonex Aircraft. It was a great experience and I learned a ton about what goes into designing an airplane.

Additionally, since January 2021 I have been working as a research assistant in TNT Labs Purdue where I assist in the development of self-sensing 3D printed sensors and multifunctional material characterization.

Outside of class, I am a lab supervisor for the Purdue 3D Printing Club, where I work with Purdue students of all majors to make their 3D design a reality. We have both FDM and SLA printers and often work with Purdue classes to make sure everyone can see their ideas come to life.

I am also a member of the Purdue Space Program, in the NASA Student Launch Organization, where we are building a rocket to compete in a NASA competition! I am an avionics and recovery team member, but I am also helping develop the IFVR, or In-Flight Video Recording, System which will record three different angles of the vehicle's flight.

One of my main goals is to help foster the next generation of STEM students! I am a Teaching Assistant for ENGR16100 and ENGR16200 at Purdue, the Honors First Year Engineering Class. I also am a Peer Mentor for this program, offering more personalized advice and help to engineering students.

STEM outreach is another important part of my life. I am a volunteer for Coder Dojo, a club which teaches the CAD program OnShape to members of the Lafayette Boy's and Girl's club. During non-COVID times, I also would teach Micro:Bit to local elementary and middle school students through the Algebra by 7th Grade (AB7G) program.

When I'm not participating in clubs or studying for classes, I work on personal projects. These range from building rockets and planes, to web development (e.g. this very website), to 3D printing and making things with my CNC router. Most of all, I'm just trying to learn as much as I can!.

Corey O'Brien

I'm Corey,

an Aerospace Engineering Student

Electrical Stuff!

Things That Fly!

3D Stuff!