•   Managed and supervised the climbing wall including orientations and floor checks to ensure the safety of patrons
•   Inspected, replaced and recorded the conditions of the climbing equipment to reduce the risk of accidents
•   Trained in belay takeovers, auto-belay rescues and CPR/first aid to assist in emergency situations

Climbing Wall Program Assistant

•   Aided the 3M product development design process by ideating on new products and changing current product designs
•   Improved upon and proposed changes to current 3M Home Care products by setting up and running product tests
•   Developed SolidWorks modeling skills, prototyping skills and knowledge of manufacturing processes

R&D Intern, 3M

•   Researched emerging 3D visualization technologies and improved skills in CAD, 3D printing and virtual reality
•   Defined a problem in the prosthetics field, interviewed professionals and users, ideated and prototyped a solution
•   Designed an augmented reality application that allows users to try on their prosthesis before buying it

Allison Schmitz: in Minneapolis, MN

Allison Schmitz

UMN Center for Outdoor Adventure

UMN Center for Outdoor Adventure

Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center

Research & Strategy Division, Prototyping Division

Research & Strategy Division, Prototyping Division

College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota