Sean Winchester
Brooklyn, NY *****
650-***-**** actaxx@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY Graduation: May, 2016 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Bachelor of Science GPA: 3.419/4 Science and Technology Studies, Minor
Relevant Coursework:
Calculus 1 - 3, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Thermodynamics, Transport, Separations, Kinetics, Controls, Design EXPERIENCE Undergraduate Research Assistant (NYU Tandon School of Engineering) June, 2015 – Present
Researching under Professor Kalle Levon
Electrospinning a blend of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyaniline (PANI) fibers onto an electrode
Analyzing the electrical properties of the fibers using cyclic voltammetry and potentiometry Teaching Assistant August, 2013 - Present
TA for the General Engineering Department at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Setting up and conducting labs from various fields of engineering each week
Hosting open labs each week for students to work on their projects
Grading student lab reports each week
Interacting and supporting students in completing their semester long design projects
Training new TAs in how to be successful with students Undergraduate Research Assistant (UC Irvine) June, 2014 – August, 2014
Worked as a research assistant for the Gorodetsky Group at University of California Irvine
Produced infrared reflecting sticky tape using squid protein
Used ultraviolet visible spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy to characterize the protein films LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES Internal Vice President, Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) March, 2014 - Present
Co-founded SAMPE at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Meet weekly with the board to organize student events that promote knowledge of the material science industry and connects students to professionals in the industry Orientation Leader, NYU Tandon School of Engineering August, 2013
Helped incoming freshmen transition into college in a smooth and enjoyable way
Organized and ran activities that promoted comradery between the students SKILLS
Lab Equipment: Pipettes, syringes, centrifuge, high performance liquid chromatography, atomic force microscope, electrospinning, cyclic voltammetry, potentiometry
Languages: Fluent in English and Japanese
Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project; basic knowledge in MATLAB and AutoCAD