School Projects
Selected academic engineering work translating coursework into practical, team-based solutions for real-world constraints.
Academic Engineering Focus
My coursework centers on applying mechanical and systems engineering principles to open-ended problems, mirroring the analysis, prototyping, and iteration rhythms of industry roles I’m targeting.
Highlights
Each project below outlines the engineering challenge, my specific responsibilities, tools and methods used, and measurable outcomes relevant to early-career engineering roles.
Testimonials
May consistently elevated our capstone team’s work; she bridges theory and implementation with rare clarity and diligence, and always volunteers for the hardest problems.
— Aya Nakamura
May is the kind of engineer you trust with client demos—prepared, unflappable, and able to explain complex systems in clear, concise language.
— Lila Patel
When a design stalled, May calmly reframed the requirements and prototyped options overnight, turning a dead end into a working solution.
— Mateo García
Her documentation and test plans set the standard for our lab section; future teams still reference May’s work when they get stuck.
— Aya Nakamura
May Kollman — Engineering Portfolio 