Biomedical Engineer

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT (Graduation: May 2017)

oBachelor of Science in Engineering

oMajor: Biomedical Engineering

oCumulative GPA: 3.17/4.00

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Society for Women Engineers Member (September 2013-May 2017)

oBuilt strong interpersonal and communicational skills through the conduction of experimental demonstrations and workshops that promote engineering careers to female middle school students

oParticipated in monthly networking events and the organization of fundraisers

Bioethics club Member (September 2014-May 2017)

oRaised awareness to the ethical controversies of modern biology and medicine through weekly debates and seminars lead by distinguished scientists and speakers

Fine and Preforming Arts Vice Chair (September 2014-May 2015)

oDirected all creative efforts devoted to marketing and advertising of the organization’s campaigns and events through fliers, posters and social media

oCoordinated all on-campus such as poetry slams, stand-up performances, and community events

EXPERIENCE

Project Experience

University of Connecticut Nursing Department

Senior Design Leadership role (May 2016-May 2017)

oConducted the research, design, development and construction of a device used to quantify, as accurately as possible, an infant’s milk intake during feeding in the NICU

oDesigned device through sensor implementation and creation of desired display models using the Arduino and LabVIEW programming platforms.

oDirected the engineering team’s efforts in ensuring the success of the project by offering hands-on assistance as well as resolving technical issues encountered throughout the process of device development using trouble shooting strategies

oPlanned, strategically, the project timeline, managing team spending for device parts, and creating weekly presentations and reports in a timely manner

University of Connecticut Health Center

Junior Design Leadership role (September 2015-January 2016)

oDeveloped leadership skills by participating in the development of a reduced carry over substrate holder design for the Varistain 24-4 used by the health center through utilization of 3-D printing techniques resulting in 75% less carry over

oIllustrated project progress to clients through weekly presentations and reports

oMaintained research notebooks outlining project progress in accordance with industry practices

Laboratory Experience

Biomedical Engineering Lab (September 2013-May 2017)

oSolved complex biomedical engineering problems, including those associated with interaction between living and non-living systems, as well as analyzing, modeling, and designing biomedical engineering devices, systems, components through lab work set by instructors

oTested biological material using Tinius Olsen, testing machine and equipment, in efforts to document action of materials under stress as well as understand mechanics of materials

SKILLS

Software Experience: Arduino software, Bioanalysis software, CAD SolidWorks 2015, LabView, MATLAB R2015b, Python, 2014

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

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