1. Rachel Beckett
Cheshire, CT
(203) 314-8757
E-Mail: rachel.beckett@uconn.edu
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITYOF CONNECTICUT – Storrs,CT
Working towards a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Junior, Honors Program, Good standing
Expected Graduation May, 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.63
Completed Technical Courses: Honors Calculus I & II, Multivariable Calculus,
differential equations,Intro to Computing for Engineers (Matlab), Thermodynamics I &
II, Principles of Mechanics I, Mechanics of Materials, Computational Mechanics,
Materials Science and Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Linear Systems Theory.
Special Skills: Proficient in Minitab & conversationalFrench
CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL – Cheshire,CT
Received Diploma – June 2012 (GPA4.2)
Completed (6) AP courses.
WORK
HISTORY:
PRATT & WHITNEY- INTERN (Mechanical Engr) – East Hartford, CT 2014
 Cold Section Engineering: Mechanical Systems, Bearing and Seals Team
 Improved Monte Carlo Simulation for Bearing Loads (Geared Fan)
 Worked Parametric Cost Model for Bearings
 Compiled Fault Tree for Engine Event and assisted Engine Event Team
 Determined Chemical and Material Compatibility for Carbon Seals
RHS CONSULTING DESIGN - INTERN (Civil Engr) -Wolcott, CT 2013
 Assisted in preparing bids for state projects
INTERESTS: Competitive Fencing, Archery, Photography,Engineering, Mathematics, Aerospace.
MEMBERSHIPS: PiTau Sigma (2014-2015), Forestry & Wildlife Club (2014-2015) (Secretary of Club 2015),
Bean Team (encouraging the arts) (2013-2015), UCONN Fencing Team (2012-2014), Alpha Lambda Delta (2012-
2014), National Honor Society (NHS) (2012), STAND member (Anti-genocide/fundraiser) 2010-2012, STAND
treasurer (2011-2012), Link Crew (High schoolfreshman transitional group)2009-2012, Peer Tutoring 2010.
AWARDS/EVENTS: Received Sophomore Honors (Fall 2014), Completion of the UCONN E² Explore
Engineering Program (2011). Cheshire High School Varsity Foil Fencer (2011-2012), Cheshire Archery Varsity
(2010), 3rd place Cheshire Challenge Foil (2010), 2nd place Rockland County Beginner Foil (2009).
COMMUNITYSERVICE: Engineering Open house tours (2014), Eco Awareness Recycling Event, Cancer
Fund Raiser, Charity Auction at the Schubert Theater, Relay for Life, Vietnam Travelling Wall.