Assistant Engineering

ELIZABETH A. CLARKE

********@***.*** • Syracuse, New York • 203-***-****

Linkedin: LizAnnClarke

Driven and passionate engineering student seeking full-time entry-level opportunities to further develop technical skills. OBJECTIVE:

EDUCATION:

Syracuse University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse, NY Bachelor of Science Bioengineering, GPA: 3.30, May 2021 Dean's List 2019-2020

Software: MATLAB, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, COMSOL Multiphysics, Arduino Techniques: Computer-Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis Other: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams), Zoom SKILLS:

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Researched, read, and summarized 30+ research papers on role of macrophages in a drug delivery system

• Lead writer for review article Targeting Macrophages in Low Inflammatory Diseases with aid of Dr. Era Jain

• Assembled and submitted grant request, including proposal, budget, and presentation. Obtained full grant request of $5,000 through Syracuse University Source Grant Funding

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Syracuse Biomaterials Lab, Syracuse, New York January 2020 - Present

• Collaborated with professor to increase efficiency of Eliaz's electrochemical deposition process by approximately 80% to promote surface modifications on titanium alloy samples

• Employed X-ray diffraction to identify hydroxyapatite crystalline materials for optimal bone cell absorption

• Tested typography to determine polishing method and effect topography had on samples Research Assistant, Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France May 2019 - July 2019

• Utilized Sigma Six principles to determine amount of parts to be ordered, and min/max amount of parts in warehouse at any given time

• Placed orders for organizational tools; proposed and implement new KANBAN system design using Traverse

• Compiled an analysis report of lead times and part location of required organizational tools

• Presented compiled data to supervisors and director of engineers in several meetings Intern, Air Innovations, Syracuse, New York June 2018 - August 2018 WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Creating a safe and respectful environment in order to move a small group of undergraduates toward meaningful discussion pertaining to racial and gender based bias

Dialogue Facilitator, ECS Student Succes Center, Syracuse, New York October 2019 - Present

• Met weekly with two students to assist in calculus class and ensure a smooth transition into life at Syracuse University Calculus Tutor and Mentor to new students, LSAMP, Syracuse, New York August 2019 - May 2020 ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS:

• Conducting research with a team of multidisciplinary undergraduates to design and build a wearable device to analyze foot strike mechanics for athletes

• Attaining a pressure map of sole of foot for proper gait analysis utilizing both Arduino and MATLAB Undergraduate Research Team, Foot Strike Syracuse University Team, Syracuse, New Yorks September 2019 - May 2020 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

• Managing inventory for construction of bio-instrumentation kits, such as heart rate monitors and ECG simulator kits to be distributed to international low-income areas

Vice President, Engineering World Health, Syracuse, New York August 2018 - Present

• Organizing professional networking events to enhance connections between faculty, students, and industry professionals Professional Committee Member, Alpha Omega Epsilon, Syracuse, New York February 2019 - Present

• Encouraging youth K-12 to attend college and pursue technical degrees by assisting students in STEM activities Member, NSBE, Syracuse, New York August 2013 - Present

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