EDUCATION
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT (Expected Graduation: May 2017)
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.08
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Society for Women Engineers Member (Fall 2013-present)
Conducted experimental demonstrations and workshops that promoted engineering careers to female middle school students
Participated in monthly networking events and fundraisers.
Bioethics club Member (Fall 2014-present)
Raised awareness to the ethical controversies of modern biology and medicine through weekly debates and seminars lead by distinguished scientists and speakers
Fine and Preforming Arts Vice Chair (Fall 2014-2015)
Directed all creative efforts devoted to marketing and advertising of the organization’s campaigns and events.
EXPERIENCE AND RELATED COURSEWORK
Project Experience
Senior Design Leadership role (Fall 2016-present)
oInvolved in the research, design, development and construction of a device to quantify, as accurately as possible, an infant’s milk intake during feeding in the NICU.
Junior Design Leadership role (Fall 2015)
oInvolved in the development of a substrate holder for the Varistain 24-4 used by the health center using 3-D printing techniques.
Lab Experience (Fall 2013-present)
Fabrication of polymer pellets, polymer synthesis and testing, motion capture system, testing of biological material using Tinius Olsen, testing of dynamic systems using EMG and ECG
Application of principals of engineering, biology, human physiology, chemistry, calculus based physics, and mathematics.
Solving biomedical engineering problems, including those associated with interaction between living and non-living systems, as well as analyzing, modeling, designing and realizing biomedical engineering devices, systems, components through lab work set by instructors
SKILLS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Software Experience: CAD SolidWorks 2015, MATLAB R2015b and Python, LabView 2014, jiBioanalysis software
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, leadership skills, strategic planning, risk management, time management and problem solving experience.