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OBJECTIVE: To secure a materials science related engineering position, which will utilize my innovative thinking, interpersonal skills, and ability as an analytical thinker.
EDUCATION: Grove City College, Grove City, PA
BS in Applied Physics, minor in Math, May 2000
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
MS in Materials Science and Engineering April 2002
RESEARCH:
Graduate Student Research Assistant, Materials Science and Engineering, U of M, Ann Arbor, MI 2001
Project: Develop amorphous magnesium based alloys that can be Thixomolded®
•Designed chill block multifunction chill block enabling rapid solidification, facilitates quantitative measurements, while simplifying and improving previous device
•Researched candidate compounds for further experimentation with an eye toward facilitating end user to make application specific modifications.
•Engineered and tested mechanisms for controlling molten metal delivery into the cavity of the chill block permitting greater regulation of melting process.
INTERNSHIP:
Condensed Matter Physics Group Summer Intern, Ames Laboratory (DOE), Ames, Iowa May-August 1999
•Updated, systematized, and simplified crystal growth database enabling easier, more efficient searches and thereby streamlining the new crystal growth design process.
•Exhibited intuition, time management skills and resourcefulness by modernizing search methodology for the research group’s rare-earth borocarbide library.
•Demonstrated a high degree of organizational skills by cataloguing and standardizing the hazardous materials handling log for the research group.
EXPERIENCE:
Computer Support Assistant, Kresge Hearing Research Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2000-Present
•Recommended cost effective alternatives for computer purchasing and upgrading, saving the institute on average twenty percent per order.
Student Assistant, Grove City College Physics Department. Grove City, PA 1997-2000
•Critically analyzed and evaluated the classroom worthiness of several new laboratory projects for use in freshmen level physics classes.
Machine & Facilities Maintenance Crew Worker, IMI Norgren, Inc. Littleton, CO Summers 1997,1998
•Meticulously and methodically systematized and standardized plant pipe identification system, permitting faster cost center setup and thereby leading to increased profitability.
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP:
President, Graduate Christian Fellowship, University of Michigan 2001-Present
•Managed administrative affairs and day to day tasks for group including scheduling and directing meetings, coordinating leaders, and overhauling website.
Director of Publicity, The Two Books, Grove City College 1999-2000
•Coordinated, advertised and arranged meetings of the newly established group seeking to find common ground between religious faith and scientific theory.
Resident Director, Grove City College 1998-2000
•Selected from among one hundred peers to represent college administration in individual dormitory settings while assisting in coordinating Student Affairs efforts to improve student life on campus.
Chaplain, Round Table Sophomore Men’s Leadership Honorary (chosen from top 10% of male class.) 1997-1998
•Conceptualized, planned, and pioneered first Bible Studies involving both Crown and Sceptre (sophomore Women’s leadership honorary) and Roundtable encouraging ethical and moral living.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Mathematica, Matlab, Mathcad, HTML, Origin, Borland Paradox, Actrix Technical, Cerius2, Digital Micrograph, NIH Image, Visio 2000, MS Office, MS FrontPage, Graphical Analysis, Adobe Pagemaker, Photoshop, and Acrobat
HONORS and ACTIVITIES:
Student Representative to MSE Graduate Committee
Athletics: basketball, ultimate Frisbee, running
Student member of ASM International
Outdoor Activities: hiking, biking, rock-climbing
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