Zane Cooke
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Education:
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Graduation Date Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering (BME), Overall GPA: 3.92/4.00; Major GPA: 3.96/4.00 May 2018 STEM Scholar, Honors, Special Program in Medicine
Coursework:
Advanced Biomaterials Honors Organic Chemistry I/II/Lab Tissue Engineering Honors Multivariable Calculus Honors Differential Equations Biochemistry Calculus Method Statistics Biomedical Engineering Design Physics for Engineers I/II Skills:
Languages: Latin, Moderate German/Swedish Programming: MATLAB, FreeCAD, Anybody Tech. Certifications: Human Subjects Biomedical Research
Honors/Awards:
Carl A. and Edna S. Lindblad Scholarship Recipient STEM Presidential Scholarship Recipient Honor Roll and Engineering Dean’s List New England Scholar Award Recipient National Residence Hall Honorary: Order of the Blue and White Sigma Phi Epsilon National Brother Spotlight School of Engineering Merit Scholarship Recipient National Merit Scholar Finalist Work Experience:
Research Assistant, Mansfield Family Practice, Storrs May 2018- Present
● Enroll patients for Lyme disease study/explain risks and compensation for study participation
● Utilize Analytics software to query database for prospective participants
● Assist with sample collection and transport
Student Worker/Global Student Mentor, UConn Education Abroad, Storrs August 2017- May 2018
● Handle documentation, application materials, and secretarial work in office
● Advise parents and students on Education Abroad, the application process, and general questions Counselor/Instructor, Summer Institute for the Gifted, Princeton University, NJ July 2016- August 2016
● Served as a residential counselor for campers (14-year old males)
● Ran “Rec Hour” activities, team challenges, and escorted students
● Instructed “DNA Diagnostics,” other sections of which were taught by professor Volunteer Experience: Various UConn Positions
Husky Ambassador Guide/ Host; 90+ hours Fraternity Philanthropy Events; 36 hours Zambia Clinic/Construction Work; 90 hours Huskython Dance Marathons; 30 hours UConn Cheer Appearances (Hospitals, expos, etc); 55 hours UConn Rugby Community Service Events; 45 hours Research Experience:
Biomedical Engineering Senior Design/Honors Thesis (Group project/independent thesis)
● Designed and built a novel shoulder rehabilitation device (patent in process)
● Analyzed and characterized device function using Anybody simulation models and EMG data Swedish BME Design Project (Small group project)
● Developed novel blood volume quantification device/method for use in conjunction with dialysis with Swedish students BME Design Project for a Professor (Independent modeling and printing)
● Altered a 3D design for a syringe extruder for use in electrospinning to include syringe heating element BME Dept. 3D Printer Design (Independent construction and testing)
● Built, programmed, and tested several 3D printers for use in UConn’s BME Department Leadership Experience:
Sigma Phi Epsilon Chaplain, CT Alpha; Fall 2015- Fall 2016 Husky Ambassador; Fall 2014- Spring 2018 Resident Assistant; Fall 2015- Spring 2016 SigEp Finance Committee; Fall 2014- Spring 2015 Extracurricular:
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity; Fall 2014- Present UConn SPT Cheerleading; Winter 2014- Spring 2018 UConn Men’s Rugby; Fall 2014- Spring 2017 SigEp Hoop of Steel Giving Council; Fall 2016- Spring 2016 Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society; Spring 2015- Present Order of Omega Greek Honor Society; Fall 2015- Present Alpha Eta Mu Beta BME Honor Society; Fall 2015- Present Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society; Fall 2015- Present UConn Pre-Medical Society; Fall 2014- Spring 2018 UConn Biomedical Engineering Society; Fall 2014- Spring 2018 UConn Outing Club; Fall 2014- Spring 2018 Husky Ambassador Tour Guide and Host; Fall 2014- Spring 2018 Student Health Outreach Team (SHOT); Fall 2015- Fall 2016 UConn Habitat for Humanity; Fall 2014- Spring 2018 Peer Allies Through Honors; Fall 2014- Spring 2016 Sigma Theta Alpha Pre-Med Fraternity; Fall 2014- Spring 2016