Research Assistant

Hannah Timm

Present Address: *** *** **, *** * Hoboken, NJ 07030-5991

Permanent Address: 8661 Sycamore Lane N Maple Grove, MN 55369 Cell: 651-***-**** *****@*******.***

ACADEMIC Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

PROJECTS: Team Leader, DynaSoar Kinesthetic Stander: August 2017-May 2018

Created Gantt Chart and calendars to ensure project’s completion

Delegated tasks to team members and managed progress of device and communication between collaborators

Designed and constructed an innovative stander that can help treat children with cerebral palsy

Placed 2nd in the Northeast Bioengineering Conference

Patent currently being pursued by Stevens Institute of Technology

RESEARCH Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

EXPERIENCE: Research Assistant, Deep Brain Stimulation: August 2015 – Present

Observe DBS surgery and analyze placement of electrodes

Provide assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations via reports and graphical analysis via NeuroExplorer and Offline Sorter.

Verify the accuracy and validity of data from LFP and MATLAB files; correct any errors.

Perform histology procedure on brain slices and then provides descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and PRISM.

Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, figures, and written reports summarizing research results.

Assist in developing new parameter for Deep Brain Stimulation therapies for Parkinson’s Disease and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder via microscopic and MATLAB analysis.

Perform and analyze imaging of rat brains via microscopic technology

Research Assistant, Brain Machine Interface: August 2015 – May 2016

Worked with Brain Machine Interfaces to allow patient to control fully developed target game via neurosensory cap.

Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

Edited and submitted protocol for coding of target game as well as procedure of experiment.

Identified errors in current protocol and updated protocol with advancements; wrote new lab/safety protocols

LEADERSHIP Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

EXPERIENCE: Vice President of Academic Affairs, Student Government Association: 2017-2018

Oversaw academics at the institution and advocate for students with upper administration

Historian, Alpha Phi Omega – Theta Alpha Chapter: 2015-2016

Responsible for expanding the fraternities understanding of leadership, friendship, and service

Responsible for recording history of chapter during the year through photographs and relaying history of the fraternity to new members

Founder, Love Your Member: 2016-2017

Organization founded upon supporting research to find a cure for childhood cancers

Establish the principles and functions of this new organization by writing a Constitution, recruiting members and executive chairs, and delegating responsibilities

Secretary, Undergraduate Studies Committee: 2017-2018

Oversees curriculum changes of the schools for approval through recording advisement of committee

SKILLS: Software: C++, MatLab, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PRISM/Minitab, NeuroExplorer, Offline Sorter

Hardware: Circuitry, Arduino, Centrifuge, Drill Press, Soldering Iron, Oscilloscope, Microscope

Lab Work: Histology, Chromatography, Fluorescent marking of nerve cells, Deep Brain Stimulation Procedure, animal handling and care

EDUCATION: Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Overall GPA: 3.8

Bachelor of Arts, Literature

Expected Graduation: May 2018 BME GPA: 3.8 Literature GPA: 3.9

ACADEMIC Biomaterials, Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology, Transport in Biological Systems, Advanced Biomechanics,

COURSEWORK: Engineering Design, Classical Mythology, Neurobiology (Harvard University), Bioethics, Engineering Economics

ACTIVITIES: Alpha Phi Omega; Student Government Association; Undergraduate Studies Committee; MSCHE Standard IV Working Group, Undergraduate Committees Panel, and Student Panel; Steering Committee for Strategic Plan for SIT; Academic Affairs and Operations Committee; Society of Women Engineers

AWARDS: Dean’s List Honoree (7 semesters); I&E Scholarship (Summer 2016); CHI Scholarship (2016-2017); Julia and Frederick Bissinger Award; Clinical Engineering Services, Inc. Design Excellence Award

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