Derek N.
Graduate Student Researcher at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ATF Explosives Handling License - Temp For IMP Internship
-Jun, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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South Dakota Mines
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Graduate Student Researcher
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Dec 2015 - Present
I am developing the printable solid rocket fuel as part of the NASA direct write spacecraft (printable spacecraft) grant. I work under Dr. Lori J. Groven at SDSMT in the chemical engineering department. Current focus is on characterizing the mechanical properties of our newly developed printable solid rocket fuel.
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MARS Vice President
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May 2017 - Present
MARS (Mines Association of Rocketeers) is a student team / club that focuses on creating an interest in high powered rocketry at SDSMT. We work with all levels of model rocketry and have recently competed in IREC 2017, the first Spaceport America Cup.
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
I work under the explosive and reaction expert on campus, Dr. Groven. I test and produce different propellant and energetic materials in the laboratory. These materials are for Government contracts which are related to National Defense or private companies.
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Innovative Materials and Processes
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Rapid City, South Dakota
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Intern
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Summer Internship with IMP LLC working on contracts for the Department of Defense. Summer Internship with IMP LLC working on contracts for the Department of Defense.
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Vice President
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
-Director of Safety Operations -Propellant Design Lead -Meeting Lead -Director of Safety Operations -Propellant Design Lead -Meeting Lead
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Education
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2012 - 2016
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering -
2015 - 2017
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Master’s Degree, Chemical Engineering
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