Kayla Jurkouich

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Objective

To obtain a job in the materials science and engineering field

Education

Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA

B.S. Materials Science and Engineering May 2017

GPA: 3.118 In Major, 2.878 Overall

Skills

Research Synthesis Analysis Leadership

Microscopy Spectroscopy Teamwork Communication

Chemical characterization Mechanical characterization

Machines Used / Analyzed From

NMR Instron Rheometer GC / LC

FTIR TGA Photo-Rheometer DSC

UV-Vis SEM Lyophilizer Photo-DSC

Mask Projection Micro-SLA Optical Microscope Hardness testers

Experience

Research in Additive Manufacturing of Gelatin Methacrylate (GelMA) Skin Scaffolds 3/2016-5/2017

Senior design project with Materials Science and Engineering Department of Virginia Tech

Created a mask-projection micro stereolithography printed skin scaffold prototype using GelMA that would replace skin grafts and improve the way burns are treated

Synthesized, dialyzed, and lyophilized GelMA. Confirmed synthesis using NMR. Then created a resin to SLA print and perform photo-rheology and photo-DSC with, and created thin films to use for characterization testing, such as TGA, UV-Vis, FTIR, rheology, and cell studies such as MTS assays and staining. The data was then analyzed and presented frequently throughout the year.

Internship at Midway Research Center (A site of the Naval Research Laboratory) 5/2014-8/2015

Researched conductive ink to be used for antennas, among other uses, for the Navy which included researching silver nanoparticles, signal-blocking paint, conductive temporary tattoos, and liquid crystal polymers

Worked with the network team: Re-imaged computers with Windows 7 and troubleshot any problems; equipped mobile SCIF for shipment and use; prepared laptops for telework usage

Worked with the logistics team: Managed inventory for Midway Research Center; reconciled existing inventory, entered new equipment into system; prepared loss reports for all missing equipment

Research in Airflow / Heat flow Summer 2016

Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (Engineering Science and Mechanics) Department at Virginia Tech

Modeled heat flow in a room using Comsol to determine the best place to put a thermostat

Optimize heating and air conditioning to conserve energy and money and create a more comfortable environment

Non-Engineering Experience

Joann Fabric Store Summer 2016

Every shift: assisted people figure out what they needed and find it, cashier, measured and cut fabric that customers wanted, restocked fabric/merchandise, and organized the fabric, assisted with opening/closing store

Tax Preparer at Liberty Tax Services 10/2017-current

Prepared, reviewed, and submitted federal and state tax returns during tax season

Substitute Teacher for Fredericksburg City Public Schools 9/2017-current

Maintained order in the classroom and ensured learning continues despite a teacher’s absence

Volunteer

Creating a program to produce and distribute hypoallergenic reusable cloth menstrual pads to women who cannot afford menstrual products

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