Biomedical Engineering

Bridget Weston

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EDUCATION

Hofstra University, Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, Hempstead NY May 2019 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science with an emphasis in Biomechanical Engineering Minor: Mathematics

Awards/Distinctions: Hofstra Presidential Scholarship, Spring 2016 Deans List, 2017 Simon Ramo Fund Recipient from the National Office of Theta Tau

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE/PROJECTS

Electrical and Electrochemical Properties of Rechargeable Batteries, Hofstra University Jun 2018-Present

• Investigates the effectiveness of rechargeable sodium ion batteries

• Developing own method of electrode fabrication and general design of system

• Required to take detailed notes of process within lab notebook Design and Performance of a Hand Exoskeleton, Hofstra University Aug 2018-Present

• Designed, assembled, and tested hand exoskeleton device

• Device operated to provide movement to a single finger on the human hand

• Worked in a group with two other people where work was divided based on individual strengths

• Designed components of CAD design, circuit work, and coding of the device LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Theta Tau, Hofstra University Nov 2016-Present

Vice President

• Oversaw several committees dealing with community service, philanthropy, and Greek pride

• Acted as president in absence of original president

• Mediated internal conflicts between different members of the chapter

• Contributed to Executive Board discussions regarding well-being and general involvement of the chapter Office of Residential Life, Hofstra University Oct 2016-Jan 2019 Resident Assistant (2016-2018), Senior Resident Assistant (2018-2019)

• Planed, budgeted, and facilitateed programs for community bonding within assigned area

• Mediated roommate, suitemate, and house conflicts when necessary

• Performed weekly wellness checks on residents to ensure mental and educational stability

• Organized and distributes mail for 500+ residents RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

ISMMS Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mount Sinai Hospital Oct 13, 2018 Summer Research Program (ASPiRE), Hofstra University Aug 20, 2018 Undergraduate Research Day, Hofstra University May 9, 2019 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/EXTRACURRICULARS Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Hempstead, NY, Founder, Member, Treasurer Sep. 2017-Present Theta Tau, Omega Beta Chapter at Hofstra University, Member, Vice President Nov 2016-Present Hofstra Women’s Division 1 Track and Field, Hofstra University, Sprinter/Jumper Feb. 2019-Present SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Programming Languages: C++ (basic), Matlab (intermediate), AutoCAD (intermediate), LabVIEW (basic), COMSOL

(basic)

Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages Certifications: Department of Developmental Services Certified in the State of Connecticut, Red Cross CPR Certified

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