Rachel Sharpe
About Rachel Sharpe
Rachel Sharpe is an Engineering Support professional currently working at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she has been involved in various engineering roles since 2017. She has a background in mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship, having completed her studies at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Current Role at University of Colorado Boulder
Rachel Sharpe currently serves as Engineering Support at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has been in this position since 2017, contributing to the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory. Her role involves providing engineering support to various projects and initiatives within the laboratory, focusing on enhancing educational experiences through engineering principles.
Experience in Product Design and Instrumentation Engineering
Since 2020, Rachel has worked as a Product Design and Instrumentation Engineer within the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this role, she applies her engineering expertise to design and develop instrumentation solutions that support educational objectives and enhance student learning experiences.
Internship Experience at UCAR and Sphero
Rachel Sharpe gained valuable experience as an intern at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in 2014, where she worked for two months in Boulder, CO. In 2018, she completed internships at Sphero and Specdrums, each lasting one to two months. These internships provided her with hands-on experience in mechanical engineering and product development.
Teaching Assistant Role at University of Colorado Boulder
From 2018 to 2019, Rachel served as a Teaching Assistant for Spatial Visualization at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this role, she supported faculty in delivering course content and assisted students in developing their spatial visualization skills, which are essential in engineering disciplines.
Educational Background in Engineering
Rachel Sharpe earned her Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in Engineering Plus with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management/Entrepreneurship. She completed her studies from 2015 to 2019, equipping her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and entrepreneurial skills.