Forrest Austin Tanner

(208) 610-8016

tann1247@vandals.uidaho.edu

P.O.Box 613

Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
4.0 GPA
Relevant Courses:
Modeling Dynamic Systems
Engineering Fluid Mechanics

Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics

Machine Component Design
Computer Aided Design

Expected May 2015

Heat Transfer
Thermal Energy System Design
Experimental Methods

Associate of Science in General Studies

North Idaho College, Coeur DAlene, Idaho

May 2012

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Flight Director, Vandal Atmospheric Science Team (VAST)
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Fall 2014

Hold ultimate responsibility and authority for all VAST program activities, budget, and projects
Prepare and present weekly lecture to 30+ students in ENGR205/206 (VAST)

Assistant Flight Director, Vandal Atmospheric Science Team (VAST)

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2013-2014

Launch high-altitude science experiments using weather balloons

Integrated altitude switch or balloon tracking system using an Arduino

Class Projects
o Custom Shaped Bolt Design Project

Spring 2014

Designed and modeled an axially loaded bolt for maximum life using SolidWorks and TK Solver

o SolidWorks Engine Project

Fall 2013

Modelled 1911 Simplex motor with drawings, renderings, and animations using SolidWorks

o Input Power Meter for Bicycle

Fall 2012

Designed/built bicycle power meter prototype with Arduino to measure athletes performance

National Community College Aerospace Scholar Johnson Space Center (NASA)

2012

Computer Skills SolidWorks, Matlab, TK Solver, EES, Arduino, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Alumni Award for Excellence (University of Idaho Alumni Association & Office of Alumni Relations)
Idaho RISE Fellowship (NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium Fellowship)

2014

2014-2015

Tau Beta Pi Honors Society (The Engineering Honor Society) Idaho Alpha Chapter

2013-Present

Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Delta Kappa Chapter (North Idaho College)

2011-Present

University of Idaho Deans List

2012-2014

Forrest Austin Tanner

(208) 610-8016

tann1247@vandals.uidaho.edu

P.O.Box 613

Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805

North Idaho College Deans List

Private Pilot license Experimental Aircraft Association Youth Flight Scholarship

2010-2012
December 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE
Idaho Space Grant Consortium (Moscow, Idaho)
Idaho Rise Fellow organizer and principle lecturer for Near Space Engineering class (VAST)

Fall 2014

Structures Unlimited Inc. (Bonners Ferry, Idaho)

2004-Present
Carpenter work in family-owned business building pole barns, and log & timber trusses and structures.
TRIO Student Support Services (Coeur d Alene, Idaho)
Mathematics and English Tutor North Idaho College

2011-2012

INTERESTS/OTHER
Music Private voice instruction (2006-2013); Collegium Musicum Choir (2012-Present); International Choir
(2007-2011); Handbell Choir (2007-2009); Private violin instruction (2003-2006); Musicfest Northwest Voice
(2006-2009)
Community Service Hours: 285

July 2006-Present