Hello, I am Sammy Quigg, a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Next spring, I plan to graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and with a certificate in aerospace engineering. This summer, I supported the propulsion group of NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP) via
a.i. solutions. My main task with the propulsion group was to extend a data analysis tool to be more comprehensive, allowing for static fire data to be interpreted, not just launch data. The new tool will allow data to be viewed and approved much more quickly which is important considering the quick turnaround between a static fire and the launch. Despite my internship project being primarily software based, I learned a lot about rockets and the launch industry. This internship being my first, I also learned how to navigate a professional workplace and work with a technical team. The propulsion group was especially affable and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with the LSP crew. There were many exciting tours offered, as well as opportunities to independently explore historic sites at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. I am very appreciative for this opportunity presented by
a.i. solutions to create a new tool for LSP to use and allow me to develop my professional skills.