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CONTACT
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TRENT
KARST

Mechanical Engineering Student at Montana State University. Lead Designer & Treasurer, MSU Solar Racing Team.

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Portfolio

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Custom Mazda Rx8

Personal project. Years in the making. From completely stock to 30+ modifications.

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Solar Race Car

Lead designer and treasurer for the MSU Solar Racing Team.

(In progress)

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Cloud Chamber

Personal project. A chamber to be able to visualize the passage of ionizing radiation.

(In progress)

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Personal Computer

Personal project. Very powerful and aesthetically designed. Custom water cooled.

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Mini Personal Computer

Personal project. Small yet very powerful. Custom water cooled.

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Mouse Trap Car

Personal Project. Planned and modeled in Solidworks. Built after. Single trap powered.

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EXPLORE FULL ARCHIVE
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Farming Roots to Engineering Innovation

Growing up on a farm, I built a strong work ethic through operating machinery and handling demanding maintenance tasks. That hands-on mechanical background, paired with my academic achievements as a high school valedictorian and honors student at Montana State University, has shaped my passion for mechanical design. I combine practical mechanical experience with innovative engineering thinking to tackle complex technical challenges.

EXPERIENCE

MSU Solar Racing Club — Lead Designer & Treasurer
Karst Farms — Mechanic & Farm Hand
Quality Living Counseling — Web Designer

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CAD: Solidworks, Fusion, Shapr3D, AutoCAD
3D Printing & Prototyping
Experimental Design & Analysis
Leadership & Collaboration

HONORS & AWARDS

Fairview High School Valedictorian (4.0 GPA)
Trig Star Award Recipient
Academic Olympics Superior Awards
B Montana Track State Champion

Let's Collaborate

Bozeman, MT  |  trent@trentkarst.com

Open to internships, research roles, and mechanical design collaborations.

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