Recent Graduate

Sierra Davis

**************@*****.*** *** Harrison St. Apt. 5

314-***-**** West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, concentration in Pharmaceuticals

Purdue’s Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s List and Semester Honors (8/8)

Graduated with Distinction, GPA 3.88/4.00

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Purdue University – Department of Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate Researcher Jan.-Aug.2014

Defined mechanical system settings for multiple polymers used in drop wise additive manufacturing

of variable dosage tablets

Performed data analysis to calibrate the roller compactor to aid the development of a continuous

manufacturing pilot plant

Developed an empirical relationship for roller compactor settings to estimate product density for

consistency and quality control

ERC Undergrad Scholarship: for research students who perform outstanding work at one of the 4

ERC-participating universities in the last year

Organized exchange of info between team members and formatted data to create a single more

cohesive report on a 10 week timeline

Washington University St. Louis Internal Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Laboratory Technician May 2012 - Aug. 2013

Applied a published procedure to inactivate chromosomal genes in a cell in multiple gene locations

Gained experience in manipulating and troubleshooting experimental protocols to fit situational needs

Validated the resulting modified E.Coli bacteria strains for use in vaccine testing

Applied problem-solving skills to adapt an assay protocol to more sensitive toxin screening

Mentored international coworkers about US and St. Louis culture outside the lab

SKILLS/RELATED COURSEWORK

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ASPEN Plus, and JMP 10

Programming experience: LabVIEW & MatLab

Relevant coursework: Heat and Mass Transfer, Momentum Transfer, Statistical Modeling

Experience in data reconciliation, fault detection, plantwide optimization and control, and scheduling

Participated in week-long study abroad cultural and educational program to Romania

LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT

Engineering Peer Mentor and Instructor Aug.-Dec. 2014

Helped freshmen engineers transition smoothly to college life and provided them with academic and

social skills to succeed at Purdue.

Lead seminars to introduce a variety of engineering disciplines to first year engineers

American Institute of Chemical Engineers – Purdue Chapter

Aug. 2012 – May 2015

Communications Committee

Organized and promoted charitable and social events to foster inter- and exterior-club relations

Fencing Club

Aug. 2011 – May 2015

Vice President and Safety Officer

Organized and managed club-sponsored tournaments

Performed 50 community service hours

Served as liaison for licensed directors and clubs

Chemistry Tutor Aug.-Dec. 2013

Employed a personal teaching style to illuminate concepts to students and raise grade by a letter

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