Chemical Engineering Assistant

wardens@Samantha umich.edu • Warden 646-***-****

EDUCATION

University of Michigan – College of Engineering Ann Arbor, MI B.S.E in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Biochemistry Aug. 2018 – Jun. 2022 GPA: 3.2 / 4.00

Coursework: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Material and Energy Balances, Physics I, Differential Equations, Quantum Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I & II, Multivariable Calculus, Introduction to Programming Activities: Engineering Research, M-Heal, AIChE, Campus Philharmonic Orchestra Bronx High School of Science Bronx, NY

GPA: 3.8 /4.0, ACT: 34/36 Sept. 2014 – Jun. 2018

Coursework: Post AP Genetics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, Intro to Engineering Honors: National Honors Society, National AP Scholar with Distinction RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

University of Michigan Department of Chemical Engineering Ann Arbor, MI Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. Eniola-Adefeso Laboratory Dec. 2019-Present

• Studying nanoparticles on neutrophil activity to investigate effects on the reticuloendothelial system and possible implications for acute inflammatory diseases.

• Running experiments to investigate the uptake of nanoparticles composed of poly-A, polystyrene, and PLGA by neutrophils and analyzing protein expression in human blood samples.

• Becoming proficient with lab techniques and software such as micro-pipetting, serial dilation, flow cytometry. University of Michigan Department of Chemistry Ann Arbor, MI Undergraduate • Synthesized Research analogs Assistant of protein kinase inhibitor in triple negative breast cancer cell growth named UM-Jan 164 2019- May 2019

• Used organic chemistry lab techniques including thin layer chromatography, liquid layer extraction, vacuum filtration, and rotary evaporation.

• Performed data analysis via infrared radiation (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

• Wrote lab reports and conclusions based on experiments performed OTHER EXPERIENCE

Kweller Prep New York, NY

Private Tutor/Grader Feb. 2018 - August 2019

• Taught students to prepare for routine and standardized tests, including high school entrance exams

• Worked for 32 hours a week while maintaining two additional jobs.

• Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones.

• Tutored struggling students in mathematics and English and raised standardized test scores by an average of 53 points Paris Retailer/Baguette Cashier June 2019 New - August York, 2019 NY

• Met or exceeded item-per-hour and scanning goals (processing hundreds of customer transactions daily) while balancing the drawer at the end of each shift

• Worked for 30+ hours a week while maintaining two additional jobs.

• Trained 8 new employees, monitored cash limits.

LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Michigan Health Engineered for All Lives (M-Heal) Project Team Member Sept. 2019 - Present

• Developing a method to regulate patient temperature during surgery to prevent perioperative hypothermia and the complications that arise for low-resource settings.

• Designing a power circuit connected with an Arduino and Raspberry Pi to take in patient’s temperature and heat surgical mattress to an appropriate temperature.

University of Michigan Student Ambassador Sept.2018—Present

• Aiding the University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions through outreach events

• Impacting prospective students by volunteering for call-outs and giving tours UM Campus Philharmonic Orchestra Sept. 2018 - Present Violin Player

• Performing in biannual concerts to entire school

• Committing 5 hours to weekly practices while maintaining heavy course work Bronx Science Girls’ Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track Sept. 2014 - June 2018 Captain

• Served as team captain during Senior year

• Attended practice 5 days a week and weekend meets while maintaining a heavy academic course load SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Languages: Proficient in Japanese

• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Python, Matlab, C++

• Interests: Running, Ultimate Frisbee, Violin, Mentoring

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