Chemical Engineer
Resume:
RYAN S. BALLARD
Millersville, MD 21108
r1vv39@r.postjobfree.com
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EDUCATION:
Widener University – Chester, PA
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, May 2012
Minor in Chemistry
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Senior Project - Discovery of Novel ApoE Lipidation Enhancers Against Alzheimer’s Disease at Widener University – School of Engineering, September 2011 – Present (7 months)
• Submitted Manuscript to Medical Hypotheses Journal
Patil S., Ballard R., Sanchez S., Osborn J., Santangelo Jr. D. ApoE: The link between Alzheimer’s-related glucose hypometabolism and A deposition. Medical Hypotheses, Accepted Publication (January 2012).
• Theorized the link between decreased glycolysis in the brain with Alzheimer’s disease
• Cultured and treated mouse astrocyte brain cells with FDA approved drugs
• Preformed gel electrophoresis and Western blot techniques to measure ApoE lipid content after drug therapy
Combustion Science & Engineering Inc. – Columbia, MD
Engineering Technician/Intern, January 2011 – August 2011
• Participated in fire investigations and recreations for specific case files
• Developed experiments in laboratory to support case files for clients
• Assisted with the development of a gas turbine process to reduce NOx emissions
DuPont Chemicals Chambers Works – Deepwater, NJ
Co-op/Intern, August – December 2008
• Inspected equipment and ensured Title V specifications were met
• Performed bimonthly safety audits of all Permit Required Confined Spaces
• Revised safety guides for Chambers Works factory
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Ciena Corporation – Linthicum, MD
IT Intern, May – August 2010
• Facilitated hardware and software orders for the entire company
• Configured custom computer settings and provided troubleshooting support
• Coordinated special orders with supply vendors
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Member 2008 - Present
• House/ Risk Manager, January – December 2009
• Community Service Chairman, January 2008 – December 2010
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Member 2008 - Present
• Vice-President, May 2010 – December 2010
Internal Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers, Member 2009 - Present
American Chemical Society, Member 2009 – Present
AWARDS
School of Engineering Dean’s Award: Best Oral and Poster Presentation
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Available upon request
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