High School Engineering

David M. McCarthy

*** *. ***** ***** **. - Apt **04, Knoxville, TN 37923 . Cell:

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in Materials Science, or related

engineering field where I may use my knowledge to test, design,

analyze, and inspect materials or systems in order to improve

quality, aid development, research, increase efficiency, or

improve the cost effectiveness, while learning and enhancing my

practical knowledge.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

Graduate Academics: University of Tennessee -

Knoxville, TN - August 2010

M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

GPA: 4.0

Undergraduate Academics: University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN -

May 2008

B. S. in Materials Science and Engineering

GPA: 3.3

High School Academics: Collierville High School - Collierville, TN

- May 2004

Outstanding achievement in AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and

Economics. GPA: 3.8

Classes Taken: Engineering Fundamentals, Material selection and

design, Mass transport/fluid

flow, Differential equations, Mechanics of materials, Diffusion

and phase transformations, Statistics, Metals, Polymers, Polymer

processing lab, Ceramics, Optical/electrical materials,

Semiconductor Tech, and Various microscopy classes.

Scholarships: UT Volunteer, Tennessee Hope, Col. S H Lockett

Engineering,

and Racheff Fellowship Metals.

EXPERIENCE:

May 2008- May 2010: Graduate Research Assistant, under Dr. Veerle

Keppens

Skills learned: Teamwork and collaboration on a long term

project, Using Outside

Resources such as Oak Ridge National Labs to facilitate success,

Material

Synthesis, Vacuum systems, Cryogenics, X-ray diffraction,

Dilatometry, Ultrasound Spectroscopy (as used in non-destructive

testing), Maintaining $170,000 equipment through contact with

manufacturer, and Microsoft Office.

Jan 2010-April 2010: Graduate Teacher Assistant, for Dr. Joseph

Spruiell

Skills learned: Helping the professor to ensure lab results,

Quantitative metallography, Powder sintering, Acquiring and

ordering supplies, Interacting with and assisting students, and

Demonstrating some leadership in the hands-on portion of the

lab.

Jan 2008- May 2008: Undergraduate Researcher, under Dr. Bin Hu

Skills learned: How to follow protocol for safety and preventing

contamination, Polymer spin-casting, Extensive use of glove

boxes and compressed gases, How to make small changes in

processing to alter outcomes, Measuring emission and absorption

spectra of both photovoltaic and photolumincent polymers.

2007-Present: Media Presentation / Tech Team at a Cornerstone Church

of Knoxville.

2003-2004: Paid Tutor in Chemistry.

School Projects:

Thesis: Elastic Properties of Tb6FeX2 using Resonant Ultrasound

Spectroscopy

Senior: Quality testing of Pliers using ASTM Standards, Failure

analysis of Crimp

Connectors using ISO Standards, and Material Analysis of soft

spots in P9 stainless steel.

INTERESTS / MEMBERSHIPS: ACerS, TMS, ASM, and AIST. (Material Advantage)

SALARY: Negotiable

REFERENCES: Excellent references available upon request.

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