Daniel Twining
Hey, I’m Dan, a fourth year dual robotics engineering and mathematics major at Lake Superior State University. So far I have been the most interested in mobile robotics. Through a student organization at LSSU I have participated in three international maritime robotics competitions, which has furthered my understanding of that field.
I have a strong background programming with C/C++, ROS, Arduino, and MATLAB, and also hands-on experience with industrial Fanuc and KUKA manipulators. I am proficient in CAD software such as Onshape, Fusion 360, and Creo Parametric, and have honed my skills with 3D printing and have several years of experience manufacturing custom parts. My skillset is completed with the ability to write comprehensive technical documentation and an interest in the mathematical foundations of engineering.
Education
B.S. Robotics Engineering & Mathematics
August 2021 - May 2026 School of Engineering and Technology, School of Mathematics and Computer Science Lake Superior State University
Study Abroad Program
June 2023 - July 2023 International Summer School University of Galway
Campus and Community
September 2023 - Present Academic Success Center Lake Superior State University
Tutored students at a drop-in math center in classes from college math up to calculus
Tutored students in general, robotics, and electrical engineering classes, with an emphasis on programming
Tutor
August 2023 - February 2024 Laker Success Lake Superior State University
Provided students with resources and coaching to help them succeed in school and life
Peer Mentor
April 2022 - Present Soo Theatre Project, Inc.
Oversaw technical production of theatrical shows and ran them as an audio or lighting tech
Taught principles of lighting and audio to high school students
Theater Tech
December 2021 - Present Autonomous Maritime Operations and Robotics Engineering Lake Superior State University
Elected Vice President for the 2024/25 academic year
Developed autonomous vehicles to operate in the maritime domain
Collaborated with universities across three continents to compete in international robotics competitions
Engineering Club Member
October 2021 - March 2024 Athletics Administration Lake Superior State University
Operated cameras and replay equipment
Managed livestreams of DI hockey games
Athletics A/V Student
Scholarships and Grants
2023 - 2024 LSSU Robotics Scholarship $2000
2022 LSSU Undergraduate Research Grant $500
2021 - 2025 LSSU Board of Trustees Distinguished Scholarship $20,000
Awards
Fall 2023 Dean’s List LSSU
March 2023 Finalist 2023 RoboBoat
November 2022 3rd in Technical Documentation 2022 RobotX Challenge
November 2022 Partnership and Collaboration Award 2022 RobotX Challenge
Events
May 6 - 9, 2024 Exhibitor, LSSU Automate Chicago, IL
March 14 - 16, 2024 Robot Inspector FIRST Robotics Competition LSSU District Event Sault Ste Marie, MI
September 20 - 22, 2023 Attendee Smart Ships Coalition Fall Workshop Traverse City, MI
May 22 - 23, 2023 Show Floor Visitor Automate Detroit, MI
March 22 - 28, 2023 Competitor, Team AMORE 2023 RoboBoat Competition Sarasota, FL
November 11 - 17, 2022 Competitor, Team AMORE 2022 International Maritime RobotX Challenge Sydney, Australia
July 19, 2022 Exhibitor, Team AMORE U.S.C.G. Response Equipment Deployment and Demonstration Rogers City, MI
Documentation
Voyage to Autonomy: Development of an Autonomous Surface Vessel for RoboBoat 2024 D. Twining et al. Robonation, 2023.
Design and Development of an Autonomous Kayak for the 2023 Roboboat Competition H. Brood, D. Twining, C. Wilson, A. Heiny, Dr. I. E. Sarda. Robonation, 2023.
Development of an Autonomous Maritime System for the 2022 RobotX Challenge H. Brood et al. Robonation, 2022.
Lectures
The Futurama Theorem Talk Math 2 Me, Lake Superior State University. April 3, 2024.
Timbre: Exploring the Acoustics of Music Talk Math 2 Me, Lake Superior State University. January 24, 2024
Rhythm = {n | n ∈ ♪} Talk Math 2 Me, Lake Superior State University. November 15, 2023.
Sound ∩ Math = Music Talk Math 2 Me, Lake Superior State University. October 11, 2023.
An Introduction to Modeling Robotic Manipulators in 2D Talk Math 2 Me, Lake Superior State University. January 25, 2023.