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lepstein.weebly.com Lindsay M. Epstein 143 Albany Street
Cambridge, MA, 02139

EDUCATION
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA
o Candidate for Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering; GPA: 5.0/5.0 Expected May 2020
o Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; GPA: 5.0/5.0 June 2018
• Minor in Design, Concentration in Spanish

EXPERIENCE
MIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab, Graduate Student Cambridge, MA
• Develop stress field force sensors for more robust sensing in robotics, athletics, and healthcare Sept 2018-Present
• Build physical sensor prototypes using PCB design and assembly, CAD, 3D printing, and molding
• Collect data and train sensors using microcontrollers, MBED c++, MATLAB, G-code, and Labview
Apple, Intern, Home Product Design Cupertino, CA
• Contributed to system level assembly flow and architecture studies for new product development May 2019-Aug 2019
• Fabricated weighted product models to evaluate product size, center of mass, and tip over risk
• Collaborated with cross functional teams to evaluate thermal, acoustic, and antenna performance using CAD
and physical models
• Worked on the design and mounting of a heat spreader component
Autodesk, Extern, Tinkercad Circuits Team San Francisco, CA
• Developed CAD, electronic circuits, and code for a new circuit assembly Jan 2018-Feb 2018
• Modeled standard electronic components for use in the Tinkercad build environment
Apple, Intern, Sensing Mechanical Design Cupertino, CA
• Proposed designs, created CAD models and drawings, and communicated with external vendors May 2017-Aug 2017
• Created a system and SOPs to measure mechanical material properties
Affective Computing Group, Undergraduate Researcher, MIT Media Lab Cambridge, MA
• Contributed to the development of smart toys for children with neurodevelopmental disorders Jan 2017-Feb 2018
• Built a functioning prototype of a new module including board, blocks, and code
Ethicon, Research & Development Co-Op Somerville, NJ
• Recognized as a contributor on patent-pending technology May 2016-Aug 2016
• Designed and built bench top prototypes of novel minimally-invasive surgical devices
Brain Power, LLC, Extern Cambridge, MA
• Modeled and 3D printed hardware add-ons for Google Glass Jan 2016-June 2016
• Simulated interior heat flow of Google Glass circuitry using Solidworks
Princeton University Lab for Electrochemical Engineering Systems Research, Undergraduate Researcher Princeton, NJ
• Produced flexible thread batteries to be incorporated into wearable electronics June 2015-Aug 2015
• Designed, constructed and automated a modular system to coat threads with chemical compounds

SKILLS and INTERESTS

Fabrication: Injection Molding, Thermoforming, CNC & Conventional Machining, 3D Printers, Laser Cutter, Basic Electronics
Software: CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Rhino, Tinkercad), Arduino, MATLAB, Adobe Illustrator, Mastercam. EAGLE, Basic Programming
Interests and Activities: MIT Varsity Soccer, MIT Women’s Club Soccer, Traditional and Digital Art, Piano

LEADERSHIP
MakerLodge and The Deep Mentor 2017-Present
• Act as a shop mentor for MakerLodge, a student run makerspace on campus dedicated to training incoming freshmen
• Run shop trainings covering bandsaw, drillpress, lasercutters, 3D printers, and general shop safety
MIT Grader and Teaching Assistant 2015 - 2017
• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Thermodynamics (2.05) and Physics II Electricity and Magnetism (8.02)
• Grader for Mechanics and Materials (2.001)
Alpha Phi Sorority, Director of External Events and Director of Administration 2014-2018
• Recipient of the Alpha Phi House Corporation Board Scholarship for exceptional involvement within the chapter

PRESENTATIONS and PATENTS

• Included as inventor on three patent pending inventions (US20180153550A1, US20180153543A1, US20180153548A1)
• Meng Yee (Michael) Chuah*, Lindsay Epstein*, Donghyun Kim, Juan Romero, and Sangbae Kim, “Bi-Model Hemispherical
Sensor: A Unifying Solution for Three Axis Force and Contact Angle Measurement,” IROS 2019.
• Kim, A., Raj, A., Epstein, L., Biswas, S., and Steingart, D.A., 2016, “Low-Cost Modular Battery Fabrication System Based on 3D-
Printed Parts and Microcontrollers,” ECS Meeting Abstracts, MA2016-02(5), p. 746.

HONORS and ACHIEVEMENTS

MIT Presidential Fellowship Ÿ Goldwater Scholarship Honorable Mention Ÿ Alpha Phi Eloise Howell Scholarship Ÿ Lauren Tsai Memorial
Award for Academic Excellence Ÿ Naval Academy Science & Engineering Conference Attendee Ÿ Engineering Honor Societies (ΤΒΠ, ΠΤΣ)