Taia Fagerstrom

About Me

Recent graduate in STEM with interests in sustainability, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, the study of languages, and the art of making and fabrication!

Location

New York City, NY
Wasilla, AK
Education
    Columbia University in the City of New York
    August 2017 - April 2021
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Mechanical Engineering
    coursework
    Data Science in Python
    Mechanics of Fluids
    Heat Transfer
    Advanced CAD/FEA
    Thermodynamics
    Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Combustion
    Classical Control Systems
    Machine Design
    Thermofluid Systems Design
    Robotics Studio
    Français Intermédiate I/II
    Intro to Aerodynamics
    Materials/Processes in Manufacturing
    Computer Graphics and Design
    Introduction to Electrical Engineering
    Principles of Economics
Work Experience
    Amaktoolik Studios
    Architectural Assistant
    Denver, CO, United States, 80285
    June 2021 - present
    company
    Amaktoolik Studios
    title
    Architectural Assistant
    overview
    • Work remotely with principal architect and project manager to expedite research, calculations, and site reconnaissance • Rapidly compile information for client-facing presentations - including but not limited to zoning regulations, concurrent external projects, stormwater and vegetation management, transportation infrastructure • Compute parking, plumbing, and building capacities according to international building codes • Use mapping tools to confirm site measurements and classify surface areas for parking, storm drain, and building uses
    Pipe Failure Detection Project, CU Engineering
    CAD specialist
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    July 2020 - April 2021
    Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
    Course Assistant
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    September 2020 - December 2020
    Columbia University Formula Racing
    Dynamics Designer
    September 2019 - November 2019
Skills
Languages
EnglishFrench
Technical skills
python
Skills
3D PrintingEditingKnittingLaser CuttingMachiningMicrosoft Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLABSewingSolidWorksTechnical Writing
Hobbies
Camping
Textile and fiber arts
Cycling