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Tufts Career Center | go.tufts.edu/careercenter | 617.627.3299
Full Time
Janani Baskaran Osvaldo Calzada Raymond Fasano August Freshette Aleksandr Kirpach
Chengli Li Millicent Lin Cionna Orr
Taseen Rahman Danielle Skufca
Megan Tse
Interns
Christopher Camacho Michelle Chan Donna Chen
Kathryn Elliott Laurel Howell
Vincent Hwang Aruni Kacker
Martin Majkut Catherine Melsky
Sarah Morton Erick Orozco Justin Reyes
Gerson Salmeron Rubio Steven Schwab Katie Semple
Isabel Smokelin Martina Tan
17-18 Tufts University Center for STEM Diversity Resume Book
Tufts Career Center | go.tufts.edu/careercenter | 617.627.3299
Center for STEM Diversity Members by Major
Applied Mathematics
Chengli Li
Biochemistry
Steven Schwab
Biomedical Engineering
Janani Baskaran Laurel Howell Millicent Lin
Taseen Rahman Isabel Smokelin
Megan Tse
Chemical Engineering
Cionna Orr
Civil Engineering
Aleksandr Kirpach Sarah Martin
Cognitive & Brain Sciences
Martina Tan
Computer Engineering
Christopher Camacho Michelle Chen
Gerson Salmeron Rubio
Computer Science
Michelle Chan Donna Chen
Electrical Engineering
Kathryn Elliott Danielle Skufca
Mechanical Engineering
Osvaldo Calzada Vincent Hwang
Raymond Fasano August Frechette
Aruni Kacker Martin Majkut
Catherine Melsky Justin Reyes Katie Semple
Physics
Erick Orozco
Janani Baskaran Acton, MA 01720 Tel: 978-844-6985 (cell) Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION Tufts University School of Engineering, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Engineering Management, May 2019 GPA: 3.63, Dean’s List
Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Quantitative Physiology, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Electrical Systems
EXPERIENCE The Silklab, Tufts University, Student Researcher January 2017-Present
• Develop a standardized test to validate stability of colorimetric device to monitor pH levels usingprinted silk ink indicator dye solution over time
• Design an algorithm to automate analysis of RGB levels of imagesPayir Trust, Thenur, India, Tufts University, Internship September 2015-Present
• Conduct health surveys diagnosing hygiene habits specific to causes and treatment of dysentery• Develop sustainable model for community events promoting college education to over 50 school
children in learning centerThe Kaplan Lab, Tufts University, Student Researcher June 2016-January 2017
• Analyzed and assessed in vitro models of the cornea, using various fabrications of silk scaffolds• Monitored cellular growth responses in different conditions to understand inflammatory response
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Student Services, Tufts University, Front Desk Associate September 2016-May 2017
• Coordinate between visitors with questions and consult with appropriate administrative personnel• Organization of senior graduation packets and paperwork regarding transcripts
Cambridge Wear, Acton, MA, Sales Associate August 2012-August 2016 • Provided customer service tailored to the customer’s needs and preferences• Multitasked between organization and design of the store front and management of cash register
LEADERSHIP Tufts JumboRaas Dance Team, Tufts University, Team Captain September 2015-Present
• Manage team’s finances, logistics, and create choreography during triweekly practices to take the teamof 14 people to national competitions
Society of Women Engineers, Tufts University, Events Planner September 2015-Present • Promote women engineers by networking and community outreach events
Ekal Vidyalaya, New England Chapter, Youth Leader September 2014-Present • Empower over 30 youth volunteers to foster idea generation to support accessible education, organize
volunteers and was Master of Ceremonies at annual benefit dinners with over 500 guestsAsian American Center, Tufts University, Peer Leader March 2016-March 2017
• Mentor 13 incoming students with transition into the collegiate environment
SKILLS Computer: MATLAB, Image J, Solidworks, Microsoft Office Laboratory: RNA extraction, Q-PCR, mammalian cell culture, silk extraction and scaffold fabrication, Keyence Microscope, Laser Cutter
Osvaldo Calzada Waukegan, IL, 60085 | (847)-912-6842 | [email protected]
EDUCATION Tufts University Medford, MA Mechanical Engineering & Mathematics May 2018 GPA: 3.34/4.0 | Dean’s List (4/6 semesters) Honors: Questbridge Scholar | Greenhouse Scholar | Illinois State Scholar Coursework: Engineering Management | GPS | Advanced Digital Controls | Fluid Dynamics | Public Speaking | Design for People w/ Disabilities | Global Product Development | Engineering Materials | Real Analysis | Abstract Algebra ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE Tufts University—Sustainable Electrochemical Energy Lab Medford, MA Undergraduate Researcher and Summer Scholar October 2015 – Present Collaborated with a team at the Nano and Micro tomography beamlines at Argonne National Lab to image a
running fuel cell, lithium-ion batteries, and other components. Designed and fabricated a micro-sized fuel cell to image using synchrotron x-ray computed tomography. Designed and fabricated an evaporation setup to help image water transport through varying samples. Reconstructed and analyzed data images using Python to create 3D models. Researched 3D printing applications in milli and micro-scale hydrogen fuel cells. Submitted a paper for publishing as 2nd author to the Electrochemical Energy Society: “Water Management in
Low Temperature Fuel Cells through in-Operando X-Ray Computed Tomography”
Massachusetts Department of Transportation—Tunnel Engineering Boston, MA Mechanical Engineering Intern May 2017—August 2017 Collaborated in the implementation of the Waze tunnel position system to have GPS capabilities in the Boston
Central Artery tunnels (I90, & I93). Worked with Sandia National Labs to analyze multiple CFD models and Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) characteristics
to advice supervisor in the safety of FCV through Boston tunnels. Evaluated drain room pump performance throughout different road sections. Inspected all the different components responsible for maintaining low toxin levels in the tunnel highways:
Ventilation building fans, axial fans, plenums, and CO monitors.LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Tufts University—La Salsa Dance Team Medford, MA Vice-President August 2016 – Present Helped grow the dance team from 6 to 22 dancers while choreographing multiple dance pieces. Taught weekly lessons to undergraduate and graduate students. Skill levels ranged from beginner to advanced. Hosted, taught, and performed at events catering anywhere from elementary school students to adults.
Waukegan Public Schools—Waukegan Technology Institute Waukegan, IL Co-Founder May 2015 – January 2017 Created a high school, summer enrichment program aimed at introducing and motivating under-resourced,
ambitious students to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Taught students to use Python and engaged them in multiple introductory, yet challenging projects. Influenced the school district to bring in computer science classes to the high school, and to create the first
district-organized, summer enrichment program offered to Waukegan district students. Helped graduate 83 high school students, and passed the program onto the Waukegan Public Library.
SKILLS Language: Spanish (Fluent) | English (Fluent) Software: MATLAB | Solidworks | OnShape | LabView | Python | MO: Word, PowerPoint, & Excel Fabrication: OSHA Forklift | 3D Printing | Milling/CNC Machine | Laser Cutting | Most Shop tools INTERESTS Clubs: Society of Latino Engineers | Association of Latin American Students | ASME Interests: Improving under-resourced communities | Pushing for under-represented communities in secondary education and STEM | Urban legends | Barber | Piano | Skateboarding, biking, & rollerblading
Michelle Chan34 Orchard, Medford, MA, 02155 | [email protected] | (541) 606-5693
EDUCATION
Tufts University, School of EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering May 2019 | Medford, MAGPA: 3.35, Dean’s List (Fall 2015, Fall 2016) BEST Scholar, QuestBridge Scholar
RESEARCH
Tufts Computer Architecture LabUndergraduate Researcher Jun 2017 – Present• Study the hardware-software power-accuracy tradeoffs and effects ofquantization of a distributed machine learning calibration algorithmfor wireless sensor networks
• Implement the algorithm in FPGA-based hardware on an Internet ofThings testbed
EXPERIENCE
Tufts University, Department of Computer ScienceTeaching Assistant Sep 2016 – Dec 2016, Sep 2017 – Present• Teach and hold office hours for machine structure, locality, andassembly programming to 100+ students
• Assist with debugging in C, and C++, and x86 Assembly, use toolsincluding GDB and Valgrind
• Grade and give valuable feedback on design documents
Tufts University, Water DiplomacyResearch Assistant Aug 2016 – Sep 2016• Set up virtual machine and ran agent-based model simulations inNetlogo to simulate complex systems
• Wrote batch files to clean and organize 10GB of data in Stata dataanalysis software using regular expressions
PROJECTS
JewelCam ”Wearable” Necklace 2017Winner of Most Innovative Hack at Qualcomm Women’sCollegiate Conference (QWCC), Prototyped the hardwaredesign of an Internet of Things wearable device with videorecording public safety feature, used Arduino, App Inventor,and BluetoothLong-Term Infrastructure Recovery Tracking 2017Winner of Best Project Design at International DevelopmentHackathon, Designed system to report infrastructure issuesfor supporting recovery in rural regions using Twilio APIPID Controller 2016Used MATLAB, designed GUI using GUIDE, builtproportional-integral-derivative controller, a control loop feedbackmechanism to correct error at each discrete time sample
SKILLS
ProgrammingC, C++, Assembly (x86 and MIPS),VHDL, JavaScript, HTML/CSSToolsMatlab, Linux, Git, Modelsim, LTSPice
COURSEWORK
Engineering• Music & Art of Engineering• Electronics I• Linear Systems• Intro to Digital Logic Circuits• Microprocessor Architecture• Computer Architecture
Computer Science• Data Structures• Machine Structure &Assembly-level Programming
• Web Programming
Math• Calculus I, II, & III• Linear Algebra• Discrete Mathematics• Differential Equations
LEADERSHIP
Out in STEMVice-President PresentTreasurer 2016IEEEMember Present
WEBSITE
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mich-chan
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Donna Chen17 Young St, Quincy, MA 02171
Æ +617-875-5364 • Q [email protected] • � chendonna.github.io
EducationTufts University Medford, MABachelor in Computer Science, Expected graduation May 2019 2015–presentGPA: 3.56 – Dean’s ListRelevant Coursework: Introduction to Algorithms, Databases, Game Design, Data Structures, WebProgramming, Machine Structure and Assembly Language Programming, Programming Languages
ProjectsNot So JumboWeb Programming, Tufts University 2016+ Designed, as part of a team, a nutrition website that will facilitate dieting+ Designed and helped implement the server side of the website+ Implemented a feature that will display charts of the user’s entered data to keep track of what they are eatingFlowTufts Polyhack 2015+ Designed, as part of a team, a IOS app to detect the amount of people in a building that were connected to the
wi-fi+ Implemented the user interface using Objective-C to display the data in a concise way
Work ExperienceCenter For Education Engineering Outreach Medford, MAIntern June 2017–August 2017+ Created a real-time collaborative IDE that lowers the barrier of entry for students learning robotics via the EV3,
increases collaboration amongst students, and can be hosted on a variety of platforms+ Implemented the collaborative aspect of the IDE using operational transformation+ Switched the IDE text editor from ACE to Code Mirror and fixed the ensuing bugs+ Integrated custom Blockly blocks so that younger students can use Blockly in order to program and run a EV3Comp40: Machine Structure and Assembly Language Programming Medford, MATeaching Assistant January 2017–present+ Explained confusing concepts relating to programming and computer systems in order for students to turn the
corner from introductory programming to professional+ Evaluated design documents and gave students feedback on project designs
SkillsProgramming Languages: C++, C, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, NodeJS, Matlab, TeX, Python, VHDL(basic), Java (basic). Software Skills: MS Office, LaTex, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Extracurricular ActivityStem Ambassadors Medford, MATufts University September 2016–present+ Created STEM related presentations and hands on activities relating in order to spark a high school student’s
interest+ Taught and introduced topics describing the physics behind speakers, the future of mass transportation, and the
microbiology of food to the students in a fun and interesting way
Christopher Camacho 1926 East La Veta #131, Orange, CA 92866
[email protected] linkedin.com/in/christophercamacho327
EDUCATION Tufts University Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, GPA: 3.13 Expected Graduation: May 2020 Key Coursework: Introduction to Electrical Systems, Data Structures, Web Programming, Computing in Engineering,
Introduction to Computer Science, Discrete Mathematics Honors and Awards: Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) HENAAC Scholar (2017), Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse
America (LEDA) Career Fellow (2017), Dean’s List (2017), Bridge to Engineering Success at Tufts Scholar (2016), EarlWoods Scholar (2016), QuestBridge Scholar (2016)
Santa Ana High School Santa Ana, CA High School Diploma, GPA: 4.2 June 2016 Honors and Awards: Angel’s Baseball Foundation Game-Changer Scholar (2016), Hispanic Education Endowment Fund
Scholarship (2016), Sunflower Scholarship (2016), Orange County College Access Network Scholar (2015)
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE Google Games Cambridge, MA Generated solutions to challenges and riddles in a 5-person team April 2017
Build Your Own Chatbot – IBM Santa Ana, CA Created a deployable chatbot by using IBM’s AI platform, Watson Conversation July 2017
PolyHack Cambridge, MA Attended web development workshops and designed a website within 24 hours October 2016
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA Completed 5 courses including Electronics, which covered Python and Raspberry Pi July 2015 Devised a friendly computer named Flint that could state facts and respond to a motion sensor
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Computer Science Bootcamp Santa Ana, CA Teacher/Founder Summer 2017 Established the computer science and electronics curriculum based on Python and Raspberry Pi Organized field trips, professional workshops, promotion, and funding Taught a class of 30 students in grades 7th-12th
Center for Engineering Education Outreach, Tufts University Medford, MA
Student-Teacher Outreach Mentorship Program (STOMP) Webmaster/Teacher/App-Developer September 2016 - Present Developed a semester-long curriculum on the Science of Sports for a 5th grade class of 25 students Constructed and expanded STOMP website and application with WordPress
Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists (SOLES) Medford, MA President April 2017 - Present Engaged in professional development workshops and attended STEM conferences Organized meetings with faculty advisor to discuss grants and funding proposals
Treasurer January 2017 - April 2017 Secured funding and allocated a budget of $4,000 for conferences and travel
STEM Ambassadors Medford, MA Student-Teacher April 2017 - Present Conducted hands-on activities with local high school students concerning STEM topics Provided opportunities for underrepresented communities in the Greater Boston Area to learn about STEM
Tufts La Salsa Performance Team Medford, MA Treasurer April 2017 - Present Balanced finances for performances, transportation, and uniforms totaling $5,000 and advised team auditions
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Local Tutor Medford, MA United for Immigrant Justice, Treasurer Medford, MA St. Joseph’s Church, Catechist/Teacher/Volunteer Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana Marching Saints, Drum Captain/Section Leader Santa Ana, CA
SKILLS AND INTERESTS Technology: MATLAB, C++, Python, Raspberry Pi Languages: Native English and Spanish speaker
Kathryn Elliott West Hall 401, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
C: (718)344-5578 • [email protected]
EDUCATION Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, expected May 2020
GPA: 3.7, Dean's List
Bard High School Early College Queens, Queens, NY
Associates in Arts, May 2016
GPA: 3.82
Experiences Bard High School Early College, New York, NY
Summer Scholars Mentor, June 2016 – July 2016
• Advisor for a group of incoming high school freshman
• Organized educational, social and athletic group activities
• Compiled teacher narratives and wrote scholar narratives
CRISP Lab, Tufts University, MA
January 2017 – May 2017
• Investigated possibilities with an obstacle avoiding robot using Arduino microcontrollers
Jane Street Spring Education Event, New York, NY
Intern, May 22 2017 – May 25, 2017
• Learned about making a market, basic finance and probability
• Explored quantitative trading through interactive games and hands on experiences
iD Tech Camps, New York, NY
Instructor, June 26, 2017 – August 4, 2017
• Taught: 3D Game Design: Minecraft & MCEdit, Coding & Game design in Tynker, Adventures in
Scratch, Mobile Game Design for iPhone & Android
• Organized educational, social and athletic group activities
• Wrote student narratives at end of each week long program
Tufts Eco Rep, Tufts University, MA
Eco Rep, September 2017 – Present
• Promote sustainability on Tufts campus
• Organize events and activities for students about sustainability
ACTIVITIES Tufts Engineers Without Borders, Member, September 2016 – Present
Tufts Society of Women Engineers, Member, September 2016 – Present
Society of Women Engineers, Member, September 2016 – Present
Tufts IEEE, Member, September 2017 – Present
Math Society, Member, February 2017 – Present
Tufts China Cares, Member, April 2017 – Present
Dog Walking, Volunteer, September 2016 – Present
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Computer: Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Java, C++
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, 2017
Raymond Fasano
[email protected] | 505-313-1396 | 41 Windsor Rd, Medford, MA 02155
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), expected May 2018
Minors: Physics & Economics GPA: 3.49
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
Engineering Intern – Pulsed Power Division – Laser and Engineering Group, May - August 2016, 2017
• Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Create technical drawings, using GD&T, to be sent to manufacturing for fabrication and
assembly
• Rapid prototype hardware, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), using a stereolithographic
3D printer and CNC mill (Projected cost savings of $500 per component and 3 weeks of time
saved on average)
Participant in the Science of Extreme Environment Research Institute
• Gain experience working at a world class pulsed power facility in the areas of radiation effects
sciences, pulsed power engineering, and high energy density sciences (HED Physics)
Los Alamos National Laboratories, Los Alamos, NM Research Intern – Plasma Physics, May - August 2015, 2014
Nuclear Material Detection by One-Short-Pulse-Laser-Driven Neutron Source (2015)
• Monitored multiple dosimeters in-order to calculate the neutron flux at the time of exposure
• Designed an optimized electric field geometry for a Thompson Parabola
Visualization of Expanding Warm Dense Gold and Diamond Heated Uniformly by Laser-Generated Ion Beams (2014-2015)
• Developed software to aim an off-axis parabola on a target with a ~10 m diameter
• Analyzed Thompson Parabola, mass and charge spectroscopy, as part of data collection andanalysis
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Tufts University, Medford, MA Senior Resident Assistant, August 2015 – May 2017
• Promoted to Senior Resident Assistant (2016) to manage a team of 13 residential assistants
• Designed and implemented programming for up to 250 residents of Tufts University
• Maintained university policies in the resident halls using conflict resolution strategies
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
CAD: SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical
Computer Software: Matlab, C++, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office
Design Website http://raymondfasanosdesignportfolio.webstarts.com
August Frechette [email protected]
Education Tufts University School of Engineering, Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2018 Second Major: Physics GPA 3.5 Honors and Awards: Dean’s List, Monte and Jane Haymon Family Endowed Scholarship
Relevant Courses Engineering: Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Applied Math for Engineers, Controls, Dynamics and Vibrations, Applied Mechanics, Machine Design, Instruments and Experiments, Senior Design, Independent Research Science: Thermal Physics, Advanced Experimental Physics Laboratory
Engineering Experience Mechanical Engineer, Biomass Controls Putnam, CT, 12/16-Current
• Worked under a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to improve human solid waste disposalin India through the use of a non-sewered sanitation system.
• Responsible for computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer analysis of the sanitation systemin SolidWorks and any design changes that result from the simulations.
• Created manufacturing drawings of the system, the template for these drawings, and a drawingreview process.
• Engaged directly with manufacturers in an effort to establish external production of thesanitation system.
• Conducted independent research regarding the drying of biomass, such as fecal sludge, incombination with the guidance of faculty advisors at Tufts University.
• Prepared and presented a critical review of an external sanitation system as the primary authorof the review.
• Submitted technical feedback for committee meetings regarding the preliminary ISO/ANSIstandards for non-sewered sanitation systems.
• Offered technical information in a meeting at the EPA Office of Air Quality Planning andStandards regarding the permitting of non-sewered sanitation systems in the United States.
• Provided guidance and technical information to a UCONN senior design team capstone project.Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern, Whitcraft LLC, Eastford, CT, 05/-08/2016
• Designed and built right-sized equipment for the use of other Whitcraft Employees using saws,drills, and other various power tools.
• Aided in the development of safety devices for machinists by making hands-free fixtures.• Analyzed the appropriate weight ratings for static structures.• Designed and fabricated an adjustable work surface for the use of other employees.
ICAPO Raft Project Design, Tufts University, Medford, MA, Volunteer Designer • Participated in the design of a safe method of transport across a remote waterway in a third-
world country, given limited access to resources.
Professional Associations & Activities Global Grand Challenges Summit, Washington D.C., 2017 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member, 08/2015-CurrentSociety of Women Engineers, Tufts University Freshman Representative, Member, 09/2014-Current Bridge to Engineering Success at Tufts University, Member, 07/2014-Current
Skills & Interests Computer: SolidWorks Flow Simulation Suite and FEA Analysis Suite, Matlab, and MS Office Technical: Mechanical repairs and upgrades to automotive systems, soldering, drill press, vertical and horizontal band-saws, cut- off wheel, jump-shear, and de-burring Interests: Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Environmental engineering, and Sustainability
Laurel Howell 4670 Los Poblanos Circle NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107
505-659-9217 • [email protected]
EDUCATION Tufts University Medford, MA Bachelors of Science Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics Expected Graduation: May 2019 GPA: 3.83/4.0, Dean’s List
RELEVANT COURSEWORK SCIENCES: Organic Chemistry (CHEM 51), General Genetics (BIO 41) ENGINEERING: Fluid Mechanics (ES 8), Thermodynamics (ES 7), Quantitative Physiology (BME 121), Principals Controlled Release and Drug Delivery (BME 165)
RESEARCH Rates of Proliferation of Endothelial Cells with Growth Factor Variation
• Determined growth factors that promoted fastest endothelial cell growth• Cell culture of endothelial cells• In vitro analysis of effectivity of growth factors at different concentrations• Stained via immunofluorescence microscopy with co-antibody stain• Statistical analysis of data via ANOVA
Heavy Metals Detection on Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices • Designed a paper based micro-fluidic device to use color changing enzyme to detect
concentration of mercury in water• Experimental determination of concentration ratios for reagents
Silk-Based Microfluidic Devices for Tissue Infiltration • Prepared microfluidic silk hydrogel devices for tissue growth stimulation• H&E and immunofluorescence staining of hydrogel devices for cell markers in tissue• Developed MATLAB program for digital signal processing and analysis of tissue infiltration
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS oSTEM, Tufts University Chapter Medford, MA President September 2016 – Present
• Coordinated panels featuring LBGTQ+ professionals in industry• Planned chapter events and future direction
Tufts University LGBT Center Medford, MA Team Q Peer Mentor September 2017 – Present
• Mentored two incoming LGBT identified students through college transition
Engineers Without Borders, Tufts Chapter Medford, MA Member September 2015 – Present
• Researched water quality near Blantyre, Malawi• Led small group designing piping system for water distribution in a rural community of 1000
people
Tufts Bhangra Medford, MA Team Manager September 2015 – Present
• Coordinated competition application and attendance
SKILLS Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Photoshop, H&E Staining, Immunofluorescence Staining, Microscopy
Vincent Hwang 24479 Hedgewood Way Westlake, Ohio, 44145
(440) 668-1335 [email protected]
Education Tufts University, Medford, MA Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2019 Bacheor of Science in Mechanical Engineeering and Bachelor of Arts in Economics, May 2018 GPA: 3.42 Study Abroad University of Hong Kong January 2017 –May 2017 Tufts-in-Talloires, Talloires, France June 2015 – July 2015
Research Experience
Mechanical Engineering Department, Tufts University Tufts Body Flow Lab, Professor Erica Kemmerling, May 2016-December 2016
• Designed and created demos for Fluid Mechanics classes• Assisted in MRI testing of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm model• Created Solidworks models for FlowGo, an educational tool for students
Student Leadership
Engineers Without Borders, Latin America Group Senior Advisor, Past Project Lead Catholic Community at Tufts Co-President
Work Experience Sensata Technologies (Formerly Texas Instruments Materials and Controls), Attleboro, MA Mechanical Engineering Design Intern, June 2017-August 2017
• Designed and created custom test setups and test fixtures for new sensors• Built sensors and analyzed test results from failure testing• Used digital instrumentation to analyze part tolerances
Tufts University Office of Residential Life and Learning, Somerville, MA Resident Assistant, August 2015 – May 2016
• Provided paraprofessional advising for thirty undergraduates• Upheld community standards via daily duty reports and incident reports• Assisted in the selection, evaluation, and training of incoming RA’s
Relevant Courses Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Materials, Thermodynamics, Aeronautical Design, Digital Control, Statics, Dynamics, Vibrations, Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, Financial Economics, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics
Honors and Awards
Dean’s List, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016 New Resident Assistant of the Year, May 2016 National Merit Scholarship, Fall 2014-Current
Skills Computer: Matlab, Solidworks, Labview, Stata, Minitab, Materialize Mimics Laboratory: Keyence microscope and CMM machine Language: Fluent in Cantonese Chinese, near fluent in Mandarin Chinese
Aruni Kacker [email protected] ● (781) 929-2497
Education Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, expected May 2019 Intended Double Major in Mathematics GPA: 3.57, Dean’s List
Technical Skills Solidworks, MATLAB, Materialise Mimics and 3-matic, Microsoft Office
Relevant Courses Machine Design, Engineering Materials, Dynamics and Vibration, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electric Systems
Research Tufts University Mechanical Engineering Department, Medford, MA Undergraduate Research Assistant, June 2017-Present
• Generate and print 3D model of lung tumor vasculature from CT scan• Conduct fluid flow test in model with nanoparticles to mimic
chemotherapy• Analyze geometry to provide lower bound on chemotherapy absorption in
tumors
Engineering Tufts University Engineers Without Borders, Medford, MA Experience Project Leader, September 2015-Present
• Design clean water pump and delivery system for Nicaragua community• Lead group members in research, design, communication with community• Strategize with Engineers Without Borders national chapter
Additional Tufts University Telefund, Medford, MA Experience Student Fundraiser, July 2016-December 2016
• Contacted alumni and community to fundraise for programs• Earned Caller of the Month
Personal Best Karate, Foxboro, MA Assistant Instructor, Courtesy Desk Clerk, November 2012-August 2015 First Degree Black Belt
• Taught in youth Karate classes• Advised students one-on-one and in groups• Communicated with students and families and processed payments
Aleksandr Kirpach 727 60th St. SW Unit B | Everett, WA 98203 | (206) 604 4328 | [email protected]
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering May 2018 Minor: Engineering Management GPA 3.63, Dean’s List all semesters
SKILLS Computer: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcMap, Revit, 3ds Max, SAP2000, MATLAB, AutoTURN, MS Office, R Languages: Proficient in Russian
RELEVANT COURSES Structural Analysis, Steel Design, Foundation Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design, Geographical Information Systems, Technical and Managerial Communication, Experimental Methods in Structures and Materials
EXPERIENCE Skanska USA, Virtual Design and Construction Intern Waltham, MA, May 2017-August 2017 • Participated in the development of BIM models for constructability purposes• Created and rendered construction sequences, modeled existing conditions, and produced project animations• Worked as part of a Design-Build Joint Venture team to compare technical concept plans, propose design alternatives,
and collaborate across a diverse team of experts• Modeled the construction process for a railroad station project. Models included sub-surface infrastructure, railroad
sub-components, necessary equipment, relevant drainage, and a pedestrian bridge• Generated as-built drawings for an additional railroad station project
Perteet Inc., Transportation Consulting Intern Seattle, WA, May 2016-August 2016 • Created project design recommendations and cost estimates for a client interested in installing sidewalks and bike
lanes in 179 project corridors• Designed multiple parking layouts in a way that maximized the number of accessible parking spots• Created inventory of ADA related infrastructure for a client looking to make its parks compliant with federal standards• Graded and designed ADA compliant curb ramps• Worked in the field to create clear zone and utility inventories and updated project base sheets using Civil 3D• Produced right of way exhibits for driveways and roadways using AutoTURN in order to demonstrate project effects• Modeled and calculated impervious surface areas in order to determine environmental policy compliance
Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance, Summer Researcher Seattle, WA, June-Aug. 2015 • Determined the sustainability of converting forest residuals into jet fuel• Collaborated with a large research team to synthesize the environmental, economic, and social aspects of the project• Determined the sustainability values of 27 plots located along the west coast relative to known stability ratios• Presented findings at 2 regional poster symposiums and 1 national research conference
LEADERSHIP Office of Residential Life and Learning, Resident Assistant, Aug. 2016-Present • Manage a dormitory residence of 27 students; lead regular meetings and community-building events
PROJECTS • Outdoor Classroom Project Proposal: Worked with 3 team members to propose and promote a construction project
using tools such as a Gantt chart, work break down structure, network diagram, and predecessor table• Steel Canopy Design: Design components included a concrete foundation, connection details, member spacing,
and member sizing according to the AISC Steel Construction Manual
ACTIVITIES American Society of Civil Engineers, Corporate Relations Liaison/Member, Sept. 2014-Present Tufts InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Group Leader, Sept. 2016-Present
MillicentLin71RaymondAvenue,Somerville,MA02144|(857)253-8854|[email protected]
EducationMASTEROFSCIENCE|BIOMEDICALENGINEERING 2016-2018TuftsUniversity,Medford,MA
DOCTOROFMEDICINE|CLINICALMEDICINE 2009-2011PekingUniversity,Beijing,China(Leaveofabsence)
BACHELOROFSCIENCE|MOLECULAR,CELLANDDEVELOPMENTALBIOLOGY 2005-2009UniversityOfCalifornia,SantaCruz,CA
ExperienceVISITINGSTUDENT|DEPARTMENTOFGENETICS 2017-2018HarvardMedicalSchool,MA· WorkedonhighlymultiplexedantibodyselectionunderthesupervisionofDr.GeorgeChurch
RESEARCHINTERN|THECENTERFORENGINEERINGINMEDICINE 2017summerMassachusettsGeneralHospital,MA· Replicatedhepatocytemetaboliczonationthroughtheapplicationofhormoneandchemicalinductionagentsinamicrofluidicdevicetostudydrugmetabolismandtoxicology
RESEARCHSCIENTIST|NEWGENERATIONGENOMICS 2015-2016NewGenerationGenomics,AgouraHills,CA· Developedanon-invasiveprenatalscreeningtoolandconductedhandonexperimentsfrompatientbloodtreatment,fabricationofthemicrofluidicdevice,perfusionofcaptureantibodiesandimmunohistochemistryagentsdowntosinglecellmolecularanalysis
RESEARCHASSISTANT|DEPARTMENTOFMOLECULARANDMEDICALPHARMACOLOGYDavidGeffenSchoolofMedicineatUCLA,LosAngeles,CA 2012-2015· Ledateaminthedevelopmentofaplatformthatallowedhighefficiencyandpurityinisolatingcirculatingtumorcellsbyauniqueconceptoftemperature-dependentconformationalchangesthatoccuronthepolymerbrushes.
Awards/Certificates• AcademicExcellenceAward,PekingUniversity,Beijing,China 2009-2011• CertificateofBloombergMarketConcepts 2016
Publications1. M.Lin(1stauthor),J.-F.Chen,Y.-T.Lu,Y.Zhang,J.Song,H.-R.Tseng(2014)NanostructureEmbedded
MicrochipsforDetection,Isolation,andCharacterizationofCirculatingTumorCells,Acc.Chem.Res.,47:2941-2950.
2. Z.Ke,†M.Lin(Co-1stauthor),†J.-F.Chen,J.-S.Choi,Y.Zhang,A.Fong,A.-J.Liang,S.-F.Chen,Q.Li,M.A.Garcia,T.Lee,M.Song,H.-A.Lin,H.Zhao,S.-C.Luo,S.Hou,H.-H.Yu,H.-R.Tseng(2014)Programming
ThermoresponsiveCell-AffinityofNanoVelcroSubstratesEnablesHighlyEfficientPurificationofCirculatingTumorCellsinNon-SmallCellLungCancerPatients,ACSNano.,9:62-70.
3. J.S.Ankeny,S.Hou,M.Lin,H.OuYang,M.Song,M.M.Rochefort,M.D.Girgis,H.-R.Tseng,J.S.Tomlinson(2014)NanoVelcroTechnologyfortheCaptureandMolecularAnalysisofPancreaticCirculatingTumorCells,J.Surg.Res.,2:502-502
4. W.He,Y.Lai,S.He,H.Shen,M.Lin,Y.Zhang,Z.Wang,S.Chen,J.Yuan,J.Wang,W.Huang,L.Wang,Z.Ke(2014)AstrocyteElevatedGene-1(AEG-1)InducesEpithelial-MesenchymalTransitioninLungCancerThroughActivatingWnt/β-cateninSignaling,BMC.,15:107
5. J.S.Ankeny,S.Hou,M.Lin,M.Frias,H.OuYang,M.Song,M.M.Rochefort,M.D.Girgis,H.-R.Tseng,J.S.Tomlinson(2014)Capture,Isolation,andMutationalAnalysisofSinglePancreaticCirculatingTumorCellsUsingNanoVelcroTechnology,CancerRes.,74:3070
6. J.S.Ankeny,S.Hou,M.Lin,H.Ouyang,M.Song,M.M.Rochefort,M.D.Girgis,W.H.Isacoff,Z.A.Wainberg,H.-R.Tseng,J.S.Tomlinson(2014)PancreaticCirculatingTumorCellsasaDiagnosticAdjunctinPancreaticCancer,ASCOAnnualMeetingProceedings,23:175
7. L.Liu,S.Hou,M.Lin,M.Song,L.-C.Chen,M.Li,H.Jin,J.Zhou,Xi.Li,G.Davis,H.Ding,H.-R.Tseng(2015)APilotStudyofNIP-24UsingCirculatingFetalNucleatedCells(CFNCs)IsolatedwithNanoVelcroMicrochips,Fertil.Steril.,103:e17-e18.
8. M.Hou,Z.Cheng,H.Shen,S.He,Y.Li,Y.Pan,C.Feng,X.Chen,Y.Zhang,M.Lin,L.Wang,Z.Ke(2015)HighExpressionofCTHRC1promotesEMTofEpithelialOvarianCancer(EOC)andIsAssociatedwithPoorPrognosis,Oncotarget,DOI:10.18632/oncotarget.5358
9. R.Jiang,†Y.-T.Lu,†H.Ho,†B.Li,†J.-F.Chen,M.Lin,F.Li,K.Wu,H.Wu,J.Lichterman,H.Wan,C.-L.Lu,W.OuYang,M.Li,L.Wang,G.Li,T.Lee,X.Zhang,J.Yang,M.Rettig,L.Chung,H.Yang,K.-C.Li,Y.Hou,H.-R.Tseng,S.Hou,X.Xu,J.Wang,E.M.Posadas(2015)AComparisonofIsolatedCirculatingTumorCellsandTissueBiopsiesUsingWhole-GenomeSequencinginProstateCancer,Oncotarget,6(42)
10. J.S.Ankeny,S.Hou,H.OuYang,M.Frias,M.Lin,J.Liu,M.M.Rochefort,M.D.Girgis,M.Song,M.Garcia,W.H.Isacoff,Z.Wainberg,V.R.Muthisamy,R.K.Watson,T.Graeber,H.-R.Tseng,J.S.Tomlinson(2015)CirculatingTumorCellsasanAdjunctiveBiomarkerforDiagnosisandStaginginPancreaticCancer,Gastroenterology.
11. C.M.Court,J.S.Ankeny,S.Hou,M.Lin,M.Song,M.M.Rochefort,H.R.Tseng,J.S.Tomlinson(2015)SingleCellMutationalAnalysisofIsolatedCirculatingTumorCellsinPancreaticCancar,Ann.Surg.Oncol.,S169-S170
12. J.S.Ankeny,C.M.Court,S.Hou,Q.Li,M.Song,D.Wu,J.F.Chen,T.Lee,M.Lin,S.Sho,M.M.Rochefort,M.D.Girgis,J.Yao,Z.A.Wainberg,V.R.Muthusamy,R.R.Watson,T.R.Donahue,J.Hines,H.A.Reber,T.G.Graeber,H.R.Tseng,J.S.Tomlinson(2016)CirculatingTumorCellsasaBiomarkerforDiagnosisandStaginginPancreaticCancer,Br.J.Cancer,114,1367-1375
13. W.He,D.Xu,Z.Wang,X.Xiang,B.Tang,S.Li,M.Hou,Y.Zhang,J.F.Chen,M.Lin,L.Wang,S.Hou,H.R.Tseng,M. Kuang,Z.F.Ke(2016)DetectingALK-RearrangementofCTCEnrichedbyNanoVelcroChipinAdvancedNSCLCPatients,Oncotarget
14. Y.Pan,X.Guo,Z.Yang,S.Chen,Y.Lei,M.Lin,L.Wang,C.Feng,Z.Ke(2016)AEG-1ActivatesWnt/PCPSignalingtoPromoteMetastasisinTongueSquamousCellCarcinoma,Oncotarget,7(2):2093-2104
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BookChaptersM. Lin(1stauthor),A.Fong,S.Chen,Y.Zhang,J.-F.Chen,P.Do,M.Fong,S.-F.Chen,P.Yang,A.-J.Liang,Q.Li,M. Song,S.Hou,H.-R.Tseng(2014)CirculatingTumorCells:IsolationandAnalysis.(Fan,H.Ed.),Wiley-VCH
Martin B. Majkut 401.626.7125 | [email protected]
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2019 GPA: 3.22, Frank T. Lewis Scholarship
Tufts in Talloires, Talloires, France Summer 2017
RELEVANT COURSES
Dynamics and Vibrations, Engineering Materials, Machine Design, Machine Design and Fabrication, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Intro to Computer Science, Numerical Methods, Simple Robotics
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Tufts Electric Racing Team September 2015 - Present Co-Captain, Member
● Organize and lead a team of over 50 students to design and fabricate an electric race car for the FormulaHybrid Competition
● Design chassis in SolidWorks; Lead the design and fabrication of braking system on race car
Tufts Robotics Club September 2015 - Present Mechanical Specialist, Member
● Guide club members and help solve any mechanical problems related to club projects● Lead group and build robot to compete in Trinity Home Firefighting Contest
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
STEM Ambassadors , Tufts University, Medford, MA May 2016 - Present Ambassador
● Prepare and develop presentation on STEM-related topic and hands-on classroom activity● Teach and present at local high school classrooms of approximately 30
Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, Medford, MA June 2016 - December 2016 Intern
● Collaborated with small project team to develop new technologies that would promote collaboration inthe classroom
● Designed and developed web application to be used by teachers
ACTIVITIES
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, MemberSociety of Latinx Engineers and Scientists, Member
SKILLS
Languages: Fluent Polish, Conversational Spanish, Beginner German Technical: Basic Machining, Welding Computer: MS Office, C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Arduino, LabVIEW (for LEGO Mindstorms),
MATLAB, Linux, GitHub, Onshape, SolidWorks
CATHERINE MELSKY 2 Dewey Road, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 • 781-964-0442 • [email protected]
EDUCATION Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Expected Graduation: May 2020 GPA: 4.0 Dean’s List Relevant Courses: Statics & Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Electrical Systems w/ Lab, Physics w/ Lab
MathWorks, Natick, MA, MATLAB Fundamentals Course May 2017 Learned coding skills needed to analyze and display data
Lexington High School, Lexington, MA GPA: 4.11 (out of 4) Graduated June 2016 Honor Roll, Merrimack Valley Superintendents Association Academic Scholars Award, National Honor Society, National French Contest Gold Medal (top 95th percentile)
ENGINEERING PROJECTS Thermodynamics Group Project: 1 kW Recuperated Brayton Cycle Engine April 2017
• Evaluated the efficiency and adherence to the laws of thermodynamics of a proposed engine
LEADERSHIP/MENTORING Tufts Student Teacher Outreach Mentorship Program, Medford, MA, STOMP Fellow September 2017-Present
• Develop and teach hands-on STEM curriculum to 5th grade studentsFreelance Elementary School Math, Lexington, MA, Tutor August 2017
• Reinforced 4th grade multiplication skillsPrivate Figure Skating, Bedford, MA, Instructor August 2017
• Guided and motivated a high school-age skater as she prepared for the upcoming seasonLexettes Synchronized Skating Team, Lexington, MA, On-Ice Committee Member August 2015-May 2017
• Appointed as one of two skaters out of twenty to help co-lead team practicesLexington High School Learning Center, Lexington, MA, Tutor October 2014-May 2016
• Supported struggling high school students as they improved their abilities in math, science, and FrenchHayden Recreation Centre, Lexington, MA, Skating Skills Instructor October 2015-May 2016
• Shared passion for figure skating while teaching elementary school children to ice skate• Mentored skaters through interactive on-ice sessions
Lexington High School Repertoire Orchestra, Lexington, MA, Section Representative September 2015-May 2016 • Planned orchestra-wide events and communicated important information to other orchestra members
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER Tufts Project Linus Club, Medford, MA, Member September 2016-Present
• Make blankets to donate to children with serious illnessesHayden Recreation Centre, Lexington, MA, Hayden Helper September 2012-May 2015
• Assisted professional coaches with teaching young children basic ice skating skillsHayden Recreation Centre Figure Skating Club Competition, Lexington, MA, Volunteer April 2015, 2016
• Judged competitors and organized and displayed competition results
HONORS and AWARDS Lexettes Coaches’ Award April 2017
• Presented to one team member for their commitment and sportsmanshipU.S. Figure Skating Athlete Ambassador Award for Synchronized Skating May 2016
• Awarded to one skater for their dedication, academic achievements, and community serviceU.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist May 2013, June 2016
• Passed highest test level in Moves in the Field and Ice Dance
ACTIVITIES Tufts American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Event Planner September 2016-Present
• Provide input at weekly meetings and collaborate with fellow engineers to organize eventsTufts Society of Women Engineers September 2016-Present
• Build meaningful connections with other female engineers by attending meetings and eventsFigure Skating September 2005-Present
• Devote many hours to practicing individual skills• Competed internationally on a synchronized skating team as a member of Team USA
Sarah Morton D458 Latin Way, Tufts University, Medford, MA ‧ 908-305-9328 ‧ [email protected]
Education Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Expected May 2020 GPA 3.97, Dean’s List
Westfield High School, Westfield, NJ GPA 4.35, Distinguished Honor Roll June 2016
Recent Courses Introduction to Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics, Engineering Management, Environment and Technology, Computer Aided Design, Introduction to Computing in Engineering
Experience Office of Sustainability, Tufts University January 2017-Present Eco-Rep Area Leader
Organized events for dorm residents to promote sustainable living Headed small group of Eco-Reps to achieve collaborative goals
Maintained in dorm composting systemOrient Yacht Club, Orient, NY Summers 2012-2016 Sailing Instructor Developed 8-week curriculum to improve sailors’ confidence
Coached children ages 8-14 in sportsmanship and racing
Trained junior instructors in teaching classes by exampleGirl Scout Gold Award Project June 2015-May 2016 Implemented updated recycling program at Westfield High School
Distributed 78 new recycling bins strategically to increase recycling
Created graphics to simplify sorting of wasteWestfield High School Theatre Department 2014-2016 Assistant Technical Director Led team of students in constructing the sets of school plays
Solved technical problems throughout the entire build Communicated between adults and students on the production team
Activities American Society of Civil Engineers, Sept. 2016-Present Society of Women Engineers, Sept. 2016-Present Westfield High School Key Club, President, 2015-2016
Skills Microsoft Office, MATLAB, AutoCAD, Conversational in French
Interests French Horn, Knitting, Baking
Erick Orozco 13921 Jefferson Ave Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 940-9513 [email protected]/in/erick-orozco
EDUCATION: Tufts University, Somerville, MA Bachelor of Science in Physics, May 2019 Honors: South Central Scholar
SKILLS Programming Languages: C++, Python, Mathematica, R, JavaScript Languages: Native Spanish
PROJECTS MIT, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Cambridge, MA, November 2016 – present
• Work with faculty member in the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Department of MIT• Analyze data from calculus summer coursework completed by students to find significant patterns• Utilize Python using machine learning techniques such as neural networks
RELEVANT COURSES • General Relativity & Cosmology• Intermediate Mechanics• Computational Physics (Python)• Advanced Baseball Analytics (R)• Quantum Theory I (Fall)• Probability and Statistics in Physics (Fall)
EXPERIENCE Neltec Manufacturing, Production Assistant, Hawthorne, CA, June-August 2013
• Assembled 20-100 machine parts routinely• Maintained workplace daily to ensure safety and cleanliness• Gained interest in tech industry
Noonan Scholars, Teacher’s Assistant, Boston MA, June-August 2017 • Assisted a group of 25 students with better understanding of college level calculus• Collaborated with students weekly, averaging four hours a day• Offered college insight to under-resourced high school students
ACTIVITIES Society of Latinx Engineers and Scientists – Tufts Chapter (2015-present)
• Recruit members via events and word of mouth• Create designs for posters, flyers, and shirts for events• Assist in organization and participation of events involving STEM
Association of Latin American Students – Tufts Chapter (2015-present) Public Relations & Freshman Representative
• Organized events that held about 50 people• Managed the largest cultural event ran by club (100+ audience members)
Baseball Analysis at Tufts – Tufts Club (2015-present) • Participate in analytical discussions• Collaborate with a team on sabermetrics project (Fall)
Cionna A. Orr
Contact: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, expected May 2018
Related Coursework: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Material Science, Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena
EXPERIENCE
Tufts University – David Kaplan Lab, Medford, MA
Student Researcher, June 2017 to Present
Created sustainable drug release for neuroblastoma study and HIV study
Quantified specific chemotherapy drugs to be used in silk films and gels
Created silk films, gels, and pellets for drug release
574 Boston Ave, Medford, MA
Receptionist/Office Assistant, June 2017 to August 2017
Tended to the front desk and answered questions
Booked and opened rooms for meetings and conferences
Checked rooms and closed the building
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Detroit, MI (2015-2016) & Atlanta, GA (2016)
Lead Mentor, Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK), June 2016 to August 2016
Led and managed classroom of students
Collaborated with co-mentors to instruct and manage a classroom of students
Mentor, Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK), July 2015 to August 2015
Taught wide-ranging math and science concepts to students at appropriate age level
Taught a variety of hands-on engineering toys from provided curriculum
Increased youth interest in STEM related fields
Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI
Student Volunteer, January 2012 to July 2015
Routed calls and relayed accurate messages
Provided personalized care to patients with health related disabilities
Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, Flint, MI
Office Assistant, July-August 2012 & 2013
Roomed patients, took vitals, and organized patient medical records
ACTIVITIES
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Secretary on the Region 1 Executive Board, May 2017 - Present
Keep minutes for all Regional Executive Board meetings
Facilitate communication throughout the board and within Region 1
President Emeritus of the National Society of Black Engineers - Tufts Chapter, May 2017 - Present
Advise and guide the Tufts Chapter Executed Board (CEB)
Assist in transitioning and developing the leadership skills of Executive Board members
President of the National Society of Black Engineers - Tufts Chapter, May 2016 to May 2017
Presided over Executed Board and facilitated meetings
Delegated responsibilities to other members of organization
Membership Chair/Public Relations for Tufts NSBE Chapter, May 2015 to May 2016
Facilitated meetings with members of the organization
Joined forces with other members to accomplish NSBE mission
National Leadership Institute Fellows Program (NLI)
Fellow/Mentee, September 2015 – June 2016
Developed relationship with mentor in the National Society of Black Engineers
Mentored by National Chairman of the National Society of Black Engineers
Envy – Tufts All Female Step Team
Member, September 2014 – Present
Teamed up with other members to create and perform entertaining routines
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Matlab, and Arduino
Lab Skills: Distillation, titration, pipetting, vacuum lines, extraction, recrystallization, and spectroscopy.
Taseen Rahman 160 Harvard St APT #6, Cambridge MA • 617-899-6915 • [email protected]
EDUCATION Tufts University School of Engineering, Medford, MA Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Economics Minor, May 2018 Major GPA: 3.6 | Bridge to Engineering Success at Tufts Scholar, QuestBridge Scholar, Tisch Summer Fellow, ORISE Fellow Relevant Courses: Cellular Biology, Molecular Biotechnology, Drug Product Formulation, Biological Systems Analysis, Controlled Release and Drug Delivery
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, Cambridge MA
EXPERIENCE FDA Center for Device and Radiological Health, Silver Spring, MD ORISE Fellow | Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, June 2017-August 2017
• Performed physicochemical characterization of graphene-covered silicon surface to determine the number of graphene layersand surface the coverage of graphene using various characterization techniques including SEM, AFM, and Ramanspectroscopy
• Evaluated in-vitro cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of monolayer graphene surface using cell viability assays• Assessed cell adhesion and cell morphology on graphene surface by cell fixation and cell staining• Presented findings at 2017 FDA Summer Students Poster Day
Tufts University Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medford, MA Undergraduate Student Researcher | Xu Lab, May 2016-Present
• Produced CAS9 protein, starting from plasmids transfection into E. coli through protein purification• Wrote detailed protocols and instructed new lab members in protein production• Formulated nanoparticles with protein payloads for intracellular delivery to mammalian cells culture• Analyzed the cytotoxic1ity and delivery efficiency of various lipid formulations with different CRISPR related proteins• Designed and performed experiments to see the biodistribution of our nanoparticles in mice• Optimized Western Blot to confirm delivery of protein in vivo• Synthesized CRISPR guide RNA’s using PCR to amplify the guide sequence and in vitro transcription to generate gRNA
Tufts University Department of Biomedical Engineering, Medford, MA Undergraduate Student Researcher | Diffuse Optical Imaging of Tissue Lab, September 2015-March 2016
• Measured blood flow on phantoms using the different attenuation coefficients for oxygenated and deoxygenated blood• Reduced the sensitivity of device to ambient light• Increased precision of photon modulator, and analyzed results via signal processing• Designed a prototype using pneumatic actuators on helmet for EEG collection
DoD Office of the Secretary of Defense, Arlington, VA Weapons System Cost Analyst Summer Intern | Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, June 2015-August 2015
• Collected analyzed and documented cost and technical data for multibillion dollar weapon system procurement programs• Performed regression analysis to develop cost estimating relationships accounting for learning curves and rate effects• Created a detailed draft cost model for the CH47-F Block 2 and Presidential Aircraft Remodeling for program reviews• Edited a report for senior DoD leaders explaining recent advancements in the airplane manufacturing industry• Selected analytical techniques to estimate production costs from analogous systems and from historical data• Analyzed changes in industrial weapon cost break out to modernize cost data collection policy
ACTIVITIES Tufts Bengali Association | President | May 2017-Present Engineers Without Borders | September 2016-Present
Kids to College | Onsite Volunteer, December 2015-Present Tufts Futurism Society, January 2015-Present
SKILLS Computer: MATLAB, WordPress, CAD Software, CAM Software, MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, R, Image J Laboratory: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy, Cytotoxicity Assays, Cell Fixation, Sputter Coating, Bacterial and Mammalian Cell Culture, Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, Protein Production, In vitro transcription, Titration, Soldering, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, DLS analysis
5456 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60639
(773)[email protected]
JUSTIN REYES EDUCATION Tufts University at Medford, MA
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Anticipated Graduation: May 2020 G.P.A: 3.4 Bridge to Engineering Success at Tufts Scholar Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Scholar Relevant coursework: Computer Aided Design and Introduction to Matlab
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES
SOLBERG MANUFACTURING INC. -INTERNSHIP IN THE PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP (May 2017-August 2017)
• Created models of their products using Inventor, and created production andfabrication drawings to give to the production floor.
• Managed projects by creating drawings of fixtures to help increase productivityof the product.
• Communicated with the workers to convince them to use the fixtures made toincrease productivity.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)- MEMBER (September 2016-present)
• Engaged with other Mechanical Engineering students to learn more about thefield, attended weekly meeting, and visited company tours.
TUFTS RACING TEAM-MEMBER (September 2016-present)
• Used Solidworks to create and manufacture parts for the suspension of the carthat will be used in at the spring 2017 competition season.
• Collaborated with other members from different projects on the car.
SKILLS Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English CAD Programs: Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Inventor Programming Languages: Matlab
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER OUTREACH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM(STOMP)-MEMBER (September 2016 – May 2017)
• Taught kids from traditionally underfunded schools about the engineeringdesign process in a workshop on campus.
• Worked in a team to design a weekly lesson plan to order to integrateengineering into the elementary school curriculum.
SOCIETY OF LATINO ENGINEERS AND SCIETNITST (SOLES) -VICE PRESIDENT (April 2016-present)
• Elected to help coordinate our involvement in conferences in other States, andfound funding for those events.
• Organized company tours to help build a network for our members and eventson campus as well.
Samantha (Sami) Rubin 18 Strathmore Road [email protected] Wellesley, MA 02482 cell: 617-513-2331 EDUCATION Tufts University Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Minor in Engineering Management Expected May 2020 ACT: Composite Score – 32 Relevant Courses: Intro to Mechanics – Stats and Dynamics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Calculus I/II/III, General Physics II, Chemistry Fundamentals, Climate Change Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA Intern, System Design and Management Program June – August 2016, 2017
• Coordinated with technology team in development of web-based admitted student’s portal • Performed comprehensive review of competitive programs website content, while building recommendations
for updates to SDM website • Responsible for the creation of an FAQ page based on surveyed student responses • Performed benchmarking analysis on on-line interview software systems • Served as general support staff member for students going through graduate admissions process
Eliteam Waitsfield, VT Counselor/Coach July 2016, 2017
• Summer camp counselor for Eliteam Sports Camp in Waitsfield, VT • Encouraged and motivated campers on sports conditioning, psychology and nutrition • Responsible for oversight of activities ranging from high ropes, hiking, cooking and baking, dry-land slaloms • Chosen to represent for fall-time Eliteam as a model counselor for activities in the Boston area (2012- 2015)
Bertuccis Wellesley, MA Wait Staff Summer 2017
• Managed client interactions and ensured customer satisfaction • Assumed managerial roles, including the training and onboarding of other wait staff • Performed additional services for customers outside of normal scope of wait staff responsibilities
Sports Club International Whistler, Canada CIT Counselor June – July 2015
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS AP Scholar July 2016 Vermont Alpine Racing (VARA) Betty Clayton Award/Scholarship October 2014 Harry Rebel Ryan Scholarship March 2014 Boston Globe All Scholastic Award (Alpine Skiing) March 2013, March 2014
OTHER ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS Society of Women Engineers – Tufts Fall 2016 – Present Tufts University Student Admissions Host Tufts University Women’s Football Club (Soccer) Fall 2016 – Present Tufts University Alpine Ski Club Fall 2016 – Present
• Second Team USCSA All-American (2017) Wellesley High School Varsity Alpine Skiing Team Fall 2012 – Spring 2016
• 2014 MA State Champion & Eastern US High School Champion
SKILLS AND INTERESTS Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MatLAB, Website Design Interests: Skiing (Alpine Racing), Soccer, Windsurfing, Feminist Literature
Gerson Salmeron Rubio 75 Packard Ave, Lewis Hall #442, Medford, MA. 02155 (678) 756-8939 [email protected]
Website: gersonsr.github.io Github: https://github.com/GersonSR EDUCATION: Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Degree anticipated May 2019 Berkmar High School, Lilburn, GA Honor Graduate, Class of 2015 Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Machine Structure and Programming, Web Programming, Web Engineering, Databases, Programming Languages, Discrete Mathematics PROJECTS: Find the Way, Website
• Designed and implemented the landing the page for the site • Added further styling and information windows such as the navigation bar and the scoring modal • Implemented leaderboard layout and provided support for server and local score tracking
Tufts Ride Share, Website
• Established the Django web server and required database schemes and connections • Implemented the ride creation tool, along with the server-side tracking of who has joined the ride along with other info • Implemented the user registration, user profile tools along with an initial framework for user messaging
WORK EXPERIENCE: Tufts University Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center, Medford, MA, Student Worker, 2015 - 2016
● Wash dishes, and maintain the cleanliness of the serving area ● Help clean, maintain, and perform maintenance on equipment ● Maintain work balance at different cleaning stations with other workers
VMG Health, Dallas, TX, Research Intern, June 2017 - Present
● Create internal web tools to facilitate healthcare evaluation ● Maintain and add additional pages to the VMG Research site ● Used Python and Excel to analyze large healthcare data sets ● Create tools to allow easier access to manipulate large data sets
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Association of Latin American Students, Secretary 2016 - 2017, Member 2015 - Present
● Participate in organizing events ● Recruit members and committed to outreach ● Plan weekly meetings and kept track of events ● Aid in the planning of future activities
Society of Latinx Engineers and Scientists, Co-President 2016 - 2017, Web Master 2017 – Present, Member 2015 - Present
● Organized weekly meetings ● Invite speakers and setup events such as company tours ● Aid academic/professional development of minorities in STEM ● Help maintain and facility relationship between other STEM groups on campus
SKILLS:
Programming Languages: C++, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python Languages: English, Spanish, Beginner Japanese
STEVEN SCHWAB 5 Harrison St Danbury, CT 06810, (203) 648-8576, [email protected]
EDUCATION Tufts University, Medford, MA BS - Biochemistry, May 2020, GPA: 3.87 Honors: Dean’s List Relevant Courses: Viewpoints in Health, Science and Civic Action Danbury High School, Danbury, CT, June 2015 Honors: Valedictorian with Distinguished Honors; Treasurer, National Honor Society; Member, National Science Honor Society; Member, National English Honor Society
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Fallon Ambulance Company, Boston, MA, EMT-B, August 2017 - Present
● Assess and stabilize patients using Basic Life Support (BLS) skills; respond to non-emergent and emergent calls; complete detailed documentation and maintenance
Peer Health Exchange, Boston, MA, Leadership Council Member, March 2017 - Current; Health Educator, September 2016 - March 2017
● Lead a group of student on informed and intentional approaches to health education ● Educate, inspire, and empower ninth grade students to make healthy, informed decisions
Tufts 1+4 Bridge Year Service Learning Program Garopaba, SC, Brazil, Brazil Fellow, August 2015 - April 2016
● Participated in Global Citizen Year, a global leadership program to build global citizens through immersion in Southern Brazilian culture
● Aided local farmers with research and crop maintenance ● Lead English workshops at a federal institute and created a guide for English instruction
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Timmy Global Health, Xela, Guatemala, Medical Clinic Staff, October 2016 - May 2017
● Managed a local health center with fellow student volunteers and medical professionals ● Facilitated translation between residents and medical staff ● Administered treatment in a sustainable, community-guided manner ● Advocated and fundraised for a national global health organization
Brazilian Women’s Group - Grupo Mulher Brasiliera, Brighton, MA Volunteer, June 2017- September 2017
● Empowered and advocated for local Brazilian immigrant women community through daily tasks and event planning for local immigrants’ rights nonprofit
● Designed and led citizenship classes in English and Portuguese RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Tufts Synthetic Biology, Medford, MA, Member, October 2016 - Current ● Collaborate with fellow students to perform student-run molecular biological research on
bacteria and enzymatic activity; ● Practice laboratory techniques: micro-pipetting, sterile technique, gel electrophoresis
OTHER EXTRACURRICULARS Academic Resource Center, On-Call Chemistry Tutor, September 2017 - Current Out in STEM, Member, September 2016 - Current Questbridge, Member, September 2016 - Current TIsch College of Civic Life, Receptionist, September 2016 - Current
LANGUAGES AND INTERESTS Languages: English, Portuguese, Elementary Spanish Interests: Global health, molecular biology, biological chemistry, community medicine
Katie Semple
30 Lower Campus Rd , Somerville MA 02155 Phone: 9784605906 E-Mail: [email protected]
Education Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2020
Relevant Courses and Projects Engineering: Applications in Engineering, Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, Electric Systems, Engineering Management Sciences: Chemistry, General Physics CO2 Collection with Drones • Designed a plan for measuring CO2 output from plumes with 2 team members • Ran cost analysis and energy efficiency calculations for drone use Recycled Plastic 3D Filament Machine
• Built a machine that takes plastic milk cartons and recycles the plastic into 3D filament that could be used in a 3D printer
Experience The Wild Goose Tavern, Chatham, MA Summer 2015 and Summer 2016
Hostess and Waitress n Organized wait staff and bus service for high intensity, high volume restaurant n Managed operational flow of customers and servers to optimize table availability n Honed customer service skills through dealing with reservations, seating, and
serving
Holy Name Family Camp, Dorchester, MA June-August 2017 Camp Counselor n Led a group of campers through challenging activities throughout the day n Worked as a team with other counselors to set priorities, objectives, and identify
solutions to campers having difficulty with the program n Wrote grant proposal to increase camp capacity
Activities n Member of the Club Volleyball team along with 20 other girls
n Active member in the Society of Women Engineers n Senior Captain for High School Volleyball team
Computer skills
• Proficient with MATLAB, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Tufts GIS
DanielleSkufca2357JadeLane,Niskayuna,NY•(518)577-7236
[email protected]•www.linkedin.com/in/danielleskufca
EDUCATIONTuftsUniversity,Medford,MABachelorofScienceinElectricalEngineering,EngineeringManagementminor,expectedMay2018GPA:3.92,Dean’sListallsemestersRELEVANTCOURSESComputinginMATLAB,ElectricalSystems,Electronics,LinearSystems,Microprocessors,DataStructures,ElectromagneticFieldsandWaves,JuniorDesignProject,DigitalLogicSystems,EngineeringManagement,ManagementofInnovation,TechnicalandManagerialCommunicationsPROJECTS Swarm-bot–DesignedandbuilttwobotsthatworktogethertopatrolanareainsearchofmagnetsPulseOximeter–Designeddevicetomeasureheartbeatandfiltersignal;modeledonprotoboardAMTransmitter–Designedandsolderedcircuit;usedMOSFETsandbasiccircuitcomponentsVendingMachine–Designedinternalcircuitry;modeledinVHDLandonprotoboardSKILLSComputer: Python,C++,MATLAB,LTSpice,VHDL,HCS12Assembly,Arduino,MicrosoftOfficeLanguages: Spanish(Intermediate-high)EXPERIENCEMITRE,Bedford,MASignalProcessingIntern,May2017–August2017
• Acceleratedcross-ambiguityfunctioncalculationsonGPSsignalsusingGPUsTuftsUniversity,Medford,MATeachingAssistant,January2017–May2017
• LeadandprovideassistancetostudentsduringlabtimeforIntrotoDigitalElectronicsclassTuftsRenewableEnergyandAppliedPhotonicsLabs,Medford,MAResearchAssistant,July2016–March2017
• SettinguplabfornewundergraduateclassinsiliconwaferprocessingTCBY,Niskayuna,NYPart-timeManager,May2015–August2015USATFAdirondack,Niskayuna,NYIntern,May2015–July2015
• OrganizedandcoordinatedlogisticsforFreihofer’sRunforWomen;IAAFSilverLabelRaceNiskyAthleticClub,Niskayuna,NYFounder,ProgramDirector,andHeadCoach,July2012–July2014
• Conceived,organized,anddevelopedarunningteamfor1stthrough6thgraders• AppliedforandreceivedfullsanctioningfromUSATrackandField
ACTIVITIESTuftsIEEE,Secretary,PRCo-Chair,October2015–presentTuftsEngineeringStudentCouncil,Re-foundingBoardMember,Secretary,March2016–presentTuftsSocietyofWomenEngineers,GeneralBoardMember,September2014–presentTauBetaPi,Member,November2016–presentIEEE–EtaKappaNu,CorrespondingSecretary,November2016-presentTuftsVarsityTrackandField,Athlete,January2015–presentTuftsVarsityCrossCountry,Athlete,August2014–presentTuftsClubAlpineSkiTeam,AthleteandTreasurer,November2014–presentTuftsClubSportsOversightCommittee,Student-AthleteRepresentative,October2016–presentTuftsCountrySwingClub,Member,September2014–present
ISABEL SMOKELIN 64 Cobleigh Road, Boxborough, MA 01719
978-399-9843 (cell), [email protected]
EDUCATION Tufts University: Medford, MA
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, expected May 2019 • GPA 3.8 • Relevant Coursework: Computing in Engineering, Electrical Systems, Biomedical Engineering,
Mechanics, Genetics, Fluid Mechanics SKEMA Business School: Sophia Antipolis, France (semester abroad)
• Relevant Coursework: Biostatistics, Information Systems Tools
WORK EXPERIENCE MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Lexington, MA. Research Intern, Bioengineering Systems Group, 2016-2017
Microfluidic Human Gut Project (2017) • Created model of human colon by culturing epithelial cells in a microfluidic device • Modelled and established shear force over epithelium to mimic peristaltic flow in gut • Evaluated cell growth using immunofluorescence assay, Alcian blue and crystal violet staining • Presented microfluidic gut model and analysis to colleagues at technical seminar
Global Signature Attribution Project (2016) • Developed analytical techniques to geolocate objects using biological forensics • Generated geographic models based on collected samples of DNA fragments and contaminants • Created data analysis and mapping tools in MATLAB, presented results at technical seminar
University of Massachusetts Medical Center: Worcester, MA. Immunology Lab Researcher, 2014-2015
• Investigated structure of DR1 MHC Class II molecule and its interaction with T-cell receptors • Designed and implemented biological experiments, analyzed data
Honey Pot Hill Orchards: Stow, MA. Cashier, 2013
• Served customers, organized store, packaged produce ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Tufts University Varsity Softball, Member, 2015-present • Acton-Boxborough Varsity Softball, Captain, 2014-2015, Member, 2012-2015 • Acton-Boxborough Lightning Softball, Coach and Player Development Mentor, 2012-2014 • The Miracle League of Massachusetts, Volunteer Assistant for Disabled Athletes, 2011-2012
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Women in Math, Science and Engineering Scholarship, 2015 • Acton-Boxborough Youth Softball Award, 2015 • Extraordinary Motivation in English Award, 2014 • French Honor Society, 2013-2015 • Community Service Award, 2013-2014
SKILLS
• Computer: MATLAB scripting and data analysis proficiency, R programming, ArcGIS mapping • Laboratory: tissue culture, immunofluorescence, qPCR, ELISA, Alcian blue staining, crystal violet
staining, gel electrophoresis, protein purification, bacterial transformation, anaerobic bacterial culture • Languages: Conversational French
MARTINA L. TAN 11 Winthrop St, Wren Hall, Room 422 | Medford, MA | (609) 251-1168 | [email protected]
EDUCATION TUFTS UNIVERSITY | SEPT 2016 – PRESENT | EXPECTED GRADUATION 2021 Bachelor of Science: Cognitive & Brain Sciences Bachelor of Fine Arts: Drawing & Painting
EXPERIENCE TUFTS TELEFUND CALLER|SEPT 2016 - PRESENT | MEDFORD, MA • Called various pools of alumni and friends of Tufts University • Raised $43,000+ in university funding as of April 26, 2017
PSYCH RESEARCH ASSISTANT |JULY – AUG 2017 | MEDFORD, MA • Ran various memory and pattern recognition experiments with pigeons
and starlings at the Comparative Cognition Lab LENAPE HIGH SCHOOL THEATER | VARIOUS CREW POSITIONS OCT 2013 – JUN 2016 | MEDFORD, NJ
• Rigged and repaired microphones for over 25 actors as Sound Technician for various theatre productions
• Created promotional art for production of Peter Pan using Adobe Photoshop Elements 10
• Organized prop usage and set movement for The Great Gatsby • Directed actors to their cues, managed behavior backstage as Assistant
Stage Manager for The Great Gatsby HARTFORD ANIMAL HOSPITAL | OFFICE ASSISTANT JUN - AUG 2015 | MEDFORD, NJ
• Handled phone line for appointments and medication requests • Archived patient records using Microsoft Excel and catalogue cards
LEADERSHIP “TUFTS UNPLUGGED” CO-PRODUCER | SEPT 2017 - PRESENT | MEDFORD, MA • https://www.facebook.com/TuftsUnplugged • Managed all social media posts and graphics for the series Facebook
page as Publicity Chair (Feb 2017 – present) “TAKE TWO” PROPS MASTER | JUL 2017 - PRESENT | MEDFORD, MA
• Registered, inventoried all props for 10 episodes of “Take Two” • Maintained communications with various props source contacts
SKILLS Software: Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Microsoft Office Foreign Language: Spanish (professional working proficiency) Programming Language: C++
Megan Wai-Yang Tse 10 Edward Street, Canton, MA 02021 // [email protected] // (617)823-2982
EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Anticipated Graduation: May 2018 GPA: 3.90, Dean’s List all semesters
SKILLS
Laboratory: Cell Culture, Immunochemistry, Plate Assays, Data Acquisition and Signal Analysis, Silk Processing Computer: Matlab, Adobe Creative Suite
CLASSES
Controlled Release and Drug Delivery Principles, Design of Medical Instruments, Genetics, Medical Imaging Principles, Molecular Biotechnology, Quantitative Physiology, Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Merck & Co., West Point, PA
SALAR Investigative Laboratory Services Intern, May 2017 – August 2017 • Improved sensitivity of mitochondrial toxicity assays used in preclinical by changing media nutrients • Determined potential in vitro translational biomarker in evaluating mitochondrial toxicity
Silk Therapeutics, Medford, MA R&D Consultant, September 2016 – May 2017
• Designed a clinical study for the effectiveness of skincare products • Conducted biocompatibility testing for a new product
R&D Intern, September 2015 – August 2016 • Followed SOPs to manufacture silk skincare products through casting techniques • Processed silk into solution through extraction, dissolution, filtration, and dilution techniques • Developed an inventory system for manufacturing and R&D materials
Organogenesis, Canton, MA Process Engineering Extern, April 2014 – May 2014
• Conducted experiments for improving the packaging and shipping of skin tissue products INDEPENDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Tufts University, Medford, MA Undergraduate Researcher, September 2015 – Present Effects of Topographical Features in In Vitro Intestinal Model On Enteroids
• Seed enteroids on scaffolds to test effect of features on mucus layer and tight junction formation • Molded silk hydrogel scaffolds with villus and crypt-like features to recreate a part of intestinal niche
Drug Screening Using Silk Intestinal Model • Synthesized lipid nanoparticles with varying properties such as surface charge, hydrophobicity, size
Multiplex Sensing Using Graphene/Hydrogel Field Effect Transistors • Improved the design of sensing devices using different signal modifiers through a preamplifier, data
acquisition board, and computer software to detect glucose, urea, BSA, and pH Vascularization in Adipose Tissue
• Cultured human adipose stem cells and epithelial cells in tissue culture plastics and collagen scaffolds • Identified the presence of vascularization of the constructed sample tissue in hypoxic conditions
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Ascensus, Newton, MA Mail Operations Representative, Winter 2014, Summer 2015, Winter 2015
• Sorted and prepared incoming mail based on plan, transaction type, and documented procedures
Tisch Library, Medford, MA Shelver, September 2014 – May 2015
• Organized and shelved returned books to ensure proper categorization of books ACTIVITIES
Biomedical Engineering Society, President Society of Women Engineers, Vice President Tau Beta Pi, Recording Secretary Non-denominational Christian Fellowship, Vision and Planning Team, Treasurer Leonard Carmichael Society Tutoring, Tutor