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John Hayden Colvin

Mooresville, North Carolina, USA

ABOUT ME

I'm a detail-oriented mechanical engineering student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a 3.83 GPA and hands-on expertise in CAD software including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Siemens NX. I combine technical skills in machining, welding, and laboratory research with strong problem-solving abilities. Currently conducting undergraduate research on cytoskeletal networks while maintaining NCAA varsity athletics, demonstrating my ability to balance rigorous academic and professional commitments.

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Automatic Gain Control Microphone

This project focused on developing a functional microphone system with automatic gain control to maintain consistent audio output in varying noise conditions. As a member of the mechanical engineering team, I designed the microphone housing and...

Prototype fabricationDesign for manufacturabilityIterative design optimization3D CAD modeling & design intentAcoustics-informed mechanical designTeam-based engineering collaborationMaterial selection & performance testing

Reusable Imaging Chamber

This ongoing undergraduate research project focuses on designing a reusable imaging chamber to replace the current single-use coverslip slide system used in microscopy. The existing setup relies on thin cover slides and silicone O-rings that are...

Design for laboratory usabilityMechanical sealing system designParametric CAD design & iterationResearch-driven engineering developmentEarly-stage design for manufacturabilityConcept comparison and trade-off analysis

Ice Shield CAD Work (NX)

For my Engineering Communications and CAD course at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I was tasked with the precision modeling of an "Ice Shield." The objective was to transform a high-detail 2D technical specification into a geometrically accurate...