Adams.Rachel

Rachel C. Adams

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly driven and self -motivated individual

Inquisitive and logical problem solver

Proven time management skills

Effective group leader

Efficient worker in collaborative and

individual environments

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Relevant/Specialized Coursework

Material Science & Manufacturing; Chemical Engineering Materials; Statics & Dynamics; Machine Design;

Strength of Materials; Introduction to Bio-Pharmaceutical & Industrial Mixing

Projects

AIChE's Chem-E-Car Competition®

Investigated new reactions and performed preliminary testing to power the car in addition to organizing fundraising

Reactor Design Project

Designed a plug-flow reactor using Aspen Plus® and POLYMATH to model production of phthalic anhydride

HELIOS Solar Panels: Comparison of Industry and HELIOS Panels

Assembled HELIOS solar thermal panels and tested their performance compared to commercially available panels

Confined Compression of Hydrogels for Tissue Replacement

Tested the mechanical properties of PCS hydrogels with alginate microparticles to replace NP tissue in the spine

Differential Gearset: Design and Manufacture

Modeled and fabricated a differential gearset to take 2 inputs and produce 1 output for a speed reduction ratio of 2:1

Tissue Engineering: Scaffold Design

Designed and tested different tissue scaffold models; examined cell viability and mechanical properties

Other Relevant Skills

COMSOL Multiphysics®, SAP

AspenONE Process Explorer, Aspen Plus®

MatLab®, Simulink, POLYMATH, Microsoft Office®

Technical reports and presentations

LEADERSHIP

President of collegiate section of SWE (Society of Women Engineers) Spring 2016-Present

Secretary for the Rowan chapter of the SWE Spring 2015-Fall 2015

Peer mentor for the B.L.A.S.T. program in the Bantivoglio Honors Program at Rowan University Spring 2014-Present

Leader of Honors Knitting Group Spring 2015-Present

Student Government Representative for the student chapter of AIChE Spring 2014-Fall 2014

*Additional Activities: Member of student and national chapters for AIChE, SWE, Tau Beta Pi; participant in

intramural bowling and soccer; member of the Rowan Women's Club Lacrosse team

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Maintenance Intern - Croda Inc. - New Castle, DE May 2016 - Present

Calculated boiler efficiency using mass / energy balances Utilized AspenOne to generate Daily Utility Reports

Performed a cost analysis of utility quotes for gas / electric Managed work order and schedule planning in SAP

Calculated savings from using renewable energy sources Gained valuable plant and shutdown planning experience

Batch & Furnace Intern - Durand Glass Manufacturing Co. - Millville, NJ May 2015-August 2015

Documented technical procedures and work instructions Learned about glass making and furnace operation

Analyzed the Emissions system Created skills matrix for department employees

Participated in FMEA workshops Collaborated with other departments on projects

Laboratory Assistant - Delmont Laboratories - Swarthmore, PA June 2010-March 2016

Aided in product manufacturing Prepared culture media

Gained clean room experience Prepared shipping materials

Cleaned and sterilized glassware Performed miscellaneous tasks around the office and lab

EDUCATION Anticipated 2017 from Rowan University, NJ

Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering GPA: 3.782

Minor: Mechanical Engineering Concentration: Honors Studies

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adamsr1@students.rowan.edu

(610)-864-8159

Home Address

2253 Naamans Creek Road

Upper Chichester, PA 19061