Chemical Engineer
Resume:
Sarah Steffen
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EDUCATION
Iowa State University, Ames, IA (Spring 2012)
BS Chemical Engineering
BA Spanish
Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
University of Valencia, Spain
Completed Spanish classes Summer 2007
University of Extremadura, Caceres, Spain
Completed Spanish classes Spring 2008
University of Oviedo, Spain
Completed a year’s worth of Iowa State University Chemical
Engineering labs in only five weeks during Summer 2011
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
Paid International Internship
• Worked in the chemical engineering research lab at the University of Oviedo, Spain experimenting with ultra and nano filtration membranes while only communicating in Spanish with colleagues Summer 2011
Chemical Engineering Undergrad Research at the ISU College of Engineering
• Completed research for Dr. Jarboe by testing different fractions of bio oil on re-engineered E. coli to find the best concentration of bio oil to produce the most ethanol (Spring 2011)
Windmotives, LLC.
• Wrote a business plan for a new company, Windmotives, LLC., which combines the sales of Viryd windmills with Envision Motor Company’s electric vehicles for Mike Garvin, President of RENAIS Energy, LLC. (Fall 2010)
Undergrad Research at ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
• Completed research for Dr. Phillips by testing new antibiotics on bacteria, including bacillus and E. coli (Spring 2007)
Alpha Sigma Kappa: Women in Technical Studies
• Volunteered at Scout It Out, which is ASK’s main philanthropic event, where I taught local Girls Scouts about science by doing fun experiments like making silly putty and oobleck (Spring 2007-present)
AWARDS
Iowa State University LCP Study Abroad Scholarship
• Awarded scholarship of $2,000 for the chemical engineering lab program in Oviedo, Spain
Iowa State University Academic Recognition Award
• Awarded scholarship of $4,000 for 3.9/4.0 high school GPA and for being the top 5% of graduating class of 265 students
Future Business Leaders of America (Phi Beta Lambda)
• Awarded first place at the FBLA state competition two consecutive years, which allowed me to compete at the FBLA national competition in Denver, CO and Orlando, FL
WORK EXPERIENCE
ISU English Department Computer Lab Monitor (2009-present)
Feed Energy Company Chemistry Intern (Fall 2011)
• Researched and developed new acidulation methods for soap-
stock to improve the plant’s % yield of oil
ISU Foundation Student Fundraiser (Summer 2008)
Iowa Dept of Human Services Case Evaluator (Summer 06 & 07)
• Reorganized forty filing cabinets worth of confidential client files
in preparation for the department’s upcoming audit with the
federal government
• Evaluated current Case Managers’ narratives throughout the
State of Iowa making sure that the confidential client files were
up-to-date with the new standards that had been implemented
after the federal audit
Professional Portfolio
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