Sarah

4/27/2015
Austin, TX

Position Desired

Chemical Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

EXPERIENCE
Jul 2014–Present
UT Dr. Nicholas A. Peppas Laboratory
Undergraduate Research Assistant
-Synthesized temperature responsive polymers for research in chemotherapeutic drugs.
-Designed experiments to optimize solubility and drug recovery.
-Learned troubleshooting and experimental methods in the biopolymer research field.

May 2013–Dec 2013
Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants
Process Safety Engineering Co-op
-Modeled accident scenarios and performed risk analysis for clients in the chemical and petrochemical industry.
-Implemented personal research into company software that increased running time for future studies.
-Worked with P&ID’s and process flow sheets to model chemicals and equipment in company software.
-Learned the basics of process risk management through HAZOP techniques and PHAs.
-Prepared initial proposals to bid for new projects.

Jan 2012–Present
UT Sanger Learning and Career Center
Undergraduate Tutor
-Tutored calculus and chemistry.
-Motivated and encouraged students to problem solve.


LEADERSHIP
May 2014–Present
Society of Women Engineers
Historian
-Helped increase member participation by 30% through new social media initiatives.
-Earned UT recognition and money for 1st place in Region C photo contest at the SWE national conference in Los Angeles.
-Supervised the Publicity Chair and brainstorm advertisement ideas.

Sept 2012–May 2013
Social and Leadership Co-Chair
-Organized and co-facilitated 9 socials within 5 mont...

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