Education

Iowa State University Ames, Iowa

Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering with a French WLC Minor

Specializations; Polymers, Metals, and Ceramics

Cumulative GPA: 3.2

Brunel University Uxbridge, England

Foreign Exchange Student

(2013-2017)

(Summer 2014)

Experience

Senior Design Project with 3M:

Work as a team of three to study the macrophage response to material properties

Synthesize polymers with varying properties

Culture cells in wells with differing material properties

Use MTT and Arginase Assays to measure cell viability

Characterize and control macrophage responses by varying material properties

Research Assistant in Soft Materials and Structures Lab at Iowa State University

Under the guidance of Dr. Michael Bartlett

Synthesis and fabrication of polymer adhesives

Incorporation of electronics into soft materials

Use of an Arduino to create a testing apparatus

Design and fabrication of specimen molds

Creation of metal-polymer composites to create modular adhesives

Materials and Process Engineer at Applied Material Solutions Inc.:

Engineering under the direction of Nikki Rebernak

Aided in the start-up and shut down of two chemical plants

Designed and modified chemical and production processes to better product and productivity

Worked with the creation, handling, and transport of hydrophobic powders

Created Work Instructions to guide operators on equipment and processes

Assisted in the creation and implementation of a company-wide safety policy and handbook

Experience with GMP, Kosher and Halal standards for food grade products

Research Assistant at Ames Laboratory:

Critical Materials Department under the direction of Dr. Karl Gschneidner and Dr. Arjun Pathak

Contributed to the research to identify replacements for critical rare earth materials in magnets

Experience in the creation of specific magnetic metal alloys

Acknowledged in published research article (copy available upon request)

(2016-2017)

(2016-2017)

(Summer-2016)

(2014-2015)

Skills

Laboratory Equipment:

Arc Melting, Glove Box, Melt Spinning, Quartz Tube Evacuation, High Temperature Furnace

X-Ray Diffraction, Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopes, Optical and Polarized Microscopy

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Microhardness, Tensile, and Three-Point Bend testing methods

Sterile Environment, Biosafety Cabinet, Autoclave, Microplate Photometer

General Skills

Skilled in identifying root cause and failure mechanisms in both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys

Bilingual: Fluent in French and English

Technical Report Writing

Experience with JMP statistic software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VBA

Skilled in power tool and general tool usage

Leadership and Activites

Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity

Social chair

Homecoming Co-Chair

Iowa State University Gaffer’s Guild

Study Abroad

Studied in Liège, Belgium

Eagle Scout-Troop 360

(2013-2017)

(2016)

(2012-2013)

(2012)

Volunteer Work

Wounded Warrior Project

Special Olympics of Iowa

Bethesda Lutheran Home

Habitat for Humanity

Veteran Guardian in an Honor Flight

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