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Brad Burdsal - Team Leader

Brad Burdsal - Team Leader

 Hometown:   Wikieup, Arizona

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Age: 24

Program of study: Mechanical Engineering


Expected Graduation: May of 2008

About Myself:
My name is Brad Burdsal and I am a senior mechanical engineering student. I am originally from a small town called Wikieup, Az and I have been at NAU since 2002.


Some of my interests include:

My main interests are off-road motor sports, downhill mountain biking, and fabrication. Usually if I am not working on homework I can be found doing one of the three above mentioned.

What I Bring to Team Prometheus:

Advanced CAD/CAM, Welding and Machining, Experience with Finite Element Analysis Software

Because of my experience working with cars and suspension systems the team felt that I would be a good team leader. I also used my knowledge to design the basic suspension geometry for the capstone project.

Nick Krysinski

Nick Krysinski - External Communications

 Hometown:   Eagle River, Alaska

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Age: 22

Program of study: Mechanical Engineering

Expected Graduation: December of 2008

About Myself:



Some of my interests include:

Hunting/fishing, motorsports, mountain biking, Engineering/science

What I Bring to Team Prometheus:

External Communications, Prototype Completion, Driveline research/specifications, Presentation Poster, Report Drafting

Tyler Stehly Tyler Stehly - Secretary

 Hometown:   Kingman, Arizona

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Age: 23

Program of study: Mechanical Engineering

Expected Graduation: May of 2008

About Myself:

I was born and raised in Kingman, Arizona. I chose Northern Arizona University for the diverse and in depth education. The community provided numerous recreational and outdoor activities that I have enjoyed for my 5 years at NAU.

Some of my interests include:

Hiking, snowboarding, skateboarding, rock climbing, sports.

What I Bring to Team Prometheus:

A strong interest in suspension analysis,and geometry. Some of my expertise lie in techincal writing skills, finite element analysis, and time management.

I enjoy working in the outdoors, and building things with my hands. I consider myself a valuable team player to this project and our team.

Nick Felt Nick Felt - Parts Manager

 Hometown:   Glendora, California

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Age: 23

Program of study: Mechanical Engineering

Expected Graduation: May of 2008

About Myself:


Some of my interests include:

General automotives, motorcycles

What I Bring to Team Prometheus:

Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, good researching skills, and strong technical writing skills.

I also am very mechanically incined and do much of my own work on my car.