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Charles C. Wade
Honors and Awards
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2023 - Draper Scholar Program- Fellowship
- Outstanding TA Award- University of Colorado Boulder Department of Computer Science
Education
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2022-Preset PhD Student in Computer Science
University of Colorado Boulder -
2017-2021 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering
University of Toledo, Ohio - Cum laude.
- College Honors.
Experience
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2022 R&D Assistant Staff Member
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN - Research professional in the Digital Manufacturing Analysis and Frameworks Group at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility.
- Developed novel software methods, visualizations, and controls for several experimental 3D-printing systems
- Researched a hybrid tool-path planning method that dramatically reduced computational requirements for large-scale additive manufacturing machines
- Mentored four undergraduate students by providing technical and research skills support
- Formulated publications and presented at conferences
- Developed a hybridized method for fitting arc and splines to tool-paths to enable highly accurate object construction
- Co-developed Slicer 2, a major toolpath planning program used by researchers at ORNL and by industry partners
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2019-2021 Research Intern
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN - Participated three terms in Department of Energy funded research programs at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility researching additive and advanced manufacturing.
- Developed high-performance computing algorithms, using NVIDIA CUDA, as part of next-generation software that powers large-scale 3D printing
- Applied advanced topics in computational geometry and optimization to tool-path planning algorithms
- Implemented patented algorithm to allow for 3D printing objects with single paths using graph theory
- Authored research papers and gave presentations at Department of Energy wide events
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Researcher
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH - Conducted independent research under the direction of multiple professors
- Designed and tested an embedded device that monitors harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie
- Presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2019 in Kennesaw, Georgia
- Authored and published a paper in the Proceedings of The National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Teaching Experience
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2022-2023 Teaching Assistant
Department of Computer Science, CU Boulder - I have been a teaching assistant for two semesters for CSCI 2270 Data Structures.
- I was awarded the 2023 Outstanding TA Award from the Department of Computer Science.
- Lectured to and collaborated with students during recitation sections
- Developed new assignments and activities
- Graded assignments and exams
- Conducted office hours
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2017-2021 Teaching Assistant
College of Engineering, The University of Toledo - I was a teaching assistant in the university sponsored maker space workshop for 6 semesters.
- Created lesson plans, lectured students and administered tests on workshop machines, tools and safety
- Processed 3D printing requests from students
- Worked hands-on with students in Freshman and Senior Design classes to build prototypes
- Developed an algorithm that analyzes 3D models to optimize their 3D printing orientation and simulate their probability of success
- Studied using computer vision and machine learning to determine if and when a failure has occurred while 3D printing
Research Interests
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Design Automation
- Computational Geometry
- Design Synthesis
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Simulation and typology optimization
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Additive Manufacturing/ 3D Printing
- Slicing, Tool-path Planning, and Optimization
- Design for Additive Manufacturing
- Process Monitoring and Control
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High Performance Computing
- CUDA, OpenMP, MPI
- Scientific Computing
Outreach and Volunteering
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2018-2021 President
Maker Society - Mangaged a 501(c)(3) non-profit student organization whose mission is to promote education into the maker-movement and advanced manufacturing practices
- Organized and conducted events to improve STEM literacy within the community
- Lead weekly meetings
Other Interests
- Tenkara Fly Fishing
- Hiking/ Backpacking
- Home Automation