1. Michael Dean Colozza
(540) 797-3432
mcolozza@vt.edu
Home Address: Campus Address:
2624 Bobwhite Drive 1203 North Main Street, Unit M
Roanoke, VA 24018 Blacksburg, VA 24060
Education:
B.S. Ocean Engineering, Green Engineering Minor, expected May 2017 (Class Standing: Senior)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Grade Point Average: 3.55
Virginia Western Regional Academy Certificate May 2013
Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, VA
Grade Point Average: 4.0
Engineering Experience:
Jensen Maritime Consulting, Engineering Intern May – August 2016
• Performed basic calculations involving stability and structure for client vessels, accompanied senior
engineers on ship checks, and checked drawings and diagrams for accuracy.
Research Experience:
Turbulent Boundary Layers Over Rough Surfaces, Undergraduate Research Assistant Spring 2016
• Investigating the effect of roughness on a turbulent boundary layer. Primary responsibilities include model
preparation for wind tunnel testing.
Extracurricular Experience:
Engineers Without Borders: Dominican Republic Chapter, Co-Leader Fall 2013 - Present
 Working towards the goal of implementing a water distribution system in the town of Verón, Dominican Republic.
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Corresponding Secretary (Past: Service Chair) Fall 2014 - Present
 As corresponding secretary, communicated with members to keep them up to speed on the goings on.
 As service chair, organized service events to get members involved in the community
Virginia Tech SailBOT, Webmaster Fall 2014 - Present
 Autonomous Sailboat (2 meters long) design team.
 As webmaster, updated website, resume books, and social media sites
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), Treasurer Fall 2014 – Present
• As treasurer, tracked the budget for the Virginia Tech SNAME chapter and provided it to SNAME Nationals in
preparation for the 2016 SNAME Conference
Honors, Awards, and Prizes:
University Honors Summer 2015 - Present
 Admitted to Honors College in summer of 2015, allowing me to work towards an Honors Diploma.
Dean’s List Fall 2013 – Fall 2015
Other Engineering Skills:
Proficient: MATLAB | Rhinoceros 3D | AutoCAD | Inventor | Mathematica | GHS
Prior Experience: Java | Python | C++ | LabVIEW
Highlighted Coursework:
Courses: Aero/Hydrodynamics | Computational Designof Ocean Structures | Ship Dynamics | Life Cycle Assessment
Projects:
 Thin-Walled Structures: Design of a structural spar for a Boeing 737 wing.
 Aero/Hydrodynamics: Optimization of a hydrofoil on a small boat.
 Life Cycle Assessment: Life cycle analysis of a Keurig K-Cup vs. bulk ground coffee to determine comparative
environmental impact