Assistant High School
Resume:
Jonathan Ureña
P.O. Box ***
Half Moon Bay, Ca. *4019
E-mail: *******@********.***
Education
*/**-**/** ******** University, Sanford, Ca.
Bachelor of Science in Biomechanical Engineering 6/09
Stanford GPA: 3.74/4
Awards: Highest Honors Stanford University Chicano/Latino Community Award 2005-2006
and 2006-2007
California Department of Education Mathematics Award 2005
Relevant Coursework
Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism with lab, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Introduction to Fluid
Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Visual Thinking, Engineering Drawing and Design, Dynamic Systems,
Manufacturing and Design, Skeletal Development and Evolution, Cardiovascular Engineering I and II,
Bioengineering and Biodesign Forum, Human Physiology
Projects
Juggling Machine: With a $20 budget, I designed and debugged two similar mechanical machines that
played catch with each other. Each machine had two purely mechanical arms made from rat-traps and
recycled water bottles. Each machine had a net and funnel system to catch projectiles and deliver them to
the launching arms. The machine was initially prepared with the rat traps set. A tennis ball was dropped
into the net, which funneled the ball into the first arm. When the ball fell in the cup formed by the water
bottle, it triggered the rat trap which launched the ball to the other machine. This trigger also led to a
change in funnel configuration, resulting in the closing of the first path and opening of a second path into
the second arm. The second machine had a similar mechanism to ensure that the second time it received
the ball, it would funnel it into the second arm as well.
Brush Cap: As an artist, I realized there was a need to protect brush-bristles during travel. I designed a
brush cap that easily slipped onto brushes without perturbing the bristles. For the base, I used aluminum. I
then cast a silicone grip into the base in order to fit it around the brush handle. The base was slipped onto
the brush by inserting the brush end through a hole in the silicone and pushing the device up to the
bottom of the bristles. The bristles were then covered with a silicone cap designed as a tight snap-fit with
the aluminum piece.
Experience
09/23/10-10/27/10 Research Assistant, Institut de Neurobiologie – Alfred Fessard, CNRS, Gif-sur-
Yvette, France.
Research focused on gene expression in neural crest during development using embryonic
avian models. Learned techniques in microsurgery, probe synthesis, and in situ
hybridization. Refined French speaking and listening language skills.
4/01/08-06/30/10 Research Assistant, Hagey Laboratories for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine,
Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, Ca.
Researched the effects of Wnt canonical signaling on bone healing and osteogenesis using
in-vitro as well as in-vivo murine models. Acquired skills in statistical quantification using
Excel and learned how to effectively present data. Troubleshot and improved scientific
techniques. Developed effective public speaking abilities.
9/06-6/07 Science and Engineering Programs Coordinator, El Centro Chicano, Stanford
University, Stanford, Ca. Created and implemented new tutoring program that built
academic relationships between undergraduate and graduate students. Gained
organizational and communication skills and learned how to maintain professional
relationships.
3/07-6/2009 Head Coordinator, Project Motivation, Stanford University, Stanford, Ca.
Lead visiting underprivileged high school and middle school students through campus tours and
served as panelist for informational presentations about college. Hosted up to 200
students in one day. Efficiently recruited college-student tour guides and panelists within
short notice.
Skills
Language: Fluent in Spanish and English (mother tongues), highly proficient French
speaker
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Matlab, Adobe Creative Suite, Image J,
familiar with Solid Works
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