Ben Bridges
Mechanical Engineering Fellow at Generation Conscious- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Generation Conscious
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineering Fellow
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Jun 2023 - Present
Test and iterate mechanical systems to improve dispensing of sustainable detergent sheets. Petition for and educate Rice personnel on sustainable engineering practices and Generation Conscious's products, working with school administration to implement these systems across Rice's campus. Test and iterate mechanical systems to improve dispensing of sustainable detergent sheets. Petition for and educate Rice personnel on sustainable engineering practices and Generation Conscious's products, working with school administration to implement these systems across Rice's campus.
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Cántaro Azul
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Mexico
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Automated Irrigation Designer
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May 2023 - Jun 2023
Worked with Cántaro Azul, a Mexican NGO focused on rainwater collection and filtration, to test and implement an automated irrigation system curated for the local Chiapan population. Used SolidWORKS, Arduino and other electrical components, and various plumbing materials to iterate watering system. Worked with Cántaro Azul, a Mexican NGO focused on rainwater collection and filtration, to test and implement an automated irrigation system curated for the local Chiapan population. Used SolidWORKS, Arduino and other electrical components, and various plumbing materials to iterate watering system.
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Design for America
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United States
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Team Member
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
Worked directly with management of Montrose Grace Place, a Houston local homeless shelter that focuses efforts on LGBTQ+ individuals, to restructure user outreach initiatives to increase attendance and engagement with resources to youth under 18. Implemented solutions included design and installment of internal internship and referral programs and improved informational resources. Worked directly with management of Montrose Grace Place, a Houston local homeless shelter that focuses efforts on LGBTQ+ individuals, to restructure user outreach initiatives to increase attendance and engagement with resources to youth under 18. Implemented solutions included design and installment of internal internship and referral programs and improved informational resources.
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Lone Star Flight Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Thrust Exhibit Redesign Team Member
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Communicated with LSFM Curator and Chief Engineering Team to develop and implement design objectives and constraints. Design and install rocket thrust display exhibit currently on display. Utilized Solidworks, Arduino, high-power motors, and various structural components to launch model rocket with height based on user input. Communicated with LSFM Curator and Chief Engineering Team to develop and implement design objectives and constraints. Design and install rocket thrust display exhibit currently on display. Utilized Solidworks, Arduino, high-power motors, and various structural components to launch model rocket with height based on user input.
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Tower Engineering Professionals
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United States
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Telecommunications
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500 - 600 Employee
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Civil Design Intern
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Full-time, 6-week, paid internship at Tower Engineering Professionals, an international company that coordinates and completes the construction of cell phone towers partnering with companies such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. Worked almost exclusively with AutoCAD, independently designing and editing final plans for both Macro and Small-Cell towers currently under construction throughout the country. Full-time, 6-week, paid internship at Tower Engineering Professionals, an international company that coordinates and completes the construction of cell phone towers partnering with companies such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. Worked almost exclusively with AutoCAD, independently designing and editing final plans for both Macro and Small-Cell towers currently under construction throughout the country.
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Habitat for Humanity
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Volunteer Coordinator
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2022
Directed the assignment and transportation of volunteers to build sites across Union County. Coordinated on-site volunteer construction processes, resulting in partial/complete construction of over 20 sites. Directed the assignment and transportation of volunteers to build sites across Union County. Coordinated on-site volunteer construction processes, resulting in partial/complete construction of over 20 sites.
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Charlotte MEDI
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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PPE Design Director
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2022
Coordinated design and construction of over 100,000 face shields and 20,000 desk shields to be donated to surrounding hospitals and schools to prevent spread of COVID-19. Iterated both styles of PPE using various CAD programs to 3D print and laser cut components. Coordinated design and construction of over 100,000 face shields and 20,000 desk shields to be donated to surrounding hospitals and schools to prevent spread of COVID-19. Iterated both styles of PPE using various CAD programs to 3D print and laser cut components.
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Young Engineers of Today
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Counselor
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2022
Instructed elementary-age children in engineering practices and skills. Planned and implemented curriculum for 10+ week-long programs, ranging from concentrations in robotics to forensics Instructed elementary-age children in engineering practices and skills. Planned and implemented curriculum for 10+ week-long programs, ranging from concentrations in robotics to forensics
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Education
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Charlotte Latin School
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Rice University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology -
Rice University School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering