bae resume book

College of Engineering & College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Resume Book Fall 2011/Spring 2012

February 15, 2012 Version

Newest Version

www.egr.msu.edu/age/documents/bae_resume_book.pdf

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Michigan State University 216 A.W. Farrall Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 517-355-4720 517-432-2892 (fax) Industry Liaison / Placement Coordinator Luke Reese, Ph.D. 103C Farrall Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1323 517-353-3258 [email protected]

Undergraduate Curriculum / ABET Coord. Brad Marks, Ph.D., P.E. 210 Farrall Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1323 517-432-7703 [email protected]

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Michigan State University A.W. Farrall Hall East Lansing, MI

48824-1323 517-432-7703

FAX: 517-432-2892 e-mail: [email protected]

www.egr.msu.edu/~marksbp

Fall 2011 Dear Potential Employer: Thank you for your interest in our Biosystems Engineering graduates. This booklet includes the resumes of our graduates, or soon to be graduates, in 2011 and 2012, as well as the resumes of other students (e.g., juniors, sophomores and freshmen) looking for summer internships, co-op or part-time work experiences. In case you are not familiar with our program, the Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering at Michigan State University is an ABET-accredited engineering program, emphasizing the integration of biology and engineering principles in addressing critical societal needs. All of our students complete a common core of engineering courses, at least four courses in biological sciences, and a group of courses allowing them to specialize in a particular application area. We are including a copy of the curriculum at the front of this booklet, for your information. As you will see from the enclosed resumes, our students’ interests span a wide domain, ranging from food processing to biomedical systems to sustainable ecosystems to bioenergy development. We encourage you to contact any of them directly if you have suitable opportunities. Also, current student resumes are available on our website at: www.egr.msu.edu/age (click on Resume Book). If you have more general questions or comments about our Resume Book or placement of our students, please contact our Industry Liaison, Luke Reese, Ph.D. (517-353-3258; [email protected]). We are proud of our students, in terms of both their accomplishments and aspirations. If you have questions about the Biosystems Engineering degree program, in terms of program objectives, coursework, etc., feel free to contact me. We are always happy to talk with potential employers about our degree program and our students. Sincerely, Bradley P. Marks, PhD, P.E. Professor Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Michigan State University | College of Engineering | Engineering Undergraduate Studies

1410 Engineering Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1226 | (517) 355-6616 ext. 1 http://www.egr.msu.edu/undergraduate/academics/programs

Biosystems Engineering

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone (410) 347-7700.

1. University Requirements: (23) Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures (WRA) 4 Integrative Studies in Humanities (IAH) 8 Integrative Studies in Social Sciences (ISS) 8 Bioscience: BS 161 Cell and Molecular Biology 3

2. College Requirements: (30) CEM 141 General Chemistry 4 EGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design 2 EGR 102 Introduction to Engineering Modeling 2 MTH 132 Calculus I 3 MTH 133 Calculus II 4 MTH 234 Multivariable Calculus 4 MTH 235 Differential Equations 3 PHY 183 Physics for Scientists & Engineers I 4 PHY 184 Physics for Scientists & Engineers II 4 3. Major Requirements: (67-69) a. Complete all of the following courses: (47) BE 101 Introduction to Biosystems Engineering 1 BE 230 Engineering Analysis of Biological Systems 3 BE 332 Engineering Properties of Biological Materials 3 BE 334 Biosystems Engineering Laboratory Practice 3 BE 350 Heat and Mass Transfer in Biosystems 3 BE 351 Thermodynamics for Biological Engineering 3 BE 360 Microbial Systems Engineering 3 BE 385 Egr Design & Optimization for Biological Sys 3 BE 485 Biosystems Design Techniques 3 BE 487 Biosystems Design Project (W) 3 BS 162 Organismal and Population Biology 3 CE 221 Statics 3 CE 321 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 4 CEM 143 Survey of Organic Chemistry 4 CEM 161 Chemistry Laboratory I 1 b. Select one of the following courses: (2) BS 171 Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory 2 BS 172 Organismal and Population Biology Laboratory 2 c. Select one of the following courses: (3-4) MMG 301 Introductory Microbiology 3 PLB 301 Introductory Plant Physiology 3 PSL 250 Introductory Physiology 4 ZOL 341 Fundamental Genetics 4 ZOL 355 Ecology 3 d. Select one of the following courses: (3-4) BLD 450 Eukaryotic Pathogens 3 CSS 442 Agricultural Ecology 3 FOR 404 Forest Ecology 3 FSC 440 Food Microbiology 3 MMG 425 Microbial Ecology 3 MMG 445 Microbial Biotechnology (W) 3 PLB 402 Biology of Fungi 3 PLB 424 Algal Biology 4 PSL 425 Physiological Biophysics 3

e. Select four of the following courses: (12) BE 445 Biosensors for Medical Diagnostics 3 BE 456 Electric Power and Control 3 BE 469 Sustainable Bioenergy Systems 3 BE 477 Food Engineering: Fluids 3 BE 478 Food Engineering: Solids 3 BE 481 Water Resources Sys Anlys & Modeling 3 BE 482 Diffuse-Source Pollution Engineering 3 CHE 468 Biomass Conversion Engineering 3 ECE 445 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 Optional Concentrations The department offers concentrations for students who wish to focus on a specific application area in the discipline. The concentrations are available to, but not required of, any student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree program in Biosystems Engineering. Courses completed to satisfy requirement 3. above may also be used to satisfy the requirements of a concentration. The concentration will be noted on the student’s transcript. Bioenergy Engineering Concentration To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystems Engineering with a bioenergy engineering concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following: 1. All of the following courses: (9) BE 469 Sustainable Bioenergy Systems 3 CHE 468 Biomass Conversion Engineering 3 CSS 467 Bioenergy Feedstock Production 3 2. One of the following courses: (3-4) MMG 445 Microbial Biotechnology (W) 3 PLB 402 Biology of Fungi 3 PLB 424 Algal Biology 4 3. One of the following courses: (3-4): CHE 481 Biochemical Engineering 3 CHE 882 Advanced Biochemical Engineering 3 CHE 883 Multidisciplinary Bioprocessing Laboratory 3 GLG 471 Applied Geophysics 4 MC 450 International Environmental Law & Policy 3 ME 417 Design of Alternative Energy Systems 3 ME 422 Introduction to Combustion 3 MMG 445 Microbial Biotechnology (W) 3 PLB 402 Biology of Fungi 3 PLB 424 Algal Biology 4 Courses used to fulfill requirement 2. in this concentration may not be used to fulfill requirement 3.

Biomedical Engineering Concentration To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystems Engineering with a biomedical engineering concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following: 1. The following course: (3) BE 445 Biosensors for Medical Diagnostics 3 2. One of the following courses: (3) ECE 445 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 ME 494 Biofluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer 3 3. One of the following courses: (3) BLD 450 Eukaryotic Pathogens 3 PSL 425 Physiological Biophysics 3

4. Two of the following: (5-6) BLD 204 Mechanisms of Disease 3 BLD 430 Molecular Laboratory Diagnostics 2 BLD 434 Clinical Immunology 3 BLD 450 Eukaryotic Pathogens 3 ECE 445 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 ME 494 Biofluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer 3 MSE 425 Biomaterials and Biocompatibility 3 PLB 400 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3 PSL 425 Physiological Biophysics 3

Courses used to fulfill requirements 2. and 3. in this concentration may not be used to fulfill requirement 4.

Ecosystems Engineering Concentration To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystems Engineering with an ecosystems engineering concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:

1. All of the following courses: (9) BE 481 Water Resources Systems Analysis and

Modeling 3

BE 482 Diffuse-Source Pollution Engineering 3 MMG 425 Microbial Ecology 3 2. Two of the following courses: (5-6) CE 422 Applied Hydraulics 3 CSS 210 Fundamentals of Soil Science 3 CSS 330 Soil Chemistry 2 CSS 360 Soil Biology 3 CSS 442 Agricultural Ecology 3 CSS 455 Pollutants in the Soil Environment 3 FOR 404 Forest Ecology 3 FW 417 Wetland Ecology and Management 3 FW 420 Stream Ecology 3 FW 443 Restoration Ecology 3

Food Engineering Concentration To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biosystems Engineering with a food engineering concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following: All of the following courses: (9) BE 477 Food Engineering: Fluids 3 BE 478 Food Engineering: Solids 3 FSC 440 Food Microbiology 3

Two of the following courses, one of which must be at the 400-level: (6-7) BMB 200 Introduction to Biochemistry 4 FSC 211 Principles of Food Science 3 FSC 401 Food Chemistry 3 FSC 430 Food Processing: Fruits & Vegetables 3 FSC 431 Food Processing: Cereals 3 FSC 432 Food Processing: Dairy Foods 3 FSC 433 Food Processing: Muscle Foods 3

Other Electives (Variable)

Total Credits Required for Degree 1288

These requirements are effective for students admitted to the Biosystems Engineering major beginning Fall 2011. The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) constantly reviews program requirements and reserves the right to make changes as necessary. Consequently, each student is strongly encouraged to consult with his/her adviser to obtain assistance in planning an appropriate schedule of courses. Students who have questions about Biosystems Engineering should contact the Biosystems Engineering Advising Office, 103 B Farrall Hall, phone (517) 355-3274. For scheduling academic advising appointments visit: https://www.egr.msu.edu/adcalendar/

Last revised May 2011

Michigan State University | College of Engineering | Engineering Undergraduate Studies

1410 Engineering Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1226 | (517) 355-6616 ext. 1 http://www.egr.msu.edu/undergraduate/academics/programs

Biosystems Engineering

Sample Program

Freshman Year Sophomore Year

Fall Credits Spring Credits Fall Credits Spring Credits BE 101 1 BS 161 3 BS 162 3 BE 230 3 CEM 141 4 EGR 102 2 IAH 201-210 (A) 4 CE 221 3 CEM 161 1 ISS 2XX 4 MTH 234 4 CEM 143 4 EGR 100 2 MTH 133 4 PHY 184 4 IAH 211 or higher

(B) 4

MTH 132 3 PHY 183 4 BE Choice B 2 MTH 235 3 WRA 1XX 4 Total 15 Total 17 Total 17 Total 17

Junior Year Senior Year Fall Credits Spring Credits Fall Credits Spring Credits BE 332 3 BE 350 3 BE 485 3 BE 487 3 BE 334 3 BE 360 3 BE Choice D 3-4 BE Choice E 3 BE 351 3 BE 385 3 BE Choice E 3 BE Choice E 3 CE 321 4 BE Choice C 3-4 Elective 3 Elective 3 ISS 3XX 4 Elective 3 BE Choice E 3 Elective 3 Total 17 Total 15-16 Total 15-16 Total 15

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES The overall purpose of the MSU Biosystems Engineering Undergraduate Program is to prepare graduates who will integrate and apply principles of engineering and biology to a wide variety of globally important problems. To achieve that purpose, the primary objectives of the Biosystems Engineering Program are to prepare graduates to:

identify and solve problems at the interface of biology and engineering, using modern engineering techniques and the systems approach, and

analyze, design, and control components, systems, and processes that involve critical biological components. Additionally, the Biosystems Engineering Program is designed to help graduates succeed in diverse careers by developing a professional foundation that includes vision, adaptability, creativity, a practical mindset, effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, the ability to work in diverse, cross-disciplinary teams, and a commitment to sustainability, continuing professional growth, and ethical conduct. Approved by the Biosystems Engineering faculty (26 February 2010), the Biosystems Engineering Industry Advisory Board (15 April 2010), and the Biosystems Engineering Student Group (30 April 2010).

Last revised April 2011

Resumes by year of graduation

December 2011 ........ 1 Kyle D. Fischer ..................... 1

Cassie Giacobassi ................ 2

Jennifer Jury ........................ 3

Hanna Miller........................ 4

May 2012 ................. 5 Kathleen Balaze ................... 5

Bridget Anne Bednark ......... 6

Emily Campbell .................... 7

Dylan Comer ........................ 8

Jeff Crandell ........................ 9

Lauren A. Deitz .................. 10

Lara K. Ejups ...................... 11

Jessica M. Emery ............... 12

Sarah R. Fink ...................... 13

Juliana F. Henriques .......... 14

David Hochhalter .............. 15

Joseph Horbatch ............... 16

Michael Huarng ................. 17

Philip Lamothe .................. 18

Jinsha Li ............................. 19

Gretchen Lynn Merkel ...... 20

Megan Robb ...................... 21

Claire Schuurmans ............ 22

Tara Sliwinski ..................... 23

Miranda Sperry ................. 24

William R. Stieber .............. 25

Kevin Swahn ...................... 26

Michael Zanotti ................. 27

December 2012 ...... 28 Ian M. Hildebrandt ............ 28

Lindsay Reynolds ............... 29

Eric Werner ....................... 30

2013 ....................... 31 Steven M. Archer .............. 31

Maureen Berryman ........... 32

Adrienne M. Bunce ........... 33

Kunal Choubey .................. 34

Matthew Crowder ............. 35

Luke Desmet ...................... 36

Younsuk Dong ................... 37

Kelsey M. Downey ............. 38

Matthew Gammans .......... 39

Michael Gisler ................... 40

Kristen Henn ...................... 41

Charlsey Hoehn ................. 42

Alexa E. Jones .................... 43

Elyse Kutsche ..................... 44

Jena E. Laur ....................... 45

Cody Matthews ................. 46

Kyle L. Mclachlan ............... 47

Kevin G. Messing ............... 48

Rebecca J. Mikolajczyk ...... 49

Ethan Nussdorfer .............. 50

Michael O’Meara............... 51

Alexander Rochefort ......... 52

Kelly Rossi .......................... 53

Kristin E. Sanburn .............. 54

Stacey Stark ....................... 55

Sarah M. Steudle ............... 56

Jacob St. Louis ................... 57

Kaitlin Ward ....................... 58

Jessica Warvel ................... 59

Tyler J. White ..................... 60

Wilson Yee ......................... 61

Yingkui Zhong .................... 62

2014 ....................... 63 Ashley Andreski ................. 63

Evan Austin ........................ 64

Oliver Bloom ...................... 65

Anh Bui .............................. 66

James Burns ....................... 67

Travis Collings .................... 68

Steven Cumming ............... 69

Kirk Gowen ........................ 70

Benjamin S. Hesskamp ...... 71

Robert Kraemer ................. 72

Lisa Moncznik .................... 73

Alex Rowland ..................... 74

Rachel L. Sanford ............... 75

Pat Sheridan ...................... 76

Allison Vanderkolk ............. 77

Paul Zeltzer ........................ 78

2015 ....................... 79 Taylor Folkertsma .............. 79

Taylor Forbush ................... 80

Benjamin Goheen .............. 81

Ryann E. Gustafson ........... 82

Danny Holmes ................... 83

Brian T. Jurgess .................. 84

Rachel Kurzeja ................... 85

Brody Lawrence ................. 86

Timothy Luck ..................... 87

Laura J. Meinecke .............. 88

Julia L. Otwell .................... 89

Hannah Pichner ................. 90

Casey Reagan .................... 91

Alexander N. Ruhs ............. 92

Lawrence Sanders ............. 93

Nathan Sobczak ................. 94

Recent Graduates / Masters .................. 95 Amanda Benoit .................. 95

Ryan Black ......................... 96

Shannon Henderson .......... 97

Blake Lougheed ................. 98

James MacLellan ............... 99

Isabel Tenorio .................. 100

Ashley Thode ................... 101


December 2011 Graduates

Kyle D. Fischer

[email protected]

(734) 308-1776

Present Address: Michigan State University, 126 Woodmere, East Lansing, MI 48825

Permanent Address: 20286 Canal, Grosse Ile, MI 48138

Objective

My objective is to gain an internship, a research assistant position or summer employment, where

I can expand my knowledge, experience and skill in the field of BioEnergy or environmental

engineering.

Education

Currently a student at Michigan State University Graduation 2011

Major: Biosystems Engineering GPA-3.238

Work Experience

GIYRA-Umpired for 2 years for ages 12-18.

I have also done a lot of under the table outdoor labor for many neighborhood families.

Awards

High School National Honor Society-High Honors

National Society of Collegiate Scholars at MSU

Deans List- Spring 2008

Skills

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint-Vista, Windows XP and MATLAB

Activities

Member of Biosystems Engineering Club

Intramural Sports at MSU

1

mailto:[email protected]

Cassie Giacobassi 220 27 ½ Mile Rd., Litchfield, MI 49252 [email protected] 517.398.4135

Objective

To obtain a challenging internship in food process engineering or research and development.

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Expected: Dec. 2011

Food Engineering Concentration

GPA: 3.64/4.00

Relevant Coursework: � Food Engineering- Fluids and Solids, Principles of Food Science, Food Microbiology, Microbial Systems

Engineering, Engineering Design and Optimization for Biological Systems

� Special Training: JBT FoodTech Basic Coating Applications, AIB International Baking Technology, Animal Use

and Care and Biosafety Basics for Animal Users

� Teaching Assistant: Fundamentals of Food Engineering

� Senior Design Capstone Project: Developing Process Alternatives to Produce Consistent Meatless Burgers

� Consulted for a major North American Consumer Goods company on batter quality and consistency

� Examined the impact of processing parameters on batter quality through pilot and full scale experiments

� Recommended process changes to improve batter consistency across multiple productions lines

Experience

Slaughter and Processing Crew, MSU Meat Laboratory, East Lansing, MI 1/09-Present

� Clean and inspect livestock and poultry carcasses

� Efficiently cut, trim and package raw and processed meats for retail

� Accurately measure ingredients, sanitize and set up equipment for food production

Engineering Intern – Technical Group, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Topeka, KS 5/11-8/11

� Calculated cost and savings estimates for a reverse osmosis system and steam recapture for the purpose of capital

expenditure budget proposals

� Facilitated vendor and project team meetings

� Designed cart to transport lid sleeves for recycling and organized quotes from vendors for implementation of cart

and sleeve recycling baler

� Conducted research in several areas of sustainability including recycling, water and steam recovery

Engineering Intern, JBT FoodTech, Sandusky, OH 5/10-8/10

� Assisted Food Processing Technologists on numerous studies aimed at achieving customer desired product

attributes with respect to battering/breading, frying, cooking and freezing applications

� Interfaced with and observed customers to get a realistic understanding of their expectations and to support testing

� Ensured raw materials were prepared to prescribed testing specifications through tempering, marinating, and coating

� Collected process data, organized output data for evaluation and analysis to recommend processes improvements

Organizations

� Biosystems Engineering Student Club Fall ‘07-Present

Secretary 2010-2011

� CANR Block and Bridle Club Fall ’07-Present

2010 fundraising chair, volunteer at Small Animals Day, 2010 National Convention committee

� MSU Chapter National Society of Collegiate Scholars Fall ‘08-Present

Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House cook, and pediatric patient visits

� MSU Sphinx Chapter of Mortar Board Spring ‘10-Present

Inducted based on Scholarship, Leadership and Service

Relay for Life and book drives

Honors

� Harold S.& Lester E. Gardner Memorial Scholarship

� George & Harriet Cleveland Scholarship

� High School Valedictory Scholarship

� Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen

2

Jennifer Jury 3054 S. Chandler Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879 [email protected] (517)-775-5347 Objective Gain experience in an engineering consulting company focused on natural resource restoration and preservation.

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI December 2011 Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Ecosystems Engineering Concentration GPA: 3.5/4.0 Biosystems Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship (Fall 2010) Captsone Design Project 2011: Designed a best management practice implementation plan to reduce bacterial contamination in the Red Cedar River using ArcGIS 9.3 and SWAT 2005. Identified possible causes of impairment and depicted leading causes of pollution in the watershed. Presented to Ingham County Health Department. Study Abroad-MSU, July – Aug 2006 Student Exchange Program: Tokyo University of Agriculture Conducted water quality tests and studied treatment practices in the Great Lakes and lakes and rivers near Tokyo. Studied native species of healthy Michigan rivers and lakes and invasive species. Relevant Coursework ArcGIS, Land and Water Conservation, Non-point Source Pollution Control, Heat & Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics for Biological Engineers, Fluid Mechanics

Experience Agriculture Research Assistant - MSU, Biosystems Engineering May 2011 – Present

• Evaluated center pivot irrigation systems for distribution uniformity and incorporated information into irrigation scheduling system

• Analyzed data and relayed recommendations for system improvements to client • Used an ultrasonic flow meter to measure flow rate to determine system losses • Created professional Excel spreadsheets for data calculation and management

Teaching Assistant - MSU, Biosystems Engineering Aug – Dec 2010 • Aided students in circuit construction and data acquisition with LabVIEW software • Facilitated understanding of course material • Individually supervised lab operations with class of 25 students

Business Development Intern - Aqua Clara International, Holland, MI. May – Aug 2010 • Conducted research on slow sand filtration systems to remove Arsenic and Fluoride from drinking water for

developing nations • Performed comparative analysis on competing biosand filters, tested for total coliforms • Collaborated with professionals in water and materials engineering • Communicated with foreign ambassadors to improve technology and outreach

Research Assistant - Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer, St. Johns, MI. May-Aug 2008 & 2009 • Measured and applied specific fertilizer application rates per plot • Hand harvested produce, weighted and calculated production by plot • Operated farm implements during planting and field maintenance

Activities & Honors Teaching Mentor, Introduction to Engineering 2011 - Present MSU Outdoors Club, Member 2011 - Present Engineers Without Borders: MSU Chapter, Treasurer 2010 2010 - Present American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers - Member 2009 - Present Biosystems Engineering Student Club, Secretary 2010, Fundraising Chair 2011 2008 - Present Engineering Expo Student Ambassador 2010 Clarence and Thelma Hansen Scholarship 2009

3

Hanna Miller

904 Deerfield Court, Midland, MI 48640 [email protected] 989-600-9730

Education Michigan State University, Honors College, East Lansing, MI, Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0

• B.S. in Biosystems Engineering, Ecosystems Engineering Concentration Dec. 2011 Completed Fundamentals of Engineering exam, Engineer in Training

• B.S. in Microbiology Dec. 2011

Research-Intensive Coursework, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI • Microbiology capstone research project: optimized PCR reactions to survey bacterial species for presence of

proteorhodopsin gene; supervised by Dr. Terrence Marsh in MMG 499, Fall 2010 • Biosystems Engineering senior design team project: designed forested wetland to fulfill MDOT’s mitigation

requirements; supervised by Dr. Steve Safferman in BE 485/486, Fall/Spring 2010/11 • Microbial Biotechnology: wrote review paper on bioremediation, published in MMG 445 Basic Biotechnology

eJournal; supervised by Dr. George Garrity, Fall 2010

Work Experience Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, East Lansing, MI Aug. 2011 – Present Biosystems Engineering Department, Michigan State University

• Aid students with design projects and problem sets during class and office hours • Grade design reports and homework assignments

Undergraduate Research Assistant, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2011 – Present Environmental Microbiology Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Allison Cupples

• Research on bacterial degradation of pollutants in contaminated soil samples

SULI Intern, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Sequim, WA May – Aug. 2011 Marine Sciences Laboratory, Biotechnology

• Constructed DNA vectors to transform diatoms • Verified functioning of transformed enzyme using FRET microscopy techniques

Summer Intern, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA May – Aug. 2010 Biotechnology and Bioengineering Department, Detection and Diagnostics Laboratory

• Tested pH of microfluidic biosensors under various conditions to improve detection and diagnostics • Completed tests using a confocal microscope and spectrophotometer

Professorial Assistant and Summer Research Intern, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2007 – Present Research in the Nano-Biosensors Level II Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Evangelyn Alocilja

• Analyzed magnetic polyaniline used in biosensors with a UV spectrophotometer, DC Squid, and conductivity test • Optimized bacterial capture with nanoparticles for National Center for Food Protection and Defense funded project • Prepared and tested biosensors made from electrically spun nanofibers for the Michigan 21st Century Jobs Fund

Publications and Presentations Y. Luo, S. Nartker, H. Miller, D. Hochhalter, M. Wiederoder, S. Wiederoder, E. Setterington, L. Drzal, E. Alocilja, “Surface

Functionalization of Electrospun Nanofibers for Detecting E. coli O157:H7 cells and BVDV in a Direct-Charge Transfer Biosensor”, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 26(4):1612-1617., DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2010.08.028

H. Miller, “pH Analysis of Polyacyrlamide Membranes in Microfluidics”, presentation at Sandia National Laboratories Intern Symposium, Summer 2010.

H. Miller, “Electrospun Nanofibers as a Biosensor for E. coli O157:H7”, poster presented at Michigan Microscopy and Microanalysis Society Meeting, Spring 2010. First Place Award.

H. Miller, “Novel Electrically Active Polyaniline Coated Magnetic (EAPM) Nanoparticles for Magnetic Concentration of Bacteria from Food Samples”, poster presented at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, Michigan State University, Spring 2009. Outstanding Engineering Poster Award.

Honors and Service ActivitiesDepartment of Homeland Security Scholar 2009 – 2011 Edson H. Hunt Scholarship 2010 – 2011 George & Betty Merva Scholarship 2010 ̶ 2011 Duvall Scholarship in Microbiology 2009 – 2010 Tau Beta Pi Endowment Scholarship 2009 – 2010 Bakker-Arkema Minority Scholarship 2008 – 2009

College of Engineering Scholarship 2008 – 2009 Dean’s List 2007 ̶ 2011 Tau Beta Pi 2008 ̶ Present

Board member 2009 ̶ 2011 Biosystems Engineering Club 2007 ̶ Present Board member 2010 ̶ 2011

4


Expected May 2012 Graduates

Katie Balaze [email protected] 43687 Ryegate St., Canton, MI 48187 (734) 716-2482

Education Michigan State University w East Lansing, MI Aug. 2008-Present

· Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Expected May 2012 · 3.82/4.00 GPA

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Study Abroad May-June 2010 Renewable Bioenergy Systems w Stockholm and Luleå, Sweden

· Studied bio-based renewable energy systems including combined heat and power, ethanol, black liquor gasification, and pelletization

· Completed an in-depth report on biodiesel derived from tall oil

Experience Biosystems Engineering Senior Capstone w East Lansing, MI Aug. 2011-Present Solar Thermal Powered Anaerobic Digester with Treatment Wetland

· Designed and constructed a lab scale anaerobic digester · Integrated solar thermal heating and wetland treatment components · Developed a monitoring and analysis tool using LabView, electrical

components, and Excel Laboratory Technician w Plymouth, MI May 2011-Aug. 2011 Algal Scientific Corporation

· Constructed experimental systems and algae growth habitats · Analyzed wastewater samples for nitrogen, phosphorus and BOD · Optimized procedures for detecting valuable chemical components

Resident Mentor w East Lansing, MI Aug. 2009-May 2011 Michigan State University Department of Residence Life

· Supervised an engineering residential community of over 90 students · Collaborated with campus organizations to develop student programs · Voted mentor of the month for two months by peers and management

Business Analyst Consultant w Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Information and Technology Services June-Aug. 2009

· Created and implemented a survey of undergraduate mobile device usage · Designed social networking pages for the department · Initiated a mobile device support program based on undergraduate needs · Presented final work to management

Activities/Leadership MSU Biosystems Engineering Student Club, Social Co-Chair Jan. 2009-Present Michigan State University Dean’s List Fall 2008-Fall 2011 MSU Engineers without Borders, Member Sept. 2010-Sept. 2011 Wilson Serves, Member Aug. 2009-May 2011 MSU Residence Hall Government, Member Aug. 2009-May 2011

5

Bridget Anne Bednark [email protected]

Current: 436 North Wonders, East Lansing, MI 48825 phone: (989) 306-1651 Permanent: 5747 S. Ocqueoc Rd., Millersburg, MI 49759

Objective

To obtain a full time position that will enable project management, engineering, and the skills of a personable, self-motivated, biomedical engineer.

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Projected Graduation: Spring 2012 Biosystems Engineering (Biomedical Concentration) and Human Biology.

College of Natural Science, Dean’s Honor List 2007-2008, 2010 and Lyman Briggs College, Dean’s Honor List 2009 and 2011 GPA: 3.6/4.0 Onaway High School, Onaway, MI GPA: 3.98/4.0, Class Valedictorian Relevant Coursework: Biosystems Engineering Senior Design, Biosensors for Medical Diagnostics, Biofluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Food Engineering: Fluids & Solids, Physiology, Organic Chemistry I & II, Physiological Biophysics, Biochemistry.

Experience

Research Technician Jan. 2009-Present Michigan State University, Chemical Engineering and Material Science, E. Lansing, MI

• Fabricated linear, nano-porous agarose scaffolds for CNS and PNS nerve regeneration using fiber optic polymer templates, working as an active member on a team of six, and mentor to a new professorial assistant student.

• Researching a nerve guidance device that is projected to combat paralysis by guiding nerve regeneration across lesion site gap. • Assisted graduate student in the design of agarose micro-needles for a targeted, sustained release of cisplatin for cancer therapies. • Developed precision engineered polymer surfaces to investigate the ability of stem cells to differentiate into primary neuronal cells.

Senior Design Capstone Project. August 2010-May 2011 Michigan State University and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, E. Lansing, MI

• Tested and developed an antibody-based biosensor for rapid, on-site detection of E. coli in recreational waters. • Worked on a team of three to design an on-site filtration system to concentrate bacterial samples within a detectable range of the

biosensor.

Engineering Services Department Summer Intern Consumers Energy: Environmental Department, Jackson, MI May 2010-Sept. 2010

• Formulated Plant specific matrices for approved water treatment additives that incorporated important chemical information for proper use within the utility and promoted NPDES compliance.

• Compiled, formatted and prepped Plant specific groundwater monitoring data for statistical analysis in Sanitas. • Consolidated Water Quality Regulations into site specific plans to enhance NPDES compliance in power plant operations.

Research Technician Hammond Bay Biological Station: USGS, Ocqueoc, MI May-Aug 2008

• Extracted and evaporated lamprey pheromone to attract and quarantine the species in Michigan rivers. • Prepared TFM test standards for U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service to aid in elimination of invasive species from Michigan rivers.

Publications and Patents

• Publication: “Precision microchannel scaffolds for central and peripheral nervous system repair”. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 22(9): 2119-2130.

• Patent: “Ultraporous hydrogel microparticles for targeted drug delivery” ,TEC2011-0032. (Patent In Progress) Skills

Instron testing, Rheology, DNA gel-electrophoresis, Biosensor design and testing, cell culturing and some AutoCAD.

Activities

• Biomedical Engineering Society, Current Outreach Chair, Former Co-President and Secretary Spring 2007-Present • Volunteer Abroad in Guatemala. Alternative Spring Break. March 2010

Awards and Recognition

• Clarence and Thelma Hansen Scholarship, H & E McColly Scholarship 2010, 2011 • College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Fellowship Summer 2009

6

Emily Campbell [email protected] 15422 Lincolnshire Ln., Fraser, MI 48026 (586) 744-9003

Objective:__________________________________________________________________________ Obtain a full time position utilizing technical skills of biological engineering to form innovative, sustainable solutions for pollution, water resources, or other environmental issues

Education:__________________________________________________________________________ Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI B.S. Biosystems Engineering, Concentration: Ecosystems Engineering May, 2012 Michigan State Honors College (Fall 2008-present) GPA: 3.46/4.0 Capstone Project: Nutrient Management in Wetland/Pond system GRE: 96th percentile (Verbal), 86th percentile (Quantitative), 87th percentile (Writing) FE Exam: PASS Macomb Community College, Macomb, MI, GPA: 4.0/4.0 June 2007-May 2008

Research and Professional Experience:___________________________________________________ Wetland Student Position, MDOT, Lansing, MI Nov 2011-Present

· Water quality assessment with ArcReader · Wetland plant identification · Visited successful constructed wetland, failed constructed wetland, forested wetland, bog, fen · Training for certification in pesticide application

Ecosystems Research Assisstant, Michigan State University May 2011-Nov 2011 · Lab safety training in Chemical Hygiene, Hazardous Waste, Compressed Gas Cylinders, and Biosafety Principles · Prepared samples for accelerated solvent extraction · Statistical computing with R, BASINS4, ArcGIS, SWAT2005, and Microsoft excel · Worked independently and in collaboration to further research work for publication by using Basins and ArcGIS

to create watershed maps, delineating watersheds, calibrating manually, running SWAT to gather data, manipulating and analyzing data, and performing statistical analysis

· Presented a poster at MSU’s Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) Job Shadow: Paul Forton, PE, Engineering Consultant-- Water Resources Aug 8, 2011

· Observed concrete pour from engineer’s perspective · Learned project process and visited consulting office · Trained in use of a level to verify concrete pour accuracy

Intern, Packer Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI May-Aug 2009 · Surveyed accident scenes and faulty equipment, utilizing skills with measurement devices (including a Total

Station) and problem solving skills · Took and processed photographic evidence · Researched and compared risks from an engineering perspective, helping to create a presentation to educate

professionals on safety and risk associated with manufactured items · Wrote a macro, created an electronic database and templates to increase efficiency in record keeping and filing

evidence · Created a Standard Operating Procedure for tasks, including photo-processing and printing

Undergraduate Research Seminar, Michigan State University Sep 2008-May 2009 · Developed a literature review of several scientific articles concerning modern environmental break-throughs

and participated in group discussions and in-depth analysis of the articles · Hands-on learning experiences at a coal burning power plant, an urban wetland, a recycling center, and a landfill · Worked with a student research team to survey MSU students and measure Phantom Energy in 50 dorm rooms

with a Kill-a-Watt meter; brainstormed ideas to reduce energy use by students · Presented a poster at MSU’s Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF)

Activities and Honors:_________________________________________________________________ Biosystems Engineering Club (Executive Board: 2011-Present) 2008-present Student Engineering Council 2011-present MSU Crew Club (Fundraising Co-Chair: 2009-2010) 2008-2010 Society of Women Engineers (Mentoring Program: 2008, 2011; National Member: 2011) 2008-present American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 2010-2011 Fraser High School Class of 2008 Salutatorian 2008 Herbert Endowed Scholarship 2008-2011 Dean’s List 2008, 2011

Skills:______________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, EPANET, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Level, GPS, Total Station, basic electronic equipment, basic lab equipment/procedures, experience in customer service 7

Dylan Comer 239 Oakhill, East Lansing, MI 48823 · 231-409-0292

[email protected]

Education Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biosystems Engineering 8/08-present Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

· Food specific coursework: Biosystems Engineering: Food Fluids, Biosystems Engineering: Food Solids, Food Science: Food Microbiology

· 3.5 Biosystems Engineering GPA · 3.2 cumulative GPA · Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

Senior Design: CIP System for Perrigo 9/11-present

· Optimizing process for cleaning and sanitizing mixing tanks

Study Abroad: Bioenergy in Sweden 5/09-6/09 · Final research paper on the feasibility of biomass gasification in Michigan

Experience MSU Dairy Plant, East Lansing 8/11-present

· Used meticulous sanitation practices in the production of cheese and ice cream

Survey Research Lab, East Lansing, Michigan 5/11-8-11 · Persuade people from a randomly selected sample to participate in research

Holmes Cafeteria, East Lansing 1/09-5/09

· Worked with chefs to prepare meals · Communicated with customers to prepare custom sandwiches to their taste

Cherry Growers, Traverse City, Michigan 7/08-8/08

· Worked on cherry pitting lines to ensure product quality

Engineers Without Borders: Internal Vice President 1/10-present · Restructured the MSU chapter to accomplish tasks effectively, and motivate new members · Developed the ability to lead a large team in accomplishing a long term goal

Student Engineering Council: Communications Chair 8/10-present · Schedule engineering week events to meet the needs of multiple organizations · Facilitate communication between the center for Spartan engineering and various student

engineering organizations to plan E-week events

Skills · Proficient with MS Excel, and MS Word · Working knowledge with LabView, MATLAB and AutoCAD. · Oriented with Microscopy

8

Jeff Crandell 126 Orchard, Apt. 7, East Lansing, MI 48823

810-610-1589 [email protected]

Objective Seeking an internship or full time position in the biomedical engineering field.

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Biomedial Engineering Concentration

GPA: 3.3/4.0 Expected: May/2012 Pre-Medical

Experience Hardware Sales Associate Michigan State Computer Store, East Lansing, MI May 2010- Present

Involved with computer software and hardware sales to MSU students and Faculty Performed computer repair Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to potential customers Strengthened communication skills

Running Coach, Run, Walk, Jog Program Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation, Grand Blanc, MI May-August 2009

Organized ten week running group and trained nine people for the program duration Achieved significant improvement in all members of the group Acquired valuable leadership experience

Maintenance Employee Bicentennial Park, Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation, Grand Blanc, MI May-August 2009

Maintained grounds for of 300 acre park Managed daily park openings Prepared and operated park for special events

Cashier Big Apple Bagels, Grand Blanc, MI May-August 2008

Multi-tasked taking customer orders and serving food during rush periods of 40 customers per hour Developed skills in customer satisfaction Improved money handling skills Learned values of food safety and cleanliness in the workplace

Skills Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel MatLab Biosensor Design

Activities MSU Biomedical Engineering Club Present MSU Biosystems Engineering Club 2009-Present MSU Spartan Ski Club 2007-Present

9

Lauren A. Deitz [email protected]

5736 Bellshire Lane, Clarkston, MI 48346 (248)881-3296

OBJECTIVE To obtain an engineering internship that will provide exposure to opportunities in bioenergy

engineering.

EDUCATION Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Biosystems Engineering, B.S. May 2012

Honors College/Academic Scholars Program; GPA 3.6/4.00

Clarkston High School, Clarkston, MI, Class of 2008, Summa Cum Laude

National Honor Society, Oakland Live Y’ers Swimming Club, GPA 3.95/4.00

EXPERIENCE Liao Research Group, MSU Biosystems Engineering Oct 2008 – present

Research Assistant

• Developed protocols to analyze wastewater for phosphorus, nitrogen, and oxygen

concentrations

• Extracted fiber from raw dairy manure to enable calculation of ethanol production from

anaerobic digestion

• Trained in Biosafety Principles for Animal Users, Chemical Hygiene and Laboratory Safety,

and Hazardous Waste Initial

e-biofuels, Andersen, IN May – Aug 2010

Engineering Intern

• Maintained laboratory equipment and performed quality control on inbound feedstock

• Mechanically designed and operated two novozyme and catalyst lab-scale reactors

• Implemented BQ9000 biodiesel procedures and developed testing standard protocol

MSU College of Engineering Summer Research Program May – Aug 2009

Engineering Intern – Liao Research Group

• Determined total sugar, protein, and ash content of manure cultured algae samples

• Monitored and adjusted the chemical balance of three bio-reactor tanks

• Cultivated algal biomass for bioethanol production using waste streams as the nutrient source

• Tested protein and phosphate levels of bio-reactor tank contents for collecting algae and

sequencing water nutrients

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES President, Biosystems Engineering Club, 2010-present

Women in Engineering - Mentoring Program, 2008-present

Humanitarian trip to Honduras, March 2010

Student Senate, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Biosystems Eng. Rep. 2009-2010

College of Engineering MSU Corporate Spring Break Tour, 2009

Biosystems Engineering Student Club, member, 2009-present

HONORS Giffels Raymond Memorial Scholarship, 2010

Edson H. Hunt Scholarship, 2009-2010

Biosystems Engineering Merit Scholarship, 2009/2010

Biosystems Engineering Freshman Scholarship for academics, 2008/2009

John Walper Scholarship, 2008-2009

10

Lara K. Ejups [email protected] MSU: 131 Stoddard Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823 (631) 374-4557 Permanent: 1041-A Cassel Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706

OBJECTIVE To obtain an engineering experience in a full-time position, that will provide exposure to a professional atmosphere and responsibilities while contributing to my analytic problem solving skills and work ethic.

EDUCATION Michigan State University, Honor’s College, East Lansing, MI

Biosystems Engineering, B.S., Biomedical Concentration Graduate May 2012 GPA: 3.51/4.0

West Islip Senior High School, West Islip, NY, Class of 2008 with Distinguished Honors Executive Board, National Honor Society

EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant, Michigan State Univ., Biosystems EGR, East Lansing, MI September 2011-Present

• Guide students through lab material to ensure their comprehension. • Collaborate with class instructors to design effective and relevant labs. • Assist students with any problems during lab and explain core material concepts to them.

Operations Management Trainee (OMT) Intern, Nestlé USA, Eau Claire, WI May 2011-August 2011

• Managed project on water meters and tracking water usage throughout the production facility. • Prepared and instructed plant employees on TPM Gate Assessment for Nestlé Continuous Excellence Program. • Led a production team on completing a shift handover board. • Created new organization system to address key factory goals from an operator level to a manager level.

Research Assistant, Biosafety Pilot Processing Facility, East Lansing MI August 2010-May 2011

• Executed experiments with X-ray irradiator to reduce microbial concentration in dates. • Analyzed plated slides for microbial growth and total plate counts in date samples. • Enriched verbal presentation and technical writing skills by presenting to a panel of professors.

Research Assistant, Dr. Dolan’s Food Engineering Lab, East Lansing MI May 2010-August 2010

• Performed experiments testing for anthocyanin concentrations in cherry pomace. • Trained in canning process and retort use, including procedure steps and associated software. • Investigated new methods of research in anthocyanin concentration of fruits through a series of test experiments. • Applied Comsol design software to visual aids and project presentation.

Manufacturing Employee, MSU Dairy Plant, East Lansing MI September 2009-September 2010

• Ensured food quality and safety during production. • Organized the sterilization of equipment and areas of dairy plant following safety protocols. • Produced and packaged ice cream and cheese for retail sales. • Utilized plant specific software used for production control and data entries.

HONORS DeBoer Family Scholarship, Department of Biosystems Engineering awarded 2011 Women in Engineering Scholarship Sponsored by Kellogg awarded 2011 Undergraduate Research Internship Scholarship, College of Engineering awarded 2010 F.W. Bakker-Arkema Scholarship, College of Engineering awarded 2010 Zbasnik National Scholar - Honors College National Scholarship (HCNS) awarded 2009 Myndret Greenleaf Scholarship, College of Engineering awarded 2008

ACTIVITIES Women in Engineering Mentor Leadership Connection Program 2009-present Dzintras Latvian Ethnic Sorority 2009-present MSU Club Volleyball Team, Vice President (2011) & Fundraising Chair (2010) 2008-present Biosystems Engineering Student Club & Society of Women Engineers 2008-present

11

Jessica M. Emery [email protected] 6367 Woodwater, Belmont, MI 49306 (616) 901-2801 Career Objective Develop an understanding of the food processing industry from a process engineer’s perspective through either full-time employment or an internship Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Biosystems Engineering, B.S. May 2012 Food Engineering Concentration; GPA: 3.6/4.0 Rockford High School, Rockford Michigan, Class of 2008, with Honors National Honor Society; Varsity Swim & Dive and Water Polo Teams; Academic All-State Water Polo Developed basic knowledge of the Spanish language, oral and written Experience Nestlé Nutrition, Fremont Product Technology Center, Fremont, MI Process Engineering Intern January 2011-August 2011

• Understood and communicated the time and ingredients required time for building a 1,500 gallon batch of product • Assisted process engineers throughout the design phase of a ~$130 million project and led pilot plant trials to develop

understanding of equipment capabilities for the future processing line • Trained technicians on safe operation of sorting and sizing line, crane and hoist system, and pasta blancher • Gained knowledge of aseptic processing, aeration depositing, and retort equipment and components • Communicated effectively with process engineers, product developers, safety officials, factory management, corporate

engineers, vendors, and technicians MSU Biosafety Level-2, Pilot-Scale Food Processing Facility, East Lansing, MI Undergraduate Research, Dr. Bradley Marks August 2008-Present

• Design and perform experiments independently to verify thermal inactivation of Salmonella in ground meat patties and emulsified frankfurters

• Follow strict Biosafety Level-2 protocols during pilot scale experiments • Collaborate with twelve team members to provide accurate and precise experimental data • Completed safety training: Biosafety Principles for Animal Users, Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory Safety, Medical

Waste, Security Awareness, Hazardous Waste Initial, and Hazardous Waste Refresher International Food Laws Study Abroad, London, Paris, Geneva, Parma, and Rome Participant May 2010

• Visited the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service at the U.S Embassy, World Health Organization Headquarters, World Trade Organization Headquarters, and the European Food Safety Authority

• Attended lectures given by Food Lawyers, World Health Organization Food Safety Authorities, and Professors in European Food Law

• Studied European and United States laws on the regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms and creatively presented information to the rest of participants

Professional Involvement Industry Advisory Board Representative, Biosystems Engineering Student Club, 2011-Present Social Co-chair, Biosystems Engineering Student Club, 2010-2011 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2010-2011 Women in Engineering Connect Mentor, 2009-Present Institute of Food Technologists, 2008-Present Biosystems Engineering Student Club, 2008-Present Honors Howard & Esther McColly Scholarship, 2011 University Undergraduate Research & Arts Forum first place award in Health, Food, & Wellness, 2010 John A. and Irma L. Benschop International Study Award, 2010 Biosystems Engineering Merit Scholarship, 2009 & 2010 College of Engineering Career Services Network Spring Break Corporate Tour: IBM, Target, General Mills, Andersen Windows, Cargill, and 3M, 2009 Community Service Career Gallery Ambassador, 2010 Ingham County’s “Recycle Rama” volunteer, 2010 Kellogg’s Career Day volunteer, 2010 Habitat for Humanity volunteer, 2009

12

Sarah R. Fink [email protected]

University: 2700 Hannah Boulevard Apt. 5411, East Lansing, MI 48823 - 248-342-4924 Permanent: 1406 Morningdove, Wixom, MI 48393

OBJECTIVE To obtain a full time position in the areas of food processing, medical diagnostics, research and development, or pharmaceuticals.

EDUCATION Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI B.S. in Biosystems Engineering; GPA 3.0/4.0 Graduation: May 2012 Biomedical and Food Engineering Concentrations

Relevant Coursework: Physiology, Statics, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, Engineering Physics, MATLAB, Molecular Lab Diagnostics, Mechanisms of Disease, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Properties of Materials, Probability and Statistics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Microbial Systems Engineering, Engineering Optimization, Electronics and Instrumentation, Biomass Conversion, Biosystems Design Techniques, Biofluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Physiological Biophysics, Biosensors for Medical Diagnostics, Food Engineering: Solids, Biosystems Design Project.

WORK EXPERIENCE William Wrigley Jr. Company, Gainesville, GA – Engineering Facilities Intern May 2011-August 2011

• Led a cross functional 12 member team • Project involved a cost savings and waste reduction initiative • Results of project enabled a yearly savings of one million dollars • Implemented a recycling program to reduce cafeteria waste stream

PAL Program, East Lansing, MI – PAL Leader August 2011-Present • Provides Peer Assisted Learning to undergraduate students in MTH 116 • Leads group discussions and facilitates learning among students

Undergraduate Teaching Fellow, East Lansing, MI – BE 101 August 2010-December 2010 • Assists professor with grading assignments • Holds office hours to aid students with homework assignments

MSU Dairy Plant, East Lansing, MI – Level II Manufacturing Employee January 2009 - Present • Independently sterilizes cheese processing equipment to ensure food safety • Disassembles and assembles cheese processing machinery • Packages cheese and ice cream and inventories product supplies weekly

PepsiCo Research & Development, Barrington, IL – Process Development Engineering Intern May-August 2010 • Responsible for development and completion of three beverage processing projects for Gatorade • Researched and implemented processing methods to solve current manufacturing problem • Identified, rented, and tested vacuum deaeration and ultrasonic processing equipment

Bradbury Parkhomes Condominiums, Pontiac, MI – Maintenance May 2008-August 2009 • Completed minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work • Maintained commercial pool and adjusted pH, chlorine, and bromine levels

HONORS Consumers Energy Diversity Scholarship – 2010 Michigan Promise Grant – 2008

Fox Run Scholarship – 2008 Michigan Competitive Scholarship – 2008-2011

Most Outstanding Walled Lake Western High School Marching Band Student – 2008

ACTIVITIES MSU Biosystems Engineering Student Club, 2008-present Social Co-Chair 2010-2011 Vice President 2011-2012 Society of Women Engineers Student Club, 2009-present Women in Engineering, PALS Program Mentor, 2009-2010 ASABE Student Branch Member, 2008-present

13

Juliana F. Henriques 4484 Janice Lee Dr Apt A206, Okemos, MI, 48864 [email protected] 248-797-4233

Objective To obtain a professional experience in the food industry working in food product development, research or processing that will challenge my problem solving, design, and analytical skills.

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI May 2012 Biosystems Engineering, B.S.; GPA: 3.5/4.0 Food Engineering Concentration Study Abroad: International Food Laws in London, Paris, Geneva, Parma, and Rome. Troy Athens High School, Troy, MI, GPA: 3.5/4.0; 2008 High School Student Exchange Program to Germany July 2008

Work Experience Research Assistant, MSU Muscle Foods Processing Safety Laboratory 2009-Present

• Inoculate meat samples with Salmonella. • Contribute in a diverse professional research team. • Quantify variability in thermocouple placement for thermal process situations.

Intern, Domino’s Pizza, Ann Arbor, MI Summer 2011 • Managed a project with Clean Label Initiative and Specifications. • Collaborated on and communicated to a diverse team. • Conducted sensory evaluations.

Intern, Pastifício Selmi, Sumaré, SP, Brazil Summer 2010 • Improved and acquired food quality control and manufacturing skills • Performed quality, sensory, and functionality analysis on pasta, cakes, and

cookies.

Language Skills Fluent English and Portuguese Conversational German Comprehend Spanish

Certifications: Biological Laboratory Safety, Chemical Hygiene and Laboratory Safety and Security.

Awards Barnes Group Foundation Scholarship 2009-Present Dean’s List, College of Engineering 2008-Present 1st Place Team National IFT Product Development Competition 2011 The Society of Women Engineers Honorary Scholarship Award 2009-2010

Professional Activities MSU Food Science Club 2009-Present MSU Biosystems Engineering Student Club 2008-Present

14


David Hochhalter 926 Sever Drive (313)-670-6099 East Lansing, MI, 48823 [email protected] Objective To obtain employment that will give hands on experience, develop my skills in applying core principles, techniques and methods to the fields of Food or Environmental Engineering and further my experience in project management. Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Spring 2012 Food & Environmental Concentration; GPA 2.9/4.0 Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, Class of 2008 Work Experience Field Technician, Arch Environmental Group, Farmington Hills, MI MayAug 2010 − Responsible for monitoring asbestos and silica levels in the air of construction sites − Managed crew of workers in the proper removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials − Utilized a variety of instruments in analyzing air samples and in the process of air monitoring

Undergraduate Research, MSU Biosensors Laboratory, East Lansing, MI SeptMay 20082010 − Confirmed use of nitrocellulose nanofibers in a conductometric biosensor for food pathogens. − Optimized capture efficiency of an electrospun nitrocellulose nanofiber biosensor − Presented weekly update to Dr. Drzal, Director, MSU Composite Materials and Structures Center − Developed written protocols for solution preparation and testing procedures − Biohazard Level II laboratory safety training: Biological & Chemical Safety, Hazardous Materials

Golf Course Maintenance, Country Club of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, MI MayAug 2009 − Maintained high quality standards of a platinum level golf course − Demonstrated reliability and commitment by beginning work at 6:30 am six days a week − Acquired skills and comfort using heavy machinery

Lab Assistant, Grosse Pointe North High School. Grosse Pointe Woods, MI SeptJune 20072008 − Cultured bacterial and fungal specimens for study by microbiology classes − Practiced sterile procedures − Developed a personal procedure for gram staining

Volunteer Experience Travelled to Nigeria, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic 2004‐2007 − Supplied physical labor such as digging trenches and building property fences − Provided short term basic needs to children and infants in several orphanages − Managed sports camp for local children

Coach, Eagle Sports Club, Detroit MI 2006‐2008 − Coached Baseball team of 10‐13 year old children from inner city Detroit; 1‐2 games per week − Organized team practices 2 nights per week − Served as league umpire for other teams

15

Joseph Horbatch 430 Rosewood • East Lansing, MI 48823

[email protected] • 248.880.4596

OBJECTIVE Seeking a post graduate career opportunity in the Biomedical Engineering Field EDUCATION Michigan State University East Lansing, MI College of Engineering Bachelors of Biosystems Engineering – Expected Graduation: May 2012 • Specialization in Biomedical Engineering • Cumulative GPA 3.6/4.0 • Member; Biosystems Engineering Club and Biomedical Engineering Club EXPERIENCE Michigan State University – Aqua Clara International Holland, MI Summer 2011 Undergraduate Research Assistant for Ted Loudon, Professor Emeritus • Tested the water purification potential of multiple copper based biosand filters to

determine if effluent water quality met W.H.O. standards, resulting in data showing the individual biocide capabilities of each filter

• Constructed multiple biosand filters and other necessary equipment needed to conduct a comparative study that measured input and output E. coli concentrations between Aqua Clara International and other organizations filters

• Overcame working with limited resources in order to successfully run, test, and build the needed materials to provide accurate and usable results

Summer 2009 & Public Service Credit Union Romulus, MI Summer 2010 Accounting Intern • Deleted over 30,000 outdated debit and ATM card numbers to help clear up records in

the credit union’s database, significantly improving accuracy of records and efficiency • Created an analysis of an ATM using excel to relocate the location of an ATM machine,

resulting in increase in customers serviced and firm profitability • Interpreted and determined whether questionable checks should clear the department or

be returned to the member to further streamline check processing Summer 2008 McDonald’s Corporation Northville, MI Crew Member • Reduced time customers spent waiting for food at peak business hours; resulting in a

stronger loyalty base and increased customer satisfaction • Operated in high traffic areas to assist customers with their needs, which led to the

development of stronger interpersonal skills • Resolved problems of disgruntled customers by addressing their concerns and making

sure satisfaction was met, resulting in increased customer loyalty base AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES

• Michigan State University Deans List: Fall 2008, Spring 2010, Fall 2010

• Proficient with alto and tenor saxophones; played for 8+ years and participated in marching band throughout middle and high school

• Organizes a local summer basketball league, for the past four years, that contains over 30 active members and plays 2 to 4 times a week

• Level one participant in Muay Thai Kickboxing; attends class twice a week. • Achieved Life Scout through leadership positions, service hours, and merit badges

16

Michael Huarng 48344 Manorwood Dr. Northville, MI 48168 Phone: 248-719-6279 E-Mail: [email protected]

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Expected: 2012 • B.S. in Biosystems Engineering • Member of the Honors College, Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0 (over 120 credits)

Relevant Work Experience

Gerstacker Entrepreneurship Grant Recipient, Michigan State University, East Lansing (July 2011 - current) • Chosen as a finalist to continue developing a fully functioning rapid pathogen detection system for food safety • Select and lead team members from various disciplines. • Build entrepreneurial mindset in order to develop the skills necessary in a successful project execution • Interdisciplinary work covering finance, business, and science

Perrigo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (June 2011 – August 2011) • Project to determine why Factor V Leiden homozygous (FVQ/Q), tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) heterozygous mouse

survival varies depending on mouse strain and its relation to the hemostatic mechanisms for humans. Professorial Assistant and Summer Research Intern, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan (August 2008 – current) Research in the Nano-Biosensors Level II Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Evangelyn Alocilja

• Tested the functionalization of metal nanoparticles for use in a DNA-based biosensor • Prepared and tested a biobarcode DNA-based biosensor for the detection of Salmonella enteriditis and Bacillus anthracis • Optimized the detection of a multiplexed DNA-based biosensor for use in a multiple pathogenic detection scheme • Responsible for DNA-based biosensor to detect S. Enteritidis in pure culture and various food matrices

Honors Organismal Biology Teaching Assistant, Holmes Hall, East Lansing, Michigan (January 2010-current) • Keep teaching environment organized and clean • Prepare necessary materials for upcoming labs • Provide guidance for students during lab hours

Research Assistant, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan (June 2008 – August 2008) Research under the direction of Yu-Ching Lan

• Performing statistical analysis of data from HIV patients using SPSS • Performing PCR, DNA/RNA Purification, and gel electrophoresis

Publications and Presentations

• D. Zhang, M. Huarng, E. Alocilja, “A Multiplex Nanoparticle-based Bio-barcoded DNA Sensor for the Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Pathogens”, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, December 2010, DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2010.08.012

• M. Huarng, S. Petrone, E. Alocilja, “Rapid Detection of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis Genomic DNA Using a Nanoparticle-based DNA sensor”, poster presented at the National Center for Food Protection and Defense Biennial Meeting. Chaska, MN, September 2010

• D. Zhang, M. Huarng, E. Alocilja, “Nanoparticle-Based Bio-barcode DNA Sensor for the Rapid Detection of pagA Gene of Bacillus Anthracis”, presented at the 2009 Nanoelectronic Devices for Defense & Security, Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Fall 2009

• M. Huarng, “Rapid Detection of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis Genomic DNA Using a Nanoparticle-based DNA sensor”, poster presented at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, Michigan State University, Spring 2011

• M. Huarng, “Rapid Detection of pagA Gene of Bacillus Anthracis Using a Nanoparticle-based Bio-barcode DNA Sensor”, poster presented at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, Michigan State University, Spring 2010

• M. Huarng, “Development and Efficacy of Anti-salmonella Magnetic Beads”, poster presented at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, Michigan State University, Spring 2009

Honors and Service Activities

• E.B. Hill Endowed Scholarship - 2011 • Lawrence W. Von Tersch Endowed Scholarship – 2011 • Department of Homeland Security career

development grant (CDG) – 2010 • A.W. Farrall Faculty Scholarship – 2011 • College of Engineering Academic Achievement Award

– 2011 • Pre-Medical Association – Member since 2009

• Career Pathways for Future Homeland Security S&T Professionals Conference Attendee - 2010

• Dallas J. Chapin Endowed Scholarship – 2010 • Cristo Rey Health Clinic Volunteer – Fall 2010 • Undergraduate Research Advisory Board (UURAF) –

Member since 2010 • Biosystems Engineering Club – Member since 2010

17

��

��

��

�� !��"� �"�

��#��#�$�$�

��

��%�� &�� %� � ��%��' � �� "�� "��( ��)� �� *� ��*�

* "�� % �+��% �+� �� , *��%�� '�� %��'�"&� �� % �� -� �� * ��* ��&"� ��

�� "*��' ��

��

��*��.�� /�' ��)��

0�.��0� �)��

� * �� 1 �� 2��"�� 3��)��4��

25�3��6��4�

�+ �7�� 8��.*� �� 2��"�� 3��)��44��

25�3��6��43��9#��5�0� � �)�

��

/� ��"� ��"*�� 9 *��:0� .*��4��&;��"�"��4�4#�"��

�� *�� <��"� �� "��&� � �)��&� *��% +�

�� 5� '�� < �&*+�� "� �� "��&�� <<�* �� "��

�� 2�� "*�� * ��

�� .�� &� � �)��*��+��

�

�� "� � �� %�� <��.��8��'��."�� 4�4�

�� "� �'�� #�$��*� ��*��

�� "*� �� * ��"��)�� '�* �� , *��% �+��4�� "�� % +�

�� .*��<�* ��"�� )�� & �� ' ��<�" * �� ' �� <�) "��

. �' ��9� �=)�� "��)��"&�� *� �� 8��1��44�#�.��4�4�

�� . �' ��&"�� *"�� &>" ��

�� 9�� % �� ' ��*"�� '�* �� "��* ��"� ��)��

�� "� ��*"�� * �' ��>"��)�� "*�� )�� *�� >" ��

�� -* ��*"�� -� *�� *��)��*� ��)�* ��

��

�� 5"&��*�.� +��

�� *� � <��7<<�* �

�� &�?� %��2��*��5� ��'��

�� "*�� .��

18


Jinsha Li [email protected] 140 Cedar Street, Apt.10 517-974-0406 East Lansing, MI 48823 Objective--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To obtain a summer 2011 internship or part-time position in the Biosystems Engineering field related to the food industry, ecosystem, bioenergy or biomedical engineering. Education----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------= = Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI B.S. Biosystem Engineering, GPA: 3.55/4.0 cumulative Expected May 12

Hong Kong Baptist University, 18 credits Sep. 07 - July 08 High school: YALI middle school, Changsha, Hunan prov. China Sep. 05 - June 07

Work Experience ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lab Assistant, Anaerobic Digestion Research, Biosystems Engr., East Lansing, MI Sept.10 - Present Treat wetland pollution in anaerobic systems Design manure waste treatment system Collect field samples

Lab Assistant, Food Science department, China Southern Agri. University, China June 10 - July 10 Assisted in bio-retention tank design Analyzed quality of by-products of brewing process as animal feed Helped write new lab regulations and purchased equipment

Lab Assistant, Geochemistry Research Inst., Chinese Acad. of Sci., Canton, China July 10 Conducted column study of chemical sedentary in Yangtze delta region Assessed chemical elements of rain sample from Yangtze delta region

Secretary, XingJia Bio-engineering, China May 09 - July 09 Assisted International and Domestic Trading Department to contact customers Translated academic articles in the field of animal nutrition and feed industry from English to

Chinese and vice versa Built the English version website www.xj-bio.com/eng/

Community Service and Volunteer Work-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language Study Volunteer Tutor, MSU, East Lansing, MI Jan. 10 - May 10 Helped students learn Chinese language and culture as a language partner Led CHS402 discussion on cultural and current topic issues Offered tutorials before exams

Accompanying Volunteer, Whitehills Health Center, East Lansing, MI Oct. 09 - Sept. 09 Assisted senior citizens with exercise and conversed with them Served food and drink Inspected health status

Volunteer Teacher, rural earthquake area, Sichuan Pro., China June 08 - July 08 Taught kindergarten to junior high school children English, Chinese, geography and math Helped farmers reap wheat and tea leaves Helped build temporary shelters

Other Activities------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Biosystems Engineering Student Club May 10 - Present Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) Dec. 10 - Present Chinese Undergraduate Student Association (CUSA) - Event Planner Dec. 10 - Present

Skills ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- -- Language: Speak Chinese as first language; English as second Computer: Microsoft Office 2007 (Excel for statistical analysis), AutoCAD, MATLAB, Photoshop,

SPSS, LaTaX, Dreamweaver

19

GRETCHEN LYNN MERKEL [email protected] 3430 Mayapple Ln, Apt 31 Jackson, MI 49201 cell: 269.806.0432

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position in the food industry that utilizes my biosystems engineering capabilities and/or the Spanish language expertise.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, Honors College, East Lansing, MI B.S. in Biosystems Engineering, Minor in Spanish, GPA 3.33/4.00 Projected in May 2012

Study Abroad: University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain Summer 2008 Studied Twentieth Century Spanish Literature and Spanish 301 for six weeks Lived with host-family while attending classes and traveling Basque region

Study Abroad: MSU Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation Program, Panama May 2009 Contributed to the completion of research projects in the canal, island, and highland environments Designed and lead a coral reef Damselfish population distribution investigation with team of six

EXPERIENCE

MSU Food Processing and Safety Laboratory, Research Assistant, East Lansing, MI Jan 2010-Present Performed safe and quality laboratory procedures involving food-borne pathogens Collaborated with team members to provide accurate and precise experimental data Completed ORCBS training: Biosafety Principles for Animal Users, Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory Safety,

Medical Waste, Security Awareness, Hazardous Waste Initial Kellogg Company, Snacks Packaging Engineering Intern, Battle Creek, MI May-Aug 2011 Supported capital project team during a $25 million dollar snack line installation and start-up Managed installation of data acquisition capabilities throughout entire line by collaborating with equipment vendors,

plant IT support, as well as the Kellogg capital project team Applied data collection system to monitor line performance, which consistently operated ahead of start-up curve

Kellogg Company, Morning Foods Process Engineering Intern, Battle Creek, MI May-Aug 2010 Traveled to all four US Ready-To-Eat Cereal facilities to mark-up Process Flow Diagrams of every line, and

subsequently made corrections in AutoCAD 2009LT Completed annual bottleneck analyses and reports of several different cereal processes Managed both projects using department-wide Sharepoint site

Kellogg Company, Process Engineering Co-op, Food Safety Concentration, Omaha, NE Jul-Dec 2009 Worked closely with Kellogg project managers, contract engineers, and construction contractors to execute projects

on time and within budget with a focus on food-safe, sanitary design while in cereal processing facility Partook in the development and realization of maintenance, construction, and food production projects Translated Introductory Safety Orientation from English to Spanish to ensure complete communication of safety

standards to all contract employees Managed regular, plant-wide, environmental swabbing and data tracking Used AutoCAD 2008 to update equipment drawings, maps, and basic P&IDs

Traffic Signs, Inc., LED and Fiber Optic Technician, Battle Creek, MI Nov 2007-May 2009 Created patterns and transferred to faces based on LED forward voltage, weeded and pneumatically applied vinyl to

static sign faces, and assembled relays, transformers, and resistor boards Designed and implemented full-size drawing storage and record-keeping system

MSU Plant Biology Research Laboratory, Lab Assistant, East Lansing, MI Jan-May 2009 Maintained lab, including cleaning, sterilizing, and restocking supplies Managed mixing solutions, making media, pouring plates, and preparing flats of studied plants

SKILLS

Fluent Spanish: competent verbal, writing, and auditory skills Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite Experienced in AutoCAD 2008 and 2009LT- Creating and updating P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams, and designs

ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Biosystems Engineering Club, Vice President, May 2010-Present MSU Women in Engineering and PALS Program, Mentee in 2008, presently Mentor to another student Society of Women Engineers, Local and National Member, 2008-Present

20

MEGAN ROBB

References Upon Request

989.619.0749•[email protected] CURRENT PERMANENT 403 Lexington 2186 Krys Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 Gaylord, MI 49735 OBJECTIVE To obtain an internship position and gain practical experience in the Engineering field utilizing my communication skills, enthusiasm, and academic knowledge to positively contribute to a team. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering, Michigan State University • Ecosystems Engineering Concentration; GPA: 2.79/4.00 Expected May 2012

• Lansing Community College; GPA 3.75/4.00 Fall semester 2007 • Western Michigan University; GPA 3.90/4.00 Fall semester 2005

WORK EXPERIENCE Treetops Resort, Tavern Supervisor, Gaylord, MI May 2010-Present, seasonal

• Responsible for opening and closing the facilities, weekly food and beverage ordering from 5 distributors • Contributed multiple management based solutions implemented within the department • Commissioned and accomplished the interviewing and hiring of 5 seasonal employees • Trained and directed the operations of 20 staff members employed in the food and beverage department • Performance of daily operations, serving numerous guests simultaneously, collecting money from customers, use

of MICROS point of sale computer software • Obtained TAM certification

Treetops Resort, Waitress/Bartender, Gaylord, MI August 2003-Sept. 2009, seasonal

• Responsible for opening and closing the facilities • Trained approximately 15 new employees in the food and beverage department

THL-Maui Rentals, Customer Service Representative, New Zealand June 2006-Jan. 2007 • Provided customer service for travelers seeking transportation around New Zealand • Gained confidence and global awareness through experiences living abroad

EconoLodge, Front Desk Representative, Gaylord, MI Jan. 2006-June 2006 • Assisted and accommodated hotel guests providing exceptional customer service • Developed professional customer relation skills through daily contact with EconoLodge customers

Treetops-Sylvan Resort, Ski & Snowboard Instructor, Gaylord, MI Dec. 2003-April 2006 • Provided private skiing and snowboarding lessons to guests of all abilities • Effectively communicated techniques to novice skiiers and snowboarders

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Member – American Red Cross Blood Donor Sept. 2005-Present • Volunteer – Animal Shelter, Gaylord, MI Dec. 2007 • Volunteer – Relay for Life, Gaylord, MI August 2007

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project • Use of Matlab and Labview

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

• Biosystems Engineering Student Club • MSU Waterski and Wakeboard Team • Spartan Golf Club

21

Claire Schuurmans 166 Gunson St. East Lansing, MI 48823 [email protected] (616) 644-2208 Objective Obtain a full-time engineering position in the area of food processing and development.

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI August 2008-Present

• Bachelor of Science Biosystems Engineering GPA: 3.2/4.0 Expected May 2012 • Food Concentration

Byron Center High School, Byron Center, MI 2008

• GPA: 4.1/4.0 • AP in Biology, English Language, English Literature, and Psychology

Work Experience Dining Room Server/Kitchen Worker August 2009-Present Alice B. Cowles House (President’s house), East Lansing, MI

• Serve in a professional environment for banquets and catered events Production Control Intern May 2011-August 2011 Great Lakes Packing Company, Kewadin, MI

• Supervised the filling and palletizing of cherry products on the processing line • Monitored Critical Control Points • Maintained scale calibration and inkjet printers for label tracking purposes • Led employee training sessions and conducted HACCP tours of the plant operation • Managed assignments of employees to optimize efficiency of the final packing stages • Created new training DVD that improved on previous printed training material • Selected and installed Ubuntu Linux to develop computer-based video • Revised food safety programs and trucking records • Collected and managed data for plant's water usage study

T-Ball Coach Summer 2009 Kentwood Parks and Recreation, Kentwood, MI

• Developed leadership and time management skills • Created practice plans and supervised games and additional volunteer coaches

Cashier/Sandwich Maker June 2006-Jan 2008 Quiznos, Wyoming, MI

• Gained experience in food safety, problem solving and customer interaction • Learned to work quickly while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

Activities Food Science Club 2009-Present Biosystems Engineering Student Club / ASABE 2008-Present Lifetime Girl Scout 1996-Present Society of Woman Engineers, Banquet Committee Co-Chair 2009-2010

• Organized and spoke at events for 300 students, faculty, and industry professionals Michigan State University Campus Band 2008-2010

Skills • Windows, Macintosh, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MatLab proficient • Ubuntu Linux Operating System experience • Spanish language, basic oral and written

Honors • Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization 2010-Present • Great Lakes Packing Company Scholarship 2011 • Michigan Promise Scholarship 2008-2012 • Biosystems Engineering Scholarship 2008 • Benjamin H. Anibal Scholarship 2008

22

Tara Sliwinski [email protected] | (586) 719-3771 33720 Pineview Ln, Fraser, MI 48026

OBJECTIVE: Seeking full-time employment in which I can apply engineering skills to food-related problems, with opportunities to learn and advance. EDUCATION Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering, May 2012 Concentration in Food Engineering GPA: 3.35/4.0; Dean’s List Fall 2008, Spring 2010

Capstone project: Designing an automated feeding system for yellow perch aquaculture EXPERIENCE Study abroad in France, June-July 2011 Ecole d’Ingénieurs de Purpan, Toulouse, France

Studied European agriculture and food along with French language classes Immersed in southern French culture as an intern on a dairy goat farm Milked 44 goats 2x per day; participated in small-scale cheese processing by hand Adapted to unfamiliar and unexpected situations Improved understanding of diversity and global perspective

Mentor for Intro to Engineering Modeling Course, Jan 2011-present MSU College of Engineering, East Lansing, MI

Help students develop problem solving techniques in MATLAB and Microsoft Excel Responsible for grading weekly assignments for about 80 students per semester

Changeover Worker, Summers 2010/2011 DTN Management Co., East Lansing, MI

Worked with a team to ready 300+ apartments for new tenants Assessed for damages; inspected cleaning jobs Communicated results to supervisor

General Kitchen Worker, Sept 2008-Dec 2008 South Complex Dining Services, East Lansing, MI

Learned time management skills Took initiative to maintain a safe and clean work environment and high food quality

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office and MATLAB Familiar with LabView, Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop Conversational in French Basic knowledge of Japanese language

ACTIVITIES Biosystems Engineering Student Club, 2009-present; CANR representative

Maintain involvement between club members and activities sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

MSU Swing Dance Club, 2009-present; Treasurer Coordinate people for fundraising Assist in teaching beginner lessons

Michigan State Rowing Club, 2008-2010 Dedicated about 20 hours per week to club Website editor, 2009 Competed on a national level

Women in Engineering Peer Mentor

23

Miranda I. Sperry (517) 604-3599

1040 Pelican Place, Mason, MI 48854 [email protected]

Objective To obtain employment that utilizes my abilities and challenges me to expand my knowledge both as an engineer and a life-long learner

Education Aug 2008- Present: Michigan State University (Honors College, College of Engineering), East Lansing, MI

GPA: 3.77, Expected Graduation Date: May 2012

Major: Biosystems Engineering with Food Engineering specialization (B.S.)

Freshman Study Abroad Seminar: Environmental Science in New Zealand

Work Experience September 2011-Present: U.S.D.A. Agricultural Research Service, East Lansing, MI

• Research Aide in Sugarbeet and Bean Research Unit at MSU

• Analyze optical quality of horticulture fruits (specifically apples) using various pieces of technology, assist in development,

creation, and implementation of an automatic apple sorting/grading machine used during harvest

Aug 2011-Present: MSU Dairy Plant, East Lansing, MI

• Student Employee

• Create/package various ice cream and cheese products, take inventory of products as they exit and enter facility, perform

sanitation/maintenance of facility, implement food safety standards throughout production

May 2011-Aug 2011: Mastronardi Produce Ltd., Livonia, MI

• Food Safety Intern

• Performed air sampling of warehouses, developed worksheets for use in production/food safety, organized food safety paperwork,

researched fresh-cut information, prepared/presented internship projects to upper level management

December 2008 – Aug 2011: IR4 Pesticide Research Labs, East Lansing, MI

• Student Aide in MSU labs

• Prepared lab samples for analysis, aided analysts in research, took inventory of new samples, collected/recorded data of samples,

received Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) training

July 2010-September 2010: Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL), Lansing, MI

• Summer Intern in the Energy & Eco Strategies Department

• Organized/directed four different day camps for kids throughout the Lansing area promoting energy efficiency and optimization,

volunteered for and advised energy saver options to BWL customers at multiple community events, organized Energy

Optimization Booklet, updated bill information for various BWL buildings

Achievements

• Tau Beta Pi Honors Engineering Society, MSU Chapter - criteria: top 1/8th of class academically (Nov 2010-present)

• Honor’s College at Michigan State University (Aug 2008-present)

• Dean’s List at Michigan State University (2008-present)

• Recipient of DeBoer Family Scholarship/Fellowship Fund with Department of Biosystems Engineering (2011)

• 1st Place Award in Communication Arts and Sciences Category - MSU’s Undergraduate Research & Arts Forum for “Improving

the Facebook Mobile Interface to Increase Usability” (2009)

• Recipient of Minnie Newman Memorial Scholarship (2008)

• Valedictorian of Mason High School - GPA: 4.0 (2008)

Membership/Volunteer Work:

• Member of MSU Engineers Without Borders (Publicity Chair/Volunteer Coordinator), Women in Engineering (Mentor),

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Biosystems Engineering Student Club, Students Involved in

Community Service, Society of Women Engineers, Habitat for Humanity, Michigan Service Scholar’s Program (300 hours of

community service for 2010-2011 school year), Intramural Softball Team, Holmes Environmental Awareness Team, Solar Car

Team

• MSU Volunteer Work: Physics Help room tutor, Holmes Orientation Team (Coordinator), Chemistry Day at Impression Five

Museum, Science Olympiad, Freshman Seminar Abroad Orientation (Student Advisor), Relay for Life, Alternative Spring Break

in Sky Meadows Park, VA

• Community Volunteer work: Michigan Women’s History Museum/Hall of Fame docent, Recycle-Rama , Summer in the City

Detroit, Ingham County Animal Shelter, Group Work Camps Mission Trip in Bingham, NY, Silver Bells in the City, Chili

Cook-Off, Community Garden

Skills/Personal

• Ambitious, highly organized & punctual, very thorough & attentive to detail, work well in teams but not afraid to take on a

leadership role, well-versed in computers including Microsoft Office programs, LabView/MATLAB, and Firefox and Internet

Explorer

24

William R. Stieber

Permanent Address University Address

535 Mountain View Drive 244 Spartan Ave

Harrisonburg, VA 22801 East Lansing, MI 48823

Cell phone: 540.421.7961 Email: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

Obtain an internship to gain experience in the biomedical or pharmaceutical field

EDUCATIO�


Biosystems Engineering, B.S. May 2012

Biomedical Engineering Concentration; GPA: 3.0/4.0

Relevant coursework: Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Engineering Properties of Biological

Materials, Heat and Mass Transfer in Biosystems, Microbial Systems Engineering, Engineering Design &

Optimization for Biological Systems, Electronic Instrumentation and Systems, Physiology, Eukaryotic

Pathogens, Sustainable Bioenergy Systems, Biological Thermodynamics

Eastern Mennonite High School, Harrisonburg, VA May 2007

GPA: 3.45/4.00

Awarded Certification of Science

United Nations member

Biotechnology student: Projects: PAGE, environmental assessment of local stream

WORK EXPERIE�CE

Lacritin Protein Research Assistant, James Madison University Summer 2010

• Purified the lacritin protein using sonication, centrifugation, affinity chromatography, dialysis,

size exclusion chromatography

• Operated and calibrated gel chromatography system for determining the size of proteins

• Performed SDS PAGE and BCA protein assay

• Re-suspended and desalted proteins for research

• Prepared packed columns and buffers for gel chromatography

• Formulated and sterilized E. Coli media

• Trained colleagues in using the chromatography system

Team Leader, Chick-fil-A, Harrisonburg, VA, Mar - Aug 2007, summers 2008 & 2009

• Trained new employees in customer service and kitchen responsibilities

• Prevented cross contamination of raw and cooked products

• Inventoried and ordered chicken as needed for the next day

• Checked raw and cooked foods to ensure stored at correct temperatures

• Cooked food for hundreds of customers per day

Shift Manager, Subway Restaurants, Harrisonburg VA Summer 2005

• Operated the restaurant unassisted

• Maintained a clean environment

• Efficiently served customers

ACTIVITIES

Biosystems Engineering Student Club Member

Accomplished Pianist (12 years)

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Adobe: Acrobat, After Affects,

Premiere Pro & Photoshop

25

Kevin Swahn 414 Michigan Ave., Apt E10. East Lansing, MI, 48823. Cell: (313) 330-3700. E-mail: [email protected]

Objective Obtain a full time position that will increase my current knowledge and experience in many applications of food engineering and processing.

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Food Engineering Concentration Graduation: May 2012 GPA 3.08/4.0 Crestwood High School, Dearborn Heights, MI, Class of 2007 High School: AP English and Calculus; National Honor’s Society, Varsity Tennis and Swimming Teams GPA 3.9/4.0

Experience MSU Dairy Plant, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2010 to Present

· Learning methods of producing many varieties of ice cream and cheese Full time Summer, 2010 · Training new workers to complete everyday responsibilities · Understanding of dairy machinery and their components · Using proper sanitation procedures and techniques · Working and handling multiple tasks consistently

Dunham’s Sports, Canton, MI Sept 2006 to April 2007 Stock Clerk / Shoe Salesman

· Stocked, organized, and managed the floor sales · Developed people skills and better communication

Skills Subjects Covered: Basic food principles, biology, biological properties, biomass conversion, chemistry, electronics, fluid processing, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, MATLAB, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Project), microbial systems, pipeline engineering, project management, sanitation procedures, thermodynamics. Current Courses: Food Engineering: Solids, Food Processing: Dairy Foods, Food Microbiology, Senior Design

Activities Involved in the MSU Biosystems Engineering Club Active member in the MSU Cycling Club Drum Corps International: Capital Regiment-summer 2006, Madison Scouts-summers 2007-2010

· Section Leader 2009 & 2010 · Developed commitment, dedication, and perseverance

MSU Marching Band, 2007-2008 / MSU Spartan Brass, 2007 Phi Mu Alpha (PMA): Treasurer, (2009, 2011, 2012) Largest men’s music fraternity in the nation

· Promotes music within the community through events and performances

Honors Best Leader by Example 2010 Madison Scouts President’s Award for Educational Excellence & Citizenship - Crestwood High School (Senior) John Phillip Sousa Award for Excellence in Musical Achievement

26

Michael Zanotti 1610 Todd Avenue, Lansing, MI 48910 • (231) 392-4199

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a professional internship related to the biomedical, environmental, food, or bioenergy industries.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering, 3.85/4.0 GPA Expected May 2012

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science in Biology, 3.96/4.0 GPA Summa Cum Laude May 2006

Relevant Coursework: Thermodynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Microbial Systems Engineering, Mammalian

Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, Biological Statistics, Organic Chemistry I/II

WORK EXPERIENCE

E-Biodiesel Summer 2011

Conducted experiments optimizing the lipid content in the fungal species Mortierella isabellina.

Analyzed samples using HPLC, GCMS, and titration equipment.

Pharmacy Technician, Munson Medical Center. Traverse City, MI 2009 to Present

Prepared IV admixtures from assigned batches, as well as all first doses and STAT medications.

Assisted buyer in ordering daily medications and supplies for pharmacy totaling over $1,000,000 on a biweekly basis.

Substitute Teacher/Basketball Coach, Traverse City Public/Catholic Schools March 2009 - June 2009

Taught a variety of subjects at both school systems; grades 5-12.

Head coach of the St. Francis 7th-grade basketball team; organized practices, transportation to games, and end of the year banquet.

Land Steward Intern, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy/The Nature Conservancy Summer 2006/2007

Assisted with invasive species control activities at various preserves.

Coordinated volunteer workdays, presented workshops, and participated in outreach programs.

SKILLS

Experienced user of Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Lab View, and ArcGIS 9.2.

ACTIVITIES

Biosystems Engineering Club Member 2011

WNMC 90.7 FM March 2009- August 2010

Volunteer DJ for the free-form community public radio station WNMC 90.7 FM, Traverse City, MI.

Grand Traverse Conservation District 2008

Helped prepare and work the annual community native plants seedling sale.

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy 2005

Helped build and maintain trails at various preserves

AWARDS

DeBoer Family Scholarship/Fellowship 2011

Joseph H. Rogers Science & Math Award 2010

Physics Department Award 2010

Beaver Island Tuition Scholarship 2005

Norvall C. & Evelyn Gagnon Bovee Scholarship 2005

Chemistry Department Award 2004

27



Expected December 2012 Graduates

Ian M. Hildebrandt Permanent Address Current Address

2687 W. Lincoln Ave.

Ionia MI, 48846

Cell Phone: 616 902 1476

3387 Wirt Rd.

Mason, MI 48854

Email: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

Obtain an internship in order to develop necessary skills and gain experience as a Biosystems Engineer

EDUCATIO�

Michigan State University, Honors College, East Lansing, Michigan

Biosystems Engineering, B.S. December 2012

Food Engineering Concentration 3.8/4.0

Ionia High School, Ionia Michigan, Class of 2009, Top 20

National Honors Society, Varsity Soccer, Science Olympiad, Math Club, Student Council

Basic understanding of the Spanish language

EXPERIE�CE

MSU Muscle Foods Processing and Safety Laboratory Research Assistant, Dr. Bradley Marks September 2009 - Present

• Performed safe and quality laboratory procedures involving food borne pathogens

• In the process of using Excel as a vehicle for a large scale analysis of a massive collection of data

• Collaborated with a team to provide accurate and precise experimental data

• Participated in an experiment involving thermal inactivation of salmonella in whole muscle products

• Completed safety training: Biosafety Principles for animal users, Chemical Hygiene & Laboratory

safety, Medical waste, Security awareness, Hazardous waste initial, and Hazardous waste refresher

Ionia Public Schools

Math Tutor 2008-2009 School Year

• Organized and hosted an afterschool math clinic to help the student body with mathematics

• Offered services as a one-on-one tutor

• Tutored in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and pre-calculus

Greg Cook Builders

Construction Hand Summers of 2007-2009

• Operated strictly under the safety guidelines of OSHA

• Worked in small to large groups effectively in a variety of projects

EXTRA CURRICULAR

• Biosystems Engineer Student Club, Member September 2010 – Present

• ASABE, Member November 2010 -Present

• Ionia County Young Democrats, Treasurer September 2008-2010

• Ionia High School Marching Band, Drum Major 2006-2009

• Volunteered at ADS Competition at MSU 2011

28

Lindsay Reynolds 23835 Forest Street, Oak Park, MI 48237

(248) 259-3201 [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Objective

To obtain work experience that will allow me to develop my leadership skills and creativity and gain exposure to biosystems and biomedical engineering opportunities.

Education

Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, MI Biosystems Engineering, B.S. GPA: 3.073/4.00 Expected: Dec 2012 Biomedical Engineering Concentration Relevant Coursework

Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak, MI, Honors GPA 3.5/4.0 June 2008 Leadership Experience Treasurer, Biosystems Engineering Student Club, East Lansing, MI Sep 2011-present

• Regulate and manage club checking account • Administer collection of dues and proper billing

Peer Assisted Learning Leader, MSU, East Lansing, MI January 2010-present

• Organize and conduct group mathematics study sessions for students to better understand the concepts of calculus and algebra.

• Improve students success rate in the university

Treasurer, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, MSU, East Lansing, MI Dec 2010-present • Maintain budget for local sorority chapter • Communicate with national headquarters on all financial matters • Execute accurate billing and payment history for members • Prepare all financial documents and tax forms as required

Student Technician, Wayne State University Registrars Office, Detroit, MI Summer 2009, 2010

• Imaged and indexed academic records as part of an ongoing project • Converted paper transcripts to electronic form

Dance Instructor, Royal Oak School District, Royal Oak, MI Summer 2009, 2010

• Instructed students, ranging in age from 6 to 12 in various forms and styles of dance Honors Michigan Competitive Scholarship 2010

Michigan State University Deans List 2008 Michigan Promise Scholarship 2008 National Honor Society, Royal Oak High School 2007

Activities Women in Engineering Mentor Program Fall 2010-present

Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Fall 2009-present MSU Biosystems Engineering Student Club Fall 2008-present Society of Women Engineers Student Club Fall 2008-present Varsity Bowling Team, Varsity Cheerleading Squad, A Cappella Choir 2005-2008

• Design and Optimization • Heat and Mass Transfer • Physiology • Biosystems Design Techniques • Organisms and Populations Biology • Fluid Mechanics • Analysis of Biological Systems • Cells and Molecules Biology • Organic Chemistry • Properties of Biological Materials • Microbial Systems Engineering • Thermodynamics

29

Eric Thomas Werner

[email protected]

618 Spartan Avenue

East Lansing, MI 48823

269-377-8977

Objective

To obtain an internship focusing on Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Biosystems

Engineering, specifically in the areas of Alternative Energy, Waste Management, or Ecosystem

Remediation.

Accomplished written and oral communication skills as well as computer based knowledge in

Microsoft Office and Data Acquisition (LabView, Matlab, ArcGIS)

Strong team player and team leader

Works well under pressure with minimal supervision

Excellent attendance history demonstrated by perfect attendance record

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI August 2008 – Present

Bachelor of Science Expected Graduation - Fall 2012

Major: Biosystems Engineering, GPA: 2.7

40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification June 2011

Knowledgeable in the properties and behaviors of hazardous materials

Capable of performing emergency response tasks and responsibilities

Campus Involvement

Engineers Without Borders, MSU January 2011 – Present

International Project Committee

Design and implementation of composting latrines in El Balsamar, El Salvador

Provides the opportunity to work alongside students in other engineering majors

Attend weekly meetings

Red Cedar River Clean-up, MSU October 2010

Volunteer event to remove garbage and other hazardous materials from the Red Cedar River

Allowed students interested in making a difference on our campus to come together and help

maintain the beauty of Michigan State University’s campus

Work Experience

Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI September 2009 - Present

Bartender, Trainer, and Banquet Server

Provide excellent customer and table side service

Received employee of the month in June 2010

Ensure that banquet halls and tables are set properly for a variety of events

Proven ability to multi task and maintain a professional demeanor during extremely busy events

Continually received promotions

Helios Solar, LLC August 2011

Assisted in the construction of an 18.45 kW DC STC solar field at Hackett High School in

Kalamazoo, MI

Solar array will account for approximately 5% of the schools energy consumption

Currently the largest non-university building solar field in the state of Michigan

References available upon request

30


Expected 2013 Graduates

Steven M. Archer Campus Address Home Address 424 Michigan Ave. Apt. # W14 [email protected] 29620 Gaylord Ct. East Lansing, MI 48823 (734) 536-9399 Livonia, MI 48154 Objective To obtain an internship or part time summer position to work on biological solutions to the increasing health, energy, and environmental demands. Education Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI Aug. 2009 – May 2013

· B.S. Biosystems Engineering- GPA: 3.5/4.0 · Relevant Coursework: Differential Equations, Organic Chemistry,

Thermodynamics, Micro Biology, Properties of Bio. Materials (Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid Dynamics by May 2012)

Experience MSU Biosystems and Agriculture Engineering Department – East Lansing, MI Sept. 2011- Present Undergraduate Research Assistant

· Analyze samples of switch-grass with TGA · Collect water samples from retention basin · Measured COD, pH, and Total Solids for storm/waste water

The Environmental Quality Company – Belleville, MI June 2011 – Aug. 2011 Lab Intern

· HAZWOPER 24 hour Certified · Analyzed TDU, oil, waste water, and other industrial wastes material · Operated and calibrated Bomb calorimeter, Hydra, XRF, TOC, Optima

Doc’s Sports Retreat - Livonia, MI May 2008 – June 2011 Expediter

· Coordinated the kitchen with several stations working together · Organize constant flow of orders, sending them out on time

MSU Food and Services - East Lansing, MI Sept. 2009 - May 2010 Server

· Selected to prepare and cook food aside from only being a server Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment (OHM) - Livonia, MI Jan.2009 - June 2009 Intern

· Environmental Water Resource Group (EWRG) o Analyzed water main and river flow data on GIS o Composed models and graphs of storm data on Excel

· Transportation group o Learned basic AutoCAD commands o Participated in bridge inspections

Memberships · MSU Biosystems Engineering Club Aug. 2010 – Present

Skills · Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint · Basic LabVIEW, MATLab, Nx

31

Maureen Berryman [email protected] | (734)277-0814

Current Address: 1705 University Village 1709-202a | East Lansing, MI 48823 Permanent Address: 5132 Lisch Dr. | Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Objective To gain experience with a summer internship in the field of biosystems engineering including working closely with alternative energy and/or sustainability. Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Biosystems Engineering, B.S., Bioenergy Engineering Concentration, May 2013 Honors College Member, GPA 3.52/4.0

Pinckney High School, June 2008, Summa Cum Laude National Honors Society Member, GPA 3.9/4.0

Experience Hawk Island County Park, Lansing, MI Lifeguard, May to September, 2011

• Served as a certified lifeguard at the beach for up to 350 patrons • Worked with money in the concessions and boat rental • Provided first aide to patrons • Dealt with patron questions and complaints and assisted in an appropriate manner • Assisted in various tasks at the park such as cleaning, weeding, and making the park presentable

Camp Invention, Dexter, MI Counselor, June 28 to July 2, 2010

• Supervised and organized approximately 20 campers between 9 and 10 years old • Assisted teachers in lessons dealing with different areas of science • Led a junior counselor and worked cooperatively with other counselors • Coordinated registration for campers arriving at camp

Varsity Day Camp, Pinckney, MI Counselor, June to August, 2009

• Served as a certified lifeguard about 3 times a week • Supervised approximately 15 campers between 6 and 12 years old • Coordinated registration for campers arriving at camp each day • Organized activities throughout the day including soccer, canoeing, archery, arts & crafts, etc. • Worked as a mediator for conflicts between campers and dealt with behavioral problems

Leadership Experience Society of Women Engineers Executive Board Member – Social Co-chair, April 2011 to present

• Plan social activities to build community within the group • Work with other E-board members to run meetings and plan other events

MSU Dance Marathon Planning Committee Member, September 2008 to April 2009

• Work with the committee to plan fundraisers, find participants, find sponsors, and plan the event PHS Marching Band Section Leader, May 2006 to May 2008

• Work with fellow section leaders as well as drum majors to run rehearsals • Teach and organize a section of approximately 20 students for rehearsals and shows

Activities Alternative Spring Break, Puerto Rico – Environment, March 2011 Society of Women Engineers, September 2010 – present Beyond Coal, Grassroots Committee, September 2010 – May 2011 Waterski Team, September 2010 – present Environmental Club, September 2007 – May 2008 PHS Marching Band, August 2004 – May 2008 Special Skills 4 years of Spanish classes – 200 level proficiency Familiar with MATLAB, MINITAB, and LABVIEW

32

Adrienne M. Bunce 2814 Beaujardin Dr Apt 205, Lansing, MI 48910 231-742-2011 ▪ [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an internship experience to employ my leadership and creativity skills emphasizing sustainable environmental practices.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Biosystems Engineering Michigan State University College of Engineering, East Lansing, MI

EXPERIENCE: The Center for Spartan Engineering, East Lansing, MI

Career Peer

Coach and advise fellow engineering students on career preparation Lead professional development projects such as mock interviews including managing

schedules and employee relations creating opportunities for students and employers

Collaborate with co-workers and employers to accomplish major projects, including Career Gallery preparation for 300+ students

Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI Environmental Intern

Traveled independently to 6 plants across Kellogg North America for corporate partnership with plant environmental coordinators

Created various environmental SOP’s to aid with policy upkeep at the various plant locations Observed and supported corporate employees with a plant level internal audit

MSU Biosystems Engineering, East Lansing, MI Research Assistant

Managed pilot project on wastewater treatment for Michigan food processers; creating design details, daily testing schedule, and organizing and formatting data

Conducted accurate and precise wastewater experiments to evaluate contamination and biological activity

Helped to maintain 3 other projects related to clean water management including collecting water samples in the research field and running laboratory tests

Kellogg Company, Omaha, NE Engineering Co-op

Formulated and managed wastewater characterization study for Omaha cereal plant; including organizing project, collecting and analyzing data, and giving a final presentation

Partnered with 10 engineers on various plant improvement projects by cost estimating, defining Scope of Work, updating AutoCAD drawings, taking field measurements, and coordinating construction schedule with outside contractors

Supported Plant Environmental Engineer to formulate and implement energy improvement projects with over $100,000 in savings

MSU Spring Break Corporate Tour, VA, PA, MN Visited Alcoa, GE, MeadWestvaco, Norfolk Southern, General Mills, 3M, IBM, Cargill

Effectively communicated with cross-functional team members in case study Presented case study to professional panel at MeadWestvaco with team Interacted effectively with over 20 employees in business environment

SKILLS: Skilled in Microsoft Office, proficient in MATLab and AutoCAD, strong organization and communication skills

LEADERSHIP: Biosystems Engineering Student Club, Treasurer, Member Diversity Career Fair Advisory Board, President, Member Engineers Without Borders, Treasurer, Member Spartan Shadows Mentor Program, Mentor

College of Business BROAD Freshman Program, Participant, Mentee

May 2013

Mar 2009-June 2011

Jan-Aug 2010

Mar 2008 & Mar 2009

Sept 2008-Dec 2009 Dec 2008-Dec 2009

Sept 2008-Present

Aug 2008-May 2009

Sept 2007-May 2008

May -Sept 2011

Sept 2008 -Current

33

Kunal Choubey

3621 Heron Ridge Drive, Rochester, MI 48309 | [email protected] | (248)-978-6876

Objective ó To obtain a summer internship or research opportunity that maximizes my learning experience,

engineering skills, and human biology knowledge.

Education ó Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48825 2008-Present

§ Bachelor of Science Biosystems Engineering GPA 3.0/4.0 Expected May 2013 § Biomedical Concentration § Relevant Courses

Engineering w BE 230 – Engineering Analysis of

Biosystems w BE 350 – Thermodynamics for

Biosystems Engineering w CE 321 – Fluid Mechanics

Human Biology w ZOL 402- Neurobiology w ZOL 341- Fundamental Genetics w ANTR 350 - Human Gross Anatomy and

Structural Biology w PSL 310 – Physiology for Pre-Health Prof. w CEM 251 & 252 – Organic Chemistry I & II

ó Rochester High School, Rochester, MI 48309 2008

§ GPA 3.51/4.0 § Advanced Placement Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry

Volunteer Experience ó Beaumont Hospital, Troy MI Summer 2009/2010

§ Collaborated with nurses to aid in patient care § Aided patient care with food delivery

ó Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Radford VI Summer 2007 § Assisted nurses and doctors with patient removal and transport

ó Oakland Animal Hospital, Rochester Hills MI Spring 2007 § Worked with Veterinarians and other students in animal care § Observed surgical procedures

Skills ó Competent in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Activities ó Pre-Medical Association 2008-2010 ó Biosystems Engineering Club 2011 ó League of Legends Club 2011-Present

34

MATTHEW CROWDER 131 Beal Street East Lansing, MI 48823 (810)265-6955 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE To obtain an internship working in the food engineering industry where my ideas and teamwork skills can be used effectively. EDUCATION Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI | B.S., Biosystems Engineering – GPA 3.58 – May 2013 EXPERIENCE Bus Person/Certified Trainer/Host | Olive Garden, Okemos, MI – 2009 to Present

Welcome guests and seat them according to their personal needs to ensure they have an enjoyable visit.

Help the managers and servers to ensure the restaurant runs as efficiently as possible. Clean the restaurant to proper safety standards to ensure 100% guest satisfaction and safety. Train new team members to the highest standards possible to ensure they feel comfortable

and confident while at work and to ensure they make the guests feel welcome. Level I | East Campus Dining Services, East Lansing, MI – 2008 to 2009

Worked as a short order cook making personalized pizzas and sandwiches. Operated in a large team to make sure everything ran smoothly.

Customer Service Associate | Kroger, Flint, MI – 2009

Worked as a cashier handling money and working with customers. Worked in the dairy department making sure everything was stocked, neat, clean, and orderly. Helped answer customer questions and helped customers find products around the store.

Secretary/Yard Worker | Flint Scrap Iron & Metal Inc, Flint, MI – 2007

Worked in the office weighing cars and scrap metal and calculating prices. Handled and distrubted money to customers. Worked in the yard disesembling cars and other pieces of scrap metal. Operated a Skytrak Forklift to move cars and scrap metal around the scrap yard.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Biosystems Engineering Club Intramural Ice Hockey

PERSONAL SKILLS

Work well with a team to complete a goal. Work well with customers to make sure all their needs are met. Have problem solving skills and the ability to incorporate ideas into real life situations.

35

358 N Harrison Rd, East Lansing, Michigan 48823

231.343.8001

Luke DeSmet [email protected] Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Expected 2013 • Bachelor of Science, Biosystems Engineering • Currently have completed 70 credits with a 3.47 GPA

Muskegon Community College, dual-enrollment, Muskegon, MI 2007–2009 • Cumulative GPA of 3.79 • Earned credits in Anthropology, Astronomy, and Humanities

Montague High School, Montague, MI June 2009 • Cumulative GPA of 3.95, ranked 4th in class • Transcript indicates 4 years of science and math plus AP English

Experience MSU Recreation and Sports Services Spring 2011-Present Michigan State University, Lake Lansing, East Lansing Mi

• Work dually at MSU Sailing Center and building repair for Intramural buildings • Gave sailing lessons, maintained site and boat conditions, CPR & AED certified.

Pro Shop Cart Attendant Tyler Creek Golf Course and Campground, Alto, MI Summer 2010

• Planned, coordinated, prepared, cooked and scored various golf outings • Received the highest evaluation among co-workers at end of season

Pro Shop Cart Attendant Summers 2007–2009 Thoroughbred Golf Course, Rothbury, MI

• Obtained high customer satisfaction rate by going above and beyond in my service • Communicated effectively with other staff to increase efficiency and service

Math and Science Tutor 2006–2009 Montague High School Lab, Montague, MI

Grounds Maintenance Summers 2006–2008 Double JJ Ranch and Golf Resort, Rothbury, MI

• Co-supervised a stair and retaining wall construction project • Improved golf course condition, emphasizing quality work and accountability • Helped with layout and construction of golf course tee complex and irrigation system

Job Shadow, Clinical Research Labs October 2008 Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI

• Toured Pathology Department with chief hematopathologist learning specific functions of two clinical research labs that review blood specimens for diagnosis of cancers and diseases

• Inspected Flow Cytometry Lab’s laser light-activated cell-sorting technique used to determine into which category of blood cell cancer the specimen fits

Achievements and Community Service • Michigan Aerospace Challenge Presenter: Constructed high power rocket, built payload,

calculated expected altitude, prepared visual display and delivered speech to panel of judges • Certified Weather Spotter, National Weather Service, Muskegon County, MI • Participated in environmental advocacy opportunities including Lake Michigan shoreline cleanup projects, recycling awareness, tree planting, and energy conservation • Co-orchestrated drunk driving awareness day with statistics, handouts, and demonstrations

36

Younsuk Dong

2630 Marfitt Road. APT #3, East Lansing, Michigan, 48823 (517)899-6680 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE .

�� To obtain a summer or fall 2011 internship

EDUCATION .

�� Michigan State University – College of Engineering, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering Fall 2007 to present

Cumulative GPA : 2.97

EXPERIENCE .

�� Shaw Cafeteria, East Lansing, MI Fall 2008

Department of the Residential and Hospitality Service, MSU

ACTIVITIES .

�� Volunteer Church Worship Team, East Lansing, MI Fall 2007 to present

Lansing Korean United Methodist Church

�� Volunteer Car Ministry , Lansing, MI Fall 2008 to Spring 2010

Trinity Church

�� Korean Student Organization, East Lansing, MI Fall 2007

MSU

�� Volunteer Food drive, Lansing, MI Fall 2007

Red Cross

SKILLS .

�� Bilingual – Fluent in both English and Korean

�� Black belt(4TH Dan) – Tae Kwon Do

�� Play Guitar, drum, and saxophone

�� Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, and Power Point), MATLAB, Python, and NX 7

37


Kelsey M. Downey [email protected]

4732 Duvernay Dr., Lansing, MI 48910 (815) 409-8823

ObjectiveTo obtain an internship or co-op that will provide valuable engineering experience and make significant contributions to biological problems.

Education Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI Sept. 2009 - Present

Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering, Bioenergy Concentration GPA: 3.24/4.0

Joliet Community College; Joliet, IL Summer 2010 Calculus III and Differential Equations GPA: 4.0/4.0 Joliet West High School; Joliet, IL Aug. 2005 - May 2009 Magna Cum Laude, Honors classes, AP Biology, Computer Programming, Math Team GPA: 3.8/4.0 Experience Michigan State University Residential Dining Services; East Lansing, MI Aug. 2009 - Present Position: Level 3 – Student Cook Supervisor

• Complete assigned shifts and tasks in a timely manner • Instruct new employees on kitchen protocol • Oversee the appointed tasks of student staff • Present excellent communication skills with fellow coworkers • Support head chef with the preparation of food for service to customers • Follow safety protocols and FDA regulations • Alleviate customer by accommodating their needs

Joliet Softball Association; Joliet, IL Summer 2008 • Umpired girl’s softball for teams eight and under • Arrived on time to scheduled games and available when needed • Justified a given call in a respectful manner when questioned

Skills Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MATLAB, Visual Basic, Photoshop, and Research Engines Acquire sufficient analytical thinking for identifying, scrutinizing, and improving complex problems Awards University Scholars Award 2009 President’s Education Award 2009 Illinois State Scholar 2009 Prairie State Achievement Award for Math and Science 2009 Most Improved Musician 2009 Activities and Volunteering Sigma Alpha (Gamma Chapter) Oct. 2010 - Present

• Partake in fundraising and philanthropy events Engineers Without Borders Oct. 2010 - Present

• Collaborate with engineers on plausible ways to improve the lives of those less fortunate in local, national, and international areas

• National Representative: Update National Board on chapter projects, arrange trips to workshops and conferences

• Organizing an event for Boy Scouts to acquire their engineering badge • Affiliate of the Health and Safety committee for a latrine project in El Salvador • Attended the 2011 EWB-USA International Conference March 2011

Biosystems Engineering Club Sept. 2010 - Present Small Animals Day; Michigan State University April 2010 - 2011

• Welcomed guests upon arrival • Retailed tickets to public

Joliet West High School Music Department June 2005 - May 2009 • Treasurer for the band program: Received a grant to purchase musical equipment • Participated in symphonic band, marching band, jazz band, symphonic orchestra, pep band, and pit • Volunteer: Stage Crew, Guide, Set-up Crew, Clean-up Crew

38

Matthew Gammans [email protected]

Campus Address: W009 Yakeley-Gilchrist• East Lansing, MI 48224 • 616-204-4506 Permanent Address: 479 Marywood Dr. NE • Grand Rapids, MI 49505 • 616-365-2521

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelors of Science in Biosystems Engineering Expected Graduation: May 2013 Ecosystems/Environmental Engineering Concentration, GPA 3.95/4.00

Experience Research Assistant Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI September 2010-present

• Working as a member of Dr. Dawn Reinhold’s research team • Researching the ability of poplar trees to remediate fruit processing wastewater sites • Accurately calculating chemical concentrations and creating chemical solutions • Installed irrigation system

Peer-Assisted Learning Leader Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI September 2011-present • Tutor Calculus 1 as part of a larger research study attempting to increase retention

among Michigan State’s early engineering students. • Encourage team-based learning • Responsible for developing lesson plans and teaching strategies

Groundskeeping Al Reilly, Cedarville, MI Summer 2010 • Was responsible for painting, lawn care, and general upkeep on a large vacation estate • Learned basic construction skills

Leadership MSU Engineers Without Borders Executive Board September 2010-present

• International Committee • Responsible for organizing and leading an alternative spring break trip • Leading a team of engineers designing composting latrines to install in El Salvador

Yakeley Gilchrist Hall Government Executive Board, President (May 2011-present) September 2010-present • Planned and led hall government meetings • Responsible for organizing hall events • Served as a liaison between residents and facility and cafeteria managers

Residence Hall Association September 2010-present • Represented Yakeley-Gilchrist Hall • Committee on Diversity and Community Advocacy

Volunteer and International Experience Engineers Without Borders Assessment Trip El Balsamar, El Salvador Expected: January 2012

• Will be travelling to a rural community in El Salvador to assess needs and plan for the implementation of composting latrines

• Serving as the design leader of the trip Turkey Study Abroad Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey Summer 2011

• Completed Engineering Statics and Engineering Hydrology classes • Visited cultural and historical sites throughout Western Turkey

Alternative Spring Break Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane, Virginia March 2011 • Worked with a group of MSU students designing and installing a bioretention garden

Academic Honors 2011: MSU Biosystems McColly Scholarship, Michigan Education Association Scholarship, MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Distinguished Scholarship, Honors STATE Scholarship 2010: National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Distinguished Scholar with Honors, Michigan Education Association Scholarship, MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Distinguished Scholarship, Honors STATE Scholarship

39

Michael Gisler 152 East Shaw Hall, (248) 631-6406 [email protected] East Lansing, MI 48825

Education Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI Fall 2009 - Present w B.S. Biosystems Engineering, Overall GPA 2.92/4.0 Expected Dec 2013 w Relevant Courses

Engineering Mathematics Science w Graphic Comm. w Differential Equations w Calc-based physics I & II w Statics w Multi-variable Calculus w Cells and Molecules w Thermodynamics w Chemistry

Professional Experience Floor Worker, MSU Dairy Plant, East Lansing MI Fall 2011-Present w Prepare cheese and ice cream with correct methods w Check pH of cheese whey w Package and organize cheese and ice cream

Level II Cashier, Wilson Dining, East Lansing, MI Fall 2009-Present w Operate the cash register w Prepare food for service w Organize and maintain dining stations

Crew Leader, TA’s Home and Lawn, Royal Oak, MI Summers 2010-2011 w Communicated billing information to 50-60 customers w Catalogued billing information and company expenses w Maintained and performed basic repairs to equipment w Operated lawn and landscaping equipment

Crew Member, Highlander Lawn, Chesterfield, MI Summers 2009-2011 w Coordinated with other members to efficiently complete

scheduled work w Organized and maintained equipment

Skills w Member of the Biosystems Engineering Club at MSU w Exposure to Microsoft Office, MATLAB, NX 7.5,

AutoCAD 2010, Revit, Rhino

Awards w 3rd place in Michigan Industrial Education Society Spring 2009

(MITES) AutoCAD w Promotion to Level II Cashier Fall 2011

40

Kristen Henn Local Address: 1275 Oakridge Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823

Permanent Address: 7307 Edgemore Pl. Prospect, KY 40059 Phone: 502-648-6184

E-mail: [email protected] Objective To obtain an internship in an area of Biosystems Engineering, in order to gain knowledge in this specified field and experience in a professional setting. Education

Michigan State University: Bachelor’s Degree (May 2013)

Ø Intended Major: Biosystems Engineering Ø GPA: 3.42

Sacred Heart Academy: High School Diploma (2005-2009) Ø GPA: 3.87 Ø International Baccalaureate Certificate earned in higher level Math, Biology, and History, as well as

standard level French.

Experience Research Technician – MSU Enviroweather Program (May 2011- Present) Ø Programmed data loggers using LoggerNet- Campbell Scientific Ø Installed, replaced, and repaired research grade weather equipment Ø Analyzed raw weather data for input into crop and pest management models Ø Programmed, installed, used, and analyzed data from EviroSMART Soil Water Content Profile Probes Ø Gained basic understanding of networking and cellular modems, specifically in their installation,

troubleshooting, and replacement. Server, Hostess, and Server Assistant (June 2008 – June 2009) Blackstone Grille (9521 U.S Highway 42 Prospect, KY 40059)

Community Service (2005-2011) Haven House, Wayside Christian Mission, Arcadia Community Center, Presbyterian Community Center, Northeast Christian Church

Extracurricular Activities Ø MSU Varsity Field Hockey Team: As a three year member and second year captain of the Michigan

State Field Hockey team, participating in Collegiate Athletics requires time managing skills to handle both a strenuous academic and athletic schedule.

Ø Biosystems Engineering Cub Department Representative (2011-2012): Responsible for attending

Department meetings to discuss club activities and future events for the club and its members.

41

Charlsey Hoehn 4341 Van Atta, Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 449-3421 [email protected]

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Aug. 2009-May 2013

Bachelor of Science, Biosystems Engineering Expected May 2013 GPA: 3.67/4.0; Dean’s List FS’09, SS’10

Experience Research Aide, MSU Horticulture Dept., East Lansing, MI Aug. 2011-present

Examine vegetable production processes. Investigate options that increase sustainability and profitability crop production. Research development of reduced-tillage, crop cover systems, and weed cover. Harvest, planting vegetable crops, weed counts, record keeping, and data entry.

Student Employee, MSU Global, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2009-Present

Compile information utilized in AFRICA LEAD program and the Feed the Future Initiative related to food safety, agriculture, and sustainability

Contribute to projects including the Food Safety Knowledge Network, AFRICA LEAD, and My Horse University Construct autoplay CDs from online courses using Dreamweaver and xHTML code. Program format for online courses and critique previous formatting errors. Process, organize and interpret information from web sources. Transcribe online webcasts for later viewing.

Intern, HCM Muiderberg/ Dalhoeve, Netherlands Summer 2010 Contributed to a team of hardworking individuals on several different horse farms. Participated in the management and care of over 100 horses per farm. Assisted in equine artificial insemination practices – packaging and shipment of semen in the laboratory, as well as

the insemination of mares. Aided in buying and selling of horses; assisted in export of horses to US, Canada and other nations. Introduced to international business deals Educated, instructed and monitored 50 children/day on proper horse care techniques and skills.

Skills Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Camtasia Studio and

MATLAB Written and verbal communication – experience with technical writing International experience

Awards/Honors Student of the year nominee Spring 2011 Ingham County 4-H Amanda Awalt Scholarship for outstanding achievement and leadership skills Summer 2010 4-H Community Golden Feedbag Award for leadership and dedication Fall 2009 Michigan Dressage Association year-end awards; Champion, 3rd and 4th level Fall 2009

Activities MSU Women in Engineering Club 2011-present MSU Biosystems Engineering Club 2011-present Ingham County 4-H Horse Judging Team Coach 2008-2010

42

Alexa E. Jones 239 Hillcrest Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823 (810) 338-7965 [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/alexajones1

Objective:

To obtain an internship or co-op position where my leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and analytical engineering background can be

utilized to effectively solve problems in a demanding and challenging corporate environment.

Education:

Michigan State University, Honors College, East Lansing, MI GPA: 3.4 out of 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering, Premedical Studies Graduation 2013

Concentration in Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Spanish

Experience: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN: Knee R&D Co-op June-August 2010, August 2011-December 2011

Assisted in hands-on surgical skills cadaver labs to provide continuing medical education to surgeons about DePuy’s total and partial

knee product lines and surgical techniques.

Marketed current knee systems to non-DePuy surgeons, focusing on design features and new technology unique to the DePuy brand.

Researched common failure modes for several design features of competing Knee Replacement systems and integrated the findings

into a compilation for use in later product development initiatives.

Aided in the design and initial development stages of a man-powered desktop device capable of recreating knee joint movement

with a trial implant and artificial bone.

Created and edited CAD 3D models of implants and medical devices using Unigraphics NX 5.0 software.

Enriched technical understanding of surgical techniques and procedures through cadaver labs, hands-on surgery on saw bones,

various surgical guidebooks and filmed knee replacement surgeries.

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI: Research Assistant in Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab July 2011-August 2011

Primary student researcher for the study of the “Characterization of commercially available, cisplatin-infused bone cement.”

Effectively handled and utilized chemotherapy drug Cisplatin for testing within PMMA (bone cement) samples.

Performed three-point bending and compression tests on bone cement samples with Instron Materials Testing System.

Worked with High-Performance Liquid Choromatography testing and analyzed data on Cisplatin elusion from PMMA bone cement.

Shadowed UWM-affiliated Orthopedic Surgeon and Physician’s Assistant in operating room at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Michigan State University Department of Residence Life: Resident Mentor August 2010-May 2011 Served as a role model, leader, and conflict mediator for 38 undergraduate Engineering residents living in a residence hall.

Collaborated with a team of 40 staff members to coordinate monthly educational programs for 1100+ students focused on three core

areas – personal, academic, and community development.

The Center for Spartan Engineering, Michigan State University: Career Peer September 2010-Present Assisted fellow engineering students with career preparation by providing services in resume critiquing and networking advice.

Collaborated with a team of 10+ to develop and implement professional development programs to prepare engineering students for

career fairs, interviews, internships, and networking events.

Michigan State University College of Engineering: Student Ambassador September 2009-Present Contributed to the College's recruitment program by assisting with planning and logistics for several annual K-12 programs,

including Spartan Engineering Preview Day and the VEX Robotics Program for Middle School Students.

MSU Study Away: Culture, Art, and Writing in New York City June 2011 Studied culture, art history, and creative writing while living in an International student community in Manhattan.

Observed the Engineers Without Borders-New York chapter’s current international project and networked with current members.

MSU Study Abroad: Sustainability in Australia; Health and Healthcare in Ireland May-June 2010, August 2009 Assessed ways in which Australians implement a sustainable society by using alternative energy sources.

Observed and analyzed similarities and differences between health care systems in Ireland and America.

Leadership and Activities: Eaton Corporation Womens Leadership Summit: Participant; MSU Engineers Without Borders: Vice President, College of Engineering

Representative; Society of Women Engineers: Community Service Chair, College of Engineering Industry Banquet Chair; Biomedical

Engineering Society: Member; UNICEF: MSU chapter Student Member, Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Volunteer

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Unigraphics NX; Experience with MATLAB, Agile Document Management System, and

Teamcenter; Trained in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing); Conversational in Spanish.

Awards:

MSU Von Ehr Engineering Scholar; Society of Women Engineers Honorary Scholarship, Howard and Esther McColly Scholarship;Michigan

State Federal Credit Union Scholarship for Study Abroad; and ZF Lemforder Corporation Scholarship. 43

Elyse Kutsche 335 West Shaw - East Lansing, MI 48825

208-360-6773 – [email protected]

Objective Seeking an internship/part time engineering position concentrated on environmental rehabilitation,

energy management, or environmental consulting.

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing MI August 2009-May 2013

Bachelor of Science, Biosystems Engineering -GPA-3.65

Idaho Falls High School, Idaho Falls ID August 2007-June 2009

• GPA 4.0 – Graduated top 50 in class, Summa Cum Laude

Experience Outdoors Club-Michigan State University January 2011-April 2011

Volunteer Banff Mountain Film Festival Organizer

• Member of small team planning and presenting the yearly Banff Mountain Film Festival.

• Acquired and worked with community sponsors

• Involved in choosing films to promote environmental awareness and extreme outdoor sports to

encourage health and fitness.

Michigan State University August 2009-May 2010

Introduction to Engineering Design/ Introduction to Engineering Modeling

• Team leader of cross functional teams of three to five organizing meetings, assignments, and

timelines for design oriented projects.

• Documented progress, wrote technical reports, presented final design concepts.

• Knowledgeable in the use of Excel and Matlab.

Outback Steakhouse, Idaho Falls ID March 2008-Present

Hostess Trainer/Takeaway specialist

• Specialized in customer service, advised and trained team of four in addressing customer needs

and complaints and increasing customer satisfaction.

• Coordinated all take-away orders over the phone and in person, experience handling cash

transactions; was recognized and awarded employee of the month.

• Involved in volunteer luncheons to promote community improvement and health.

Idaho Falls High School, Idaho Falls ID August 2008-February 2009

Volunteer Assistant teacher - Debate

• Instructed my peers in communication, writing, persuasion and debate techniques through in

class lectures and monthly group meetings, contributed to receiving a “100 Club” award from

the National Forensic League for earning 100 degrees in competition and placing in the top ten

percent of chapters nationwide.

• Captain of Policy Debate Team

Idaho Falls High School, Idaho Falls ID August 2008-June 2009

President – Outdoors Club

• Organized and promoted multiple group trips by creating flyers, writing announcements, and

speaking with company representatives.

• Planned and aided fundraising events.

Memberships

• MSU Honors College

• National Forensic League

• MSU Outdoors Club

• Society of Women Engineers 44

Jena E. Laur 2104 Johnson Mill Rd ● North Branch, MI 48461 ● 810.730.1212 ● [email protected]

EDUCATION


Biosystems Engineering, B.S.

GPA 3.87/4.0

Academic Scholars; Honors College; Dean’s List

Biosystems Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

May 2013

EXPERIENCE

Mathematics Tutor, Math Learning Center, MSU College of Mathematics

Provided additional mathematics tutoring for MSU undergraduates

Contributed instruction for mathematics courses up to differential equations

Undergraduate Research Assistant, MSU Biosystems Engineering, Dr. Steven Safferman

Researched the ability of iron coated media to remove phosphorus from onsite

wastewater

Investigated the effect on BOD loading on metal mobilization to gain knowledge of

the land application of wastewater

Fall '11 to present

Summer ‘11

OUTREACH

Student Panelist, Green Carpet Events, MSU College of Engineering, Mr. Drew Kim

Participated on a student panel of MSU engineering students, where we answered

questions about MSU engineering and student life from high school students around

the country

Tutor, College Ambition Program, Eastern High School, Lansing, MI

Once a week, provided tutoring in Math and Science for all high school levels

Advised students on the best path to take to reach their post-graduation goals, such as

dual-enrollment, financial aid, and career and college choice

Created positive relationships to encourage the students to return.

Summer ‘11

Fall ‘10 – Spr ‘11

PRESENTATIONS

Laur, J.E., Nussdorfer, E., Hesskamp, B., Saber, L., Julien, R., & Safferman, S. (2011, July). Preventing

Spikes of Phosphorus during the Removal of Phosphorus from Onsite Wastewater. Poster session presented

at the summer University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, East Lansing, MI

Hesskamp, B., Nussdorfer, E., Laur, J.E., Saber, L., Julien, R., & Safferman, S. (2011, July). Optimizing

Land Application Methods to Prevent Leaching of Transition Metals into Groundwater. Poster session

presented at the summer University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, East Lansing, MI

Nussdorfer, E., Laur, J.E., Hesskamp, B., Saber, L., Julien, R., & Safferman, S. (2011, July). Land

Application of Food Processing Wastewater in MI. Poster session presented at the summer University

Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, East Lansing, MI

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel

Experienced in MATLAB

Safety Training: Biosafety Principles, Back Safety, Chemical Hygiene and Laboratory Safety, Hazard

Communication, Hazard Waste Initial

ACTIVITIES

Member, Tau Beta Pi

Member, Biosystems Engineering Club

o Co-Fundraising Chair (2011/2012): Organized events to raise money for the club

Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers

Spr ‘11 – Present

Spr ‘11 – Present

Fall '11 - Present

45

Cody S. Matthews 4904 Tenny St., Lansing, MI 48910 (517)242-3630 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE:

An entry level position in which I can gain experience, and increase my knowledge of

the engineering field SKILLS:

Computer Skills Develop reports, create/edit documents using Microsoft Word, and Excel

Basic computer programming using C++

Communication Skills

Articulated customer needs through intensive listening skills

Utilized efficient and courteous customer service in a retail setting

Answer telephone, direct and route calls

Able to take accurate phone messages and communicate messages promptly

Team Work Skills

Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to

effectively prioritize and organize multiple concurrent tasks

Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with

customers and colleagues

Problem Solving Skills

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of

unconventional solutions to problems

Identifying unique problems and reviewing related information to develop and

evaluate options and implement solutions

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most

appropriate one

WORK HISTORY:

Electrical Team Member, Menards Inc., Lansing, MI (04/10 – Present)

Cashier, Menards Inc., Lansing, MI (06/08 – 04/10) Waiter/Cook, Kens Buffet Lansing, MI (01/08 – 06/08)

EDUCATION:

Lansing Community College – Lansing MI

Transfer Studies Spring 2011

Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI

Biosystems Engineering. Bachelors of Science Expected Fall 2013

References available upon request.

46

Kyle L. McLachlan 4301 Paper Birch Ln. � Traverse City, MI 49686 � (231) 620-1669 � [email protected]

Education

Michigan State University College of Engineering – Class of 2013

� Major: Biosystems Engineering with a concentration in Bioenergy

Undergraduate Research Assistant at ADREC

Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center, Michigan State University 2011-present

� Performed research in both laboratory and field settings

� Operate and trouble shoot complex biological systems

� Perform tests determining the properties of biological materials

Private Employment Experience

The Dish Café, Traverse City Michigan 2008-2010

� Responsibilities included Prep. Cook, Line Cook, Cashier, Barista, Dishwasher

� Allocated special responsibilities due to leadership abilities

� Work well both independently, and with others

� Worked in fast and dynamic environment with little oversight from management

Activities and Accolades

� Michigan State Lacrosse Team 2009-presnet

� Member of the Michigan State Biosystems Engineering Club

� Member of the Association of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

� Recipient of the Michigan Merit Scholarship

� Have worked with the Community Meals Program for over a decade, packaging and distributing meals to those in need every Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter

� Avid outdoors enthusiast, camping, hiking, backpacking, hunting and fishing

Skills

� Strong leadership and communication skills

� Proficiency with technical problem solving and analytical problem solving

� Excellent work ethic and time management skills

� Experienced worker in both academic and private fields

47

Kevin G. Messing University: 3461 Beau Jardin #4, Lansing, MI 48910 (989)-975-0935

Permanent: 811 McTaggart Road, Bad Axe, MI 48413 [email protected]

Objective

To obtain an internship pertaining to my degree that also appeals to my interest in the agriculture industry.

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Graduation: May 2013

Agronomy, Minor

GPA: 3.7/4.0

Ubly High School, Ubly, Michigan Class of 2008

Graduated with honors, 4th

of 78, GPA: 3.95/4.00

Work Experience

Michigan State Plant Pathology, East Lansing, Michigan

Small Fruit Research Assistant May 2010-September 2010

� Conducted work in lab including use of microscopes and laboratory techniques

� Harvested strawberries, raspberries blueberries and grapes for research

� Built and maintained several vineyards across the state as well as various plots of rye, pumpkins, broccoli,

blueberries, and strawberries

Detroit Diesel Corporation, Redford, Michigan

Engineering Lab Intern January 2010-April 2010

� Prepared engines for and ran test stands while collecting engine data

� Conducted components testing on parts showing warranty issues

� Compiled and maintained a website consisting of the engineering lab’s financial data

Messing Dairy, Bad Axe, Michigan

Farm Laborer August 2002-Present � Maintained barns, fed livestock, and milked cows on a daily basis � Heavy equipment operation, including trucks and trailers, tractors and loaders

� Various types of field work included in forage and grain production

Skills

Experience and knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MATLAB

Farm and heavy equipment operation, repair and maintenance

Skilled in MIG, SMAW and Oxy-Acetylene welding as well as other metal and wood fabrication skills

Involvement

MSU Dairy Club, Member 2009-Present, President 2010-2011

Michigan State Block and Bridle, Member 2010-Present

Leadership

Michigan FFA Association; Region III Officer, 2007-2008

Leadership, public speaking and volunteer experiences through The National FFA Organization

4-H organization- club leader, 2003-2008

High school scholar athlete (Football, Basketball, Golf), 2006-2008

48

Rebecca J. Mikolajczyk 3900 Strickland Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49017

[email protected] - (269) 317-3634

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an internship experience that would provide valuable knowledge and experience towards a future career in the food industry.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Expected May 2013 Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Food Engineering Concentration GPA: 3.12/4.0

EXPERIENCE

Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center May 2010-Present Student Worker: Desserts and Salad Preparation

•Perform culinary work at fine dining establishment for banquet catering •Work collaboratively with a network of more than twenty co-workers •Prepare meals for parties catering up to 2000 guests •Maintain the safety and quality of the food that is prepared

Kellogg Company January-August 2011 Pre-Professional Intern

•Managed and engineered project for a capital install of high-tech development equipment •Ensured project deadlines were met by communicating with contractors, vendors, corporate employees, and plant-level engineers •Co-designed a system to relocate truck unloading stations and created a scope of work for the installation •Performed audits for the plant and developed detailed drawings to expedite future audits

MSU Biosystems Engineering January-April 2010 Undergraduate Research Assistant

•Prepared background information required for the experiments being ran in the laboratory •Tested antioxidants remaining in waste from cherry processing •Documented the results in an structured manner by recording the data in spreadsheets

Banfield General Store Deli Attendant October 2006-August 2009

•Demonstrated leadership among peers by successfully operating the deli and ovens •Organized a team of 20 coworkers to accomplish a common goal of smooth operation •Provided excellent customer service while preparing customers’ meals

ACTIVITIES

Biosystems Engineering Student Club, Treasurer, Member 2009-Present Institute of Food Technologists, Member 2009-Present MSU Triathlon Club, Member 2009-2011

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office, IronCAD, AutoCAD, and Solid Works Experience with Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Expression Web 3, and MATLAB

49

Ethan Nussdorfer 200 S Francis Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 282-2451 [email protected]

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2009- Present B.S. in Biosystems Engineering — Honors College GPA 3.81/4.0 Expected: May 2013 Specializing in Food Engineering and Bioenergy

Experience Michigan State University, Dr. Steve Safferman, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2010-Present Professorial Assistant

♦ Analyze wastewater land application and metal leaching in sand columns ♦ Teach lab procedures to fellow undergraduate assistants ♦ Compose research proposals and literature reviews

Michigan State University, Michigan State Crew Club, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2009-May 2011 Varsity Rower

♦ Developed teamwork and cooperation with fellow dedicated athletes ♦ Won Dad Vail National Championship, elected Most Valuable Rower by teammates

YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO May-Aug. 2010 Kitchen Supervisor

♦ Managed preparation, execution, and cleanup of kitchen operations for 1000 customers daily ♦ Catered weddings, parties, and other special events ♦ Interacted with customers to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of expectations ♦ Promoted for leadership and initiative

Michigan State University, Dr. Bruce Dale, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2009-May 2010 Professorial Assistant

♦ Investigated biomass conversion to ethanol process ♦ Supervised experiments and reported results with graduate students ♦ Uploaded research material and scholarly journals to online database

Woldumar Nature Center, Lansing, MI Summers 2007-2009 Counselor

♦ Supervised and educated 8-10 children, ages 4-12 daily ♦ Created and led activities (8-60 children) for natural education and fun ♦ Served as lifeguard and supervisor for waterfront activities including boating and fishing

Honors and Awards ♦ Achieved Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts ♦ Earned National Merit Scholar standing ♦ Reached semi-finalist status in the MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition

Activities ♦ Biosystems Engineering Club (President 2011-2012) Sept. 2010-Present ♦ Holt Food Bank 2007-Present

50

Michael P O’Meara Jr Contact Information: [email protected] / (313) 418 - 3921 Address: 3839 Hunsaker Street Apt: 2111B East Lansing, MI 48823

Objective To apply my engineering and leadership skills to an internship in the summer of 2012; consideration for full time employment Education Bachelors of Science in Biosystems Engineering Expected May 2013 Michigan State University (College of Engineering), East Lansing MI

· GPA: 3.49/4.0 · Course Highlights: Biological Systems Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Civil Engineering (Fluid

Mechanics, Statics), Thermodynamics, Calculus, Electronic Instrumentation/Sensors and Statistics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Sustainable Bioenergy Systems, System Economics, Food Processing, Environmental Engineering

Work Experience Subway Shift Worker – Subway at Chandler Crossing August 2011 - Pres

· Balance 20 hours/week shifts with 16 and 12 credit semesters · Emphasize concepts in food safety such as storage regulations, sterilizing, and distribution · Work in groups to complete necessary tasks

Sales & Marketing Internship – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit, MI Summer 2011 · Integrated engineering background into a professional office; performed a mix of administrative, IT, marketing,

and team customer service projects · Streamlined processes relating to customer service and new protocols through process flows in Visio · Trained/updated senior coworkers in modern computer applications · Communicated with senior management through formal presentations

South Complex Cafeteria Worker – South Complex, MSU Sep 2010 – May 2011 · Balance 12 hours/week shifts with 16 and 18 credit semesters · Gained knowledge on food distribution and safety on a macro scale · Coordinated with colleagues to keep the cafeteria running safely and effectively

Ground Crew – Chippewa Valley Public Schools; Clinton Township, MI Summer 2010 · Worked full time hours collaboratively with senior staff members and my team of other temporary employees

maintaining the grounds of the district · Utilized safety processes to accomplish tasks safely and effectively

Other Experience Bio Systems Engineering Research Project – MSU Spring 2011

· Coordinated with four team members to research and compare the carbon footprint left behind from coal mining/combustion and uranium mining/fission in nuclear energy

· Life cycle analysis utilized with necessary assumptions from research · Presented findings at the Bio-Systems Engineering Symposium in the Spring Semester

Engineering Design Project – MSU Fall 2010 · Coordinated with team members to write a MATLAB software to optimize a theoretical water flow system · Established leadership coinciding working in a group · Received full credit on script and write-up for successfully completing project within parameters

Achievements & Activities Biosystems Engineering Club / ASABE Jan 2011 – Pres Dean’s List (4 Semesters at MSU) Guardian Educational Scholarship 2010-11 / 2011-12 National Society of Collegiate Scholars Apr 2010 - Pres “Into the Streets” Jan 18 2009

· Cooperated with team members on volunteer activities in the East Lansing community on MLK day Interests/Skills

· Analyzing and optimizing system streams to create a better outcome · Combining customer service/ problem solving technical skills to accomplish goals · Proficient in MATLAB, Microsoft Office, specifically Excel Data Analysis ad-on, LabVIEW for data collection and

analysis design/optimization, Visio (Able to learn computer software very quickly) · Self motivated yet team oriented; open minded; quick and efficient learner

***REFERENCES furnished upon request***

51

Alexander Rochefort [email protected] Home: 5100 Washington Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Current: T55 East Shaw Hall, East Lansing, MI 48825 Cell: (269) 930-1391

Objective Secure an engineering internship to apply skills in promoting sustainable solutions, through work in the fields of food science and technology.

Education Michigan State University B.S. Biosystems Engineering May 2013 Concentrations: Food Science: Specialization in Food Processing and Technology GPA: 3.6 Relevant Coursework: Principles of Food Science, Biosystems Engineering (to be completed by may 2012, Thermodynamics, Biological Materials, Heat & Mass, Microbial Systems, Fluids,) Biology, Chemistry, and Math.

Experience Resident Mentor- East Shaw Hall February 2011-present Michigan State University

• Worked with staff members to facilitate a community environment • Handled disputes with fellow residents • Organized floor and community building events

Student Cook-Level 3 August 2009- May 2011 Owen Riverwalk Market

• Designated as the breakfast cook • Prepared the required food for the day • Supervise level 1 students on required tasks • Trained student help to cook for breakfast

Skills Computer: Microsoft Office, MATLAB, proficient with Excel programming Participation in on-campus groups has led to diverse skills acquired to handle many situations with different cultures and people. Working with many individuals in group projects and work situations has presented me the opportunity to deal with conflicts that may arise.

Leadership Biosystems Engineering Club: active participant in group events with companies and Club meetings for decision making. American Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers member Community Service Events: Planning All-Hall events for Shaw, building a floor community that is diversified, aiding residents through situations and promoting a healthy environment to sleep and study. Community Connect event which helped out local East Lansing homeless residents with resources. Member of LGBTA: (2009-present) Participant in Spectrum/Ring/Prism/Pride groups on campus and took part in advocating equality through a peace movement; aided the group meetings and socials to gather support for the Ally program. American Society of Collegiate Scholars: (2009-present) member of the Scholars Group for receiving Dean’s list as an undergraduate student. Community service events participant, aided with building a stronger community with Michigan State University. Michigan State University Cycling Club: Active participant in cycling club for body exercise, competing in races and group social rides.

52

Kelly Rossi 2535 Abbot Rd • East Lansing, Michigan, 48823

(734) 377-4158 • [email protected]

Objective To obtain an internship or co-op position where my leadership skills and engineering background can be used to

effectively solve problems in a demanding corporate environment.

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Graduation 2013

Biosystems Engineering, B.S.

Biomedical Engineering Concentration

GPA 3.46/4.0

Woodhaven High School-Class of 2009 with High Honors, Woodhaven, MI

GPA 3.75/4.0

Experience MSU Study Abroad, Entrepreneurship and Development Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011

Agriculture and Environmental Studies in Belize

• Analyzed the impacts of agriculture and tourism in a developing country

• Experienced diverse agricultural production practices

• Interacted with native Creole and Garifuna people, gaining an understanding of the unique cultures another

country

Honor Caddy, Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club June 2003-Present

• Carrying golf bags for members, checking yardages, filling divots

• Developed working relationships with members

• Taught inexperienced caddies

Golf Course Operations Staff Member, Grosse Ile Country Club June 2005-Present

• Organizing and managing golf tournaments and events

• Responsible for members’ golf equipment and maintaining golf carts

• Managed Pro-Shop

• Maintained high quality standards at a Donald Ross golf course

Customer Service Specialist, Best Buy November 2007-2008

• Improved communication and customer satisfaction skills

• Developed problem solving skills and learned the importance of customer satisfactions

Affiliations Biosystems Engineering Student Club Member, Society of Women Engineers Club Member

Honors Dean’s List Spring 2010, Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club Scholarship, Michigan Promise Scholarship, UAW

Scholarship

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office; Experience with Computer Aid Design (CAD); Experience with MATLAB.

53

Kristin E. Sanburn Permanent Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 1245 Olympia Dr. (248) 860-0895 Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Objective To obtain an internship or work experience in biosystems engineering. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Biosystems Engineering 5/13

Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI College of Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.53/4.0

Experience Informational Systems Intern, Federal Mogul Corporation, Southfield, MI 5/11 – 8/11

• Arranged and managed four major projects. • Scheduled and hosted professional meetings to review the status of projects. • Simplified inefficient ways of record keeping by creating well-organized, user

friendly spreadsheets. • Administered daily communication among employees in order to ensure projects

were completed in an efficient and timely manner. Sales Associate, Victoria’s Secret Somerset, Troy, MI 6/10 – 12/10

• Managed cash registers and cash transactions. • Administered fast and friendly help to the customers. • Marketed the product by designing store set layouts.

In-shop worker/Cashier, Jimmy Johns, Auburn Hills, MI 6/08 – 8/09

• Executed the opening and closing duties of the store. • Facilitated cash transactions between store and bank. • Operated register system and monitored cash transactions.

_________________________________________________________________________________________ Leadership Co-Founder and VP of Finance, Phi Sigma Rho (new to MSU) 9/11 to Present

• Developing and strengthening relationships among women engineers. Fundraising Co-Chair, Biosystems Engineering Club 9/11 to Present

• Generating revenue to further fund events and activities. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Activities Member, Society of Women Engineers 9/09 to Present Volunteer, Michigan State University Food Bank 9/09 – 12/09 Volunteer, Haiti Relief Program 3/10 Computer -Microsoft Word -Microsoft PowerPoint Skills -Microsoft Excel -MATLAB Languages -Conversational in Spanish

54

Stacey Stark

3839 Hunsaker St Apt 1134 East Lansing, MI 48823 (810) 986-0913 [email protected]

Objective To obtain a research position to further my experience in the engineering profession.

Education Biosystems Engineering Major September 2009-present


• 3.4 GPA

• Taken all the basic engineering classes as well as calculus, physics, and statics

Experience Lab Assistant May 2011-present


• Operated a gas chromatograph to analyze gas samples

Crew Trainer April 2007-August 2011

McDonalds Brighton, MI

• Performed well under pressure by keeping a constant pace regardless of task

• Facilitated outstanding customer relations

• Adapted quickly to learning new procedures and concepts

• Trained and monitored incoming employees about correct procedures

• Exercised exceptional ability to properly use new machinery under short amount of time

EGR 100 and 102 Class September 2009-May 2010


• Cooperated with teammates to work to a common goal

• Organized weekly group meetings to ensure projects were completed on time

• Constructed projects with the use of limited materials, time restraints, and cost restraints

• Wrote technical reports and presented projects

• Examined case studies in various engineering disciplines allowing for a broad

understanding

Skills Computer

• Adept at Powerpoint, Word, Excel, and Matlab

Basic knowledge of Spanish

Other Activities Campus Crusade For Christ November 2010-present

• Involved in a life group on campus

Member of

• Society of Women Engineers and MSU Outdoors Club September 2011-present

55

SARAH M. STEUDLE [email protected]

57694 Hidden Timbers Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178 (248) 719-5763

Objective

To secure an engineering internship that will utilize project management, along with the design and implementation of health

products, foods and pharmaceuticals.

Education


Biosystems Engineering, B.S., GPA 3.5/4.0 Expected May 2013

Biomedical Engineering Concentration

• Dean’s List—4 semesters

Professional Experience

Undergraduate Teaching Fellow MSU College of Engineering, East Lansing, MI August 2011 – Present

• Oversee 80 freshmen engineering cornerstone projects

• Provide guidance and mentorship to first year students

• Manage and maintain lab machinery

Resident Mentor MSU Department of Residence Life, East Lansing, MI August 2010 – Present

• Created a strong community among residents through development of meaningful personal relationships

• Collaborated with staff to hold events that promote a supportive multicultural environment

• Addressed potentially dangerous situations and resolved conflicts developing confident leadership skills

• Supervised a floor of 52 students

Sales Associate- Appliances, Best Buy, Okemos, MI Summer 2011

• Enhanced multitasking, time management, and customer service skills

Sales Associate, The Home Depot, Plymouth, MI Summer 2010

Civil Engineering Intern, Tetra Tech, Brighton, MI Summer 2009

• Worked on a large scale, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)

construction project on I-96 as a construction inspector

• Modified and formatted construction data using Microsoft Excel

• Independently evaluated and inspected contractors work according to

MDOT specifications

Leadership

• MSU College of Engineering- Freshmen Mentor 2011-Present

• Resident Mentor- Akers Hall 2010-Present

• Drum Major-South Lyon High School’s competitive marching band 2008-2009

• Varsity Girls Ski Racing- Captain 2008-2009

• National Honor Society- Secretary 2008-2009

Skills

Computer: MATLAB 7.0, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and Certified Red Cross CPR and QPR

Ambitious, strong communication skills, highly organized, punctual, very thorough and attentive to details.

Activities

Biosystems Engineering Club- Member 2010-Present

Society of Women Engineers- Member 2009-Present

Engineering Society of Detroit- Member 2009-Present

References: available upon request

56

Jacob Michael St. Louis Apt 2111, 3839 Hunsaker, East Lansing, MI, 48823

(313)971-3319 - [email protected] Objective To obtain an internship position in the field of Biosystems Engineering utilizing the skills I have learned in classes and in cross functional teams. Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Biosystems Engineering GPA 3.44/4.0 Experience Hope and Help, Grosse Pointe, Michigan Landscape Supervisor

• Supervised a team of landscapers and gardeners working on homes in the Grosse Pointe area.

• Quickly learned skills necessary for up-keep of many estates. • Helped teammates learn necessary skills for operation of tools that are pivotal to pristine

lawn condition. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Engineering Analysis of Biological Systems

• Worked in a team consisting of four members to develop a stream lined life cycle analysis of the transportation costs of coal.

• Analyzed carbon dioxide and methane emissions of tractor trailers and trains. • Presented findings to a number of companies and professors at the Biosystems

Engineering Showcase at MSU. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan South Neighborhood Dining Halls

• Worked as a GKW at Case Hall, served food on the line and helped in food preparation. • Balanced work and class

Engineering Class Project • Worked in a group of four members to model a water flow system through various

components. • Optimized the system through MATLAB script to keep cost down and pollution levels

down. • Received full credit for computing values within guidelines.

Skills • MATLAB 7.13 • Microsoft Excel • NI LabView

Activities and Honors • Dean’s List spring semester of 2011 • Member of the Biosystems Engineering Club • Member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers • Race for the Cure 2007-2011

Summer 2010 & 2011

August 2009 - May 2013

Spring Semester 2011

Fall Semester 2010

57

KAITLIN A. WARD

[email protected] 4361 Four Mile Rd. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616)-375-4337 _______________________________________________________________

Objective To obtain an internship in the Biosystems Engineering field that will further my experience and knowledge, and allow hands-on experience. Education Michigan State University East Lansing, MI; Expected May 2013 Bachelor of Science, Biosystems Engineering, GPA 3.076/4.0 Lincoln University, Study Abroad Christchurch, New Zealand; Feb- June 2011

• Classes in Soil Science, Maori Studies, Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Studies • Learned organization, planning, money management, and people skills

Northview High School Grand Rapids, MI; May 2009 Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.157/4.0 Advanced Placement Calculus, Physics, US History, English Literature, Chemistry Work History Lab Assistant; Dr. Safferman, MSU East Lansing, MI; 2009-present

• Perform characterization tests on anaerobic digester samples (Including Summer 2011) • Assist in graduate projects and lab-wide projects • Ran a sand assimilation project, including daily feeding and testing

Engineering Intern; Groenleer Consulting, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI; Summer 2010

• Modified and edited CNMP’s and AWM’s • Customized maps with Terrain Navigator and hand-drew aerial views • Contributed to field work, including surveying

Babysitter for 6-month-old and 3-year-old Summer 2009

• Learned to divide attention • Acquired time management skills

Volunteer Experience Flautist for worship, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, MSU 2009-present

• Learning improvising skills • Follow leader’s pace/order

Group Leader for Vacation Bible School, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Summers 2006-2009

• Led group of children • Kept group organized, together, and entertained

Achievements/activities

• Large group planning team, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at MSU 2011-present • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at MSU 2009-present • State Solo and Ensemble, first division rating on flute solos for four years 2006-2009 • Performed in Academic Distinguished Scholars competition at MSU February 2009 • Attended Women in Engineering class at MSU July 2008

58

Jessica Warvel 5093 Amsterdam Ave Holt, MI 48842 • Phone: 517.525.6059 • [email protected]

Objective To obtain a paid engineering internship or co-op position in the areas of food processing that will utilize my management skills from being a manager full time and going to school full time for the past three years. Qualifications Summary

• Management and leadership skills working full time and supervision of more than five people. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills • Hard working, detail oriented, and able to multi-task effectively • Creative, responsible, and inventive individual

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• College of Engineering BS. Biosystems Engineering 3.0/4.0 Summer 2009-Present • Lyman Briggs College BS. Premedical Track 3.5/4.0 Fall 2008-2009 • Awarded on Dean’s List Fall 2008

Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI • Certified Phlebotomist Technician 4.0/4.0 Summer 2008

Experience Manager Dollar General, Cavanaugh road Lansing, MI June 2009- Present

• Administer shifts • Authorize vendors • Manage paperwork • Security • Responsible for nightly funds, tills, change fund and daily bank deposits • Dedicated to great customer service

Screen Printing, self-employed, Holt, MI August 2007-Summer 2008 • Screen printed and emulsion on t-shirts, purses, glass, or anything customer needed a creative design on • Marketing and sales analysis • Demonstrated to volunteers the emulsification process

Landscape, Yardmakers, Okemos, MI Summer 2006-Summer 2008 • Snow and leaf removal, trimmed hedges, mowed lawns, trimmed trees, planted flowers, removed bee hives

and weeds for prosperous homes • Drove commercial lawn equipment • Constructed and shaped lawns to customers satisfaction

Community Service Sparrow Emergency Room, Lansing, MI Fall 2008

• Attended to families in waiting rooms, made coffee, handed out heated blankets • Helped nurses run labs • Watched medical procedures

Sparrow Pediatric Center, Lansing, MI Spring 2009 • Learned how to run the MRI machine and what the images displayed

High School Tutor, Holt, MI 2007-2008 • Addressed and went over difficult subjects with students in calculus, physics, human biology and chemistry

Holt Food Bank, Holt, MI May 2007 • Front desk duties including answering phones and faxing letters • Stocking food on shelves and preparing orders for pick up

Awards

• 500 dollar scholarship for 2nd Place art portfolio at LansingArt Museum April 2008 • 1st place at regionals for Science Olympiad May 2008 • Statewide winner for t-shirt contest for the State of Michigan’s Science Olympiad May 2008 • Graduated with Honors from Holt High School June 2008

59

TYLER J. WHITE 133 Durand St. Apt. 7 ◊ East Lansing, MI 48823

(502) 889-6854 ◊ [email protected]

EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING EAST LANSING, MI Biosystems Engineering Major - Food Science Specialization – Honors College • Cumulative GPA: 3.69 • Relevant Coursework: Microbial Systems Engineering, Material Science and Engineering (Fall ‘10, Spring

’11) Engineering Properties of Bio Materials, Principles of Food Science, Thermodynamics for Bio Engineering, Heat & Mass Transfer in Biosystems, Food Microbiology (Fall ‘11, Spring ’12)

• Honor’s College National Academic Scholarship • Dean’s List: School years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 • Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MICHIGAN STATE DAIRY PLANT EAST LANSING, MI Team Member Jan. 2011-Current • Assist in the on-campus dairy with small batch production of the 64 flavors of ice cream and cheese. • Work with a team of students in the production processes associated with the manufacturing of cheese and ice

cream. Work closely with the management and maintenance teams solving problems, assembling machinery, increasing efficiency, and developing an engineering skill set.

LOUISVILLE HANDYMAN LOUISVILLE, KY Construction Worker Summer 2011 • Worked on multiple aspects of residential construction projects that developed

problem solving and leadership skills.

LEADERSHIP, SERVICE AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

MICHIGAN STATE MEN’S VARSITY SOCCER TEAM EAST LANSING, MI Jan. 2011-Current • Compete on the varsity soccer team in the Big Ten Conference.

MICHIGAN STATE MEN’S SOCCER CLUB TEAM EAST LANSING, MI 2009-2010 • Player and manager of the team’s financial account. Developed a budget to cover all

financial needs with respect to travel, gear and participation. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LOUISVILLE, KY Summer 2010 • Assisted in the construction of affordable homes for low income families.

CAPITAL AREA SOCCER LEAGUE SOCCER TOURNAMENT EAST LANSING, MI Fall 2010

• Volunteered in the coordination of games, officials and teams of the tournament. Worked with staff members to manage a soccer complex utilized during the tournament.

ADDITIONAL

• Other interests include: golf, carpentry, guitar, MSU sports, boating, and outdoor activities.

60

Wilson Yee 239 Bogue Street Apt. #124, East Lansing, MI, 48825 248-824-4290 [email protected] Objective To develop my work and life skills through an internship. Education Michigan State University, East Lansing MI Junior undergraduate, Biosystems Engineering with concentration in food engineering. GPA: 3.08 Experience Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI September 2009 MATLAB Code Project Worked in a team of four to design a code to optimize the filtering of bacteria in the MSU water system. Received a final grade of 97%. Identified detailed problems within code. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI December 2009 End of Semester Design Project Worked in a group to design a completely original idea for a necessary product for dorm life. Displayed social skills by explaining our product to others and worked well with peers while implementing ideas from cross-functional disciplines. Received a 93% on this final project. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI March 2010 Alternative Spring Break- Corporate Tour Attended business tours from companies such as Shell, BP, IBM, and 3M. Practiced professionalism and business etiquette in corporate world. Networked with company executives and learn the everyday processes of a professional worker. MSU Culinary Services February 2011- Present

• Worked on grill and preparation of foods. • Connect with a diverse group of workers and students. • Improve my time and money management. • Developed my communication skills while working on a team.

Skills • Fluent in Cantonese dialect • Able to utilize Mac and Windows operating systems • Basic knowledge of MATLAB and Excel

Memberships • MSU Biosystems Engineering Student Club, ex-Fundraising Co-Chair • MSU Food Science Club, Member

Activities • High School Cross Country Team • High School Track and Field Team • American Red CrossVolunteer

61

Yingkui Zhong (517) 775-2323; [email protected]

255 Mary Mayo Hall, East Lansing MI, 48825

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Graduation Pending 2013

Major: Biosystems Engineering

3.61GPA

Experience

Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center Jan–Aug 2011

Research Assistant East Lansing, MI

� Managed the daily operation of several digesters

� Ran different basic tests on the influent and effluent daily

� Fixed mechanical problems with the digesters

� Kept detailed data records

� Worked on weekends to ensure the daily maintenance of the digesters

� Assisted in the management of lab documents

Di Ao Group July-August 2010

Genetic Medicine Lab, Sichuan, China

Intern

� Conducted gel electrophoresis experiments

� Developed lab skills

� Learned the process of making medicine

Skills

Computers: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); MATLAB

Lab: Chemistry Lab; Organic Chemistry Lab; Biological Science Lab

Languages: Chinese--Native; English--Fluent

Activities/Awards

Biosystems Engineering Club

International Student Orientation Volunteer

Campus Crusade for Christ

Community Volunteers for International Programs

Chinese Conversation Club

Dean’s List----Spring 2009, Fall 2009

62

��

�� !�""��#�� $�

��%&'��(��)$*�&*)��

� �

� �� +,��

�� -.�+��/�� 0.��$)��

�� +�� 1� ��+�"�� /��($2�($�� 3��4)2��5�

�

�� !��"�#��$��#��#�� +,��

��

�� ,��+�""6��+�""6��+�� 7��*.�+��8��

�� 9, � ��,"6��, ��2+��6 ��77� 7�7 ��

�� 9 %2."�+��2.��.��%� �� :��7��,� ��.��.��""�2�++�.��.�6��

�� +�.�� *��;��"�., ��+�""��+ ��8��

�� +"��"��.��"��6� 7�" ��6��

�

��%&��

�� 9��7��

�� ."��"��+�� +�."��6��+��

�� .��"�� "��

�� +��8�"6��+,�"�� +��8��, ��; �%�

�

'�� !��(�)*��*%��#��2��

�� +�.��6 ��,�� .��+,��+,*��"��8��

��*%��*�+��,-��

�� <��*;��%�.� �� 7��8�+�� +,�� + ��

.��%��*#��

�� +�.��8�� 8�+��.� =�+��;,�"��+>��8��6� 7�"�7��%�""��

��

�� 7�+��0�? �� ;��. ��-+�"��

�� .��.� ��+��8�"6��.� 7�� ""6��"��7 "" ;��

�� -+�""��"��6�� "��%�;��,� ��:�� "��%�""�� "�

�� 8��"��+ ��+�� ;, �+ �8�6��7 �� +"��"6�

�� 8��8��.� �"��*� "8��+ �7"�+��77��

�

��'��

�� ,"��#�� !��,�0+, "�0%��9��))2$*�2$��

�� ,"��#�� !��,�0+, "�/ "7�9��2$�*2$&�

�� ,"��#�� !��,�0+, "�� 6�9��&2$&*)$2$��

63

Evan Austin 233 River Street

East Lansing, MI 48823 734-660-2373

[email protected] Objective: To be hired as an engineering intern Education: Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

· Dean’s List: Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011. Current GPA: 4.0 · GPA in top 3% of Engineering Majors at Michigan State University · Major: Biosystems Engineering

Pioneer High School Ann Arbor, Michigan

· Graduated June, 2010 with a 4.0 GPA. · Awarded a merit scholarship from the Federal Government to study Mandarin in

China during the first half of my high school senior year. Work Experience: University of Michigan, Summer 2011

· Worked as a Research Assistant for a University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry research team. Duties included data entry, proof reading grants, and conducting interviews and follow-ups with research participants at the Veteran’s Hospital in Ann Arbor.

· Worked under Dr. Mark Ilgen Katherine’s Catering, 2008 to 2011

· Responsibilities as a caterer including setting up events, serving guests and communicating with the host to make sure needs were met.

Domino’s Pizza, 2007 to 2009 · Tasks included answering customer phone calls, taking orders and preparing food.

Personal:

I am a sophomore and member of the Honors College at Michigan State University. I love the outdoors and hope my future employment will involve working with improving the environment. After I receive an undergraduate degree, I plan to seek employment as a Bio- Engineer.

64

��

��

!��"� ��#$��%��&��'&�()�*(�

�

��

��

�� +��(*��(��,��-��%��.��/��.��&��

�� 0��.��&�*��

��

�� 1�*��*��(*��/�(��

�� )2�345��(*��*�54��

��

��

�� 6��*��78�� 8�&%��9�9��4��#� 5�� &�&%��/��(*��:��8��&��*�&��;8��/��

��,��*��(��

�� .��&��9��0�� 8�&%��9�9�#�1��&%��9�9�#� ��*��&�� (��(��&��%��8��%��&��#� ��*��)9��*��

�

��

�� <�� =��%��99$��9�9�#� 5�� (8�&�&%��%��/��&&(��

�� >��(��?(�� 99$��9�9�#� 1��*��&��8��(*��/�� (8��,��(��*��

�� &��0�(%�� 8�&%��99$��5(�(��9�9�#� �� *��8��*��/��(8�*�*��*��8�� &��*��,��

8��*(��/��*��

� �� 58��99��5(�(��9�9�

�� 4��/��&�*��,�� ,��8��/��

�� !�"�� @(��9�9�

�� *��(8��/��(*��/��/��(��/��(��8��

�� 6��*�A��99�*��%��/��8��*��/�&��

�#��

�� -��-��,��*��/��/��*��4�,��4��7��*�4(%��

�� -��-��,��*��/�5*�%��4��8� � � � � � ��

�� 7��8��*��&&(��-��

65

ANH P. BUI Current address: 272 South Wonders, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48825

Permanent address: 4024 Worthington Dr., Troy, MI, 48085 (248) 720-8251

[email protected] Objective: To obtain an internship for a company specializing in sustainability where I can contribute biological principles of engineering and my experiences in order to create and manage systems that reduce environmental impact. Education

Experience

Activities Skills

MSU Biosystems Engineering, Research Assistant- Dr. Dawn Reinhold, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2011-Present · Prepared plant callus cultures using sterile culture techniques to segregate plant tissue

Cells and regenerate them in various media without genetic engineering. · Created various plant growth media to grow plant tissue cells and enhance phytoremediation capabilities. · Transferred callus cultures to new media to continue growth and increase quantity of organic pollutants.

MSU Study Away: Environmental Science in Michigan June 2011(4 weeks) · Conducted a water analysis experiment in multiple bodies of water in Michigan to study how water quality is

affected by pH levels, surroundings, dissolved oxygen concentration, total dissolved solids, and water flow patterns.

· Conducted a species diversity experiment in various vegetative zones in Michigan that compare and contrast distinctive plant species based on each plant’s habitat.

· Developed teamwork and leadership skills by aiding others and giving instructions in experiment procedures. Eagle Nails- Berkeley, MI May 2011-Aug. 2011

· Performed manicures and pedicures for clients following sanitation regulations of the salon and state board. · Maintained the conditions of the salon. · Served and communicated with a diverse customer base. · Ensure satisfaction of customers by maintaining procedures, product inventory and knowledge.

Kumon Math and Reading Center - Troy, MI Jan. 2009-Aug. 2010 · Worked with various children with different learning abilities to help develop their skills in mathematics

and reading. · Reviewed each student’s performance over time. · Trained new employees to meet the standards of the center.

Michigan State University- East Lansing, MI Sept. 2010-present · B.S.Biosystems Engineering

Overall GPA: 3.01/4.00 Troy Athens High School – Troy, MI H.S. Diploma Cum Laude Sept. 2006- June 2010

· Wonders Residence Hall Student Government Sept. 2011- present Role: Secretary

· Environmental Engineering Student Society Sept. 2011- present Role: Student Engineering Council (SEC) Representative

· Biosystems Engineering Club Sept. 2010- present Role: Webmaster

· Computer: Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Onenote, Adobe Photoshop and MATLAB.

· Languages: Fluent in English. Conversational in Vietnamese.

Expected Graduation: May 2014

66

James Wallace Burns 5848 Wood Valley Dr. Haslett, MI 48840 • (517) 599-0034 • [email protected]

Objective Seeking internship and co-op opportunities in engineering to utilize my knowledge and work ethic. Education Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI August 2010-Present • Bachelor of Science; Biosystems Engineering GPA: 3.89/4.0 Expected May 2014 • Honors College

Haslett High School – Haslett, MI 2010 • Graduated in the Top 10 of the 2010 Class GPA: 3.98/4.0

Experience Michigan State University Biosystems Department – East Lansing, MI October 2010- Present Research Assistant

• Sterilization, preparation of media, sample inoculation, and other lab work • Prepare chestnut samples • Evaluate chestnut quality

Honors Times Two Mentoring – East Lansing, MI September 2010 – Present Volunteer Mentor

• Prepare lessons to challenge a bright elementary student • Encourage learning through hands on experiences and one on one interaction

Michigan State University Horticulture Department – East Lansing, MI June 2010- Present Research Assistant

• Processing of soil samples and other lab work • Work with irrigation and drainage systems • Preparation of video and power point presentations • Aid in research on the over-the-row cherry harvest project • Developed and publish map of statewide wine growing regions

Bird’s Blueberry Farm – Haslett, MI Summers 2008-2011 Field Manager

• Facilitate Customer relations and sales • Manage field operations

Michigan 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp – Presque Isle, M Summers 2008-2010 Camp Counselor

• Oversaw eight campers for one week during the summer while working with other counselors • Ensured campers safety, health, and hygiene throughout the course of the week

Activities & Awards • Sparty Escort Program September 2010- Present • Spartan Ski Club September 2010- Present • Challenge Mt. volunteer ski instructor for visually impaired February 2011 • E.B. Hill Endowed Scholarship 2011 • Hansen Scholarship 2011 • 69th District Award for Academic Excellence 2010 • Capital Area Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete Award 2010 • Foundation for Haslett Schools Scholarship 2010 • Michigan State University Kaminga Scholarship 2010

Skills • Microsoft Office • MATLAB • ArcGIS software

• Final Cut Pro and Pinnacle editing software • Photoshop • Basic lab techniques


67

306 East Wilson Road

East Lansing, MI 48825

(989)-975-2708

[email protected]

Travis Collings______________________________________

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in an internship for the summer and to improve experiences working with

engineers and other team members.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University GPA 3.7 4.0 scale East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor Degree in Engineering 2010-2014

Majoring in Biosystems Engineering

Concentration in Bioenergy and Ecosystems

Laker High School Pigeon, Michigan

Diploma GPA 4.0 4.0 scale 2006-2010

EXPERIENCE

Michigan State University College of Engineering East Lansing, Michigan

Engineering Residential Experience Peer Leader 2011-present

• Live in Wilson Hall to assist engineering students in becoming acclimated to campus

• Provide information to new students about resources, opportunities, and engineering

• Develop programs that provide helpful insight about engineering majors and principles

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

• Salutatorian

• National Honor Society and Honor Roll member

• Spartan Excellence Scholarship recipient, Gordon W. and Loyse B. Hueschen

Scholarship recipient, Steven Kuyzac Golf Scholarship recipient

• Greater Thumb All Athletic and Academic Team

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Experienced in Microsoft Office computer software

• Speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese at a basic level

• Speak and read Spanish at a basic level

• Woodworking, shop, and lab skills

• Skilled with problem solving, communicating, technical writing, and working in a team

INTEREST

• Golf, football, basketball, tennis, lifting weights, being outdoors, woodworking

• Member of Biosystems Engineering Club and Outdoors Club at MSU


68


Steven J. Cumming 16562 Monticello Drive, Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 506-0803 [email protected]

Education Ø Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI (8/2009 - Present) w Bachelors of Science Biosystems Engineering Expected May 2014 w Overall GPA 2.6/4.0; Engineering GPA 3.3/4.0

Professional Experience Ø CEO / Co-Founder - Vendia - Clinton Township, MI (7/2010 - Present) w Develop iPhone applications w Release and Support “Equations All-In-One” and “Evil Eddy” to the App Store

Ø Level II Student Cook - East Complex Dining Services - East Lansing, MI (8/2009 - 3/2011) w Prepared meals for the future w Taught and trained Level I Cooks and Level II Trainees. w Cooked meals for around 250 people.

Ø Head Swimming Instructor - Fraser Aquatics - Fraser, MI (6/2005 - 8/2009) w Taught all ages and skill levels w Educated swimming and safety w Instructed 50 students on a given season

Skills/Qualifications w Great people skills and a very good speaker w Computer languages Objective C and Python w Comprehension of Spanish and basic spoken Mandarin w Superb writing and organization w Hard worker and active learner

Activities w MSU Biosystems Engineering Student Club (2011 - Present) w American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) (2011 - Present)

Hobbies w Reading and Writing Poetry and Short Stories w Playing lacrosse

69

Kirk Gowen 225 East Holden Hall

East Lansing, MI 48825 Cell: (586)-216-8733

959 Woods Lane Home: (313)-886-8733 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Email: [email protected]

Summary: Excited and ambitious to find a summer internship in the Biosystems Engineering field. Devoted to consistently improving technical problem skills and leadership skills. Educational Information: Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

-Projected Graduation Date: May, 2014 -Pursuing B.S. in Biosystems Engineering -3.0 GPA

Grosse Pointe North High School Grosse Pointe Woods, MI -Graduation Date: June, 2010

-National Honors Society -3.45 GPA

Experience: -) Russell Investments (Spring 2011-Summer 2011) -Maintenance worker, Saint Clair Shores, MI

-Repaired apartment complexes including painting units, installations, lawn and garden care.

-) Macomb Amateur Baseball Federation U-13 Baseball Team (Summer 2011) - Assistant Coach, Grosse Pointe, MI - Responsible for coaching 14 boys as position coach -) Landscaping (Summer 2006-Summer 2010) - Machine Operator, Grosse Pointe, MI - Planted and manicured plants at neighboring houses - Operated lawnmower and edger Activities and Achievements: -) Michigan State University Engineering Residential Experience -) Grosse Pointe North Most Dedicated Athlete Scholarship recipient -) AIDS Walk Detroit -) Relay for Life -) Grosse Pointe North’s Norsemen Sessions Council -) Grosse Pointe North Sport Camps Technical Skills: -) MS Office proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint (Versions 1997-2008) -) Experience with: MATLAB -) Proficient with Macintosh and Windows operating systems -) Conversant in Spanish

70

Benjamin S. Hesskamp

766 North Hubbard – East Lansing, MI 48825

(734) 564 1002 – [email protected]

Objective

To obtain an internship in the field of Biosystems engineering.

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing MI

Full time, first year student. Majoring in Biosystems Engineering. 3.0 GPA.

Experience

Waste Water Research-Michigan State University, East Lansing MI

Currently working in research team focused on learning microbial behavior on

wastewater disposed by major food companies and small dairy farms.

Livonia Department of Public Works

Maintained and landscaped the historical village, Greenmead.

Sonic Drive Through

Worked the switchboard taking orders from customers.

Skills

• Working Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Memberships

• RISE (Residential Initiative on the Studies of the Environment) program

• BSA (Boy Scouts of America)

Activities and Honors

• Volunteer for Senator Glenn Anderson’s campaign

• Eagle Scout

71

Robert Kraemer

[email protected] 335 Hillcrest, East Lansing, 48923

1-517-648-5258

Education Michigan State University, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Aug 2010 - Present

• BS, Biosystems Engineering; GPA 3.44/4.0; Expected May 2014 • Concentrating in Bio-energy & Ecosystems Engineering • Honors College • Honors College Deans List Spring 2011

Holt High School Aug 2006-2010

• AP Calc, Chemistry, World History • 3.761 GPA

Research Experience MSU Undergraduate Research East Lansing, MI Fall '10 – Present Professorial Assistantship under Wei Liao

• Analyze samples of anaerobically digested fibers • Perform ADF/NDF fiber analysis procedure to analyze the cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin

contents of AD fibers • Gain practical lab skills and insight into cutting edge bio-energy research that utilizes waste

products to create ethanol. MSU Engineering Summer Research Experience Summer 2011

• Continued Fiber Analysis • Investigate growth rates of algae in different conditions • Investigate fungal production of lactic acid for use in biodegradable plastics • Use autoclave, centrifuge, HPLC, spectrophotometer

Activities/Memberships

• Biosystems Engineering Club Member 2010 - Present • Honors Times Two Program (Mentor a local gifted student) 2011- Present • Outdoors Club Member; Sierra Club Member 2011- Present • Slam Poetry Club Member 2011- Present

Skills • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint • MATLAB & Visual Basic

72

Lisa Moncznik 28754 Kirkside Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 633 6462 / [email protected] Education Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI Biosystems Engineering

• G.P.A 3.47 • Graduation expected May 2014

Work Experience Leslie’s Pool Supplies; Farmington Hills, MI May - June 2011 Sales Associate

• Customer service • Worked as a cashier, processing sales and returns • Performed pool water diagnostics for customers • Stocked merchandise onto shelves

MSU Residential Dining Services; East Lansing, MI January 2011 – Present Level 1

• Served meals to students • Positioned in dish room

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel • Cooperative team player with ability to work with all types of people • Dedicated worker with self motivation to accomplish tasks given to me

73

Alex Rowland

339 W. Holden East Lansing, MI 48825 Phone: 2489778838 E-Mail: [email protected]

Objective

• To gain experience in the field of engineering through a job or internship.

Education

Michigan State University 8/2010- expected graduation in 2014

• Major in Biosystems Engineering

Clarkston High School 8/2006-6/2010

• Clarkston Academic Honors

• 3.8 GPA, top 10% of my class

• Clarkston Senior Scholar Award

• National Honor Society member

Experience

Pine Knob Ski Resort 11/2006-3/2010

• Clarkston, MI

• Ski/Snowboard check

• Secured equipment

• Ski/Snowboard rental

Davey Expert Tree Company 6/2008-8/2008

• Clarkston, MI

• Maintenance of Oakhurst Golf & Country Club

Volunteering

• Volunteered as a service aide doing maintenance for two weeks at Camp Daggett- a summer camp for children

• Volunteered at Clarkston Community Schools tutoring elementary school children for two years

• Volunteered for Christmas in Action- an organization that helps to build and repair homes for the elderly

Skills

• Proficient in Windows and Macintosh computer operating systems

• Also proficient with all Microsoft programs

• Minor Spanish lingual skills

74

Rachel L. Sanford 968 Westchester – Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

(313)205-1430 – [email protected]

Education

Grosse Pointe South High School, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

No Major/General Studies


Bachelor of Engineering, Bio-systems Engineering

Experience

Study Abroad – Beijing & Jilin, China

• Refined beginner skills in Chinese Language & Culture knowledge • Explored the cities in small groups, utilizing our basic language skills • Studied the life of a Chinese teen, via paired buddies from nearby school

South Neighborhood’s Dining Services – Michigan State University

• Assisted every section of the kitchen, adapting to various jobs daily • Trained new workers for those various positions • Acquired valuable face-to-face customer service skills

Village Ace Home and Hardware – Grosse Pointe, MI

• Operated sales register & Assisted customers in the house wares section • Participated fully in the closing chores

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Publisher) • Fundamental Programming knowledge using Python 2.6

Memberships

• Spartan Women in Engineering – Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI • National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)

Activities and Honors

• Design Team won first place in the MSU Engineering day expo, EGR 100 level, Spring 2011 • Heavily involved in rowing for 3 years in high school • Played Clarinet & Trombone in high school for 4 years


75

Pat Sheridan Biosystems Engineer

W333 Gilchrist, East Lansing, MI 48825 E-‐Mail: [email protected] Phone: (906) 281-‐1388

Objective To obtain an engineering related internship/co-‐op for the 2012 semester and

following summer. Work Experience Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Teaching Assistant for Dr. Bradley Marks, worked with freshman and students new to the Biosystems Engineering major 8/2011 – Present Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI Lab assistant for Dr. Gordon Parker, assisted in research related to senior and graduate level systems control projects. 1/2008 – 8/2010 Library Restaurant and Brew Pub, Houghton, MI Line and Prep Cook 6/2006 – 8/2010 Education Michigan State University, East Lansing MI 8/2010 – Present MSU Honors College 1/2011 – Present 3.93 Cumulative GPA Volunteer & Organizations Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Hancock, MI Helped set up and run annual Christmas parties for less fortunate children in the community. 12/2004 – 12/2009 Big Brothers, Friends of the Elderly, Hancock, MI Helped deliver meals to elderly and disabled members of the community as part of an annual Easter meal program. Volunteered time at community picnics for the elderly. 4/2004 – 4/2010 Hall Government, East Lansing, MI Assisted my floor RA as a liaison officer and took an active roll in my residential hall government. 8/2010 – 4/2011

References Available Upon Request

76

OBJECTIVE Internship or summer position in an engineering related business.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University �� August, 2010 to May, 2014 (expected graduation) East Lansing, MI 48823

• Biosystems Engineering Major (Bio-Medical Emphasis); Pre-Med; Honors College

• SpartaNature Summer Seminar – July, 2010

• MSU Syncrhonized Skating Team – 2010 to present

• Memberships/Clubs:

� Biosystems Engineering Club; Women in Engineering

� American Medical Student Association (Pre-med)

� Spartans Against Drunk Driving

St. Francis High School �� June, 2010 - Summa Cum Laude; GPA=3.979/4.000 123 E. Eleventh St., Traverse City, MI 49686

• Scholar Athlete Awards – Varsity Cheerleading 2006-2009; Varsity Figure Skating

Team 2006-2009; Varsity Softball 2008-2010

• Yearbook Editor 2007-2010

• National Honor Society, 2008-2010; Vice President: 2009-2010

• Key Club Treasurer 2009-2010

• Economics Junior Achievement Project Financial Director 2009-2010

• Team Captain: TCFSC Northern Lights Synchronized Skating 2007-2008; St.

Francis: JV Pom and Dance Co-Captain 2008; Varsity Cheerleading Captain 2009;

Varsity Softball Captain 2010

Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA - Summer, 2009 • High School Summer College – earned 9 college credits; GPA = 3.70

EMPLOYMENT

Trattoria Stella - Hostess �� June, 2008 – Present

1200 West Eleventh Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

• Greeting and seating guests, determining seating arrangements to ensure equality

among servers, taking phone reservations, setting up tables

Sunset Water Sports – Reservations �� June,2010 to August 2010

Traverse City, MI 49684

• Telephone and computer reservations for wide variety of water sports equipment;

preparation of rental contracts; explanation of contracts to renters.

Traverse City Figure Skating Club – Skating Coach �� February, 2008 – March, 2010

1600 Chartwell Dr., Suite E., Traverse City, MI 49686

• Teaching figure skating to children and adults

SKILLS

• Computer skills – PC and Mac; Skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel,

PowerPoint; Video and Photo software

• Dependable, well-organized; Good team worker; Strong work ethic

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Good leadership skills

• Figure Skating: Gold Ice Dance; Gold Moves in the Field; Intermediate Freestyle

ALLISON ANNE VANDER KOLK

[Type your address]

� [Type your phone number] �

[Type your e-mail address]

ALLISON ANNE VANDER KOLK

17

02

Wa

yn

e S

t., Tra

ve

rse

City

, MI 4

96

84 �

(23

1) 6

45

-16

58

� a

lliso

nv

k@

gm

ail.c

om

77

PAUL D. ZELTZER 248-227-7053

[email protected]

Career Objective

My career objective is to: • Acquire an internship with a Food or Agriculture corporation • Graduate and receive a bachelor's degree in Bio-systems Engineering • Look at the opportunities for post graduate education • Join a major Food or Agriculture industry corporation

o Be in a leadership or management position

Employment Experience • Lifeguard at Willoway Day Camp Jun 2008 – Aug 2008 • Lifeguard at Willoway Day Camp Jun 2009 – Aug 2009 • Lifeguard at Willoway Day Camp Jun 2010 – Aug 2010 • TV Intern for Farmington Public Schools Sep 2007 - Jun 2009 • Counselor Assistant at Willoway Day Camp Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

Education High School

• North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills, MI

o Graduated with Honors June 2009

University

• Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Aug 2009 – Present

o Major(s): Bio-systems Engineering

Awards • North Farmington High School Marching Band:

o Outstanding Sophomore

o Outstanding Junior

o Outstanding Senior

o Section Leader for Two Years (2007,2008)

• Academic Letter ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade

• North Farmington High School Theatre Award 2009

Certifications • Lifeguard/First Aid • CPR/AED

Professional Affiliations • National Honors Society: High School Member • Detroit Archers: Member • MSU Spartan Marching Band: Member (Tuba section)

Skills • Archery (12 years of training/instructing) • Tuba player (eight years) • Farmington Public Schools Television (two years):

o Avid Media Composer o Video Editing o Director of News Broadcast o Producer of News Stories o Reporter of News Stories o Camera Operator o Technical Director o Set Engineer

• Theatre Technical Crew: o Set Building Crew (five productions) o Lighting Crew (eight productions) o Spotlight Director (three productions)

Campus Address Michigan State University 101 E Wilson Hall East Lansing, MI 48825

Home Address 38906 Plumbrook Dr Farmington Hills, MI 48331

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

78

Taylor Folkertsma [email protected] 1-(616)648-7349

482 South Wonders, East Lansing, MI 48825 7789 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Objective

o To obtain employment in the Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering field

Education o Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• Expected Graduation: May 2015

• Intended Major: Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering with a concentration in

Food Science

o Forest Hills Central High School, Grand Rapids, MI

• Graduated with Honors in May of 2011, Cumulative GPA 3.7, 3 AP classes.

• A member of the National Honors Society 2009-2011: Participated in volunteer

opportunities and fund raisers. Part of the Swim team that placed 2nd

at State. All-

Conference 4 years in a row

Work Experience o Babysitting: 2007-Present

• Working with children from the age of 2-7

o Monica’s Best Gourmet Cookies: Winters of 2009 and 2010

• Made cookies, built, unloaded, and labeled boxes

o Nursery: Ada Bible Church: 2007-2011

• Watched after toddlers while their parents attended the service

o Kids Food Basket: 2010

• Made Sandwiches and lunches for underprivileged children in downtown Grand

Rapids

o Mission Trips:

• Waveland, Mississippi: Spring 2011

• We worked with the community to provide relief from Hurricane Katrina

Skills and Interests o Cooking and baking

o Competitive swimming

o Languages: Took 5 years of Spanish in High School

79


Taylor Forbush Campus: 170 N. Case Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824

Permanent: 2419 White Pine Dr., Williamston, MI 48895

(517) 881-1613

[email protected]

Experience:

Crew Member June 2011-Present

Dunkin Donuts, Okemos, MI

• Food services

• Customer service

• Stocking

• Breaking down registers

Filmed MHSAA sports November 2009-March 2011

For mhsaa.tv

• Filming sports

Education:

High School Diploma: June 2011

Williamston High School, Williamston, MI

Honors & Activities:

• CAAC Scholar Athlete, Lansing, Area

• MSU Club Soccer, East Lansing, MI

• Wing Technology Award, Williamston, MI

• Volunteer, Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI

Skills:

• Good with people

• Teamwork

80


Benjamin Goheen 301 East Wilson Hall – East Lansing, MI 48825-1208

(810) 941-7463 – [email protected] Objective

Obtain an internship position in the field of biological engineering, bioenergy, or related fields.

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (May 2015) Current Student, Biosystems Engineering Major

Experience

McLean Landscaping, Laingsburg, MI (Apr. 2009 – Aug. 2011) Landscaper • Worked in teams to create and enhance aesthetic as well as functional landscape

elements. • Designed and constructed retainer walls, brick patios, and large boulder features. • Implemented irrigation systems and soil grade runoff solutions in residential and

commercial lawns and properties. • Trained new employees and streamlined invoice system Leadership Advantage – Michigan State University (Sept. 2011) Team Member • Improved communication skills as a member of a group through various activities. • Gained experience in time management and budgeting materials. • Designed and constructed a number of projects, including a three foot tall trebuchet. • Demonstrated project and won overall design competition.

About Me

• Energetic and organized • Very Confident • Quick Learner and Good Leader • Manage Time Efficiently

Affiliations

• Biosystems Engineering Club (Student Organization) • American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers


81


Ryann E. Gustafson

University: 229 E. Wilson, East Lansing, MI 48824 517.614.6968 Permanent: 12729 Airport Road, DeWitt, MI 48820 [email protected] OBJECTIVE To obtain an internship, research assistant position or summer employment that will provide knowledge, experience and skills in Biosystems Engineering. EDUCATION Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Expected May 2015 Food Concentration DeWitt High School, DeWitt, MI Graduation Date: June 2011 GPA: 3.9 EXPERIENCE

Subway of DeWitt April 2010 – August 2011 Sandwich Artist Appointed to opening store without assistance of a manager Scheduled to work on busier days of business Cooperated with a team of employees to produce sandwiches as efficiently as possible Alleviated any customer complaints Improved communication skills through interaction with customers

Janice Waldmiller June 2008 – December 2010 Child Care Provider Child Care Provider for two children, ages 11 and 9 Solved conflicts and disputes that arose Adapted to challenges of caring for two children

SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT

Society of Women in Engineering (MSU) – National Member 2011-Present Biosystems Engineering Club (MSU) – Student Member 2011-Present National Honor Society (DeWitt High School) – Leader and Member 2009-2011

Varsity Swim Team (DeWitt High School) 2007-2011 Received Varsity Letter, 2007 Participated in State Championship Swim Meet, 2008/2009/2010 Named Varsity Swim Captain, 2010

Marching/Concert Band (DeWitt High School) 2007-2009


82

Danny Holmes 564 S. Case�� East Lansing, Mi 48825

Phone: 231-631-0959 �� E-Mail: [email protected]

Objective

My objective with this resume is to earn a position at your company at the local branch office.

Experience

Rainbow Rehabilitation – Maintenance June 2010 – August 2010

• Most recent employer, worked with maintenance manager at the houses of the company’s owner in

Leelanau County. The three different houses had endless amounts of landscaping to be finished and

many small odd jobs. Over the summer I helped construct a deck and rock walkway at one of the

houses, along with an entirely new sod yard.

Bay Building June 2009 – August 2009

• Small building company in Northern Michigan, finished many projects over the summer including…

o Built an elevated deck with a faux-wood railing system.

o Fixed a leaking roof and gutter system

North Country Bare & Grille June 2008 – August 2008

• Worked as a busboy and prepared certain dishes

• Washed dishes and cleaned around the kitchen

Education

Suttons Bay Public High School 2006-2010

While attending Suttons Bay Public High School, I was part of the National Honor Society for three years and

played Varsity sports for four years. I earned a 3.86 ground point average and was ranked 13th in my graduating

class.

Skills

• Team Oriented

• Good Communication Skills with Team Members

• Skilled with a Computer – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

• Very Organized

83

BRIAN T [email protected]

2316320285

Campus AddressMichigan State University 518 East AkersEast Lansing, MI 48825-1302

Home Address8508 E M-113Fife Lake, MI 49633

ObjectiveTo find an employer that will provide me the necessary skills to further my career.

EducationMichigan State University, East Lansing, MI | Aug 2011 - PresentMajor(s): Biosystems Engineering Kingsley Area High School, Kingsley, MI | Aug 2007 - Jun 2011Major(s): Biosystems Engineering | GPA: 3.87Northwestern Michgian College, Traverse City, MI | Aug 2010 - May 2011Major(s): General Education | GPA: 3.5

Employment ExperienceFront Street McDonald's, Traverse City, MI | May 2011 - Aug 2011Crew• Quickly learned almost every position.• I was one of the fastest new employee• I was placed on overnight crew.

Cherry Growers Inc., Grawn, MI | N/A - N/AGrader• I started as a pit checker, and within a week was promoted to a grader.

Additional ExperienceNational Honors Society, Kingsley, MI | N/A - N/AMember• Tutored students in math and chemistry.• Helped run blood drives

Kingsley Volunteer Club, Kingsley, MI | N/A - N/AMember• Helped raise money in order to give needy families and children a christmas.• Participated in various volunteer projects for the community• Helped run the Kingsley Talent Show and Charity Basketball Tournament.

Kingsley Athletics, Kingsley, MI | N/A - N/AScore Keeper• I kept score and the records for various sporting events.

AwardsI was the Kiwanis Club January 2011 Student of the Month. I have received 5 student of the month awards from various teachers throughout high school. I have received 3 student of the year awards from various teachers throughout high school. I had the honor of participating in the Rotary District 6290 Life Leadership Conference.

SkillsI am experienced with computers; I have built my own computer. I taught myself HTML, CSS, and some PHP. I know how to use Microsoft Office, Excel, and Powerpoint. I am skilled at mathematics; I Completed calculus III by the end of my senior year. I am good at mental math, I can figure out change quickly.

84

Rachel Kurzeja E472 Shaw Hall 248-568-8555 East Lansing, MI 48825 [email protected]

Education

Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, MI Aug. 2011- Present Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering Expected May 2015

o Biomedical Engineering Concentration o Sophomore Standing o Member of the Honors College

G.P.A. 4.0/4.0 Rochester Adams High School, Rochester Hills, MI Jan. 2010 - June 2011 Appleby College, Oakville, ON, Canada Sept. 2007- Dec. 2009

Experience

Student Ambassador, Recruitment and K-12 Outreach, MSU, East Lansing, MI Aug. 2011- Present Actively recruit engineering students through tours and e-mail communication Create a monthly newsletter aimed at prospective female students about engineering at MSU Plan, organize and facilitate recruiting events and presentations

Lifeguard, Brookwood Golf Club, Rochester Hills, MI May 2010- Aug. 2011 Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified Evaluated mechanical and chemical processes Addressed and accommodated patron concerns

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Nano-Biosensors Lab, MSU, East Lansing, MI Oct. 2011- Present Experiment with antibody attachment to single and double strand DNA Chemically modify glass surfaces for antibody attachment Use modified surfaces in optical sensing systems for detection of water borne bacteria

Co-Founder and VP of Communications, Phi Sigma Rho, MSU, East Lansing, MI Sept. 2011- Present Communicate important information to all current and prospective members via e-mail Plan, organize and facilitate executive board meetings, general meetings and social events Assisted in planning the timeline for becoming a chapter and writing the constitution

BEACON HS Summer Institute Participant and Mentor, MSU, East Lansing, MI July 2011- Present Studied evolution in action and was chosen to present research at closing ceremony Voted best presentation and invited to give presentation at the all BEACON Congress Chosen as a Mentor to facilitate Summer 2012 BEACON (High School) Engineering Camp

Leadership Advantage Program Participant, MSU, East Lansing, MI Aug. 2011 Participated in an intensive three day program for incoming engineering freshmen Completed various engineering tasks Developed and strengthened my skills set of: teamwork, leadership and engineering design

Skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 and Adobe Photoshop, basic knowledge of html web design Intermediate proficiency in Spanish

Other Activities

Honors College First Year Council Oct. 2011- Present Michigan State University’s Biosystems Engineering Club Sept. 2011- Present American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Sept. 2011- Present Michigan State University’s Women in Engineering Sept. 2011- Present Peer Tutoring and Community Service Sept. 2007- Present

Honors/Awards

Dean’s Honors List for Fall Semester 2011 Dec. 2011 Valedictorian of Rochester Adams High School June 2011 Biosystems Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient June 2011 Granger Scholarship for Undergraduate Students Majoring in Engineering Recipient June 2011 AP Scholar Award Aug. 2011 Bill of Rights Institution Essay Contest Finalist (Top 90 out of 24,000) Jan. 2011 Duke of Edinburgh Award: Gold, Silver and Bronze Levels June 2009 – Present

85

306 East Wilson Road

East Lansing, MI 48825 (989)-550-7722

[email protected] Brody Lawrence Objective To attain an internship over the summer in order to expand leadership and teamwork skills. Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2011-2015

• Bachelor Degree in Biosystems Engineering Laker High School Pigeon, Michigan Diploma GPA 3.72 4.0 scale 2007-2011 Experience J&L Painting Pigeon, Michigan Laborer 2008-present

• Skilled at painting, staining, sanding, drywalling Activities, Honors & Awards

• National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Academic All-Conference • Gordon W. and Loyse B. Hueschen Scholarship recipient • Greater Thumb All-Academic Team • All-Conference: Football, Basketball, Baseball

Offices/Leadershi

• Student Council Treasurer

Technical Skills

• Leadership, teamwork, and communicating skills • Shop, lab, and basic woodworking skills • Experienced in basic computer software • Strong typing skills


86

Timothy Luck

7721 Beachway Dr. Monroe, MI 48161

Phone: (734) 625-0725 E-Mail: [email protected]

Objective

I would like to find a job in an engineering department so that I can gain experience within the field.

Experience

Meijer, December, 2010 - Present

� Carts, general merchandise clerk in the electronic department, and photo lab

Education

Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI

BS – Biosystems Engineering, 2015

Monroe High School – Monroe, MI

High School Diploma, 2011

Activities

• Spartan Engineering Residential Experience, Wilson Hall, 2011 – 2012 (Freshman Year)

• Varsity High School Soccer, 2008 – 2010

• Monroe High School Marching Band, 2007 – 2011

• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Youth Group, 2005 – 2011 (7th – 12th grade)

87

Laura J. Meinecke 338 East Wilson 5309 Wigwam Lane Michigan State University Lapeer, MI 48446 East Lansing, 48825

Cell: 810-358-5328 E-mail: [email protected]

Objective I am looking for an internship to practice and improve the skills I already have as well as gain new knowledge. I am open to anything related to the science or engineering fields.

Education Michigan State University East Lansing, MI • Expected Graduation in 2015 • Major- Biosystems Engineering • Participant in Leadership Advantage- This is a three day pre-semester leadership

program for engineering majors. I learned engineering and leadership skills. • Honors College member

Lapeer West High School Lapeer, MI • Graduated in June 2011 • G.P.A.- 4.0

Experience Volunteer, Seaton Elementary, September 2008-April 2010

Principal: RaeAnne Fielder, 810-667-8021 I assisted 5th and 6th grade math and science teachers in their classrooms and tutored students in math and english as part of their after-school program. Child Care, September 2009- August 2011 Employer: Tim Mileski, 810-245-6919 I planned activities to keep the children entertained. I watched a family of four girls, one with Down Syndrome, two days a week during the school year and two to three days a week during the summers. Oddfellows and Rebekah’s United Nations Pilgrimage, Summer 2010 I spent two weeks traveling through several historically and politically important cities in Canada and the United States with students from Michigan, Holland, Switzerland, and Canada. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY), Spring 2009 I attended several workshops on leadership and contributed to service projects.

Skills Keyboarding Use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint Spanish- 5 years in high school Organization Leadership

Activities Lapeer West High School • JV Softball- Spring 2008, Spring 2009 • Key Club, Student Council- Fall 2010-Spring 2011

Sandra Brewer’s Dance Connection • Annual/Competitive- Fall 2007-Spring 2011

Michigan State University • Circle K International • Women in Engineering

Honors/Awards Lapeer West High School

• Valedictorian • High Honors (4.0) • National Honor Society Treasurer • Scholar Athlete Award- Softball

Scholarships

• John and Sarah Hannah Scholarship • Biosystems Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship • Lapeer Community Foundation Scholarship • Lewis W. Kaminga Alumni Scholar Award • Kenneth J. Lord Scholarship

88

Julia L. Otwell [email protected]

1029 West Grand River, East Lansing, MI 48823 (231) 392-2070 Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2011-Present

• B.S. Biosystems Engineering. Honors College, GPA: 3.95/4.0 Expected June 2015 o Bioenergy Engineering Concentration o Varsity Women’s Track and Cross Country

Traverse City Central High School, Traverse City, MI June 2010

• National Honors Society, GPA: 3.9/4.0 2007-10 • Student Council 2010 • Varsity Cross Country/Track 2006-10

Work Experience Public Access Station Intern, Land Information Access Association (LIAA), Traverse City, MI 2011

• Taught College For Kids class • Directed Video • Facilitated public access recordings • Scheduled station events

Archival Department Intern, Front Street Productions, Traverse City, MI 2010

• Organized film • Collaborated ideas

Hostess and Customer Services, Bubba’s Restaurant and Bar, Traverse City, MI 2010

• Accommodated costumers • Assisted in bussing tables/food expo

T-Shirt Sales Clerk, Mr. Bill’s T-shirt Company, Traverse City, MI 2008-09

• Managed cash register • Assembled items in stock • Initiated sales

Volunteer

• Onsite Relief Foundation-Painted houses in New Orleans Spring 2010 • Math Tutor-Aided at-risk High school students Spring 2010 • Empty Bowls Event-Designed pottery, orchestrated event 2006-09

Awards

• Deans List, Varsity Letter in Cross Country 2010-11 • High school Varsity Letter: Cross Country, Track 2006-10 • All-State, Academic All-State 2007-10

89


Hannah Pichner

1920 Cheshire Lane

Commerce, MI 48382

Home: 248-366-3156

Email: [email protected]

Objective: To find a position on campus that will allow me to work in my field of study. If

there are no part-time jobs in the engineering department, I am interested in working in the

athletic department because of my love for sports.

Qualifications: I am a very hard-working, dedicated, and focused student with the goal of

becoming an engineer. I am energetic, personable, and optimistic. Being very organized and

task-oriented has helped me in both of my previous positions.

Education:

2007-2011 Mercy High School

Courses studied: College Preparatory classes including: AP US History, AP Chemistry,

Pre-Calculus Honors, Advanced Spanish, Physics, and Anatomy

Achievements/Activities: National Honor Society, Council Member for Mercy Mentors

Clubs: Green Club, Science Club, Softball, Varsity Track, Varsity Basketball

Sept 2011 Michigan State University

Work Experience:

Dec 2011- present VG’s Grocery Store

Supervisor: Nancy Ryans

(248) 666-2044

Service Clerk

approx. 16 hours per week

Main duties include: bagging groceries, providing customer service with

a smile, and other responsibilities as needed.

Learned: time-management skills and ability to interact with customers

June 2010 – Aug 2010 Fausone Bohn, LLP

Supervisor: Paula Sugars

(248) 380-0000

Summer Intern

approx. 35 hours per week

Main duties include: scanning files, making copies, sending letters,

organizing work room and file cabinets, creating PowerPoints for

attorneys, updating volumes of legal material, and lightening the work

load of the secretaries

Learned: confidence and organizational skills while working in a

professional setting

90

Casey Reagan

Current: Room W7 Gilchrist Hall, West Circle Dr. � East Lansing, MI 48824 E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 231-286-4303

Objective Profile Skills Experience

To obtain a rewarding work experience that will help subsidize and enhance my university education, as well as accelerate my professional career. I have excelled in previous work situations by adapting and learning new skills and applying them to various tasks. I am eager to meet new colleagues and I look forward to having the opportunity to benefit the workplace. Michigan State University—2015

• Major: Bachelor of Science – Biosystems Engineering • Member of MSU Honors College

Whitehall High School 2011

• Class of 2011 Top Ten Student • Suma Cum Laude – 3.98 GPA

§ Member of National Honor Society Microsoft office, PC and Macintosh experience CIS (Computer Information Systems) Intern Summers 2009-2011 Baker College – Muskegon, MI

• Answering campus-wide helpline, directing calls to appropriate technicians, responding to service requests

• Assisting in network wiring and campus-wide computer upgrades

• Managing equipment and shipment inventory • Updating databases

Marching and Symphonic Band (4 years)

• Developed Multi-tasking and Leadership Experience Pep Band Spring Musicals (4 years)

• Lead role in this spring’s The Music Man Voted Hardest Worker by Whitehall Varsity Soccer Team

• Developed Excellent Work Ethic Volunteered in Peer Assistance Program (2nd grade)

• Community volunteering with elementary age students 91

Alexander N Ruhs 2515 Ridgeview Drive

Kalamazoo, Michigan United States of America 49008 Cell: (269) 352-8875 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

To utilize my mathematic, chemistry, leadership, and organization skills to acquire a position that allows me to solves problems that benefit both the company and community.

EDUCATION Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Expected Graduation: Spring 2015

� Biosystems Engineering Freshman

Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo, Michigan 2007-2011

� High School Diploma, GPA: 3.8 � Class President 2009-2011 � Dual Enrolled at Western Michigan University

◦ Spring 2010: Calculus 1

◦ Fall 2010: Calculus 2 and Chemistry 1

◦ Spring 2011: Calculus 3

WORK EXPERIENCE Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, Michigan June – August 2011 Elementary Summer School Materials Paraprofessional Leader

� Lead a team in the organization and distribution of materials for the entire K-5 staff � Simultaneously directed a separate team of 4 in a specialized program called Read Naturally

◦ Worked with students personally to help improve their reading comprehension skills and record data proving the success of the program

Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, Michigan June – August 2010 Elementary Summer School Materials Paraprofessional Team Member

� Participated in the organization and distribution of materials for the entire K-5 staff � Simultaneously helped maintain a specialized program called Read Naturally

◦ Worked with students personally to help improve their reading comprehension skills and record data proving the success of the program

VOLUNTEER � Loy Norrix PeaceJam

◦ Participated in various community-benefitting activities

� High School tutor

◦ Helped athletes at Loy Norrix High School maintain high enough GPA's to remain on the team

SKILLS � Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products � Familiar with both Windows and Mac operating systems � Well-versed in Calculus 1, 2 and 3 � Notable communication and team building skills

92

Lawrence Sanders-Biosystems Engineer

1654 E Grand River ó East Lansing, Michigan 48823 ó Phone: (734) 735-5113 ó E-Mail: [email protected]

About Me

I am an ambitious, determined and dedicated individual. When a task needs to be completed, I am someone who

will accomplish the task efficiently and in a timely manner. I am skilled in mathematics, biology, and social sciences. I’m familiar with both Windows and Mac computers and have experience with programs such as Matlab and Excel. I

pick up new skills very quickly and do everything to the best of my ability.

Experience

Ziebart Speedy Auto Glass: Ypsilanti, Michigan June 2007-Present

· Manager: Larry Sanders (734) 973-7010

· Position: Co-Manager

· Duties:

· Detailing cars

· Rust proofing

· Ran the front office (Answering phones, Scheduling appointments. )

Moonwalk Rentals Inc: Temperance, Michigan April 2008-August 2010

· Manager: John Haley

· Duties:

· Drive to event destinations

· Set up and take down moonwalks

· Supervise moonwalks

· Clean and repair moonwalks

Education

Bedford High school: Temperance, Michigan 2006-2010

I received my diploma with a 3.8 cumulative GPA. Finished in the top 50 of my class. Have experience in honors and

AP courses.

Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan 2010-Present

I am currently enrolled as a sophomore and I am studying Biosystems Engineering with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. I plan

to graduate in 2015.

93

Nathan Sobczak

2180 4th

Street

Bay City, MI

(989)-892-8006

[email protected]

Objective Statement: I am looking for an internship that works with my Biosystems Engineering major and

teaches me about the jobs I will be looking for in the future.

Education:__________________________________________________________________________________

• Michigan State University Fall 2011-present

• All Saints Catholic Central 2007-2011; Graduated with 4.08 GPA

• Holy Family Middle School 2003-2007

Achievements: ______________________________________________________________________________

• Academic Highest Honors 2007-2011

• Northern Concrete Pipe Athletic Scholarship 2007-2010

• Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Recognition Award for Football, 2011

• Academic All Conference 2007-2010

• Senator Recognition Leader award 2009

• David A. DeWyse Memorial Scholarship 2008

• George Eastman Young Leader's Award 2010

Volunteer Experience:________________________________________________________________________

• Relay For Life

• Various Fund Raisers for Bay City community members with illnesses

• All Saints Central Basketball Camp Instructor

• Setting up and tearing down the St. Stanislaus Festival in Bay City, MI.

• Packaging and separating glasses for the Lions Club

• Music Ministry & Eucharistic Ministering at St. James Parish

Interests:___________________________________________________________________________________

• Sports, music, family, going to church, and learning new things.

Computer Skills:_____________________________________________________________________________

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Printshop, etc.

Work Experience:____________________________________________________________________________

• Mowing several neighbor's and family member's lawns during the summer.

• Babysitting for family members and friends.

• Seasonal deliverer of newspapers to local businesses and establishments.

• Greeted and worked with a team at the Bay City 8 Goodrich Theater, Summer 2011

References:_________________________________________________________________________________

1. Brian Campbell, Assistant Principal at All Saints High School. Work Phone: 989-892-2533.

2. Mike Williams, owner of William’s Cheese Inc. Home Phone: 989-893-9842. Work: 989-697-4492.

3. David Grzegorczyk, owner of Bay Industrial Finishing Inc. Cell Phone: 989-284-2276.

94


Recent Graduates / Master’s Students

Amanda N. Benoit Permanent Address: [email protected] Campus Address: 1011 NW 182 Way, (C) 954-257-6702 1259 W. Grand River Ave #42B, Pembroke Pines, FL 33209 East Lansing, MI 48823 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE Seeking an internship position within a food company that is determined to improve food products through research and the use of new technologies. EDUCATION Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering. Focus: Food Engineering, GPA: 3.83/4.0, Anticipated May 2012. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering, GPA: 3.52/4.0, May 2010 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Fachhochschule Osnabrueck- University of Applied Sciences, Osnabrueck, Germany. May 2009- June 2009. EXPERIENCE Graduate Research Assistant. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Fall 2010- Present

• Compiled a literature review of bacterial prevalence, adhesion, transfer, and modeling cross-contamination in multiple environments.

• Conducting experiments in modeling Listeria monocytogenes transfer among multiple surfaces within a delicatessen by use of a physical surrogate.

• Utilizing MatLab image analysis to analyze amount of surrogate on surfaces. Bioengineering Research. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Summer 2008-2009 Mechanical Engineering and Otolaryngology laboratory. Conducted experiments on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation in trachea catheters.

• Modeled trachea considering magnitude and environment. • Performed growth studies using mucus substance and bacteria strains within model. • Identified problem locations on catheter and developed ideas to change tubing.

Summer/Holiday Worker. The Bonefish Grill. Weston, Florida. Hostess. May 2007-August 2008

• Quickly built reputation for effectively resolving issues and ensuring customer satisfaction. • Completed food safety training courses.

Shands Hospital Volunteer. Gainesville, FL. January 2007-January 2009

• Gained insight about hospital procedures and observed medical practices (Pediatric ICU, Emergency room, and Operating Room) while serving the local community.

ACTIVITIES

• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Academics Committee. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Graduate Student Member.

• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Graduate Student Club. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Secretary.

• Study Abroad Peer Advisor, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Prepared students interested in international study experience in engineering.

• American Medical Student Association, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Assisted at city clinic by educating visitors and raised campus awareness of AIDS and Breast Cancer.

• Engineers without Borders. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Fundraising Committee • American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Member

HONORS AND AWARDS

• University Scholars Research Scholarship. Presented findings at Undergraduate Research Symposium. • Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholarship • UF College of Engineering President’s Honor Roll and Deans List- several times

95

Ryan Black 257 Lakeway Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49037 [email protected] Phone: (269) 420-0159

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• B.S. Biosystems Engineering May 2011 Bioenergy Focus

• B.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Management 2006 • B.S. Psychology 2006 • Capstone Senior Design Project

o Designed, fabricated and successfully operated a bench-scale torrefaction reactor o Generated a model for LCA of torrefaction combined with pelletization

Relevant Coursework:Sustainable Bioenergy Systems Biomass Conversion Engineering Bioenergy Feedstock Production

Microbial Systems Engineering Microbial Biotechnology Thermodynamics

Heat & Mass Transfer Engineering Design and Optimization Properties of Biological Materials

Experience Pyrolysis Lab Technician Sept. 2010 – July 2011 Michigan State University, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

• Carried out hydrogenation experiments of organic compounds (furfural, guaiacol, etc) in mild conditions • Conducted experiments on stabilization and upgrading of bio-oil produced from pyrolysis of biomass • Executed compositional analysis of bio-oil and bio-oil synthetics using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

(GC/MS) • Prepared standard for analysis in GC/MS • Expanded experience and knowledge in the use of pyrolysis as a thermochemical conversion process for

cellulosic biomass Crop Technician May 2010 – Aug. 2010 Michigan State University, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

• Assisted in preparation, planting, and maintenance of dry bean and corn crops • Implemented research on crop yields, nutritional value, stress/pest resistance, etc. • Expanded skills in collaborative research with small groups

Sales Associate Oct. 2007 – Feb. 2008 Steve & Barry's, Lakeview Square Mall, Battle Creek, MI

• Prepared new store for grand opening with team of associates • Maintained store’s orderly and attractive appearance and arranged visual displays • Developed customer service skills

Wildlife Technician Summer 2005 Michigan State University, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

• Observed Michigan’s Upper Peninsula moose herd • Tracked adult females (cows) to determine birth and survival rates of calves • Used GPS and radio telemetry both on foot and from the air

Skills • Experienced with GPS survey equipment and topographic map interpretation • Trained in Microsoft Office, MatLab, LabView, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Involvement • MSU Biosystems Engineering Student Club, 2009-present • American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2009-present

96

Shannon Henderson [email protected] 1055 Maynard Road, Portland, MI 48875 (586) 722-3150

Objective To obtain an environmentally focused job that will provide fulfilling work for a passionate engineer.

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Biosystems Engineering, M.S. Expected Graduation: Summer 2012 Biosystems Engineering, B.S. Graduated: May 2011 Ecosystems Engineering and Bioenergy Engineering Concentrations, GPA: 3.8/4.0 Master’s Thesis Project: Studying uptake of antimicrobials by multiple food crops. Undergraduate Capstone Design Project: Designed a wastewater treatment lagoon system for a cheese producer. Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, October 2010 MSU nominee for the Udall Scholarship, 2010 Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI, Fall 2006 – Spring 2008 Aquinas College Insignis Honors Program: Environmental Science, GPA: 3.9/4.0 John Veneklasen Full Tuition Scholarship Study Abroad: Irish Literature, History, and Culture, Spring 2008

L’Anse Creuse High School, Harrison Twp., MI, Class of 2006, Valedictorian, GPA: 4.1/4.0 Macomb Math Science Technology Center, Warren, MI, Class of 2006, GPA: 4.1/4.0

Experience Reinhold Research Group, Undergraduate Researcher January 2009 – May 2011

• Evaluating the effect of duckweed as an additive on anaerobic digestion methane production • Testing COD, GC gas analysis of biogas produced in anaerobic digesters • Assessing toxicity and nutrient supply of iron and anaerobic digestate on duckweed

Algal Scientific, Summer Intern Summer 2010 • Designed pilot systems for algae growth • Tested for limiting growth factors for algae • Analyzed performance of water treatment in experiments

City of Wyoming Wastewater Treatment Plant, Summer Intern June - August 2009 • Researched volatile fatty acid determination methods and compared with external lab results • Developed Excel spreadsheets to analyze and present data and prepared summary report • Recommended ion chromatography method requiring new equipment to enable in-house analysis

Aquinas College Chemistry Lab, Research Assistant Summer 2007 • Collected fruit orchard soil samples and tested for lead using atomic absorption spectrometry • Prepared report documenting data analysis refuting persistence of lead from prior pesticide use

Presentations • “Effect of Temperature on Co-digestion of Dairy Manure and Aquatic Biomass” Presented paper at American

Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual Meeting, June 21, 2010 • “Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Manure Combined with Duckweed (Lemnaceae)” Co-presented poster and paper

at American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual Meeting, June 21 and 23, 2009 • “Lead Concentrations in Soils at Fruit Orchards in the Grand Rapids Area” Presented at the American Chemical

Society Central Regional Meeting General Poster Session, June 11, 2008

Organizations Biosystems Engineering Student Club member 2008 – present • Vice President 2009-2010, ASABE Representative 2011-2012

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Student member 2008 - present American Chemical Society Student member 2006 - present Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society member 2009 – present Society of Women in Engineering MSU chapter member 2008 - present MSU Leadership in Environmental and Agricultural Fields Club member 2008 – 2011

97

Blake G. Lougheed 6615 Gran Via Ct. (616) 581-8326 Rockford, MI 49341 [email protected]

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Graduation: May 2011 B.S. Biosystems Engineering Ecosystems Engineering Concentration GPA: 3.1/4.0 Relevant coursework: Thermodynamics, Biological Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Electronic Instrumentation, Electric Power and Control, Properties of Biomaterials, Statistics, Organic Chemistry, Statics Capstone Design: Urban Aquaculture Modeling and Feasibility September 10 -May 11

• Designed a model that determines system requirements and potential profitability of opening a fish farm in an urban setting

• Determined economic potential through a sensitivity analysis

Experience Chateau De Leelanau Winery Production Assistant Suttons Bay, MI Sept 2011- Present

• Perform all work associated with wine production including vineyard assessment, grape crushing, laboratory testing, fermentation monitoring, wine filtering, and bottling

Great Lakes Packing Co. Floor Supervisor Kewadin, MI May 2010- Aug 2011 • Obtained internship during summer 2010, re-hired summer 2011 • Managed up to 50 employees and two processing lines within a cherry processing plant • Ensured product quality, regulated loading of semi trucks, maintained daily sanitation

requirements and controlled outflow of wastewater • Prepared plant for seasonal operations, assembled conveyor system and assisted with

equipment maintenance • Certified forklift operator

Buffalo Wild Wings Cook/Security East Lansing, MI Nov 2007- April 2011 • Excelled as a cook and security guard within the busiest restaurant in East Lansing • Achieved veteran status as one of the longest lasting employees in the kitchen • Assisted management with the training of new employees

Peninsula Fire Protection Apprentice Grand Rapids, MI May-Aug 2009 • Learned the trade of a pipe fitter including proficient blueprint and schematic reading and

application • Installed Fire sprinkling throughout MSU’s Holden hall • Received individual responsibilities and assignments

Sage Garden Sales Assistant Sales Representative Rockford, MI May 2005- May 2009 • Attended trade shows to promote products to retailers • Assembled product displays within stores • Managed quality control of live plants and other products

Skills • Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, LabView DAS, ArcGIS, EPANET • Construction: Woodworking, Home Repair, Painting, Landscaping, Electric work

98

James M. MacLellan 2549 Abbott Rd., Apt 3043, East Lansing, MI 48823

[email protected] (248) 444 - 4318

SUMMARY Self-motivated individual looking to solve challenging problems with engineering principles and critical thinking skills.

EDUCATION Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Biosystems Engineering, M.S., GPA 3.57/4.00 Expected Graduation: July 2012 · Dissertation: “Anaerobic Bacterial Treatment for Bioenergy Feedstock Generation” (2012) · MATLAB and LabVIEW Software (2011, 2012) · Zhejiang University Student Mentor (2011)

Biosystems Engineering, B.S., GPA 3.78/4.00 Graduated: May 2011 · Senior Capstone Design: Development of Process Line Alternatives for Large Food Processor in USA (2011) · Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, MI (2010) · Biosystems Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship (2010) · Biosystems Engineering Outstanding Undergraduate Research Scholarship (2010) · College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Undergraduate Research Program; (2008, 2009)

WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate Research Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI May 2011 - Present

· Investigated gas production from anaerobic bacterial treatment of organic materials. · Performed microbial community analysis for anaerobic systems using 454 pyrosequencing. · Managed HPLC and GC equipment for sugar analysis and biogas quantification, respectively.

Undergraduate Assistant, Liao Research Group, East Lansing, MI January 2008 - May 2011 · Determined that anaerobic culture changes the composition of lignocellulosic materials. · Executed acid, alkaline and steam explosion pretreatment methods on various bioenergy feedstocks. · Conducted enzymatic hydrolysis experiments on various bioenergy feedstocks.

Laboratory Technician, Technova Corp., Lansing, MI May 2010 - August 2010 · Created a model skin substrate for military gasmask adhesion testing. · Implemented various mechanical and biological tests for a novel bioreactor project. · Revised grant proposals and troubleshot multiple instruments vital to lab operation.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS MacLellan, J., Yue, Z., Chen, R., Kraemer, R., Liu, Y., Wei, L. 2012. Revisiting Compositional Sugar Analysis from

Lignocellulosic Biomass. (In preparation) Yue, Z., MacLellan, J., Teater, C., Liao, W. 2010. Development of a New Bioethanol Feedstock- Anaerobically

Digested Fiber from Confined Dairy Operations Using Different Digestion Configurations. Biomass and Bioenergy MacLellan, J. 2010. Strategies to Enhance Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose in Lignocellulosic Biomass. MMG 445

Basic Biotechnology Teater, C., Yue, Z., MacLellan, J., Liu, Y., Liao, W. 2010. Assessing Solid Digestate from Anaerobic Digestion as

Feedstock for Ethanol Production. Bioresource Technology Yue, Z., Teater, C., Liu, Y., MacLellan, J., Liao, W. 2009. A Sustainable Pathway of Cellulosic Ethanol Production

Integrating Anaerobic Digestion and Biorefining. Biotechnology and Bioengineering

PRESENTATIONS MacLellan, J. 2011. An Anaerobic Bacterial Treatment of Corn Stover to Prepare a Biorefining Feedstock. Oral presentation at AIChE annual conference. Minneapolis, MN. October 16 - 21.

MacLellan, J. 2009. Monitoring Changes of Lignocellulosic Material during Anaerobic Digestion. Poster presentation at annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF). April 16.

99


MARÍA ISABEL TENORIO BERNAL Current: 1390 E. Grand River Ave. Apt 29, East Lansing, MI 48823

Permanent: Las flores 103, Col. Reforma, Oaxaca, Oax., México 68050 (517) 862-0671 · [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an engineering, processing, or related area position to apply my engineering skills and food science principles. EDUCATION Michigan State University, East Lansing MI

• Master of Science, Biosystems Engineering. GPA = 4.0 / 4.0 Expected graduation: December 2011 • Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering focusing on food science/engineering. GPA = 4.0 / 4.0 May 2009

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico Fall 2004 – Fall 2006 • Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering. GPA = 97 / 100 • Studied for two and a half years before transferring to Michigan State University.

WORK EXPERIENCE Technology Management Internship at Nestlé Nutrition – Gerber January 2011 – August 2011

• Responsible for qualification and validation activities on new equipment and technologies. • Supported building block technology initiatives for emerging projects.

Food Safety Research at Michigan State University, East Lansing MI January 2008 - Present • Application of engineering principles to food safety: part of a research team under USDA and AMI funding. • Analysis of Salmonella thermal resistance under sub-lethal heating in muscle foods. • Responsible for developing models to predict the rate of Salmonella inactivation from experimental results. • Manuscript to be submitted in Fall 2011 for publication in the Journal of Food Protection.

Michigan State University Dairy Store, East Lansing MI August 2007 – December 2007 • Practiced effective communication skills through interaction with customers. • Skilled in preparation and sale of food products. • Procured a clean and organized environment to assure food-safe products.

Michigan State University Dairy Plant, East Lansing MI March 2007 – July 2007 • Applied dairy science principles to the manufacture of cheese and ice cream. • Learned about the different unit operations in the plant such as pasteurization, homogenization and freezing. • Operated under food safety principles ensuring the production of high quality foods.

SKILLS • HACCP Certified through the International HACCP Alliance in College Station, Texas. December 2007 • Experienced working with MatLab, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Fluent in Spanish. • Proficient in spoken and written English. • Conversational in French. Accredited in DELF exams up to level B2. Summer 2006

MEMBERSHIPS

• MSU Triathlon Club, USAT September 2010 • IFT. Institute of Food Technologists. June 2010 • Tau Beta Pi. The Engineering Honor Society. April 2008 • Omega Chi Epsilon. National Honor Society for Chemical Engineering. April 2008 • AIChE. The American Institute of Chemical Engineers. September 2007

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

• Volunteering at Bellwether Harbor animal shelter in Fremont, MI January 2011 – August 2011 • Active participant at local Relay for Life events. 2009 - Present • Received Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) Meat Science Scholarship August 2010 • MSU B.S. Chemical Engineering class of 2009 Valedictorian. May 2009 • Received the Maurice G. and Sara V. Larian Scholarship. June 2008 • Received Global Neighbors Scholarship when transferred to Michigan State University. August 2007 • Participated in a community service program at a local orphanage and constantly

refined the proposed activities. Monterrey, Mexico. August 2005 – December 2006 • Represented Mexico at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Kiel, Germany. July 2004

100

Ashley G. Thode, EIT 5364 Sleight Road [email protected] Bath, MI 48824 (517) 488-2308

OBJECTIVE To obtain a career in ecosystems engineering that works to improve people’s quality of life.

EDUCATION Michigan State University (MSU) East Lansing, MI MS Biosystems Engineering Expected Graduation: May 2012 GPA: 3.91 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow

Michigan Technological University (MTU) Houghton, MI BS Civil Engineering Graduation: May 2010 GPA: 3.70(3.94 department GPA), Magna Cum Laude Minor: Spanish, International Sustainable Development Certificate

CO-OP/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Toyota Technical Center Ann Arbor, MI Engineering Co-Op Summer 2008 Project Manager for over 800 person relocation:Planned and coordinated three phases of move process with

TTC employees and moving company Punchlisted construction progress using electrical, mechanical, and additional drawings Managed budget for construction of new crash-test facility build Edited and created AutoCAD drawings

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

Researcher Assistant MSU, East Lansing, MI August 2010 – Present Project: Evaluating Stormwater Quality on MSU’s Campus Objective: Monitor performance of stormwater treatment technologies on campus Collect and analyze water samples, maintain samplers and field sites Manage column study evaluating pollutant removal performance of 4 plant species

Researcher Arusha, Tanzania and MTU (NSF) Spring– Fall 2010 Objective: Evaluate methods of achieving sustainable development Interviewed multidisciplinary NGOs on project challenges, successes, and monitoring Evaluated and compared results from interviews and site visits

Researcher University of Nairobi, Kenya and University of Florida (NSF) Summer– Fall 2009 Objective: Determine effectiveness of bone char in removing fluoride from water Designed lab setup, test procedure and conducted experiments Interviewed local organizations to learn current practices for fluoride removal from water

EPA P3 (People, Prosperity, and Planet) Competition Fall 2009 – Spring 2010 Project: Ventilated Improved Pit Toilet (2010 P3 Honorable Mention) Objective: Enhance performance and social acceptability of ventilated pit toilet. Submit design to represent MTU at EPA P3 national competition in April 2010 (40 universities) Design VIPT model that can be built by a community within $70 budget

International Senior Design Summer 2009 – Dec. 2009 Project: Potable water collection and distribution system for community in rural Panama Objective: Design springbox, collection tank, pump and piping for system Visited site for survey and interviewed stakeholders to identify desires and requirements Draft existing and proposed system in AutoCAD

Project Manager Engineers Without Borders, Honduras Team Fall 2007 – Spring 2010 Project: Nutrition Center in El Porvenir, Honduras Objective: Design structural, wastewater, and potable water components Managed a multidisciplinary team to coordinate structural, wastewater and potable water design Visited site to survey, take soil borings, and test water quality Interviewed local stakeholders and government officials to learn desires and requirements

LEADERSHIP

Engineers Without Borders – President Civil and Environmental Engineering Success Center Coach Member: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Ecological

Engineering Society, American Society of Biological Engineers, Chi Epsilon

Spanish Consultant Teaching Assistant Research Scholars Program MSU BAE Advisory Board

101

bae resume book

Documents