Summary
• Experienced in materials properties and characterization.
• Experienced in designing, conducting, troubleshooting, and analyzing laboratory experiments.
• Part of productive research teams in multiple laboratories.
• Developed multitasking by juggling several jobs and school at once.
• Honed communications skills in the classroom and during experience in China.
• Member of Carleton varsity swimming and multiple bay area ultimate Frisbee teams.
Work Experience
Advisory Board Member, Oceanseed Project, Santa Cruz, CA, 2012
Developed science education curriculum for a new nonprofit that provides at-risk and disadvantaged children access to nature and nature education.
Graduate Research Assistant, IBM Almaden Research Center, San Jose, CA, 2009-2010
In connection with graduate thesis project regarding titania nanorods for solar cells, performed extensive literature review to guide initial and continuing research directions. Set up daily experiments. Prepared specimens for examination under electron microscope. Gathered and analyzed data from completed experiments. Updated experiment records and notes in preparation for writing thesis. Discussed progress with advisor in weekly meetings.
• Used several advanced characterization methods during the research process, including SEM.
• Analyzed results to improve fabrication techniques and methods.
Instrument Operator, IBM Almaden Research Center, San Jose, CA, 2010
Prepared and analyzed porous thin film samples with nanoindentation.
Lab Instructor, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, 2009-2010
Responsible for more than fifteen students for five semesters. Designed the lecture for the week’s lab experiment(s) in coordination with professor’s lecture. Selected visuals that clearly and concisely demonstrated the procedures. Setup and demonstrated experiments to ensure students understood how to use the equipment safely and effectively. Reviewed and graded students’ lab reports, adding comments to help students understand errors or incomplete work.
Intern, Coherent Inc., Santa Clara, CA, 2007
Analyzed production procedures and looked for ways to improve throughput. Worked closely with factory technicians to understand processes being used to manufacture the product and compared process instructions to actual factory practices. Discovered discrepancy which potentially caused failures and lowered yields. Collaborated with technicians and engineers to design and implement recommendations for process changes resulting in higher yields. Designed a process and a contamination-free storage container to ensure that completed products were not damaged prior to testing.
• Praised for improving methods that incorporated input from both the process engineers and the factory workers.
Grader, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, 2007-2009
Graded papers for integrated circuit fabrication, composites, and mechanical behavior courses.
High School Teacher, Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley, CA, 2005-2006
Responsible for 3...
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