since Education August **** University of Maryland Baltimore County

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Minors in Biological Sciences and Mathematics

Expected Graduation Date: May 2017

Overall GPA: 3.73 Major GPA: 3.53

since Research January 2017 Experience Undergraduate Researcher Synthetic Biology and Cellular Engineering Laboratory // UMBC

•Engineered a complete metabolic pathway for the

improved production of lipids in Yarrowia lipolytica.

•Developed an optimal metabolic pathway for the

increased production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid and malonic acid in Escherichia coli.

since June 2016 Undergraduate Researcher

Leach Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory // UMBC

•Operated in a sterile environment to ensure healthiness of cells and accuracy of experimental results.

•Determined the optimal serum-free media for a SH-SY5Y cell line to grow.

•Optimized the e ect of hydrogel thickness and mesh size on transport properties of target molecules.

June Work 2015– Experience // Job History

August 2015 Social Media Intern

MissionTix // Baltimore, MD

•Organized and planned a schedule to maximize benefits of social media advertisement.

•Expanded interest of customers resulting in increased ticket sales.

January 2008–

August 2014 Piano Instructor

Holliday Piano Studios // Germantown, MD

•Planned and prepared lessons for all levels of students.

•Motivated and encouraged continued progress.

since Extracurricular 2016 Activities Member of American // Achievements Institute of Chemical Engineers since 2014 Member of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society since 2013 Dean’s List

2013–2014 President’s List for Maintaining a 4.0 GPA 2013–2014 UMBC Varsity Swimming and Diving

2012–2013 2016 Certifications Diploma ELA901: in SAChE: Collaborative Safety in Piano the Chemical Studies Process Industries 2016 ELA902: SAChE: Runaway Reactions

2016 ELA904: SAChE: Chemical Reactivity Hazards

2016 ELA905: SAChE: Inherently Safer Design

Jake Engel

Ò Overall GPA: 3.73

B Temporary 6302 Frederick Address: Road

Catonsville MD, 21228

Permanent 101 Cherrywood Address: Terrace

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

T Cell Number: 240-***-****

m www.linkedin.com/in/JakeEngel01

Graduating Summary @ jakeengel@in May rcn.2017 com with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, and Minors in

Biological Sciences and Mathematics

from a top-tier university. Research

experience with genetic and

metabolic engineering, sterile cell

culture, and 3D hydrogels. Highly

organized, flexible, and

detail-oriented; able to e ciently

communicate with others while

accomplishing objectives with

passion, Technical •All Microsoft creativity, O ce and Products Skills humor. •LATEX

•MATLAB •Java •OS X •Python

•Windows •Arduino •Maple

Laboratory •JavaScript •Bacterial & •CSS Tissue •HTML Culture Skills •Sterile Techniques •Plasmid Amplification

•DNA Extraction •PCR •Agarose Gel

Electrophoresis •Preparation of

Media •Preparation of Cells for

Cryopreservation •Weighing

•Filtration •Use of Fluorescence

Microscope •Use of Pipette •Use of

Centrifuge •Use of Incubator •Use of

•A Autoclave Relevant Survey of Sensors •Use and of Instrumentation Hemocytometer Courses

•Biochemical Engineering •Momentum, Heat, and

Mass Transport •Chemical Process Thermodynamics

•Chemical Engineering Kinetics •Molecular & General Genetics •Cell Biology •Separation Processes

•Process Engineering Economics and Design I

•Process Control and Safety •Introduction to Linear Algebra •Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I

•Mathematical Modeling •Organic Chemistry I-II

•Comprehensive Biochemistry I •Physical Chemistry

for the Biochemical Sciences •Chemical Engineering Analysis •Chemical Engineering Problem Solving

•Calculus I-IV

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