Cooper Atkinson

E-mail: atki2283@vandals.uidaho.edu

Education
University of Idaho, Class of 2017
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, May 2017
College of Engineering Deans List, Fall 2013 to Present
Kamiakin High School, Class of 2013
Class Salutatorian, graduated with honors

GPA: 3.90

GPA: 3.99
(unweighted)

Work Experience
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, National Security Internship Program, May 2015 Present
Technical Student in the Signature Sciences and Technology division focusing on
radioxenon gas detection and calibration systems
Diversified engineering experience through introduction to gas systems and industry
standards for design and CAD documentation
Responsibilities included modelling systems in Solidworks, cataloging purchased parts for
sponsors, creating a comprehensive drawing package of the detection system, learning how
to operate the system and writing a technical document and delivering a presentation on my
work
Photographer Coop Photography, March 2011 Present
Published art, built photographic portfolios for businesses, photographed for clients

Engineering Experience
DeVlieg Innovation Fellowship - Stirling Engine Project, January 2015 May 2015
Worked with a team to design, manufacture, build and test small Stirling engines
Gained experience with Solidworks, Master Cam and machining parts
Mechanical Design Analysis - Mentor, January 2015 Present
Worked with professor to operate lab and assist students with Matlab and Arduino projects
Gained valuable leadership and problem-solving experience through working with students,
designing labs, and troubleshooting technical issues
Real World Design Challenge (National) 2011 2012 and 2012 2013
Worked with a team to design an aircraft to meet the challenge specifications
Won for Washington State both years and attended national competition each time

Leadership and Activities

University of Idaho Engineering Scholars, August 2013 Present

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, May 2015 Present
University of Idaho SAE Formula Hybrid Car Club, August 2014 January 2015
University of Idaho Honors Program, August 2013 Present
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, January 2014 Present

Software & Coursework Highlights

Coursework: Statics, Dynamics, Calculus 1-3, Mechanics of Materials, Ordinary Differential Equations,
Mechanical Design Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, Circuits, Thermodynamics and Dynamic System
Modeling
Software: Solidworks (CAD), Microsoft Office Suite, Creo Elements (CAD), Flo EFD (computational
analysis), basic knowledge of Matlab and C++ and TK Solver