1. STEVEN JOHN THOMPSON
9009 North FM 620 Apt 2214 • Austin, TX, 78726 • (512) 550-5413 • stevenjthomps@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE Seeking full-time employment. Available June 1st, 2017. Interested in engineering design and manufacturing.
EDUCATION Texas A&M University, College Station, TX May 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.46 / 4.00
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Materials Science and Engineering (Polymer Processing and Polymer Chemistry Focuses)
Elective Focuses: Manufacturing, Materials, Thermofluids, Polymer Sciences, HVAC, and Engine Design
INTERNSHIPS Research Experience for Undergraduates Internship May 2016 – Aug 2016
Texas A&M University | Dr. Bruce L. Tai
 Assisted in performing manufacturing based research for DOW Chemical Company, Stryker, and Ford
 Coordinated and collaborated with 5 undergraduate and 5 graduate students from different departments
 Publication was selected and presented at 2016 International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium
 Fully sponsored internship through the National Science Foundation
RESEARCH Aggie Challenge Researcher Jan 2016 – Present
Texas A&M University | Dr. Bruce L. Tai
Enhanced Haptics & Environment-Detailing for Virtual Reality Training of Minimally Invasive Surgery
 Currently creating a physics-based virtual reality system to train entry-level bone surgeons
 Deliverables include a complete hardware and software package (haptic device, VR software, manual)
 Completed working prototype and have conducted the primary psychophysical studies.
LEADERSHIP Mentorship Program Coordinator | Kappa Theta Epsilon Honor Society (KTE) Jan 2017 – Present
 Managing 25 mentors and mentees over the semester, currently mentoring 3 of those mentees
 Working directly with the president and vice president in event planning and event follow-through
External Relations Officer | Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
 Society that partners with international communities to help meet their basic human needs
 Increased membership by 3 times, allowing 3 new international projects to be taken on by EWB
 Marketed the organization into their first newspaper articles (2 total) and into 5 campus events
COURSEWORK Custom Manufacturing, IC Engines, Thermofluids, Polymer Processing, Polymer Chemistry, etc.
 Built a Stirling engine and a common hammer from raw materials. Trained in FCAW,GMAW,GTAW,SMAW
 Gained understanding in IC engine design/testing, HVAC, power plant design, Ashby materials selection, etc.
EXPERIENCE Machines
Miller Welding Equipment
Lincoln Plasma Cutters
Instron Tensile Testing Equipment
Clausing Manual Engine Lathes
Sharp Vertical Milling Machines
Baileigh and Wellsaw Bandsaws
Hardware
Bray Valves and Actuators,
National Instruments, Omega and
Kister DAQ, Alicona Imaging,
Anton-Paar Rheometers (MCR)
Stratasys/3DS/Flashforge Printers
Moog Animatics Linear Actuators
Software
Dassault Solidworks, Abaqus
Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD
NI LabVIEW, NI Mindstorms
Matlab, G-Code, C++, LaTeX
NI-ELVISmx & NI-DAQmx
Microsoft Office, Apple iWork
PUBLICATIONS Optimization of Low One-photon Polymerization for Hydrostatic 3D Printing of Silicone Material.
Dong Sung Kim1
, Steven John Thompson1
, Melissa Grunlan2
, and Bruce L. Tai1
. 1
Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Texas A&M University 2
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University
EMPLOYMENT Server
The Moviehouse and Eatery | Austin, TX Seasonally, May 2014 - 2017
 Averaged roughly $16/hour wage and 20% tip overall
 Improved interpersonal communication and first impressions by conversing with a variety of customers
 Worked with 30-40 other staff members at one given time
VOLUNTEER Central Baptist Church Serve Team Volunteer | College Station, TX Seasonally, Apr 2016 - Present
Hill Country Bible Church Audio/Visual Volunteer | Austin, TX Seasonally, Aug 2013 - 2015
ACTIVITIES Texas A&M Hullabaloo Athletic-Band Member Seasonally, Dec 2015 – Present
 1st
and 2nd
Part Tenor Trombonist
REFERENCES Dr. Bruce L. Tai
Office Phone: (979)458-9888 | Email: btai@tamu.edu