CLUB OFFICERS
Rocket Club Officers
President
Thomas Wong
Hello, my name is Thomas Wong. I’m an Aerospace Engineering Major and minoring in Creative Writing.
Vice president
Chris Crews-Holloway
Chris Crews-Holloway is the vice president of the Rocket club and will oversee the High Altitude Rocket Project (HARP). He is a current Aerospace engineering masters student at San Jose State, and got his B.S. in Physics from UC Santa Barbara. Chris spent two years leading research projects in experimental astrophysics as an undergraduate and was a team lead for the HARP during the 2022-2023 school year. He looks forward to successfully launching an L3 rocket with the team in the coming school year.
Secretary
Alejandro Nava
My name is Alejandro Nava, I am a AE student minoring in CS. I studied AE abroad in Japan for a year and brought back a new perspective to engineering. I am interested in systems control and propulsion as well as getting my rocketry certification.
Treasurer
Megan Kiefer
My name is Megan Kiefer. I am a ME student, concentration in mechatronics, minoring in AE. I received my L1 cert Spring 2023. Additionally, I am interested in active and passive vibration control with aerospace and astronautics applications. Furthermore, I am currently assisting Professor Feruza Amirkulova with her research into acoustical cloaking, and have worked with a wide variety of vibrational control systems. In the upcoming semesters, I hope to incorporate my own vibrational measurement into rockets, as well as design my own dampening systems and materials.
Event Coordinator
Rae Chauvaux
My name is Rae Chauvaux, and I am an AE student. I have my L1 and L2 certifications, and am pursuing my L3 certification. I am also working on the 200K micrometeorite collection research project, where we will be launching to over 150,000 feet to collect micrometeorite dust. I also work on avionics for several other rocketry projects.
Safety Officer
Yahy
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I am an aerospace engineering student and the safety officer of the Rocket Club. I have over a decade of industrial technology experience, focusing on the spatial arts of wood, metal, composites, plastics, and ceramics. As a tool and machinery enthusiast of many years, I am an expert in the safe and respectful use of tools and materials. If you need to fabricate something and need advice, help, or guidance please bring me your query!
Lab Officer
Huston Scharnagl
I am a senior in aerospace engineering with plans to continue my education in graduate school. I currently have my L1 and L2 Tripoli certifications and I am working on my L3 with hopes to launch in spring. I have a passion for model rockets and a desire to help others in the club gain their L1. I hope to open the door of possibilities to the members of rocket club and I can’t wait to see how high we can fly.