Alexander Kidston
Work.Life.Community.Fun
Passionate about STEM subjects, I am looking for a position where I can gain relevant work experience and hone my leadership skills. A good problem solver, I have strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills combined with community leadership experience in the STEM field. A well-rounded candidate, I have demonstrated the capacity to excel academically while balancing a part-time job, community volunteering, and extracurricular interests.
Education
Carleton University - Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering) (BEng Hons) 2023-2028
- First year completed (A average, Deans' Honour List)
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Entrance scholarship (90%+/$16,000)
Nepean High School - Ontario Scholar, Silver Medalist Graduate (90+% average), 2019-2023
Fluent in English and French
STEM
Carleton University - Virtual Ventures STEM camps and Programs, STEM - Engineering Instructor (Summer 2024 and ongoing)
- Delivering workshops in local schools, as well as developing and delivering STEM - Engineering content targeting kids in the community.
Carleton University - Virtual Ventures STEM camps, Volunteer (Summer 2022)
- Assisted in the delivery of STEM programming at summer camp, including leading kids camps and engaging with them on hands-on activities where campers have the opportunity to explore STEM subjects.
Ottawa University Engineering Outreach STEM camps, Volunteer (Summer 2022)
- Assisted in the delivery of STEM programming at summer camp, including leading kids camps and engaging with them on hands-on activities where campers have the opportunity to explore STEM subjects.
Carleton University and Ottawa University STEM camps, Participant (2010-2019)
Work
Chatime (April 2023-Present)
Tearista tasks including preparation of drinks and customer service.
The Savoy Brasserie (Sept 2021-Jan 2023)
Various tasks at a local restaurant including food prep, cooking, serving meals, and dishwashing.
Courses/Training/Apps
Forklift Operator Certification (2024)
WHMIS-certified (2023)
Environment Health and Safety (EHS) certificate (2023)
First Aid and CPR certified (2024-2027)
Pleasure Craft Operator license
University Level STEM Courses:
- Calculus for Engineering Students
- Linear Algebrea for Engineering Students
- Chemistry for Engineering Students
- Physics; Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
- Statics
- Mechanics
- Circuits
- Mechatronics
- Visual Communications
- Dynamics
- Computation and Programming
- Data Management
Engineering Courses:
- Introduction to Engineering Disciplines I
- Introduction to Engineering Disciplines II
- Engineering Profession
Other University Level Courses:
- Art and Architectural History
- Natural History
Apps/Programs:
- C++
- Python
- Arduino coding
- Adafruit
- Hosting personal servers
- Drone hobbyist and robotics
- Ozobots
- Raspberry Pi
- Back end development
- Microbits
- Makey Makey
- Soldering
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Printing
- Unity
- Gamemaker
- Unreal Engine
- HTML
Community
- CUEsports, Game Head Executive
- www.cuesports.club
- Executive team member coordinating leagues and tournaments while promoting community engagement.
- Concrete Canoe Club, Analysis Executive
- instagram.com/conccanoecarleton
- The Carleton Concrete Canoe Team is a team of interdisciplinary students whose goal is to design and complete a canoe composed primarily of concrete through a series of in-water races. For over 24 years, Canadian universities have been building concrete canoes for a national race held by the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE).
- CU InSpace, Propulsion subteam
- www.cuinspace.ca/
- We are CU InSpace, Carleton University's rocket engineering design team. We are a team of students dedicated to designing, building and flying high powered rockets.
Interests
- Drone hobbyist (builder and pilot)
- Classically-trained pianist and percussionist with performance experience including through concert bands
- Badminton
- Parkour
- Skateboarding