T A Y L O R B L A C K
OBJECTIVE
To utilize academic knowledge of macromolecular
engineering and current literature to design and
improve products
EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Researcher Dr. Eric Baer, Case Western Reserve University Jan 2013 – May 2017
Developed films with micro and nano-scale shape
memory for optical applications like data storage
Evaluated physical models for micro and nano-
deformation and recovery
Advanced Materials Development Co-op Bridgestone
Aug 2015 – Dec 2015
Evaluated new materials’ potential in elastomers for improved tire grip in adverse conditions
Worked on an interdisciplinary team to reduce
vibrations, improve bonding, and reduce tire failure Fixation and Anti-Infective Technology Co-op Biomet
Jan 2015 – July 2015
Designed anodization techniques to produce anti- infective surface features which reduce patient risk
Balanced multiple projects from several supervisors, including injection molding, capillary rheometry,
antioxidant testing, and degradation
Graphical User Interface Programmer Triple Analytics
July 2014 – Aug 2014
Produced intuitive graphical user tools for a
healthcare analytics software
Worked closely with the CEO and lead programmer
to ensure business targets were met
Process Controls and Implementation Intern Shell Oil
June 2012 – Aug 2012
Worked with operators to create information flow maps for over 200 chemical tank systems
Technology Intern NASA – JSC Sept 2011 – May 2012
Organized and implemented a directorate-wide
hardware and software upgrade
EDUCATION
Polymer Science and Engineering, B.S.E.
May 2017 Case Western Reserve
University
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VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE
Alumni Chair Zeta Psi Jan 2013 –
June 2016
Helped organize continual
improvements to chapter housing
Responsible for reporting the
outcome for all chapter
operations
Judicial Board Member Zeta Psi
Jan 2015 – June 2016
Reviewed cases on member
activities to ensure the chapter’s
values were upheld
Volunteer Tutor Church of the
Covenant Jan 2013 – May 2017
Tutored children from the
Cleveland area in chemistry,
math, and writing