Calleb J. Diaz Acevedo
I'm a third year chemical engineering student interested in electrochemistry and nuclear energy. I have worked on prototype designing, proposal and Preliminary Design Review Writing (PDR), among others. I'm currently searching for research or internship opportunities to apply my previous experiences. My hobbies include team based or strategy videogames and boardgames.
EDUCATION
University
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Mayagüez, P.R.
B.S. on Chemical Engineering
GPA: 3.90/4.00
Expected Graduation Date: May, 2023
Among the Top 4% of the Students on my Year.
High School
Centro Residencial de Oportunidades Educativas de Ceiba (CROEC)
Ceiba, P.R.
Specialized on Math and Science
GPA: 4.00/4.00
EXPERIENCE
May 16-August 8,2019
Principal Investigator
NASA Proposal Writing & Evaluation Experience (NPWEE) Academy
The program consisted on the development of a proposal that solves problems related with NASA's Technology Road-maps for upcoming missions. A team of multidisciplinary students worked to develop an idea to protect electronics from the effect of Total Ionizing Doses (TIDs) and extreme temperatures. As team PI my responsibilities included organizing the research cycles and contacting subject matter experts. The propose idea was using a Polyester coated with Multi-walled Carbon Nano-tubes doped with silver nano-particles.
The program conducted a once a week seminar that teaches participants how to write proposals and how to deal with patenting our products. It also required students to participate on the proposal evaluation process in order to understand how NASA evaluates them. I was responsible for the evaluation of 5 other proposals.
January 15-April 16,2019
Design Team Leader &
Safety Officer
NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy Level 2
Level 2 consisted on finalizing the Preliminary Design Review and building a prototype to test the landing mechanism. Once a week seminars continued on how to build a prototype and what to look for in order to measure results.
My main task was to organize and oversee the manufacturing of a payload prototype and make the necessary adjustments to the design. After the prototype was built, the team tested the landing mechanism to ensure its reliability and make predictions on how it would behave on Mars. During the testing I was in charge of the security of my teammates and on field redesigns.
August 4-December 11,2018
Design Team Leader
NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy Level 1
L'SPACE Academy Level 1 challenged teams of student around the US to design a mission to Mars with the objective of study the possibility of life. For that purpose, once a week personnel from NASA teach us how to design the different parts of a mission. From choosing the landing site to planning for complications during the mission. They also equip us with tools like JMars and Solid Edge to ensure our success.
I was the Design Team Leader (a team of 4). Our task was to design a payload that was 500g and that fits a 30,000 cubic centimetre cube. The payload design included a landing mechanism, energy storage, and scientific instruments. I worked on the CAD designs, the modification of a Magnetotelluric device, assessing the points of failure, and the materials to build a prototype. At the end the team delivered a Preliminary Design Review (PDR), which won third place. The team also conducted a info section to inform the students about the program and its objectives.
High School
August, 2017- April 28, 2018
President
MIT Launch Club
Help found and became the first president of the club. Its aim was to promote entrepreneurship among the students. The competition consisted on creating a product and testing its validity to create our own business. Thus, the club has 20 members and was divided on four branches: Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and Design. We developed Borganik, a company that wanted to raise awareness about locally produced products via a subscription based sampling package.
My responsibilities consisted on reporting the progress made by the club to our mentor and delegate weekly task to each branch. Once a month a seminar was conducted to reveal the next stage of development. I was then responsible of explaining the new phase and organizing the approach of the club.
March, 2017- May, 2018
Design Team Leader
RobotMaker Competition
The competition consisted on programming and constructing a robot using a Rasberry Pi. We worked on a "mini" traffic light that could be used in emergencies like a hurricane or blackouts. Because I had previously taken design classes on the UPRM, I was tasked to make the blueprints on AutoCAD and design the interior of the traffic light.
Associations
Phi Lambda Upsilon Chapter
Status: Member
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Chemical Engineering Honor Society.
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Membership Requires a GPA over 3.50
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Workshop aimed at developing more efficient pitching and resume skills.
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Attended Research Symposiums.
Program for Engineering Access, Retention, and LIATS Sucess
Status: Member/Scholarship Holder
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Receive Workshop for Carrier & Non-technical skills development such as: Resume & CV Writing, Business Planning, Budget Management, among others.
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Carrier & Educational Mentor: Dr. Nelson Cardona Martinez (Ph.D. Chemical Engineering)
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Special Courses that focus on Carrier Exploration (INGE 3001), Introduction to Learning Communities (INGE 3002), among others.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Status: Member
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Network with companies for Coop and Internships.
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Interview Practice & Tips.
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Access to Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SAChE) certification.
American Nuclear Society UPRM Section
Status: Treasurer
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Promote the awareness and understanding of the application of nuclear science and technology to the public.
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Clear misunderstanding about nuclear subjects.
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Increase nuclear interest within the campus.
SKILLS
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Preliminary Design Review (PDR) & Proposal Writing Experience
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Basic Programing Skills (Python)
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Basic CAD Design (AutoCAD)
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Basic Knowledge on Accounting Software (Wave Accounting)
Soft Skills
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Leadership Experience- Small Teams (4) and Medium Teams (20)
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Problem Solving Skills
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Effective Organization Skill
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Bilingual (Spanish & English)
Technical Skills
Awards & Recognitions
Excelency Award Rafael Carrion Jr.
Awarded: August,2018
Award granted to 100 students each year for excelling on University application test such as the PAA and PNA offered by the Collage Board.
Recruitment, Retention, and Distance Engineering Education Project (R2DEEP) Recognition
Awarded: June 6, 2018
Given to students who successfully completed university courses while being on high school.
"Te Queremos Preparado" Puerto Rico Senate Recognition
Awarded: July,2018
Awarded to students who obtained a GPA of 4.00 on high school.
Recognition by the Camara of Representatives
Awarded: May 31, 2018
Awarded to students who excelled academically during high school.
