Education

Smith College, Northampton, MA

B.S. May 2005 in Engineering Science, Concentration: Mechanics, GPA: 3.3

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam April 2005

University of Edinburgh, Scotland, Year of Study Abroad, 2003-2004

Biosphere 2 Center (Columbia University), Field Course in Ecosystem Management, Tucson,

AZ, Summer 2003

Colorado College Summer Session, Chemistry, Summer 2002

Skills

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, MiniTab, RISA 3-D, Matlab, LabView

Lab Skills: Mouse surgery, Scanning electron microscopy, General experimental techniques

Experience

Northampton Education Foundation, Northampton, MA. September 2005-Present

Teaching Consultant. Use curriculum developed by the Boston Museum of Science to introduce several fields of engineering to students ages 6-11 through stories, interactive lessons, and hands-on activities.

Curran & Berger Immigration Law Offices, Northampton, MA, September 2005-Present

Assistant Paralegal. Research immigration law, draft forms, write reference letters.

DeVries Public Relations, New York, NY, August 2005

Executive Assistant. Personal assistant to the CEO.

Skeletal Biomechanics Lab, Smith College, Northampton MA, Spring 2005

Research Assistant. Studied effects of the Y2 receptor on bone growth and density in mice.

Senior Design Clinic, Smith College, Northampton, MA, 2004-2005

Project Manager. Ran meetings, resolved conflicts, ensured timely project completion.

Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October 2004

Poster Presenter. Presented research done at the Vascular Tissue Biomechanics Lab

Vascular Tissue Biomechanics Lab, University of WI, Madison, WI, Summer 2003, 2004

Research Assistant. Worked in the area of cardiovascular biomechanics including the effects of hypoxia on mouse pulmonary artery mechanical properties and the effects of recurrent pulmonary embolism on mouse lung resistance and impedance.

Nielson Library, Smith College, Northampton, MA, 2002-03, 2004-05

Reference Assistant. Worked with Reference Librarians and staffed the reference desk. Helped students research for papers, monitored computer use and computers, and oversaw the reference room.

Leadership

Smith College Museum of Art Student Liaison Committee Member, 2004-2005

Dormitory Senior Class Representative and Council Member, Smith College, 2004-2005

Dormitory Head of New Students and Council Member, Smith College, 2002-2003

Dormitory Athletic Association Representative, Smith College, 2001-2002

Additional Background

Parent Aide Volunteer (Children’s Aid at Berkshire Center), Fall 2006-Present

Society of Women Engineers, National and Smith Campus Member, 2004-2005

Homelink Volunteer (Service for families with young children), Edinburgh, Scotland, 2003-2003

Smith College Crew Team, 2001-2002