LAUREN PERLA

Moscow, ID | perl1287@vandals.uidaho.edu | 425-765-7580

EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Expected Fall 2022
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.3

Relevant Coursework
 Intro to Circuits  Thermodynamics
 Engr Mechanics of Materials  Computer Aided Design
 Fluid Mechanics
 Engineering Physics I,II  Engineering Dynamics
 Mechanical Design Analysis
 Differential Equations
 Liner Algebra  Elements of Material Science
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Skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
 Solid works certified: ASSOCIATE - Mechanical Design.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern, NASA-Idaho Space Grant Consortium Summer 2020
 Working in coordination with 3 other universities to develop skill in gravity wave analysis through high
altitude ballooning launches. In December 2020, all 4 teams will travel to Chile’s Andes Mountains to
measure the total solar eclipse for 48 hours.
Under Graduate Research December 2020
 Using the training from the internship at NASA-Idaho Space Grant Consortium, the 4 teams traveled down
to Chile, South America to measure the total solar eclipse traveling across the country for 48 hours by
flying weather balloons into the atmosphere.
Granite Constructions Current
 Assisted the Project Manager with paper work and tasks out in the field. Used Bluebeam to analyze plans
from projects.
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Secretary and Sergeant of Arms Fall 2020
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
 Running meetings using Roberts rules
 Creating the schedules and zoom links for weekly meetings to discuss and implement ideas
 Take notes during the meetings
President Current
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
 Lead representative of the organization
 Attending weekly meetings to discuss coming up events
 The liaison between the chapter and nationals
ASSOCIATIONS
General Member, Society of Women Engineers: U of I; Moscow, ID Feb 2020 - Present
 Contributed to discussions during bi-weekly meetings
 Created friendships with other members
Event Coordinator, Society of Hispanics Professional Engineers: U of I; Moscow, ID Fall 2020 - Present
 Attended weekly study hour meetings
 Networking with other Hispanic engineers
 Connecting with Society of Women Engineers to plan events

Pace Mentor, Office of Multicultural Affairs: U of I; Moscow, ID 2019-2020

 Guiding incoming students with tips and help for college life as well as classes
 Mentoring and supporting these students through the years

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Scholarships
 Western Undergraduate Exchange (Half of Tuition Semesterly) Aug 2018
 Diversity Scholarship August 2018
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Articles
 Jackson, Scott. “An Eye to the Sky.” Moscow-Pullman Daily News, 15 July 2020, dnews.com/local/an-eye-
to-the-sky/article_de967ddb-ae8a-5ed5-9170-abefd9756f30.html.

 Cooper, Leigh. “Vandal Explorers: Weather Under an Eclipse.” Students Record Gravity Waves Using
Weather Balloons, University Communications and Marketing., 2020,
www.uidaho.edu/engr/news/features/weather-balloons.
 May, Sandra. “Space Grant Students Make Innovative Solar Discoveries in Chile.” NASA, NASA, 11 Mar.
2021, www.nasa.gov/stem/space-grant-students-make-innovative-solar-discoveries-in-chile.html.