Dang Khoi Pham
Westminster
Summary
Motivated student with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to excel under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively. Exceptional interpersonal skills enhance collaboration and contribute to team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Build Team Vice Lead - CyberLions 8521
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
11.2024 - Current
- Directed mechanical design and fabrication for competition robots, dedicating 20–25 hours per week.
- Engineered and prototyped robot mechanisms while supervising builds for safety and rule compliance.
- Planned team schedules, workshops, and parts procurement in collaboration with mentors and teammates.
Co-Lead
American Rocketry Challenge (ARC)
09.2024 - Current
- Led a student team in designing, building, and launching competition-grade model rockets.
- Designed and simulated rockets in OpenRocket/OnShape, achieving approximately 750 to 790 ft flights with durations of 36 to 44 seconds.
- Coordinated build sessions, testing, and task delegation.
Volunteer & Organizer
Community Experience (+60 hours)
09.2023 - Current
- Partnered with local schools to organize outreach programs encouraging student interest in STEM disciplines, including rocketry and robotics.
- Worked with members of multiple rocketry and robotics teams throughout the city to expand outreach initiatives and foster community-wide collaboration.
- Assisted in planning and executing STEM and non-STEM outreach events by providing hands-on and organizational support.
Research Project Participant
NASA Future Engineer: Power to Explore STEM Writing Challenge
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Researched planetary atmospheres and mission concepts for low-light exploration using Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS).
- Proposed a satellite orbital mission to study Pluto’s atmospheric structure and long-term changes.
- Designed data-collection strategies to analyze long-term planetary climate dynamics.
Education
High School -
Westminster High School
Westminster, CA06-2027
College -
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CASkills
- Engineered and simulated rocket systems
- Developed and fabricated 3D CAD components
- Skilled with hand, power, and CNC tools
- Led and coordinated team projects
- Planned and executed STEM outreach initiatives
- Fluent in Vietnamese and English
Programs
- M.E.R.I.T.S - STEM program offering rigorous coursework, applied math, and hands-on experience with college/industry-grade technology.
- Simon Scholars Program (SSP) - Selective academic program providing college guidance, leadership development, and collaborative enrichment opportunities.
Awards
- Simon Scholars Program - Selected Scholar (2024 to Current)
- NASA Future Engineer Power to Explore STEM Writing Challenge - Semifinalist (2023 - 2024)
- Leo Award - Top 20, Class of 2027 (2023 - 2024)
- Leo Award - Top 20, Class of 2027 (2024 - 2025)
Timeline
Build Team Vice Lead - CyberLions 8521
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
11.2024 - Current
Co-Lead
American Rocketry Challenge (ARC)
09.2024 - Current
Research Project Participant
NASA Future Engineer: Power to Explore STEM Writing Challenge
11.2023 - 02.2024
Volunteer & Organizer
Community Experience (+60 hours)
09.2023 - Current
High School -
Westminster High School
College -
Golden West College