Jenna Yaney
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Relocating to Boston in June 2010
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)
Cleveland, OH May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (biochemical engineering concentration)
Spanish minor
* GPA: 3.91
* Dean’s High Honors (Fall 2006-Fall 2009)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Very familiar with: Microsoft Office, OriginLab, LabVIEW, ChemCAD
Some experience with: Mathematica, Minitab
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Organic Chemistry, Dynamics of Biological Systems, Thermodynamics of Chemical Systems,
Biochemistry, Transport Phenomenon, Microbiology, Molecular Biology: Genes And Genetic Engineering,
Biotechnology Lab, Physical Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering
EXPERIENCE
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Research Scientist
Dayton, OH
May 2009-August 2009
* Processed DNA for use as a semiconductor layer in organic electronic applications
* Investigated adding gold and platinum nanoparticles to the DNA to increase its conductivity
* Results presented at 2009 SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference
Case Western Reserve University
Research Assistant
Cleveland, OH
2007-2010
* Worked using biosensors to detect and quantify levels of glycosolyated hemoglobin in blood.
Proctor and Gamble
Top Engineering Talent Recruiting Event (TETRE) Program Participant
Cincinnati, OH
August 2009
* One of 18 participants chosen from over 950 applicants
* Explored the various aspects of engineering for a global company- from modeling to manufacturing plants
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Fraternity
2008-present
Pi Mile Run Committee Chair 2008-2009
* Organized and oversaw the production of the Pi Mile Run, a 5K race
* Raised $300 for Engineers Without Borders in Spring 2009, and again in Fall 2009
Wittke Award for Excellence In Undergraduate Teaching Student Selection Committee
2008-2010
Student Committee Co-Chair, 2009-2010
* One of two students nominated by the Chemical Engineering department to be on the committee
* Interviewed nominated professors and helped choose the final two winning professors
Habitat for Humanity
2007-2009
Secretary 2009
* Brainstormed new projects and events for our chapter to put on to support the Cleveland chapter of Habitat
CWRU Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field Team
2006-2010
Team Captain 2009-2010
* Managed team communications over the summer and with the Coach during the season
* Planned and organized pre-season events
Society of Women Engineers
2007-2008
Vice President 2007-2008
* Organized and oversaw the implementation of the Engineer Week Banquet