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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
Resdfssfs
(610)-864-8159
Home Address
2253 Naamans Creek Road
Upper Chichester, PA 19061
