2.671 is a undergraduate course in measurement methods and experimental techniques at MIT for mechanical engineering students. The course features a self-directed term-long assignment to make measurements on something of personal interest.

To align my coursework with my mountaineering passion, I analyzed thermal insulation properties of different winter jackets. I worked with the Natick Army Research Center, using their testing equipment to develop a nondestructive methodology for measuring thermal resistance as a function of jacket thickness and material composition.