Graeme Appel

Student and Undergraduate Researcher at CU Boulder -- Aerospace Engineering & Jazz Trumpet | GRACE-FO Research Applications

Erie, Colorado, United States

About

Driven student, researcher and musician motivated to learn, adapt and engage with all individuals and paths of life. Third year student in Aerospace Engineering and Jazz Trumpet passionate about how different disciplines can compliment one another and further one's advancement in learning, collaboration with others; and finding fresh perspectives and solutions. Experience in GRACE-FO Satellite research and climate applications as well as Cube-Sat work in spring applications. Demonstrated leadership and dedication to academic excellence and eagerness to help and work with others to attain solutions to unique problems.

Experience

  • University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science (Boulder, Colorado, United States · Hybrid)
    • GRACE-FO Researcher
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Analyzed GRACE-FO laser ranging interferometer range (LRI) rate acceleration data using MATLAB. Evaluated calculated vs. measured LRI data using statistical analysis measures for the purpose of assessing usable water resources.

    • Undergrad SWARM-EX Structures Sub-team Worker
      Sep 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr

      Structures sub-team worker working in spring selection, verification and testing for solar panel deployment on a cube-sat project. Integrated work between many sub-teams, used MATLAB for analyzing system specifications, and used SOLIDWORKS to design and implement effective deployment springs.

  • Deli Worker at Safeway
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Deli Worker for Safeway.

  • Lifeguard at Erie Parks & Recreation Dept
    Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Lifeguard for the Erie Recreation Center

  • Soccer Coach and Referee at Bob L. Burger Recreation Center
    Aug 2018 - Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Soccer Coach and Referee for ages 5-16 years old.