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June, 2024 – August, 2024

Intern at Los Alamos National Laboratory

In the DoE's SULI program, I worked on the R&D-100 awarded Fieldable Atomic Beam Isotopic Analyser (FABIA) under Dr. Alonso Castro in the Actinide Analytical Chemistry (C-AAC) group. I implemented some mechanical re-designs to the main heating components. I also integrated and tested an alternative current controller to drive the onboard laser diode used to perform laser absorption spectroscopy on actinide monatomic beams.

Los Alamos, New Mexico

June, 2023 – August, 2023

Associate Researcher at NASA Langley

As a part of the NASA Academy, I worked in a student-led design team to develop the Compact Lightweight Aerial Sensor System (CLASSy) with the goal of providing comprehensive frontline wildfire emergency decision support and aiding mitigation. I worked most closely with developing the overarching systems architecture and the design of the descent parachute sub-system.

Hampton, Virginia

January, 2022 – Present

Undergrad Researcher at LSU

Working under Dr. Shyam Menon at LSU's Energy and Propulsion Laboratory, I've focused on the experimental setup of laser diagnostic techniques with applications in propulsion and combustor design with an emphasis on particle image velocimetry and two-color laser induced fluorescence.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

August, 2023 – current

Treasurer for Tau Beta Pi (Louisiana Alpha Chapter)

I'm responsible for managing all club finances, including transactions and required financial reports.
I've also been in charge of organizing some funding opportunities for the club. I also manage purchasing and distributing graduation regalia for graduating seniors.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

January, 2022 – December, 2022

Tutor for Physics at LSU

I was tasked with tutoring 4–5 students a semester in an introductory physics course (particle mechanics) through the EXcellence in Calculus/STEM for Engineering Leadership & Diversity (EXCELD) program. I held one-on-one weekly meetings as well as weekly group sessions to encourage collaboration with discussion-based learning and study skills.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
French Language & Literature

Reagan Courville

Prospective Graduate Student

Research Interests:

Experience & Involvement

Intern at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Associate Researcher at NASA Langley

Undergrad Researcher at LSU

Treasurer for Tau Beta Pi (Louisiana Alpha Chapter)

Tutor for Physics at LSU

Mechanical & Aerospace EngineeringFrench Language & Literature

Reagan Courville

Prospective Graduate Student

Research Interests:

Experience & Involvement

Intern at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Associate Researcher at NASA Langley

Undergrad Researcher at LSU

Treasurer for Tau Beta Pi (Louisiana Alpha Chapter)

Tutor for Physics at LSU

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
French Language & Literature