Leah

2/11/2015
Cambridge, MA

Position Desired

Biomedical Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

Education:

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Work and Research Experience:

Molecular Modeling and Dynamics – Sinnott Research Group, University of Florida, July 2010 – June 2012
- Collected data from Molecular Dynamics Simulations to aid in understanding of mechanisms of ion beam
deposition and plasma processing
- Examined data to find meaningful results
- Trained undergraduates and graduate students in UNIX, Fortran, and methods for modeling systems.

Molecular Modeling and Dynamics – Air Force Research Lab, Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education, May 2009 – June 2010
- Assisted experimental researchers by performing Molecular Dynamics to aid in the understanding of unexpected
phenomena in the lab under the direction of Dr. Rajiv Berry
- Provided insight to experimentalists on which experiments have the best potential for success
- Responsible for teaching interns to use UNIX and Materials Studio

Fracture Fixation Device Design – Capstone Design Project, Wright State University, November 2009 – June 2010
- Investigated the needs of orthopedic surgeons
- Collaborated with a team to design four different fracture fixation devices to replace plates and screws for
orthopedic surgery
-Inspected designs with Abaqus FEA software

Polymer Synthesis – Chung Yuan Christian University, Chungli, Taiwan, Wright State University, July 2009 – August 2009
- Fabricated Ionic Polymer Metal Composite actuators for use in a drug delivery device and calibrated them to
- dispense liquids
- Collaborated with students from Taiwan and China
- Lectured peers and instructors




Teaching Experience:

UVC 101 Peer Instructor – University College, Wright State University, September – November 2008, 2009
- Instructed 20+ incoming engineering students in a college success course
- Communicated strategies for studying to students and used group projects to enhance success in the College of
Engineering and Computer Science
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