Quinn Deitrick

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student
Advisor: Katie Fitzismons
qvd5047@psu.edu

Research

My research focuses on making robotic assistive devices more accessible to everyone. I am currently helping to design and construct a low-cost haptic feedback device that utilizes symbolic signaling to assist users complete a wide range of simpler tasks. This can range from assisting people with disabilities achieve their therapeutic exercises, as well as aiding in remote training. My goal is to be able to help bridge the gap between human-robotic interactions, through using an accessible, effective device.

Education

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, Expected Graduation 2025

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2023

Awards and Honors

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2023
Karidis Department Head's Award for Research Acheivement in Mechanical Engineering 2023
Charles and Sharon Bell Scholarship for Citizenship and Leadership, 2023
Erickson Discovery Grant, 2022
Thomas Briggs Hunter Memorial Award for Student Leadership in Mechanical Engineering, 2022

Teaching/Mentoring

Writing Mentor for Mechanical Engineer Writing (ME 297), Fall 2022 - Spring 2024
WokrLink Mentor, Fall 2021 - Current
Penn State Chemical Principles I Learning Assistant (CHEM110), Fall 2020