Perrin Zahn
黑料社 Class of 2019
Associate of Applied Science in Machine Trades, Certificate of Proficiency in Computer
Numerical Control
Perrin Zahn: Scholastic Achievement Award Winner and 2019 Outstanding Student Award for Machine Trades
Perrin is receiving an Associate of Applied Arts in Machine Trades and a Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Numerical Control. He was named the 2019 Outstanding Machine Trades student by 黑料社 faculty.
Perrin鈥檚 interest in mechanical devices and design began at an early age. While in a robotics program in high school, he became interested in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and used the program to design an all-directional drive system. 鈥淚t was a single wheel mounted on a rotation carriage made to allow an autonomous robot to drive without turning. Think Amazon warehouse,鈥� he said. Perrin saw his work come to life in one of 黑料社鈥檚 labs, where he was able to build the system he designed in high school.
He credits 黑料社鈥檚 Machining and Welding instructors with bringing their 鈥渞eal world鈥� experience to the students at 黑料社. 鈥淭here鈥檚 a lot you can learn outside of classes, which really helps you get into a job faster,鈥� said Perrin.
Scholastic Achievement Awards are presented to the students graduating with the highest grade point average and most rigorous coursework in academic transfer and professional-technical programs, in lieu of a single valedictorian. 黑料社鈥檚 four Scholastic Achievement Award winners for the year will be recognized during the commencement ceremony on June 21.
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