Mackenzie LaMotteo

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Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical track at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. Expected Graduation: May 2024

• Cumulative GPA: 3.30

LAB EXPERIENCE

General Chemistry I and II, Biology I and Genetics, Physics I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, and Biotechnology Labs. Experience with operating lab equipment such as autoclaves, distillation columns, and other generic lab equipment, synthesis of aspirin, nylon, and some other organic compounds, filtration and purification of organic compounds, and propagation of bacteria in petri dishes. Understanding of sterilization and aseptic techniques. Capstone Project, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania January 2023-December 2023

• Designed a device to concentrate biological contaminants from the air onto a surface using fluid dynamics and microbiology.

• Engineered the device with a team to augment the function and accuracy of a Raman spectrophotometer used for viral detection.

• Presented weekly design and testing updates to our sponsor in meetings in addition to formal written documentation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Note Taker Work Study, Office of Disability Support Services at Lehigh University August 2023-December 2023

• Created and submitted thorough notes from class lectures to a portal for ill students so they would not fall behind while sick. Virtual Immersion in Biomedical Engineering Internship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute June 2023-July 2023

• Researched current lead detection methods used for drinking water and common causes of lead leaching.

• Designed an inexpensive lead detection device with a small group of students under WPI faculty guidance.

• Presented our design using Google Slides in a YouTube video. Subway Sandwich Artist, Clarksburg, Maryland June 2022-August 2023

• Interfaced with customers and worked with a team to ensure that customers received their orders in a timely fashion.

• Maintained the integrity of the store by cleaning floors, windows, the line, and restrooms. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Food Pantry Volunteer at New Bethany Ministries October 2023-December 2023

- Assisted with preparing food for distribution to the people visiting the food pantry and sanitized the dining area.

• Marching 97 Rank Leader, Lehigh University August 2023-Present

- Instructed rank members in marching, instrumental music, and singing.

- Organized rank team building activities.

• Mentor for Mentor Collective, Lehigh University August 2022-May 2023

- Advised engineering freshmen on study habits and other factors integral to excelling at Lehigh.

• Baja SAE, Lehigh University Fall 2020, Spring 2022

- Designed parts in SolidWorks and operated a lathe to machine parts to be used in the offroad racecar built by the club. SKILLS

• SolidWorks, COMSOL, Conversational Spanish, Python, MATLAB

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Slides

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