NASA Glenn Academy 2005

NASA Academy 2005
Glenn Research Center
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Peter Galie

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor of Science, June 2006

NASA Academy Research Project

Microcombustion: Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Ethanol in a Heated Nickel Microtube
NASA Principal Investigator: Steve Schneider

Education

I have just completed my third year at Princeton University this spring. I will graduate next year with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with two certificates in Robotics & Intelligent Systems and Environmental Studies. My coursework has included the basic requirements including statics, dynamics, both ordinary and partial differential equations, fluid dynamics, and mechanical design. To qualify for my certificate programs I have also taken courses in atmospheric chemistry, cognitive psychology, and other interdisciplinary fields. I plan on my thesis work for senior year to involve microcombustion for propulsion of satellites.

Experience

My previous research experience has been limited, but my work experience is extensive. I have worked for two main contractors for the U.S. Navy: BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin. At Lockheed Martin I participated in the OCDP Program, a prominent leadership development summer program. I was assigned to the manufacturing and production divisions where I oversaw manufacturing processes and assisted supervisors inspect materials for the AEGIS Radar Systems.

Extra-Curricular Activities

I am very active both during the school terms and over the summers. I have been part of the Division 1 Varsity Cross Country and Track Teams my three years at Princeton. In addition to competing next fall, I also will be the Co-President of the ASME chapter at Princeton and continue my work as Social Chair of the Princeton Paddies, an Irish student group on campus. I have many hobbies including playing guitar, writing poetry, and working on cars. I love the outdoors and during the fall and spring I do plenty of mountain biking and hiking. Over the summer I surf, skim-board, and help my uncle with his boat down at the Jersey shore. My main goals within the next year are to begin taking flight lessons, and to get my motorcycle license.