Tristan Hardy
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Motivated candidate interested in analysis, characterization, monitoring, and modeling of subsurface environments with an emphasis on contaminant remediation and water resources.
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Troy, NY May 2017
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
Deans List Spring 2013- Fall 2014
GPA: 3.12/4.0
LaGuardia Community College; Queens, NY Spring 2015
Bachelor of Science
GPA: 3.5/4.0
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Water Quality Testing; LaGuardia Community College; Queens, NY Summer 2015
●Tested bodies of water around New York City for high levels of various metals.
●Compiled and arranged weekly data
●Analyzed relationships between levels of metal, sewage overflow and rainfall using statistical methods.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Amtote Terminal Technician; Technician, Saratoga Springs, NY Summer 2016
●Maintained hardware and software of Amtote racing machines
●Supported first time customers in using the software.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mentor, Troy, NY Fall 2015
●Tutored high school students from grade 9-12 in chemistry, calculus, algebra, and other subjects
STEM Summer Camp Counselor; Tutor, Troy, NY Summer 2014
●Coordinated STEM summer camp program for grades 4-8.
●Engaged students in enriching activities in math and sciences.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Rensselaer Society of Engineers; Scholarship Chair, Troy, NY Fall 2013- Present
●Improved overall house GPA by coordinating inter-fraternal mentorship based on subject of study.
IUPAC Comedy Event Coordinator; RPI, Troy, NY Spring 2016- Present
●Planned and marketed events, booked comedians, and hosted event as Master of Ceremonies
Strive for College; Mentor, Troy, NY Fall 2013- Present
●Mentored high-school students with the goal of supporting academics and college applications.
Club Basketball; Member, Troy, NY Fall 2014- Present
RELEVANT COURSES
●Chemodynamics: Project based class geared towards identifying, formulating, and solving engineering problems in air, water, soil, sediment and biota.
●Physicochemical Processes in the Environment: Learned to apply physicochemical processes to water treatment design and economical production of water that is biologically and chemically safe for human consumption.
●Groundwater and Hydrology: Learned to apply Darcy’s law to groundwater flow and storage.
SKILLS
●Mat lab
●Siemens NX 8.0
●Excel
●Auto CAD
HEC-HM