Mitchell B. Hopkins Permanent School

208 Spicewood Ln. Powell, Ohio 43065 | 740-815-9340 | mbh86@case.edu | 1611 E. 115th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Education Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland, Ohio May 2017 Major: Macromolecular Science and Engineering GPA 3.27/4.0

Minor: Biomedical Engineering

Relevant Course work:

Organic Chemistry I and II, Physiology and Biophysics I and II, Polymer Properties and Design, Introduction

to Biomaterials, Business of Polymers, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Processing, and Polymer Analysis Lab

Relevant Work Experience:

Centre Catala Del Plastic – Terrassa Spain May 2016- August 2016

Designed and managed research on the thermal, mechanical, and morphological properties of novel

polymer blends: SEM, DSC, mechanical testing, blending, vicat, melt flow index

Worked with an international team to develop better processing for new PLA/PA films and foams

International travel and work experience led to conversational ability in Spanish

CWRU Biomedical Engineering Research Assistant October 2015 - Present

Studied in situ gelling systems to develop injectable and implantable hydrogels for therapeutic bone

and cartilage tissue engineering treatments

Performed a variety of work across departments including Cell cultures, NMR spectroscopy,

biochemical assays, fluorescent microscopy, and synthesis projects

3D microfluidic printing of alginate hydrogel matrices to scale up current research

Research Consultant Central State University October 2014- June 2015

Performed studies and consulted on environmental impact of flame retardant insulations in

collaboration with CWRU, Central State University, and University of Dayton Research Institute.

Tested and developed more flame retardant and environmentally friendly insulation products

Other Experience:

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Food and Beverage May 2014 – January 2016

Food service employee in charge of all general food preparation, cleaning tasks, and problem solving

Conducted new hire interviews for the department

CWRU Intermural Supervisor November 2013 - present

Facilitated and ran intramural sports for CWRU approximately 6-15 hours per week during school

Campus Leadership

Varsity Football CWRU Spartans NCAA Division III August 2013 – May 2015

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity January 2014 - Present

SpartanTHON Finance Director (15-16) and External Director (16-17) November 2013 - present

Managed high school development, business partnerships, finances, outreach, and marketing

Helping lead SpartanTHON to their goal of raising $100,000 for Children’s Miracle Network this year

Worked as a team to develop strategic plans and leadership skills amongst members over 50 members

Conducted financial operations and data tracking for CWRU’s largest student nonprofit

Dance Marathon Leadership Conference 2016 attendee