Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Student
Posted on: 2011-01-26
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, June 2011 |
Major GPA: 3.11 |
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Relevant Coursework: Bioengineering Design, Biomaterials Design, Biomechanics, Biomedical Modeling and Simulation, Bioinstrumentation, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Technical Writing |
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Senior Projects |
In progress |
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Portable Hoisting Device Sponsored by QL+ Lab |
Present – June 2011 |
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- Developing a hoisting device that allows quadriplegics to transfer themselves independently via hoisting system from a wheelchair to desired location (e.g. car, alternate chair, pool) - Responsibilities include project development, device design, manufacturing, and Team Lead |
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Vibrating Alarm Clock System Sponsored by Cal Poly BMED Dept. |
Present – March 2011 |
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- Developing an alarm clock system to alert the hearing impaired - Responsibilities include project development, device design, manufacturing, and testing - ‘Yellow Tag’ Machining Certification by Cal Poly |
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Team Tech Projects |
September 2006 – June 2009 |
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Conceptual Aircraft Hinge Moment Measurement System (CAHMMS) |
September 2008 – Spring 2009 |
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Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Aerospace Company - 1st Place Winner, SWE ’09 National Competition |
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- Developed precision measurement instrument for preliminary aircraft prototype analysis - Served as Team and Project Director: Managed project and team as a whole (recruitment, scheduling, budgeting, management); presided as liaison between industrial sponsor and team, presented project in national competition |
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The Poly Shaver |
September 2007 – Spring 2008 |
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Sponsored by Stryker – Endoscopy Division - 2nd Place Winner, SWE ’08 National Competition |
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- Developed a tissue resection system that removes soft tissue or bone in patients - Served as Testing Environment Subgroup Leader: Team of eight students researched testing methods and developed device testing procedures, results, and validation |
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The Doyle Dip Detector |
September 2006 – July 2007 |
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Sponsored by Walt Disney Imagineering - 1st Place Winner, SWE ’07 National Competition |
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- Developed a measurement instrument for height discrepancies on welded roller coaster track, compatible with three separate track systems - Served as Chassis Subgroup Team Member: Contributed in the design, material selection, and construction of chassis system |
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Society of Women Engineers (SWE) |
September 2006 – present |
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Vice President of University Relations |
September 2009 – June 2010 |
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- Managed University Relations core (8 officers) and oversee all relevant activities |
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Team Tech Director |
September 2008 – June 2009 |
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- Managed team of 12 students on a 9-month project to develop a prototype for industrial sponsor |
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Social Director |
September 2007 – June 2008 |
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- Promoted club interactions though social, fundraising, and joint club events |
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Computer: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MatLab, LabView, ComSol, LabChart, ClayTools, Geomagic Studio 11, RapidWorks, Microsoft Office Equipment: mills, lathe, drill press, CNC machines, rapid prototyping machines, NextEngine Scanner system |
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Biomedical & General Engineering Department, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo |
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Lab Curriculum Developer – Prosthetic Thumb Development Process |
Summer 2009 |
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Teacher’s Assistant for Bioengineering Design Lab |
Fall 2008 - present |