Abigail Walkow

Safety-oriented Mechanical Engineering student with hands-on experience in lab safety, materials assembly, and site safety monitoring. Recognized for innovation and excellence in STEM by the University of Rochester and RIT. Proven ability to follow established production procedures and standard operating procedures in active lab and field environments, with strong documentation, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Intern / Job Shadow at BETA Technologies (2025-07 – 2025-07)

• Assembled ceramic components used in battery construction, strictly following established production procedures and standard operating procedures on an active manufacturing floor.
• Performed visual inspections and defect checks on components, verifying that each piece was correctly matched and tracked to ensure proper fit and function.
• Recorded component pairing and assembly information to maintain accurate production documentation.

Participant at Horizons 3 STEM Summer Program, Clarkson University (2024-07 – 2024-07)

• Selected through a competitive application process to attend an intensive STEM summer program.
• Earned lab safety certification and completed coursework in science and engineering disciplines, building foundational skills applicable to materials laboratory testing and standardized procedures.

Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor & Volunteer Patroller at National Ski Patrol, Whiteface Mountain (2022-10 – Present)

• Maintain constant situational awareness and respond to approximately 10 accidents per season across 4 seasons in dynamic, high-stakes outdoor environments.
• Instruct 15–20 candidate patrollers in complex OEC curriculum, covering textbook content and hands-on skills assessment.
• Coordinate with fellow instructors to ensure all teaching meets strict National Ski Patrol certification requirements.
• Collaborate with patrollers, ambulance crews, and helicopter teams to ensure seamless patient handoffs and continuity of care.

Lifeguard at Town of North Elba, Mirror Lake Beach (2024-07 – 2025-08)

• Monitored safety of up to 500 patrons simultaneously across beach and open-water areas, maintaining constant situational awareness in an active outdoor setting.
• Assessed and treated injuries on-site, communicating with higher levels of care to document and ensure continuity of treatment.

Counselor & Participant at Space Camp, U.S. Space and Rocket Center / Tupper Lake Observatory (2023-07 – 2026-07)

• Led and mentored 13 student participants in hands-on STEM activities as a Space Camp Counselor (June–July 2026).
• Participated in aerospace simulations and mission training across three consecutive years at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center (2023, 2024, 2025).

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University at Buffalo (2026-06)

Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors in Science and Math – Saranac Lake High School (2022 – 2026)