Engineering Service

Dennis A. Frazer

Email:acofgl@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 914-***-****

** ******* **, *******, ** 10541

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a rewarding and challenging experience in the area of

Bioengineering and/or Research Science; affording me the opportunity to

utilize my laboratory experiences, knowledge of engineering fundamentals,

and strong work ethics.

EDUCA TION

Syracuse University- L. C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer

Science (2013)

Major: Biomedical Engineering, B.S.

Minor: Psychology

SKILLS

Laboratory Techniques

PCR, DNA isolation, microscopy, tissue/cell culture, agarose gel,

western blotting/gel electrophoresis...

Computational/Design Programs

MATLAB, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor, LabVIEW, BLAST, Microsoft Office

Apps

EXPERIENCE

Math Tutor (09/2014-12/2014)

. College level Calculus homework and exam extra help.

. Middle School level math help (homework, tests, quizzes) for

student with ADHD.

Internship: EFRI REM at Syracuse University (Dr. Roy Welch) (2012-

2013)

. Research in Microbiology: This is an effort to understand the

genetic influence to biofilm formation.

. Create mutant strains of Myxococcus xanthus via gene insertion.

. Characterize mutants using a variety of characterization assays:

motility and sporulation.

Research: Dept. of Biology (Fall 2013)

. Worked on building a multifaceted instrument via 3D printing.

. This is to streamline characterization process of Myxococcus

xanthus.

. This includes a microscope with integrated RaspberryPi device,

bioreactor, and a peristaltic pump.

. Perform variety of mechanical testing including test to failure and

high cycle fatigue testing.

Capstone Design (2012-2013)

. Create a device to synthesize dry ice in absence of reliable

infrastructure to aid healthcare in developing nations.

. Served as the client liaison and led team meetings.

. Received $5500 in awards from the Raymond von Dran IDEA

competition.

Undergraduate Research: Syracuse Biomaterials Institute (Dr. Julie

Hasenwinkel) (2010-2012)

. Research in Biomedical Engineering: specific focus on spinal cord

injury.

. Examine the influence of topographical cues by Astrocytes on the

development and regeneration of neurons.

. Literature and protocol review; participate in laboratory group

meetings.

Campus Catering (2010-2012)

. Waiter for campus wide events (the Faculty Center and Carrier

Dome). Customer-centered experience.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Finance Committee member for NSBE

Support treasurer (fund raising, budgetary needs, etc.) and

participate in the Pre Collegiate Initiative (PCI).

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

Dean's List 2010

L.C. Smith Circle of Excellence

L.C. Smith Sustainability Award (Capstone)

Raymond von Dran IDEA Award in Healthcare & Biotech (Capstone)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE)

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Biomedical Engineering Society

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