Allison Donovan
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EDUCATION:
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Bioengineering, Concentration in Thermal Fluid Systems
Cumulative GPA: 3.36
Passed FE exam April 2014
Bishop Guertin High School, Nashua, NH
June 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
ENGINEERING PROJECTS:
Senior Design Project: Solar Wall (Unglazed Transpired Collector) Fall 2013-
Spring 2014
- Group Project: Propose, design and build proto-type.
- Learned brainstorming process for new designs.
- Gained the ability to create a budget, and research the background of a certain industry in
order to build a new project.
“Lessons learned from microcirculation and its applications to soft lubrication” Fall 2013- Spring
2014
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Research Class
-Designed and performed research tasks for the Cellular Biomechanics and Sports Science
Laboratory.
- Designed experiment to determine coefficient of kinetic friction.
- Gained problem solving skills and ability to use different computer programs in research.
Freshman Design Projects:
Engineering Experimental Evaluation of a SMARTBEAM, Villanova University
Spring 2011
The Artificial Kidney: Improving the current dialysis system, Villanova University Fall
2010
- Introduced skills necessary in engineering design and the process to solve problems.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Research Assistant, Villanova, PA September 2012- May
2014
Cellular Biomechanics and Sports Science Laboratory
Hilton Garden Inn, Manchester, NH Summers
2009-2013
Server and Hostess
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pi Beta Phi National Sorority
Vice President of Administration, Vice President of Fraternity Development
Service Break Trip to Antigua, Guatemala: October 2012
Service Break Trip Leader to Auxier, Kentucky: October 2013
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Experience with the following software programs:
MatLAB, Solidworks, Abaqus, Lab View, Maple, easyCFD, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word