Hey guys!

[matthew.levine89]

Hey everyone,

I will be a Spring 2013 Intern starting Jan. 7th. I graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston MA just recently and will be working with the Production group.

I love to play tennis (I played for WIT) and within the past year I got really into rock climbing. Can't wait to meet everyone!

-
Matthew Levine

[anthonygaragliano]

Hey all,

I can't wait to get started! I'll be starting on January 7 in the
Avionic Test Lab.

I'm currently a masters student at the University of Washington
studying aerospace engineering. In my free time I like to fly and play
golf.

Tony


On Nov 15, 6:24 am, "matthew.levine89" <matthew.levin...@gmail.com>
wrote:

[Kevin Lyman]

Hey guys,

I'm a junior studying Electrical Engineering and Game Design at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. I'll be working in Avionics Electronics starting January 7th. 

I play tons of board/video games and generally love to just hang out. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone, I think we're all going to have an awesome time.

-Kevin

--

[brian.hrywnak]

Hi All,

I'm a Spring intern starting January 7th in production. I go to Oregon State University and am currently working on my masters in mechanics.

My free time is spent mountain biking and fixing up cars.

Are you guys staying at the Oakwood Apartments or did you make other living arrangements?

Brian

[Arwin de Boer]

Hey everyone,

My name is Arwin and I'll be starting March 11th as a production intern. I'm currently in my master's final year of Industrial Engineering & Management at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands (I was born in California but raised in the Netherlands).

I love to read and hang out with friends, enjoying a movie or going out. I'm really looking forward to start at SpaceX and having an amazing time with all of you!

Regarding living arrangements: I might share a condo with a friend of mine, but that's not entirely certain yet. Otherwise I think I'll be staying at Oakwood as well.

See you soon! 

2012/11/15 brian.hrywnak <brian....@ba-racing-team.de>

Brian

--
 
 

--

 

 

 

Arwin Lee de Boer

Kleine der A, 1b

9711HV, Groningen

the Netherlands
+31-(0)655131824

[Spencer Gore]

Hey guys, great to meet you!

If all goes as planned, I'm also starting January 7th, and I'm definitely living in Oakwood Apartments. I'll probably be bringing a car. 

My brief bio - I'm a junior from the University of Illinois, where I study Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Physics / Observational Astrophysics. I'll be in the Avionics group for a Spring internship until May 31st.

Looking forward to meeting you all --

Spencer

Brian

--
 
 

--

Albert Spencer Gore  | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Founding Director, Space for All |  Office Phone: 217.607.1609
http://spaceforall.org | Email: sg...@spaceforall.org
Secretary, UIAS | Cell Phone: 630.220.0129 

[Jacob Sweers]

Hello,

      My name is Jacob, I grew up in the Santa Cruz mountains (5ish hours north of LA). I will be graduating in December with a BS in Aircraft Systems from LeTourneau Univ. I also play tennis although not as well as I would like and love skiing. I will be starting January 14th in Avionics Integration / Instrumentation. I will be staying in Oakwood. So excited to be a rocket scientist!

 -Jacob Sweers

 Someone mentioned rock climbing, there are quite a few epic places to go in the area.

[Joshua B Merritt]

Whats up Guys,

My name is Joshua Merritt and I am starting January 14th in Product Design. I am currently a Junior at Northeastern University so I am moving across country. I am a basketball player, golfer, and used to play tennis and am trying to get back into it. Ill be there through June 21st and will also be at Oakwood.

Josh Merritt

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[jonjake.anderson]

Hi Everyone,

I will be starting on January 14th as Production Intern. I am currently a Masters student at Carnegie Mellon studying Robotics. I graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA) in May 2012.  I am planning on living at the Oakwood apartments.

Can't wait to meet everyone!

Jon Anderson

[bowlesjacob]

Hey everyone,

My name is Jake Bowles and I will be starting January 7th in Production. I am currently a junior at The Ohio State University studying Mechanical Engineering

I'm excited to make the trek out to California and look forward to meeting you all!

-Jake

[Brandon Smith]

Hi all!

I'm Brandon Smith, a junior in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech.  I'll be starting January 7 with Production/Structures; looking forward to it!

[alazar.tamrat]

Hello All,

I'm a senior in EE&CS at Georgia Tech. I'll be starting my internship Dec. 17 with the avionics group, and look forward to meeting (welcoming :) ) some of you.

Alazar

 

On Thursday, November 15, 2012 9:24:02 AM UTC-5, matthew.levine89 wrote:

[kevnoto]

Hey All!

I'm Kevin, a Junior at UC Berkeley studying Mechanical Engineering. I'll be starting January 7th with the Structures Team, and will be staying at the Oakwood apartments. I look forward to meeting you all in-person come January!

--

Kevin Notohamiprodjo

[Sarah E Ackley]

Hi guys!!

I'm Sarah and I'm studying Industrial Engineering at Northeastern in Boston. I'll be starting January 7th also in Production and staying through June. I've been skiing all my life and had big plans of teaching myself to snowboard this winter but it looks like I'm going to change that to teaching myself to surf! Besides that, I really like to run in my free time. Excited to meet you all in LA!!

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[tyler.redman]

Hey guys,

I'm Tyler and I'm currently finishing up my Masters program in Aerospace Engineering at USC out here in LA. I'll be starting on January 14th in the boost propulsion group. My two main hobbies at the moment would be snowboarding and playing guitar. I plan to hit the local slopes as much as I can this season, so if anyone ever wants to do any skiing or boarding I'd definitely be up for it. 

I won't be staying in the Oakwood apartments because I already have a place in LA (since my school's out here), but I look forward to meeting you all at the office in January!

-Tyler Redman

[Sanjeewa Sugatapala]

What's up guys,

I'm Sanjeewa originally from Queens NY, currently in my 3/5th year
studying Electrical and Computer engineering at Northeastern
University. I hope somebody over here can teach me how to
ski/snowboard/surf or something cool haha but in my free time right
now I like to play ultimate frisbee, lift weights, swimming, some
video games, messing around with electronics, and just plain hanging
out. Anyways I'll probably be staying at oakwood as well, starting
January 7th in the avionics group and I just can't wait to join you
guys down in LA!!!

Sincerely Sanjeewa Sugatapala

[Sam]

Guess I better do this too haha,

Hey guys, I'm a Georgia Tech senior in ME/CS joining SpaceX in the Launch Vehicle Software team as an Avionics intern!  

I'll probably be staying at the Oaksdale apartments, and plan to go slack-lining on the beach whenever I get a chance. I used to row for my college so I'll be joining a rowing club too, so if any of you want to go row,  slack-line, play foozball or check out LA let me know!

Looking forward to meeting you all =D

Sam

[eric2644]

Hi everyone!

I'm a University of Minnesota junior in computer science joining SpaceX as an avionics intern in flight software!  I'll probably be staying in Oakwood apartments.  Very excited!

I think robotics is cool, and I have a few ongoing projects for kicks. (Speaking of robots, anyone want to build on a quadcopter or something?)  I also like ultimate frisbee a lot.  And flying!  Depending on how things go, I may try to get some training hours under my belt this spring.

Looks like I'll be starting in late January (the 28th).

Looking forward!

Andy

[jvargas47]

Hey everyone!

My name is Jack Vargas and I'm an Industrial and Systems Engineering student at the University of Florida. I will be starting at SpaceX in January 14th in Production with Avionics. 

As of now, I will be bringing a car all the way from Florida, which sounds like a pain but from past experiences its worth it! My interests and hobbies are playing guitar, music, running, reading, astronomy (of course!), snowboarding (don't get to do it much in Florida), and other outdoor stuff. 

One of my main goals this Spring is learning to surf! So if anyone else is interested or already knows how we should make that happen! Also, I'm pretty sure I'll be living in Oakwood apartments. 

I'm so stoked for getting out to L.A. and meeting all of you. Have a good break! 

Jack

On Thursday, November 15, 2012 9:24:02 AM UTC-5, matthew.levine89 wrote:

[kwollscheid]

Whadup everyone,

I'm Kevin Wollscheid, a junior Industrial & Systems Engineering student from Bradley University in Illinois. 

I will be working with the Production group, starting January 28th and running through the summer. 

I'm usually up for doing just about anything outside of work, as long as it doesn't involve talking about work... I like to go out on the weekends, snowboard, play basketball, mountain biking, anything really. 

I'll be living in the provided housing at least for the 30 days, but looking to make moves outta there to save some cash afterwards. I will also be driving out there, I enjoy a good adventure on the weekends and a car is a big help. 

Looking forward to meeting everyone, good luck on finals for those that it applies to, and safe travels!

[Brian Wood]

Hey guys,

I'm going to be starting at space-X on January 21st, and oh boy do I have plans. I already have 5 hiking/camping trips planned to places around Los Angeles, and it sounds like some of you guys might be interested in joining me (or me joining one of you, if you happen to have better plans). I made a google group for those of us who are interested to make plans and share pictures and stuff, so if that sounds like your cup-a-tea, send me a message and I'll invite you to the group!

A little bit about me: I'm a junior MechE at UIUC, and I'm from the chicagoan suburbs. I like most sports, and I too need to learn how to surf. I'm going to be staying at Fountain Park for at least the first month, but I would like to get together with some of you to get an apartment in the area, if that interests anyone. 

Spring can not come soon enough.

-Brian Wood

On Thursday, November 15, 2012 8:24:02 AM UTC-6, matthew.levine89 wrote:

[Chad A Bean]

Hello all,

I'll be starting with the avionics group on January 14th. I'm a Junior studying MechE and EE at MIT. If I can find a decent new bike out in California I'm all about single track mountain biking. I'm still debating whether to bring my car back (since I just drove it here to the east coast this semester), but regardless I'm planning on making many weekend trips to do with any of the following: mountain bike, camp/fish, rock climb, snowboard, or generally anything that sounds like it could be fun. Being a resident of California for my entire life (inland) I feel somewhat ashamed, so I also am planning on learning to surf. 

I am most likely going to live in Oakwood or nearby to utilize the shuttle to work, so I am looking for a room mate. I'm a hard working kid when I have to be, but love to have fun on my own time. If you are interested hit me up.

Wish everyone a great end of the semester and looking forward to leaving my mark on Hawthorne with you guys!

Chad Bean
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
cab...@MIT.edu       (559) 280-2086

---

From: spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com [spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Brian Wood [briz...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:47 PM
To: spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Hey guys!

--
 
 

[Joseph Schiavone]

Hey Everyone,

I'll be working in Avionics starting Jan 7th. I'm a junior at Harvard studying CS and Physics. I play acoustic guitar and would love to find some people to jam with. I also love board and videogames, as well as soccer, tennis and golf (thought I don't think I'll be bringing my clubs). If people are planning outdoor trips on weekends I'd love to join, though I'm unlikely to take the initiative to plan my own trip. I'll be staying at Fountain Park with a friend, but naturally there's room for 2 more. If you're looking for roommates and enjoy games/music, let me know! I'll be turning in my housing form soon and it'd be great to have a couple more names to jot down.

Best wishes and can't wait to meet you all!

Joseph Schiavone

--
 
 

--

Joseph Schiavone

Harvard College '14

A.B. Candidate in Computer Science and Physics

[Thomas Howard-Dolid]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Tommy, and I am a 5th year computer engineer at Georgia Tech.  I'm graduating this semester, and interning for the launch operations group at Vandenberg Air Force Base.  I'll be going back to graduate school next fall, so I'm applying to schools now.

I definitely plan on taking advantage of being in California.  I'll have my car, so I'm planning on making trips to L.A. and San Francisco at some point.  In my free time, I enjoy going to concerts, playing sports, and doing pretty much anything outdoors.    I'm starting Feb 4th, and I'll be working for 3 months. 

If there's interest, we can start a separate list for the Vandenberg interns.  Just reply to me directly.

-Tommy

--
 
 

[Walter Foxworth]

Cool!

Thomas, I'm at Vandenberg now. When do you come out?

--
 
 

--
Walter Lenoir Foxworth

Launch Ops, SpaceX

---------------------------------------------------

M.S. Aerospace Engineering
Technical University of Madrid | 2012
B.S. Mechanical Engineering 
Stanford University | Class of 2010 
Email:   foxw...@gmail.com 
Phone:  +1 (214) 208 4604

[Jessica Marshall]

Hey,

 

My name is Jessica and I’ll be interning with the launch operations group at VAFB starting Jan 7^th.  I’m graduating with my M.S.  from Georgia Tech in a few weeks (aerospace/ASDL), but my first degree was from RPI (aero/mech).  I’ve spent some time out at the base before, and there are a lot of cool things going on out there.  Can’t wait to meet you guys!

 

 

Jessica Marshall

 

Graduate Research Assistant

Aerospace Systems Design Lab

Georgia Institute of Technology

(845) 527-0174 | jmar...@asdl.gatech.edu

--
 
 

[Ben Harstad]

Hey all,

My name is Ben Harstad and I'm finishing up my Sr. year as an Industrial/Systems Engineer right here at USC.  I'm living at the campus and will be starting work on Jan 14th.  I"ll be working as a Quality Engineer, probably with the propulsion or structures team and I can't wait to get started, the company seems really young and easy going.

I'm a pretty relaxed guy and like snowboarding and most other outdoor activities, and also just hanging out with friends and going out.  I'll be in LA after probably the 10th of Jan so if you get in around or before then maybe we can meet up for a while before we start.

See you guys soon -- Ben

Benjamin S. Harstad
Student, University of Southern California
Viterbi School of Engineering
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

har...@usc.edu
720-280-1977

--
 
 

[Sam]

Hey Joseph Schiavone,

I'm also in Avionics starting Jan 7th, I already submitted my housing form but I'm going to email them and see if I can request rooming with you guys, you guys up for that?

I'm a senior at GeorgiaTech in CS and ME. I play a little acoustic guitar (thinking of bringing it over) so we should jam!

Cheers,

Sam

On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:47:31 PM UTC-5, jschiavone wrote:

Hey Everyone,

I'll be working in Avionics starting Jan 7th. I'm a junior at Harvard studying CS and Physics. I play acoustic guitar and would love to find some people to jam with. I also love board and videogames, as well as soccer, tennis and golf (thought I don't think I'll be bringing my clubs). If people are planning outdoor trips on weekends I'd love to join, though I'm unlikely to take the initiative to plan my own trip. I'll be staying at Fountain Park with a friend, but naturally there's room for 2 more. If you're looking for roommates and enjoy games/music, let me know! I'll be turning in my housing form soon and it'd be great to have a couple more names to jot down.

Best wishes and can't wait to meet you all!

Joseph Schiavone

On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Chad A Bean <cab...@mit.edu> wrote:

Hello all,

I'll be starting with the avionics group on January 14th. I'm a Junior studying MechE and EE at MIT. If I can find a decent new bike out in California I'm all about single track mountain biking. I'm still debating whether to bring my car back (since I just drove it here to the east coast this semester), but regardless I'm planning on making many weekend trips to do with any of the following: mountain bike, camp/fish, rock climb, snowboard, or generally anything that sounds like it could be fun. Being a resident of California for my entire life (inland) I feel somewhat ashamed, so I also am planning on learning to surf. 

I am most likely going to live in Oakwood or nearby to utilize the shuttle to work, so I am looking for a room mate. I'm a hard working kid when I have to be, but love to have fun on my own time. If you are interested hit me up.

Wish everyone a great end of the semester and looking forward to leaving my mark on Hawthorne with you guys!

Chad Bean
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
cab...@MIT.edu       (559) 280-2086

---

From: spacex-winterspring-2013-int...@googlegroups.com [spacex-winterspring-2013-int...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Brian Wood [briz...@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:47 PM

To: spacex-winterspring-2013-int...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Hey guys!

Hey guys,

I'm going to be starting at space-X on January 21st, and oh boy do I have plans. I already have 5 hiking/camping trips planned to places around Los Angeles, and it sounds like some of you guys might be interested in joining me (or me joining one of you, if you happen to have better plans). I made a google group for those of us who are interested to make plans and share pictures and stuff, so if that sounds like your cup-a-tea, send me a message and I'll invite you to the group!

A little bit about me: I'm a junior MechE at UIUC, and I'm from the chicagoan suburbs. I like most sports, and I too need to learn how to surf. I'm going to be staying at Fountain Park for at least the first month, but I would like to get together with some of you to get an apartment in the area, if that interests anyone. 

Spring can not come soon enough.

-Brian Wood

On Thursday, November 15, 2012 8:24:02 AM UTC-6, matthew.levine89 wrote:

Hey everyone,

I will be a Spring 2013 Intern starting Jan. 7th. I graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston MA just recently and will be working with the Production group.

I love to play tennis (I played for WIT) and within the past year I got really into rock climbing. Can't wait to meet everyone!

-
Matthew Levine

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--
 
 

[Joseph Schiavone]

Definitely! I'll email them too to make it doubly strong a request. Do bring the guitar!

-Joseph

[Sam]

Definitely having it shipped haha. I also emailed requesting you guys.

Sam

On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 7:11:49 PM UTC-5, jschiavone wrote:

Definitely! I'll email them too to make it doubly strong a request. Do bring the guitar!

-Joseph

On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 7:07 PM, Sam <sam.ans...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey Joseph Schiavone,

I'm also in Avionics starting Jan 7th, I already submitted my housing form but I'm going to email them and see if I can request rooming with you guys, you guys up for that?

I'm a senior at GeorgiaTech in CS and ME. I play a little acoustic guitar (thinking of bringing it over) so we should jam!

Cheers,

Sam

On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:47:31 PM UTC-5, jschiavone wrote:

Hey Everyone,

I'll be working in Avionics starting Jan 7th. I'm a junior at Harvard studying CS and Physics. I play acoustic guitar and would love to find some people to jam with. I also love board and videogames, as well as soccer, tennis and golf (thought I don't think I'll be bringing my clubs). If people are planning outdoor trips on weekends I'd love to join, though I'm unlikely to take the initiative to plan my own trip. I'll be staying at Fountain Park with a friend, but naturally there's room for 2 more. If you're looking for roommates and enjoy games/music, let me know! I'll be turning in my housing form soon and it'd be great to have a couple more names to jot down.

Best wishes and can't wait to meet you all!

Joseph Schiavone

On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Chad A Bean <cab...@mit.edu> wrote:

Hello all,

I'll be starting with the avionics group on January 14th. I'm a Junior studying MechE and EE at MIT. If I can find a decent new bike out in California I'm all about single track mountain biking. I'm still debating whether to bring my car back (since I just drove it here to the east coast this semester), but regardless I'm planning on making many weekend trips to do with any of the following: mountain bike, camp/fish, rock climb, snowboard, or generally anything that sounds like it could be fun. Being a resident of California for my entire life (inland) I feel somewhat ashamed, so I also am planning on learning to surf. 

I am most likely going to live in Oakwood or nearby to utilize the shuttle to work, so I am looking for a room mate. I'm a hard working kid when I have to be, but love to have fun on my own time. If you are interested hit me up.

Wish everyone a great end of the semester and looking forward to leaving my mark on Hawthorne with you guys!

Chad Bean
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
cab...@MIT.edu       (559) 280-2086

---

From: spacex-winterspring-2013-intern...@googlegroups.com [spacex-winterspring-2013-inter...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Brian Wood [briz...@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:47 PM

To: spacex-winterspring-2013-intern...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Hey guys!

Hey guys,

I'm going to be starting at space-X on January 21st, and oh boy do I have plans. I already have 5 hiking/camping trips planned to places around Los Angeles, and it sounds like some of you guys might be interested in joining me (or me joining one of you, if you happen to have better plans). I made a google group for those of us who are interested to make plans and share pictures and stuff, so if that sounds like your cup-a-tea, send me a message and I'll invite you to the group!

A little bit about me: I'm a junior MechE at UIUC, and I'm from the chicagoan suburbs. I like most sports, and I too need to learn how to surf. I'm going to be staying at Fountain Park for at least the first month, but I would like to get together with some of you to get an apartment in the area, if that interests anyone. 

Spring can not come soon enough.

-Brian Wood

On Thursday, November 15, 2012 8:24:02 AM UTC-6, matthew.levine89 wrote:

Hey everyone,

I will be a Spring 2013 Intern starting Jan. 7th. I graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston MA just recently and will be working with the Production group.

I love to play tennis (I played for WIT) and within the past year I got really into rock climbing. Can't wait to meet everyone!

-
Matthew Levine

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--
 
 

--

Joseph Schiavone

Harvard College '14

A.B. Candidate in Computer Science and Physics

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[jvargas47]

L.A. has a good music scene, so we should definitely look into some gigs! I'm bringing my electric guitar as well.

On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 7:11:49 PM UTC-5, jschiavone wrote:

Definitely! I'll email them too to make it doubly strong a request. Do bring the guitar!

-Joseph

On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 7:07 PM, Sam <sam.ans...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey Joseph Schiavone,

I'm also in Avionics starting Jan 7th, I already submitted my housing form but I'm going to email them and see if I can request rooming with you guys, you guys up for that?

I'm a senior at GeorgiaTech in CS and ME. I play a little acoustic guitar (thinking of bringing it over) so we should jam!

Cheers,

Sam

On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:47:31 PM UTC-5, jschiavone wrote:

Hey Everyone,

I'll be working in Avionics starting Jan 7th. I'm a junior at Harvard studying CS and Physics. I play acoustic guitar and would love to find some people to jam with. I also love board and videogames, as well as soccer, tennis and golf (thought I don't think I'll be bringing my clubs). If people are planning outdoor trips on weekends I'd love to join, though I'm unlikely to take the initiative to plan my own trip. I'll be staying at Fountain Park with a friend, but naturally there's room for 2 more. If you're looking for roommates and enjoy games/music, let me know! I'll be turning in my housing form soon and it'd be great to have a couple more names to jot down.

Best wishes and can't wait to meet you all!

Joseph Schiavone

On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Chad A Bean <cab...@mit.edu> wrote:

Hello all,

I'll be starting with the avionics group on January 14th. I'm a Junior studying MechE and EE at MIT. If I can find a decent new bike out in California I'm all about single track mountain biking. I'm still debating whether to bring my car back (since I just drove it here to the east coast this semester), but regardless I'm planning on making many weekend trips to do with any of the following: mountain bike, camp/fish, rock climb, snowboard, or generally anything that sounds like it could be fun. Being a resident of California for my entire life (inland) I feel somewhat ashamed, so I also am planning on learning to surf. 

I am most likely going to live in Oakwood or nearby to utilize the shuttle to work, so I am looking for a room mate. I'm a hard working kid when I have to be, but love to have fun on my own time. If you are interested hit me up.

Wish everyone a great end of the semester and looking forward to leaving my mark on Hawthorne with you guys!

Chad Bean
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
cab...@MIT.edu       (559) 280-2086

---

From: spacex-winterspring-2013-intern...@googlegroups.com [spacex-winterspring-2013-inter...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Brian Wood [briz...@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:47 PM

To: spacex-winterspring-2013-intern...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Hey guys!

Hey guys,

I'm going to be starting at space-X on January 21st, and oh boy do I have plans. I already have 5 hiking/camping trips planned to places around Los Angeles, and it sounds like some of you guys might be interested in joining me (or me joining one of you, if you happen to have better plans). I made a google group for those of us who are interested to make plans and share pictures and stuff, so if that sounds like your cup-a-tea, send me a message and I'll invite you to the group!

A little bit about me: I'm a junior MechE at UIUC, and I'm from the chicagoan suburbs. I like most sports, and I too need to learn how to surf. I'm going to be staying at Fountain Park for at least the first month, but I would like to get together with some of you to get an apartment in the area, if that interests anyone. 

Spring can not come soon enough.

-Brian Wood

On Thursday, November 15, 2012 8:24:02 AM UTC-6, matthew.levine89 wrote:

Hey everyone,

I will be a Spring 2013 Intern starting Jan. 7th. I graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston MA just recently and will be working with the Production group.

I love to play tennis (I played for WIT) and within the past year I got really into rock climbing. Can't wait to meet everyone!

-
Matthew Levine

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--
 
 

--

Joseph Schiavone

Harvard College '14

A.B. Candidate in Computer Science and Physics

--
 
 

[Greg Allan]

Hey everyone,

Looks like I'm a little late to the party. Google groups locked me out for a bit.

Anyway, I'm a Sophomore at Northeastern University studying EE, and I'll be starting in Avionics on January 14th.

I'll be living at fountain park at least for the foreseeable future, and I'm down to go hiking, camping, skiing, or anything in the outdoors. I've heard that a bike might be the best way to get around, so I'll probably ship mine out. 

I've been listening to a lot of electronic music lately, and I'm not a musician, but I'm a big music fan in general and I'd always love to go see a show or something.

I'm also always working on something, so I'd be willing to work on a project with anyone who's interested. I know someone mentioned a quadcopter and maybe a near-space balloon.

I'm looking forward to meeting and working with all of you. I've never been to CA but I hear great things and I can't wait to get out there.

Greg

[Jorge Benzaquen]

Hi everyone,

 

I’m a little late to the party as well, finally finished my undergrad and internship so I finally have time. I will be graduating this Friday with a bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida. I will be flying to California the 4^th of January and start work the 7^th. I will be working as a propulsion intern for the propulsion design group.

 

I have read everyone’s emails and I’m interested in doing everything listed, I played about every Intermural sport here at UCF and just got my open water scuba certification as well. That being said I will most likely be down for anything, I really just want to explore California and plan on going skiing/snowboarding multiple times. I’ve never been to Vegas so I’m planning a trip there as well , so let me know if you’re interested.

 

Wish you all happy holidays and safe travels, see you all soon.

 

Jorge Benzaquen

[Anthony Garagliano]

Vegas is awesome. I'm definitely down to go for a weekend.

Tony

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[Zhang, Liang]

Hi Guys,

How are you all doing? I am late for the response too. Sorry about it.

I used to live in california for a couple of years and I did my undergrad at UC Irvine, 40 mins drive from SpaceX.

So, for people who have not been to LA area, I can help on finding good restaurants since I'd like to eat so many different food. I will start my internship at RF&FPGA group on Jan 7th and I hope everyone will have a safe holiday.

See you guys soon in LA.

Have a good day 

 

Liang Zhang

MSECE Student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Zha...@my.erau.edu

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From: spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com [spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Anthony Garagliano [anthonyg...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 2:00 PM
To: Jorge Benzaquen
Cc: spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Hey guys!

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[alazar.tamrat]

Same here. Might just take you up on that offer.

On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 6:08:33 PM UTC-5, Zhang, Liang wrote:

Hi Guys,

How are you all doing? I am late for the response too. Sorry about it.

I used to live in california for a couple of years and I did my undergrad at UC Irvine, 40 mins drive from SpaceX.

So, for people who have not been to LA area, I can help on finding good restaurants since I'd like to eat so many different food. I will start my internship at RF&FPGA group on Jan 7th and I hope everyone will have a safe holiday.

See you guys soon in LA.

Have a good day 

 

Liang Zhang

MSECE Student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Zha...@my.erau.edu

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From: spacex-winterspring-2013-int...@googlegroups.com [spacex-winterspring-2013-int...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Anthony Garagliano [anthonyg...@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 2:00 PM
To: Jorge Benzaquen

Cc: spacex-winterspring-2013-int...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Hey guys!

[Arwin de Boer]

Hey guys,

As I haven't lived on U.S. soil since I was 2 years old, I'll need to take care of several basic things such as opening a bank account and getting (six-month's worth of) health insurance. It just occurred to me that you guys are probably the best to ask, so could you recommend me a good health insurance company and bank? Just to give me an idea of what's what.

Thanks a lot! Really excited to see you guys!

Best regards,

Arwin

2012/12/13 alazar.tamrat <alazar...@gmail.com>

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Arwin Lee de Boer

Kleine der A, 1b

9711HV, Groningen

the Netherlands
+31-(0)655131824

[Jacob Sweers]

Count me in! At some point this spring I want to hike up to the bridge to nowhere and build a swing.

[Brian Wood]

I'm inviting you to the hiking group, because that's one of the first things I want to do!

[Brian Wood]

actually, never mind. I can't unless you give me your email. Let me know if you're interested.

On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 7:29:06 PM UTC-6, Jacob Sweers wrote:

[Jacob Sweers]

Sweet I've got loads of gear should be awesome.

My email is jcbs...@gmail.com

[Jorge Benzaquen]

Count me in too that's the first thing I want to do (skiing/snowboarding)

Jorge

Jbenza...@gmail.com

407-668-2634

Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 19, 2012, at 6:51 PM, Jacob Sweers <jacob...@letu.edu> wrote:

Sweet I've got loads of gear should be awesome.

My email is jcbs...@gmail.com

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[Arwin de Boer]

I'll be starting in March, but if there's still snow by then I'd love to come too!

2012/12/20 Jorge Benzaquen <jbenza...@gmail.com>

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[Sanjeewa Sugatapala]

Guys I'm definitely down to go skiing/snowboarding/surfing but since I never been I'm going to need lessons or something. I'd also love to go skydiving, hiking, or  Las Vegas. Anyways let me know what you guys are planning and I'd gladly join in. 

Email: Sugata...@husky.neu.edu

Cell# (347)8817047 

Can't wait to meet you guys in LA!!! :-D

Sincerely Sanjeewa Sugatapala 

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[uniterosie]

Hello Everyone!

My name is Rosie and I'll be graduating from undergrad at the University of Washington Mechanical Engineering Department in march. I'll be starting at SpaceX on March 25 in Structures.

Most of my undergrad has been composite studies on the UW FSAE team. However, I do love hanging with friends. I've never been skiing or snowboarding but have always wanted to learn. It might be too late by the time I make it down to Cali before the snow melts though! In that case, I've always wanted to learn how to surf too!

I was born and raised in Seattle my whole life and this will be the first time I will be away from home for a while. I am really excited to start this internship with all of you and look forward to meeting you guys!!

See you in march!

[Joseph Krause]

Hey everyone!

Sorry for my late response to the group. My name is Joe Krause, I am a senior in Industrial Engineering at Purdue and I will be interning with avionics production starting January 14th. I'm originally from West Lafayette (the same town Purdue is in), and I can't wait to experience life outside the Midwest.

In my spare time I like to play sports, go to the gym, and hang out with friends. Does anyone know if there is a gym at the SpaceX facility or near fountain park? It would be great to find somewhere close to work out. I wakeboard a lot, and trying surfing sounds like a blast. I also ski, golf and play tennis. I'll bring my clubs out with me, but I will have to ship my racquet if someone wants to play. Also, Is there still room to get involved with the group going skiing in February?

See you all soon,
Joe

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[kartik darapuneni]

Hi Everyone!

Shoveling for the past 4 hours reminded me of where I will be next
week! So I though I would check in and say hi. My name is Kartik and I
go to Penn State University, and live in Pittsburgh.

I will be moving in on the 5th, into appt#237, if we are roommates let
me know if I should bring anything. If anyone else is starting during
the same time, or has already started, we should go out for food, or
drinks next weekend.

I am planning on buying a bike when I get there and seeing the sights.
I love trying out all the interesting food places where ever I visit,
so if anyone else is also a food maniac let me know.

Looks like this will be a fun spring, from all the plans that everyone
already has. I am down for all the planned events, but I will be a
beginner for all them. Especially looking forward to the board games
and video games!

@joe, I think we get access to a gym at the appts, but it's probably
pretty small.

See you guys soon,
--
Kartik Darapuneni
Pennsylvania State University
School of Engineering 2012

[Andrew Gerst]

Guess I'll jump on the bandwagon and introduce myself too!

I'm Andrew - I'm a senior Mechanical Engineering major at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland but am originally from the Bay Area. Looking forward to coming back to California for the winter.

I'll be starting the 14th as a structures intern and will be at Fountain Park apartments. I really like camping/hiking/backpacking and also am not too terrible at snowboarding.

@Kartik - I also really love good food and would be interested in exploring restaurants and bars around LA.

Looking forward to meeting everyone this spring!

Andrew Gerst

[Zhang, Liang]

Happy new year guys and have a safe trip to california.

 

 

Liang Zhang

MSECE Student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Zha...@my.erau.edu

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From: spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com [spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of Andrew Gerst [aa...@case.edu]
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 6:31 PM
To: kartik darapuneni

Cc: spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Hey guys!

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[pell...@ucla.edu]

How's it going guys?

I am a 4th-year Materials Engineering major at UCLA by way of San
Diego. I'll be working in Structures starting on January 14th.

I didn't realize that so many people are from completely out of the
area. Welcome to Southern California! I'd definitely be down to check
out more of LA, and I could share some of my favorite spots too. Let's
see...I like food, music, and sports...and I've been a musician for as
long as I can remember (I play bass guitar primarily).

I'm looking forward to working at SpaceX!

Truly,
Patrick

Quoting "Zhang, Liang" <zha...@my.erau.edu>:

> Happy new year guys and have a safe trip to california.
>
>
>
>
>
> Liang Zhang
>
> MSECE Student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
>

> Zha...@my.erau.edu<mailto:Zha...@my.erau.edu>

>
> ________________________________
> From: spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com
> [spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com] on behalf of
> Andrew Gerst [aa...@case.edu]
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 6:31 PM
> To: kartik darapuneni
> Cc: spacex-winterspr...@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Hey guys!
>
>
> Guess I'll jump on the bandwagon and introduce myself too!
>
> I'm Andrew - I'm a senior Mechanical Engineering major at Case
> Western Reserve University in Cleveland but am originally from the
> Bay Area. Looking forward to coming back to California for the winter.
>
> I'll be starting the 14th as a structures intern and will be at
> Fountain Park apartments. I really like camping/hiking/backpacking
> and also am not too terrible at snowboarding.
>
> @Kartik - I also really love good food and would be interested in
> exploring restaurants and bars around LA.
>
> Looking forward to meeting everyone this spring!
>
> Andrew Gerst
>
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>
>

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>
>

[Arwin Lee de Boer]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to wish all of you a happy and prosperous new year! Also good luck to everyone who is going to start their internship in the coming week(s)! Can't wait to join you guys in March!

Enjoy!

Best,

Arwin

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Arwin Lee de Boer

Kleine der A 1b

9711 HV

Groningen, the Netherlands

+31-655131824

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[ryanwesterdahl]

Hey everyone,

I am a junior studying aeronautics and astronautics engineering at UW
and will be working on the propulsion team. I am going to live in the
corporate housing and plan on surfing whenever im not working. So if
you surf or are down to learn let me know!

-Ryan Westerdahl

On Jan 5, 11:02 pm, Arwin Lee de Boer <arwindeb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> Just wanted to wish all of you a happy and prosperous new year! Also good luck to everyone who is going to start their internship in the coming week(s)! Can't wait to join you guys in March!
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Best,
>
> Arwin
>
> ------------------------
> Arwin Lee de Boer
> Kleine der A 1b
> 9711 HV
> Groningen, the Netherlands
> +31-655131824
>