Team 513: Reusable Cryogenic Connector

FAMU - FSU 
Engineering

V​.O.L.C

V alve   O perated   L ow-Leakage   C ryogenic-Connector       

Objective

To design, build, and test a cryogenic connector interface and conduct life cycle testing with a focus on the seal/joint design. 

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Our Team

Jackson Herrod
B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Test Engineer

After graduation, Jackson is moving to Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Staying focussed on career development and physical health, he will continue his path as a mechanical engineer. 

Joshua Leary
B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineer

After graduation, Joshua is attending graduate school at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in pursuit of his M.S degree in Mechanical Engineering. His focus will be in Aerospace and Thermal Fluids as he will be pursuing a career in aerodynamics and propulsions after graduate school.

Juan Valencia
B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Fluids and Design Engineer

After graduation, Juan is moving to Miami, FL where he will pursue a career in aerospace engineering. He aspires to be a project engineer with a focus in component design and thermodynamics.

Mika Kuschnitzky
B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Materials/Manufacturing Engineer

After graduation, Mika is attending grad school at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering pursuing his M.S in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Aerospace and Thermal Fluids. He inspires to be a Propulsion Engineer.

Meet our Advisors

Advisors include our professor and our faculity advisor from FAMU-FSU College of Engineering as well as our sponsor and technical point of contact from NASA - Marshall Space Flight Center.

Dr. Shayne McConomy

Professor
Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Mark Vanderlaan

Faculity Advisor
Mechanical Engineering

Rachel McCauley

Sponsor
NASA-MSFC

Shawn E. Brechbill

Techinal Contact
NASA-MSFC

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