OBJECTIVE
Seeking full-time employment with skills in Materials Science and Engineering. A broad spectrum of experience with foreign cultures, international living, personal interests, education disciplines and styles help to provide a strong foundation for creative problem solving and interpersonal relations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
IDAHO NATIONAL LAB – Center for Space Nuclear Research, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Summer Research Fellow – Tungsten Encapsulation of Radioisotope Ceramics (June-August 2011)
• Collaborated in a group project to evaluate tungsten and alloys for radioisotope encapsulation
• Studied the kinetics of tungsten matrix composite sintering using SPS (spark plasma sintering)
• Fabricated ceramic microspheres for incorporation into ceramic-metallic composite (Cermet)
• Consulted and collaborated on materials selection for nuclear applications in other team projects
NASA – Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
USRP Internship Program – Ceramic Forming Adhesives (January-April 2011)
• Performed temperature degradation studies of aerogel insulation for Inflatable Thermal Protection Systems (ITPS)
• Developed a pre-ceramic polymer based adhesive for outer ceramic fabric seams for ITPS
• Worked with industry to acquire and evaluate candidate components for the ITPS adhesive
• Designed and performed thermo mechanical test on ITPS ceramic cloth/adhesive system
SCHOTT — Home Tech Division (Baron), Dalton, Georgia
Engineering Intern (May-August 2010)
• Coordinated the procurement, development and implementation of new materials such as a high temperature anti-abrasive coating and a two-part fast-cure adhesive
• Optimized the dispensing of foam-in-place gaskets, redesigned a curing oven to improve quality and reduce defects, and ran capability studies for new products in a production setting
• Redesigned warehouse space and oversaw implementation for increased efficiency and capacity
NASA — Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
USRP Internship Program – Advanced Composites (January-April 2010)
• Performed outlife studies and testing of polymer matrix pre-pregs to correlate material age with final composite properties for application in the Ares V rocket structure
• Incorporated nanoparticles into high temperature epoxy systems to improve durability and high temperature stability and assisted in thermo, mechanical and chemical testing
• Participated in lecture, demonstration and training events designed to educate interns about the technological and logistical efforts of the agency
STEWART AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Atlanta, Georgia
Organist and Choir Director (2007-2011)
• Coordinated and performed with church staff and parishioners on weekly services
• Initiated a program of lay education through concerts and printed notes on weekly music
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — School of Music, Collegedale, Tennessee
Teacher’s Aid (2001-2005)
• Tutored and graded in Music Theory, Aural Theory, and Form and Analysis
• Assisted in the supervision and scheduling of the organ studies program and events
EDUCATION
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, Georgia
BS Materials Science and Engineering (December 2010)
• 3.60 cumulative GPA
• Materials classes in Corrosion, Ceramics, Polymers and Alloy material properties
• Materials lab experience in polymer and alloy sample preparation, tensile testing and microscopy
• Design experience in Bio-inspired Water Conservation for paper processing
• Design experience in gel-casting dense ceramic parts (ZrC/W sounding rocket nozzles)
• Cleanroo...
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