Spencer Schmidt

spencer-schmidt.github.io

spencerschmidt@ufl.edu

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Spencer Schmidt

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321-437-4940

Interests

Amateur Rocketry (IREC, Swamp Launch, Propulsion), Manufacturing (Traditional Manufacturing, CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Welding), Fishing (UF Salty Gators, Saltwater, Inter-costal)

Skills

Modeling and Analysis Software: Solidworks, Autodesk, FEA, MATLAB

Manufacturing: Machining, 3D Printing, Wood Working

Education

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

B.S., Mechanical Engineering (expected Spring, 2023)

  • Control of Mechanical Engineering Systems
  • Mechanical Design 1
  • Design and Manufacturing Lab
  • Vibrations
  • Dynamics
  • Computer Programming for Engineers

2019 - Present

Work

Technology Consultant, University of Florida Information Technology

Oversee campus technology labs

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and prepare lab technology
  • Provide computers for instruction and student use

2021 - Present

Activities

Event Lead, American Cancer Society

www.cancer.org/

Proposed and organized dance marathon fundraiser for Relay for Life

  • Lead the creation of a fundraiser with nearly 100 attendees
  • Raised over $4000 for the American Cancer Society

2018 - 2019

Treasurer, University of Florida Salty Gators Fishing Club

ufsaltygators.com/

Handle money and bookkeeping for the fishing club

  • Helped organize charity fishing tournament to raise funds for Captains for Clean Water
  • Handle all income and payments including merchandise orders and tournament donations
  • Repaired and serviced club outboard motors

2020 - Present

Awards

Gerald and Elaine L. Gibson Scholarship in Engineering, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, 2021

Scholarship for chosen high achieving undergatuate students within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.

Osceola County Stem Outstanding Scholar, School District of Osceola County, 2018

Awarded to students who succeed in STEM oriented extra-curriculars.