Chemical Engineering

Taryn DeRosia

*** * *** ** ***. ** Duluth, MN ***05 952-***-**** ********@*.***.***

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota Duluth May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0

Key Courses: Design of Experiments, Computational Methods, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Separation Processes, Visual Basic, Thermodynamics, Properties of Engineering Materials

EXPERIENCE

Environmental Engineering Intern, Sappi LLC, Cloquet Minnesota May 2016 – August 2017

Overhauled performance test tracking system to improve recordkeeping and ease of planning

Collaborated with process engineers on Lean Six Sigma project to reduce waste and sewer losses

oAnalyzed and reported progress in reaching project goals

oExplored opportunities for further waste reduction

Maintained internal webpages and filing for ISO 14001 and 9001 systems

Managed stack testing projects with third party contractors and mill staff

Completed routine compliance reporting required by Title V Air Permit

Organized and participated in community sustainability events

Conducted inspections of process gas and condensate collection systems

oSupervised annual leak detection and response inspection

oCommunicated with mill supervisors and maintenance to correct any discovered issues

Research Assistant, Optimization of Perovskite Thin Film Solar Cells November 2014-May 2016

University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Chemical Engineering

Awarded Department of Energy grant to continue research at Brookhaven National Lab

oSelected to formally present research to Brookhaven faculty and peers

Optimized thin film morphology through fabrication procedure adjustments

o Incorporated literature findings into developing fabrication procedure

Analyzed results with scanning electron microscopy and fluorescence lifetime imaging

Practice good safety protocols while working with various hazardous chemicals

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Physics Tutor, University of Minnesota Duluth September 2013-December 2014

Adapted to different learning styles and levels of comprehension to improve student understanding of coursework material

Conservation Volunteer, Projects Abroad, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Summer 2013

Participated in extensive fieldwork including invasive species removal, population data keeping, community restoration, and assistance to local farmers towards coffee crop production

Lived with host family and predominantly Spanish speaking community; learned basic Spanish

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES

2015 Swenson College of Science and Engineering Scholarship Recipient

OXE Honors Chemical Engineering Society President

Dean’s List: Fall 2013- Spring 2016

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