I'M
Connor McDermott.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER,
CODER, TINKERER AND THING-TESTER.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
ARDUINO
75%
MS OFFICE
90%
JAVA/C
90%
SOLIDWORKS
75%
AUTODESK INVENTOR
85%
ILLUSTRATOR
50%
PROJECTS
MY LATEST WORK.
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RESEARCH Experience
SUMMER 2019
RESEARCH INTERN
DARRIN FRESH WATER INSTITUTE
PROJECT LEAD
I was the project lead on a study in Lake George, NY, examining clam reproduction and sediment size. We confirmed that Asian clams reproduce in areas with smaller sediment sizes - they like finer sand particles. Knowing this will enable scientists to determine ways to keep clams from spreading and help improve the health of freshwater lakes and streams worldwide.
SUMMER 2018
RESEARCH INTERN
DARRIN FRESH
WATER INSTITUTE
My curiosity at DFWI
has extended far beyond clams. I learned the water autosampler isn't just a simple wand but a complex device that instantaneously gathers data about water. Although the handheld system worked at sifting sand, it was inefficient, but 5 bungee cords, some hot glue, 2 motors, an analog switch, and 4 hours later, I developed a sifter that could operate independently, allowing me to attend to other tasks.
SUMMER 2017
RESEARCH INTERN
DARRIN FRESH
WATER INSTITUTE
For three summers, I worked as a research intern at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute (DFWI) at Lake George (an IBM/Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute partnership) studying Asian clams. These little clams, the size of one's thumbnail, pose a threat to freshwater lakes. Individually, an Asian clam can actually improve water quality in tanks and reduces nitrate levels through filtration. However, Asian clams reproduce rapidly, outpacing native clams thus shifting the ecosystem in New York’s Adirondack region.
UI Design
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CONTACT
I love black labs, all things food, travel, gaming and hiking. If you want to get to know me better, feel free to reach out!
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