Sylvia Waft
Mechanical Engineer | MIT Class of 2023
About
As an avid designer, I love looking at the world around me to find everyday problems that can inspire solutions. Interacting with clients, building with my hands, and testing products to discover potential improvements are just three parts of the iterative design process that excite me. When I'm not tinkering in the workshop I love to read, play the cello, or hike.
Portfolio
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Awards
MIT Park Award – Mechanical Engineering award for outstanding performance in manufactrin
International Design Competition Prize – Mechanical Engineering award for excellent design in Design and Manufacturing
MIT Mechanical Engineering Honor Society: Pi Tau Sigma – Invited to join based on academic excellence
MIT Project Tau: Validation Winner – Designed a wearable safety & sanitation bracelet for daily protection
Senior Design Prize - Top student after 2 years of A-level Design and Technology studies
Senior Mathematics Prize – Top student after 2 years of A-level Mathematics studies
Duke of Edinburgh Award – Gold – weekly volunteering, physical, and skill components with an expedition
UAE High Achieving Student Award in International Assessments – 6th of 30,000+ test-takers nationally
‘Highest Mark in World’ for GCSE Biology – 1st out of 14,000+ test takers worldwide
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Skills
NX
MATLAB
Fusion 360
SolidWorks
CAM
Python
HTML
CSS
3D Printer
Band saw
Drill press
Mill
Lathe
Laser Cutter
Water Jet
Injection Molding Manchine
Illustrator
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint