Joseph Morgan

Aerospace Engineering Student at North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

About

Growing up near the site of the Wright Brothers' first flights, I developed a lifelong fascination with the engineering of flight. My passion inspired me to study aerospace engineering at North Carolina State University, where I have developed skills in modeling, programming, fabrication, electronics, and mechanical intuition through academic work and personal projects. Beyond academics, my experiences as a teaching assistant and head sailing instructor have shaped my philosophy of leadership from the lenses of both a leader and a team member. As I join the aerospace industry, I'm excited to collaborate with others to solve challenging problems.

Experience

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Engineering Mechanics and Space Systems Lab at NC State Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Leads the development and implementation of electronic systems involved in prototyping a novel marine hydrokinetic energy converter including sensor support, data collection, and controls

  • MATLAB Undergraduate Teaching Aid (NCSU CSC 113) at North Carolina State University
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Co-instructs a lab section of 35 students on beginner to intermediate skills in MATLAB Collaborates with a team of TAs and the Professor to optimize teaching and learning outcomes Develops a project auto-grader to minimize grade return times and increase team efficiency

  • Head Sailing Instructor at East Coast Sailboats
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2024 · 7 yrs 3 mos

    Collaborated with instructors to teach beginner to intermediate sailing skills for children ages 7-17. Managed risks on and around the water to ensure the safety of students and instructors. Assisted in the assembly of production boats in a warehouse.

  • Watersports Crew at Nor’Banks Sailing & Watersports
    Jun 2020 - Nov 2020 · 6 mos