MAXIM M. CHEPENUK
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EDUCATION:
Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (August 2007-May 2011)
B.S., Biomolecular Science (with distinction)
3.57 Cumulative GPA, Dean's List
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
BIOMECHANICS DEPARTMENT, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (Spring
2011)
Research Assistant for Professor Laurel Kuxhaus
- Assisted in developing instruction manual for performing trials on
a motion analysis system
- Researched different techniques for manufacturing bone and blood
vessels from 3D printing
- To make bone and blood vessels, for example, researchers used:
. Modified hydroxyapetite powder
. Bio-ink particles fused into defined structures
. Cells clustered into units and printed in layers on top of each
other with agarose rods
BIOMECHANICS DEPARTMENT, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (Fall 2010)
Research Assistant for Professor Laurel Kuxhaus
- Executed a literature search regarding the effects of a grass-fed
diet on the mechanical properties
of livestock vertebrae
- Performed a literature review involving animal models for studying
the mechanical properties of
human vertebrae
- Developed a webpage for the research group's website using HTML
RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY (Summer
2009/2010)
Orthopedic Surgery Project Aide
- Assisted in harvesting lumbar spines from cadavers
- Trained and operated x-ray machine and developed x-rays
- Observed procedure for bone density scanning
- Inventoried lumbar spine specimens used for research
- Obtained Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals contained in
the laboratory
BIOMECHANICS DEPARTMENT, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (Spring
2010)
Research Assistant for Professor Laurel Kuxhaus
- Analyzed literature on Parkinson's Disease and it's relationship to
elbow stiffness
- Assisted with equipment that measures joint stiffness by testing
and verifying the electrical connections
- Summarized procedures for equipment employed in treatment of
patients
CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (Fall 2009)
Analytical Chemist for Professor Richard Partch
- Trained and operated a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
spectrometer
- Utilized NMR to analyze chemicals that have the potential to serve
as injectable antidotes
for several commonly overdosed therapeutics
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Morrisville State College, Morrisville, NY (August 2013-December
2013)
- Completed Sociology course
Morrisville State College, Morrisville, NY (August 2011-May 2012)
- Completed Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and English
Composition Courses
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Wegmans, DeWitt, NY (2012- Present)
Customer Service Representative in Seafood Department
- Fillet various fish for display and sale in the seafood case
- Weigh specific quantities of seafood to consumers' requests
- Cook seafood to customers' specifications
- Perform various responsibilities to clean up and close the
department
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
- Brain Injury/Rehabilitation Patient and Family Mentoring, Syracuse,
NY (2006-Present)
- American Disability Association, Potsdam, NY (2007-2011)
- Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY (Summer 2007/2008)
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS/INTERESTS:
- Significantly overcame the effects of a severe traumatic brain
injury while skiing (January 2005)
- Participated in Cazenovia Triathlon on tandem bicycle with father
after injury (August 2005)
- Achieved First Degree Black Belt in karate at age 10; Second Degree
at age 12
- Interests include precious metal and stock investing, weight
training, cycling, hunting, deep sea
fishing and billiards