Madison Anderson

1022 Val Ter Court, Forest VA 24551 ● 434-851-8337 ● maanderson8897@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, ABET Accredited
Graduating May 2019
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Major GPA: 3.06

Certifications: Learning MATLAB

Internships
Automated Industrial Technologies (AIT) (Winter 2017 to 2018)
 Assisted engineers with projects as needed
 Utilized SolidWorks skills
 Assembled machines to be sent to customers
 Re-organized inventory

Research
Materials Research (Summer 2017 - Present)
 Investigated the effects of heat treating A2 steel
 Proficient in using metallography equipment
 Attended NCUR 2018 conference to present research
Bio-inspired Research (Fall 2016 - Present)
 Investigated organisms in nature with cutting mechanisms
 Designed and manufactures a floss container using SolidWorks and 3D printing
 Attended 2018 NASA conference to present research
 Presented at 2019 INCOSE International Workshop

Engineering Skills
3D Modeling: SolidWorks, Inventor
Analytics: Lingo, MATLAB
Project Management: Microsoft Project
Design Drawing: CAD Drawing and Interpretation, Building Schematics and Schedules
Machine/Tool Usage: Lathe, Mill, Chop Saw, Basic Hand Tools

Course Projects
Small Batch Coffee Roasting Capstone Project, Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
 Design and manufacture a small scale coffee roaster to fit the needs of the client
 Won “Great Business Idea Award” at the 2018 Madison Engineering Xchange
 Serving as project secretary who is in charge of the budget, bill of materials, and ordering parts
Human Powered Vehicle Project, Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
 Gathered requirements by attending meetings with clients and end-user
 Constructed bike to accommodate the needs of an individual with cerebral palsy
 Served as project manager for group of 8 people by producing project schedules and ensuring deadlines were met
Pinball Machine Project, Spring 2016
 Created a functioning pinball machine containing electrical and mechanical components

Community and Professional Involvement

Member of the JMU Engineering Leadership Program, Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
Member of the Society of Women Engineers at JMU, Fall 2016 - Present
Member of the JMU Residential Learning Community for Engineers, Fall 2015 - Spring 2016

Work Experience
Teaching Assistant, JMU Engineering Department, 2017 - Present