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My name is Jules Schimmels and my pronouns are they/them. I am a 22 year old student working towards my Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Concentration in Aerospace Engineering at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. I am currently in my fifth year of my undergraduate degree, and I am looking to eventually pursue a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
I have a primary interest in working in the aerospace industry. My ultimate goal is to eventually work on a project that will be sent to space, be it a rocket, satellite, rover, etc. I am very interested in careers in propulsion, mechatronics/robotics, spacecraft and mission design, guidance and navigation, and bioastronautics. My current coursework is focused on classes in spacecraft and rocket propulsion, control systems, and space vehicle and payload design.
I have recently wrapped up a Systems Engineering internship at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and am currently working as a laser maze designer for Funovation. Additionally, I am very involved in student-run STEM outreach programs and on-campus organizations. I'm a part of AIAA and STEM4Kids and work closely with other organizations both on and off campus.
I'm originally from southern California and spent most of my high school years heavily involved in music programs and marching band. After learning leadership skills and confidence in my high school marching band, I moved on to march with the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps from 2020-2022 and travel around the country for 3 months living and performing with the corps for thousands of people every week.
Music is a big aspect of my life and has allowed me to build necessary skills that ultimately have benefit me in my engineering career. I've learned to work in both large and small groups, compromise and problem solve, have confidence in my work, and how to ask for help. Additionally, I've built my skills in leadership, organization, communication, and attention to detail.
I've always loved space, and seeing the development of Curiosity and the last Atlantis shuttle launch turned into an interest in understanding how it all worked and wanting to send something to space. The idea of space exploration is the most fascinating topic in science for me; from discovering new galaxies and looking for life on other bodies to trying to understand the universe and the history of the planets in our own solar system. The aspect of engineering I enjoy most is designing components, integrating systems together, and performing verification and validation tests - which when combined with my passion would be ideal for spacecrafts and a career in the space industry.
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