PERSONAL INFORMATION · DANIEL CHACKO JANUARY 23, 2013 (210) 954-2130 [email protected] 11 Myrtlewood, San Antonio, TX 78218 EDUCATION Texas A&M University, College Station,

Application Title : SME-EF Scholarship Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name Daniel Middle Initial - Last Name Chacko Gender Male Date of Birth 7/1/1991 Citizenship USA Ethnicity Asian or Pacific Islander Preferred Email [email protected] PERMANENT ADDRESSCountry USA Address 1 11 Myrtlewood Address 2 - City San Antonio State/Province Texas (TX) Postal Code 78218-6000 Home Phone 210 - 822 - 3087 Cell Phone 210 - 954 - 2130 Yes I accept text alerts Yes

APPLICATION INFORMATION

CURRENT SCHOOLWhat type of school are you currently attending?

4 Year College or University

College Country USA College/University State Texas (TX) College/University Attending Texas A & M University College/University City College Station What is your current cumulative GPA? GPA

GPA 3.88 GPA on 100 point scale -

INTENDED SCHOOL NEXT FALLWill you be attending the same school in the fall of the following academic year?

Yes

College/University Country 1 USA Intended College/University State 1 Texas (TX) Intended College/University 1 Texas A & M University Intended College/University City 1 College Station Type of Institution 1 4 Year College or University Are you a Full Time or Part Time Student? Full Time Program Type Undergraduate Enter the number of college credit hours you will have as of next June.

106

Class Standing in the Fall Senior Major 1 Mechanical Engineering/Technology Major 2 - Degree Expected B.S. Anticipated Graduation May  /  2014

TEST SCORES (Required for Current High School Students Only)Standardized Test SAT SAT Math 760 SAT Reading 800 SAT Writing 780

SME AFFILIATION

Are any of your parents or grandparents members of SME?

No

Are you a Student Member of SME? No Are you a previous recipient of a SME Scholarship?

Yes

Previous Scholarship Information: # 1  Scholarship Year 2012 Scholarship Amount (given in dollars) 2750 Scholarship Name Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship Previous Scholarship Information: # 2  Scholarship Year 2012 Scholarship Amount (given in dollars) 800 Scholarship Name E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship Previous Scholarship Information: # 3  Scholarship Year 2011 Scholarship Amount (given in dollars) 2000 Scholarship Name Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship Previous Scholarship Information: # 4  Scholarship Year 2010 Scholarship Amount (given in dollars) 1000 Scholarship Name E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship

    SME Activities  Have you participated in the STEPS Camp? No Have you participated in the Gateway Academy?

No

Have you participated in the Ford PAS Program?

No

Have you attended a PRIME school? No Have you participated in PLTW? No Have you participated in any other High School Pre-Engineering program?

No

Have you participated in a FIRST Robotics Program?

Yes

Number of years participated 2 FIRST Team Number 7 Last FIRST Year 2009

Have you had Co-Op Experience (Include on your Resume)

No

How did you hear about our program? Internet search, SME EF Scholarship

DANIEL CHACKO JANUARY 23, 2013 (210) 954-2130 [email protected] 11 Myrtlewood, San Antonio, TX 78218

EDUCATION Texas A&M University, College Station, TX – Cumulative GPA: 3.9 – Classification: Junior • Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Expected graduation: May 2014) • Classes taken that are relevant to my major:

Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Chemistry for Engineers, Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, Intro. to Engineering I-II, Materials Science, Statics & Particle Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Principles of Electrical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Measurements, Fluid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing Selection in Design, Numerical Methods, Engineering Economy, Dynamics and Vibrations

• Currently taking: Dynamic Systems and Controls, Solid Mechanics in Mechanical Design, Heat Transfer

WORK EXPERIENCE TASC, Inc., Brooks City-Base, TX; Fort Sam Houston, TX Technical Intern – Contracting at Air Force Research Laboratory through TASC, Inc. (May ‘10 – Aug. ‘10; Dec ‘10 – Jan. ‘11; May ‘11 – July ‘11; Dec. ‘11 – Jan. ‘12; May – Aug. ‘12; Dec. ‘12 – Jan. ’13) (30-40 hrs/wk) • Assisted researchers with the engineering of various experiments involving optics and the effects of lasers on

tissue. • Tested the mechanical operation of, and co-authored a technical report on, a 5-axis goniometric stage used in an

experiment involving the evaluation of retinal lesions induced by lasers. • Designed and built an aluminum structure to support optics for an experiment investigating the effects of laser

light on visual tracking. • Assembled an optical setup for an experiment concerning the effects of macular pigment density on visual

detection. • Programmed a script for analyzing data from an experiment involving Raman spectroscopy of retinal cells. • Presentations delivered to department personnel: “Laser Lesion Evaluation” (August 2010) “Macular Pigment Density and Visual Detection” (July 2011) “Relating Cellular Damage to Thermally-Dependent Changes in Raman Spectra” (August 2012)

• Publications: Noojin, G. D., Harbert, C. A., Chacko, D. P., Stolarski, D. J., and Oliver, J. W., "Five-Axis Goniometric

Stage," USAF Research Laboratory Technical Report AFRL-RH-BR-TR-2011-0007 (February 2011) (Submitted for publication.)

SenariSA, San Antonio, TX; Webmaster (January 2009 – August 2011: <1 hour/week)

ACTIVITIES & HONORS Academic Scholarships

o BP America Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering (2012) o Dwight Look College of Engineering: Webb Family Trust Scholarship (2012) o Scholarships for Military Children Scholarship (2011-2012) o National Society of Collegiate Scholars Merit Award (2011) o Texas A&M University – William J. Ruez III '56 President’s Endowed Scholarship (2010-2012) o Henry J. Bettencourt, Jr. '49 Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering (2010-2011) o SME: Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship (2012); Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship (2011)

Leadership Positions; Awards and Recognition o President of TAMU South Asian Connection (2012-present) o President of the Texas A&M Roadrunners Running Club (2011-present) o Distinguished Student Award (2012) and Dean’s Honor Roll (2011-2012) o Winner of San Antonio Express-News Regional Spelling Bee; National Spelling Bee Participant (2005)

SKILLS Software: SolidWorks; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access • Programming Languages: LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python

Resume

Daniel Chacko 11 Myrtlewood San Antonio, TX 78218 [email protected] 210-954-2130 January 23rd, 2013

SME-EF Scholarship Application: Student Statement

I am a junior mechanical engineering major at Texas A&M University. I am also the oldest of seven children, three of whom are in college. An SME Education Foundation scholarship would greatly assist with my educational costs.

I have chosen to major in mechanical engineering for several reasons. First, the breadth of this discipline provides an educational foundation that will enable me to further explore the field of engineering. Secondly, I have been passionate about mechatronics, a subfield of mechanical engineering, ever since competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics World Championships in high school. As captain of a robotics team, I particularly enjoyed designing the robot’s mechanical systems. A career as a practicing engineer in industry is my vision. Acquiring in-depth knowledge of mathematics and physics will give me the tools I need to solve real-world problems. Improving my communication skills will help me share relevant technical knowledge with my co-workers and customers. During my education at Texas A&M, I have led students in group projects in many of my engineering classes. I am continuing to seek out leadership opportunities in my education and in my career. Leading by example, I hope to demonstrate integrity and ethical responsibility. My first educational objective is to earn a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M. I intend to obtain engineering certifications, and to become licensed as a professional engineer. I also plan to gain experience in mechatronics, which is highly relevant to manufacturing engineering. Finally, I want to pursue life-long learning by staying up to date in my field. I am thankful for my education, and I try to serve others by improving processes and sharing skills. Should I receive this scholarship, I will strive to inspire others, applying my knowledge to serve the community.

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Letter Of Recommendation

Engineering Technology Building 2023 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77840 January 21, 2013 Dear SME-EF Scholarship Selection Committee: I am pleased to recommend Daniel Chacko for an SME Education Foundation Scholarship. I have known Daniel since the fall 2012 semester as his Engineering Economy instructor at Texas A&M University. During the semester, Daniel asked questions in class, came to my office hours, and performed consistently well on homework and exams. He finished the semester with one of the top scores in the class. Daniel’s academic, extracurricular, and professional accomplishments distinguish him as an ideal candidate for this award. Not only has Daniel excelled in my Engineering Economy class, he has done so in many of his other classes, having been listed on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2012 semester. While a full-time mechanical engineering student, Daniel is also president of a student organization named South Asian Connection, in which position he has been able to assist and get to know many international students. He is also president of the Texas A&M Roadrunners club. Over the past three summers, Daniel has done internships at a DoD Laboratory in San Antonio. He holds a government security clearance, and is familiar with laboratory tools and procedures. His positive attitude and track record of achievement prove him a worthy candidate for this award. I therefore strongly recommend Daniel for an SME Education Foundation Scholarship. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Sincerely, Li, Ang Graduate Student/PhD Candidate Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Texas A&M University

4511 101st St. Lubbock, TX 79424 806-368-7980

January 14, 2013

Dear SME Education Foundation Scholarship Committee:

I have had the pleasure of knowing Daniel for the past five years, especially in my former positions as a FIRST faculty

leader and a sponsor of the Zeta Lambda Chapter of the National Homeschool Honor Society. Daniel is an extraordinarily

gifted leader and wholesome young man, and it is my privilege to offer him my highest recommendation for your

scholarship.

Daniel served as the president of the honor society and, as such, I have had the opportunity to observe his leadership and

service. He is consistently well-prepared and is a thorough, competent leader. He is highly esteemed by his peers (elected

to the presidency by unanimous vote) and encourages excellence in both character and service by modeling it himself.

Because the honor society focuses on community service, one of Daniel’s many responsibilities was to interface and

coordinate with the directors of various community programs. He was an excellent ambassador and representative of the

organization.

Four years ago as a FIRST faculty leader, I had the opportunity to observe Daniel as he led his robotics team to a

respectable 6th Place finish at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship. This doesn’t happen by accident. It takes

strong leadership and vision. As the team captain, Daniel’s dedication and effort produced a cohesive team which adapted

well to new challenges and remained focused on team goals. He was an effective leader because he valued his

teammates’ unique strengths and, rather than duplicating efforts, Daniel built an efficient team by unifying those

strengths. His effective communication of the team’s short and long term goals kept his team engaged throughout the

design and implementation phases. Clearly, his leadership was invaluable.

Lastly, I want to impart that Daniel has a heart for serving his community. He does so without compulsion, but rather

because he has a deep understanding that “much is expected of those to whom much is given.” His résumé lists his many

acts of service, but I want to highlight one service project, in particular, which will impact the next generation of scientists

and engineers. After placing in the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, his robotics team spearheaded the iTEC

Robotics Camp at the University of Texas at San Antonio, a summer program designed to reach and inspire young

students who might be at risk for underachievement in the fields of math and science. He performed over seventy hours

of student mentoring for this worthy program.

You will undoubtedly receive applications from many qualified applicants, so it is my hope that I have effectively

communicated the attributes of this exemplary young man. In my seventeen years as an educator, I have never met a

student more deserving than Daniel Chacko, and I confidently recommend this superior candidate for your consideration!

If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Nancy Antcliff

Letter Of Recommendation