Engineering Project

Dawn Smith

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Richmond, IN *****

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EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA May 2014

MS in Environmental Management and Science, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering 3.3/4.0

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2013

BS in Microbiology, Department of Biological Sciences 3.2/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Biodiesel Specialist August 2014-present

Cope Environmental Center, Richmond, IN

Researched current information on economic and environmental implications of producing biodiesel at home

Investigated information on waste disposal practices and regulations on biodiesel waste products

Compiled an informational pamphlet and power point on biodiesel production and background information in order to teach the community about the economic and environmental considerations for producing and using biodiesel

Shale Water Natural Attenuation Project, Carnegie Mellon University September 2013-June 2014

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Pittsburgh, PA

Investigated properties of organic chemicals present in hydraulic fracturing fluid

Determined the potential fate and transport of the organics in groundwater and soil

Documented findings of the natural attenuation of hydraulic fluid in a report

Honors Undergraduate Research, Purdue University September 2010-July 2013

Department of Biochemistry West Lafayette, IN

Facilitated the identification of proteins that interact with the vaccinia virus RNA polymerase

Utilized virus DNA amplification with PCR, bacteria transformation, mini-prep, mass spectrometry sample preparation, silver staining, semidry western blot, and protein analysis on SDS page gel.

Located research protocols in journal articles through online databases

Webmaster, Purdue University August-December 2012

Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) West Lafayette, IN

Organized and updated information on the Cellular Engineering Demonstration (CED) website

Collaborated as a team in order to develop an interactive cell model that held up to stakeholder's expectations

Undergraduate Researcher, Carnegie Mellon University June-August 2012

Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology Research Experience for Undergraduates Pittsburgh, PA

Performed an independent research project in order to identify environmental implications of silver nanoparticles on beneficial bacteria and obtained positive results

Mentored an incoming graduate student on making luria broth and agar, bacterial serial dilution, and viable plate count

Refined skills in Microsoft Office, Google Documents, and Libre Office

WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Library Assistant, Purdue University August 2010-July 2013

Life Sciences and Pharmacy Libraries West Lafayette, IN

Searched through databases to locate useful research materials

Managed statistical records and cataloged museum books, utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word

Categorized books and journals to ensure proper organization

PRESENTATIONS

D. Smith, K.B. Gregory, G.V. Lowry, and B. Reinsch. Effect of NOM Sulfur Content on Silver Toxicity toward E. coli. Power Point presented at Center for the Environmental Implications of Nano Technology Research Experience for Undergraduates. August, 2012 Durham, NC

SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Libre Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Google Documents, Python

Laboratory: aseptic technique, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA preparation, media preparation, heterotrophic plate count

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