Ben Mac Murray

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Ames, IA 50014

abnnjk@r.postjobfree.com

507-***-****

OBJECTIVE: A position where I can utilize my educational and professional experience as well as my creativity to contribute to

furthering research in the field of Materials Science.

EDUCATION:

Iowa State University, Ames, IA August 2005- Present

B.S. Expected December, 2009

Major: Materials Engineering. Focuses: Polymeric and Ceramic Materials

Cumulative GPA: 3.81/4.0

EXPERIENCE:

Cornerstone Research Group, Dayton, OH May 2008-December 2008, May 2009-August 2009

Research Coop

Researched, managed, executed, and reported on a rapid 3-week study based on the chemistry of photochromic dyes which

resulted in continued project funding and support

Synthesized and developed a thermally reversible epoxy adhesive

Optimized and evaluated polyurea/urethane film coating over 6 month span

Characterized and developed space grade cyanate ester elastomer resin

Designed, formulated, and produced samples for various testing of material properties

January 2006 – May 2009

Dr. Michael Kessler, Ames, IA

Research Assistant

Developed cyanate ester/zirconium tungstate low CTE composite material and was a contributing author to the published

work: Thermal Characterization of Zirconium Tungstate/Bisphenol E Cyanate Ester Composites in Journal of Materials

Research (In Press)

Study and report on crack-propagation in composite pipe wrap samples

Design, prepare, and characterize various polymer composites

Iowa State University, Ames, IA August 2007- December 2007

Learning Team Leader

Led twice weekly study sessions of 19 undecided freshman Engineering students

Organized academic and social activities for the students

Met with students on a group and personal basis to assist with coursework and adjustment to college life

Corning Inc., Corning, NY May 2007- August 2007

Summer Intern

Developed and tested a vision-based inspection system that was successfully prototyped on a manufacturing line

Designed a prototype fixture for use in ultrasonic testing

Created two data analysis programs using VBA programming in Excel

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Office, VBA programming in Excel and Word, Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling, experienced with several material

characterization machines (DSC, DMA, TMA, TGA, rheometer, viscometer, FTIR, UV-VIS spectroscope)

HONORS:

Assistant Researcher in Honors Mentor Program, Dean’s List (Fall 2005 – Spring 2009), Top 2% Engineering Class (Fall 2005, Fall

2006), David Wilder Scholarship (2007), Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers scholarship (2007), Joe M. King Scholarship

(2008), Lyle and Marcia Higgins Scholarship (2009)

ACTIVITIES:

First Lego League-Volunteer team leader 2007-2009

Study Abroad – Brunel University outside of London, England (Summer 2006)

Member of Materials Advantage 2006-Present

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