John Jacob Darst

5206 Sycamore Creek Dr.

Kingwood, TX, 77345

(832) 445-4535
john.darst1@gmail.com

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OBJECTIVE
Get hired on full time at NASA Johnson Space Center.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Overall GPR: 3.032

Graduating in May 2016

EXPERIENCE
Johnson Space Center EP5 Coop
May 2015 August 2015
Cooperative student worker in Propulsion and Power Division, Power Branch Batteries Specialist

Improved Testing methods for the certification of Aluminum Wire on the Space Station.

Performed Destructive Physical Analyses of Lithium Ion Battery packs.

Took part in CT imaging of battery cells to determine failure mode.

Designed new intercell heat sink for the Orion Small Cell Battery to reduce weight and prevent thermal runaway propagation.
Johnson Space Center CI5 Coop
May 2014 August 2014
Cooperative student worker in Expeditionary Vehicle Systems Division, ETHOS Branch

Debugged and tested the new ETHOS displays for MCC21 in the new Mission Control Flight Control Room. (WFCR).

Created the on console flipbook reference page for the NORS (Nitrogen Oxygen Recharge System).

Underwent training on various flight systems for the International Space Station, focusing on the Internal Thermal Control System.
Johnson Space Center EC3 Coop
Cooperative student worker in Crew and Thermal Systems Division, Life Support Branch

Helped Create the SEOS (Solid Electrolyte Oxygen Separation System).

Assisted in the design and testing of a foldable collapsible contingency urinal for spaceflight.

January 2014 - May 2014

Molecular Rebar Design, Austin, Texas

Intern in Composite Materials
Worked on high energy impact dissipation systems for armor plating.

May 2013 - August 2013

Collaborated with University of Texas professors to perform advanced high shear-rate tensile testing.
Created novel nanomaterials that successfully improved performance of impact absorbing systems.

Designed Nanotubes, LLC, Austin, Texas

Research Assistant

Found an effective solution to catastrophic product failure at production facility.

Helped devise better methods of polymer storage and coagulation.

Improved polymer solution stability under various conditions.

Advanced research in the field of battery technology.

Worked with diverse group of engineers and scientists meet project objectives and production quotas.

June 2012- August 2012

Designed Nanotubes, Austin, Texas

June 2011-August 2011
Research Assistant

Developed more rigorous reaction conditions for battery production.

Gained first-hand experience as operator of large batch reaction equipment.

Achieved confidence as lab technician in techniques of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet spectroscopy,
Thermogravimetric analysis, Tensile Testing, and rubber melt mixing.
ACTIVITIES
TAMU Target Archers
Team Member
TAMU Kendo Kyokai
Quartermaster

Maintained club equipment, provided repair and customization services.

Took commissions for hand-made equipment.

Led class instruction in swordsmanship.

HONORS
TAMU Dwight Look College of Engineering

Received scholarship for academic success.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
German; conversational; basic writing (4 years)

August 2010 May 2014

August 2009 December 2010

December 2012

HOBBIES
Advanced in martial arts, woodworking, and metal sculpture as well as musical composition and homebrewing of
beers for ~3 years.