Biomedical/Mechanical Engineer

SHALEYA J. SOLOMON

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time engineering position.

EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2009

Double Major in Biomedical Engineering

Junior and Senior Years GPA: 3.0/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

James F. Antaki Laboratory for Artificial Organs Pittsburgh, PA

ENGINEERING RESEARCHER, Pittsburgh Technology Center, Summer 2007

•Designed a tool to insert cannula (tubing that connect the heart to the ventricular assistant device) into heart muscle.

•Assisted in the creation of life-size silicone model of internal organs of an infant.

PROJECTS

Biomedical Engineering Capstone Team Project, Fall 2008 – Spring 2009

•Developed artificial vasculature that would provide support to ischemic heart tissue against stresses.

•Designed artificial vasculature to deliver drugs and stem cells to the site.

Surgery for Engineers Team Project, Fall 2008

•Designed a mechanism to measure and analyze vagal nerve activity as an early indicator for sudden cardiac arrest.

Thermal Fluids Experimentation Team Project, Spring 2008

•Designed a convection/conduction cooling system for an internal computer chip in the Robotic All-Terrain Lunar Exploration Rover (RATLER).

Medical Devices Project, Spring 2008

•Developed a re-design of a combined continuous Blood Glucose Monitor and Insulin Pump.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT, Spring 2006 – Spring 2009

•Gave campus tours to and answered inquiries from prospective students and their families.

•Helped organize Sleeping Bag Weekends for prospective students.

•Promoted to Coordinator in Fall 2008 and then directed other Admissions Assistants.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Marketing Director, SUMMIT, Spring 2006 – Spring 2008

SUMMIT is a three-day program where students take interesting classes not offered during the semester.

•Organized and oversaw marketing of SUMMIT and efficiency of classes during the program.

Booth Chair, Fringe, May 2007 – present

The Booth Competition is part of the Carnegie Mellon annual Spring Carnival. Student-run organizations such as Fringe, design and build carnival booths that are generally15’x18’x10’ in dimension.

•Oversaw building of the booth and coordinated Fringe members in developing interactive and educational components for the booth’s interior.

RELEVANT COURSES

Thermal Fluids Experimentation, Physiology, Biomechanics, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering Capstone, Stress Analysis, Surgery for Engineers, Heat Transfer

SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows, MacOS

Software: MS Office, Solidworks, MATLAB, Adobe InDesign, ADAMS, ANSYS

Machines: Mill, Drill Press, Lathes, Band Saw

Spoken Languages: Conversant in Spanish

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

Women’s Club Soccer, Fall 2007 – Spring 2009

Intramural Sports: Outdoor/Indoor Soccer, Kickball, Spring 2006 – Spring 2009

Residence Hall Council, Fall 2005 – Spring 2008

The Tartan, Staffwriter and Layout Staff, Fall 2005 – Fall 2008

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