Personal Information

Name: Jonathan Rittle

SSN: 7305

Address: *** ********

Blvd. Birth date: 01/29/1988

Wernersville, PA

***** ***: 18

Home Phone: (610) 670 - 6417

Cell phone: (610) 301 - 4775

Email: JRittle@ Hot-Shot.com

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Career Objective

To pursue a career of research and development in the field

of energy and fuel production, that promotes environmental conservation and

efficiency.

Education

I will attend Pennsylvania State University, University

Park, PA beginning September 2006.

Graduated from Conrad Weiser High School, Robesonia, PA, in

June of 2006.

Courses completed include:

Algebra I

(8) Agricultural

Science (9,10)

Algebra II Honors

(9) Experiments in Agricultural

and

Geometry Honors

(10) Environmental Sciences (12)

Pre-Calculus Honors

(11) German I (9)

AP Calculus AB

(12) German II (10)

English CP

(9-12) General Business

(9)

Biology CP

(10) Technology Systems

(9)

Advanced Biology

(11) CADD I (10)

AP Biology

(12) US History I

Honors (9)

Chemistry CP

(11) US History II Honors

(10)

Advanced Chemistry

(12) AP World History (11)

Biotechnology

(11) AP Government (12)

Computer Science I (11)

Teaching Laboratory Assistant (12)

Grade Point

Average: 4.12

Class Rank: 8 /

230 (June 2006)

Scientific Experience

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Conducted an independent research project with fellow student in 11th

grade. Project focused on the genetic modification of a tobacco plant using a

species of Agrobacterium containing recombinant DNA plasmids. Total time spent

on project was over 100 hours.

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Conducted an independent research project in 12th grade.

Project focused on the growth and manipulation of various strains of Anabaena to

produce levels of hydrogen gas to demonstrate a possible source of sustainable

energy production. Total time spent on project was approximately 50 hours.

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Conducted and independent research project in 12th grade.

Project focused on the manipulation of various soil bacteria, limited to

Bacillus and Clostridium. Bacterium demonstrated ability to generate high levels

of hydrogen gas through fermentation of a wide variety of substrates. Total time

spent on project included over 300 logged laboratory hours and over 150 hours

spent on library research.

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Project was entered in the 2006 Reading-Berks Science and

Engineering Fair, in the category of Earth and Space Sciences.

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Project was entered in the 2006 International Science and

Engineering Fair, in the category of Biochemistry.

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Attended 2006 Pennsylvania Energy Expo at Pennsylvania State University.

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Toured the Beltsville Agricultural Research Facilities in June of 2005.

Professional Contacts

Tom Betts

Professor of Chemistry

Boehm Science Center

Kutztown University

Phone: 610-***-****

Email: abpiy5@r.postjobfree.com

Laboratory Skills

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Culture of aerobic, facultative anaerobic and obligate anaerobic bacteria

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Distillation of solutions

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Genetically transform bacteria (cold/heat shock method)

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Genetically alter plants (transformation - Agrobacterium)

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Perform Gram Stain

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Isolate bacterial, fungal, eukaryotic colonies

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Isolate DNA

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Oil immersion microscopy

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Paper chromatography

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Perform Koch s Postulates

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Prepare media

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Prepare molar solutions

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Protein Chromatography

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Prepare serial dilutions

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Perform Standard Plate Counts

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Test for coliform bacteria

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Tissue culture of plant cells

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Tissue culture of animal cells

Operation of Apparatus

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Analytical Balance

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Burette

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Centrifuge

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Compound microscope

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Distillation unit

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Electrophoresis chamber

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Gas chromatograph

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Hydrometer

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Laminar flow unit

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Micropipette system

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Reverse osmosis unit

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Sonicator

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Spectrophotometer

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Steam autoclave

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Stereo microscope

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Verneir Data Collection probes

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Vortex genie mixer

Work Experience

- Worked as an electricians apprentice over the summers of

2002, 2003 and 2004 with my Uncle, Bryan L. Rittle. Tasks included running wire,

stripping wire, and a variety of minor construction.

- Worked as a dishwasher and busboy for Gianotti s Family

Restaurant from 8/01/2003 1/15/2004. Tasks included washing dishes, bussing

tables, closing kitchen and preparation of food.

- Worked as a team member at Arby s from 7/16/2004 through

the present. Tasks included taking orders, drive-thru, preparation of food,

opening activities, and closing activities.

Organizations and Activities

- FFA (2002 2006)

- Conrad Weiser Golf Team (2002 2005) Captain - 2005

- Conrad Weiser Track and Field (2001 - 2005)

Awards and Recognitions

Cartech Science Student of the Month October 2005

Reading-Berks Science and Engineering Fair 2006 Reserve

Champion

Best in Category Earth and Space Sciences, RBSEF 2006

Reading Eagle Berks Best 2006 Science/Environment

2006 International Science and Engineering Fair Finalist

Reading Alloys Science Scholarship

Wernersville Lions Club Scholarship

Reading Engineers Association Scholarship

Publications

Rittle, Jon

and Pierce, Kelly. Motivating Students through Responsibility and Trust.

The Agricultural Education Magazine. Page 14. January/February 2006.

References

Mr. Stephen Miller, Agricultural Sciences Teacher

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Mr. Raymond Edwards, Biotechnology and Biology Teacher,

Independent Project Advisor

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