Chemical Engineer

Ross Fehnel

School Address: **** Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 610-***-****

Permanent Address: 5600 Snyder’s Church Road Northampton, PA 18067 610-***-****

E-mail: ****.******@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Philadelphia, PA May 2012

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Minor in Mathematics

Minor in Nanotechnology

Senior design project involved research, design, development, and optimization of an industrial scale process to produce

butadiene from ethanol for DuPont

Nanotechnology lab experience includes growth of ceramic nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes using Chemical Vapor

Deposition

Northampton Area High School, Northampton, PA June, 2008

Honors and Activities: Varsity Ice Hockey, Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball, National Honors Society,

Science Olympiad, Math Club, Model UN, Lehigh Valley American Regions Mathematics League team (organized

by Professor Don Davies of Lehigh University)

SAT: Math: 800 Critical Reading: 740

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Intern, BRD Noise and Vibration Control, Wind Gap, PA Summer 2011

Conducted noise and vibration tests at various industrial and residential locations including Gore Industries, DuPont, and

Armstrong Industries. Wrote reports for companies in need of noise and vibration control assessing noise levels and

proposing courses of action to mitigate them. Assisted in design and installation of noise mitigation products. Helped

construct a new company website.

Valet, St Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, PA Summer 2009- Spring 2011

Parked cars for patients. helped elderly and sick into and out of cars. Escorted patients from their vehicles to the location of

their appointments. Counted and distributed tips. Documented insurance claims.

Ice Hockey Instructor, Camp Corupe, Bethlehem PA Summer 2010

Coached week-long youth ice hockey camp alongside professional ice hockey players Kenny Corupe and Ryan Jardine.

Ice Rink Employee, The Rink at Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, PA 2003-2008

Drove, repaired, and maintained zamboni. Repaired and maintained ice refrigeration equipment. Performed clerical duties in

rink office. Coached Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey programs for youth in area.

ACTIVITIES

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Undergraduate Member Fall 2008 – Present

Attend seminars and review newsletters to stay on the forefront of chemical engineering research and information.

UPenn Men’s Ice Hockey, Vice President, Assistant Captain Fall 2008 - Present

Compete in the Great Northeast Collegiate Hockey Conference and play a 40 game schedule. Assist in the management,

raising, and allocation of a $45,000 budget. Organize transportation, hotel accommodations, and game schedule. Hire coach

and staff. 20 hour per week time commitment.

Sigma Chi Fraternity, Active Member Fall 2009-Present

Participate in various philanthropy events and programs to raise money and awareness for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and

the American Cancer Society.

Penn Eco-Reps, Active Member Fall 2011- Present

Attend bi-weekly ecological seminars to discuss and solve ecological and sustainability issues on campus. Conduct water

body and environmental clean ups. Assisted in development of Green Chapter Certification Program for

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: Experienced with Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, ASPEN, Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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