Chemical Engineering
Resume:
Patricia Anne Samson
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Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering; Minor in Material Science & Engineering Experience
Student Assistant for Engineering and Architectural Sciences Jan 2016-Present Air Resources Board/CalEPA; El Monte, CA
Assisted staff members with data organization of emission quantities of NOx and hydrocarbons for off highway gasoline engines.
Worked on Diesel Hotline Reserve Team to answer and redirect calls from the public regarding diesel emission regulations and reporting.
Composed visual trends of emissions for on highway vehicle groups in start/stop technology and complied staff reports regarding renewing emission factors of tech groups for publication. Corrosion Research Senior Project: Fuel Cells June 2016-June 2017 Chemical and Material Engineering Department, Cal Poly Pomona
Conducted research on stainless steels as alternatives for graphite bipolar plates in fuel cells.
Prepared samples for testing by powder packing to chromize samples and setup of electrochemical tests to simulate accelerated corrosion.
Began technical reporting for project as well as presentation preparation for conferences. Material Advantage Executive Board: Publicity Chair Aug 2016-June 2017 Chemical and Material Engineering Department, Cal Poly Pomona
Worked with the American Society of Metals Los Angeles to connect students to material and corrosion based companies.
Organized events where industry were invited to speak to students on campus about the field, involvement, and employment opportunities.
Created presentations on topics regarding material science within the department as well as within the different engineering societies involved with Material Advantage. Senior Project Student Assistant June 2015- June 2016 Chemical and Material Engineering Department, Cal Poly Pomona
Worked with the Halide Activated Pack Cementation Team under Dr. Ravi to study the effects of variable steps in the thickness and effectiveness of aluminizing carbon steels.
Conducted sample preparation for testing by grinding, polishing, mounting, and pack making.
Assisted senior students with optical microscopy and coating characterization post-test. Additional Activities:
Member of Executive Committee for St. Jude’s Up ‘Til Dawn (2017-Present)
Mentor for the Maximizing Engineering Potential Program at Cal Poly Pomona (2016-Present)
Member of Zeta Tau Alpha, Theta Omega Chapter (2015-Present) Skills
Intermediate knowledge of MATLAB computations and applications
Fluent in Tagalog (Filipino)
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