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MEGAN J. KRAUSmxk5171@psu.edu (856) 296-9793

OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time chemical engineering position beginning summer 2013

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Anticipated Graduation: May 2013

GPA: 2.98/4.00

ENGINEERING Water Technologies Sales Intern Summer 2012

EXPERIENCE Ashland Inc, Bangor, ME

Tested Ashland chemical products within Verso, Bucksport & Sappi FinePaper, Skowhegan paper mills; tested machine efficiency to ensure optimal

production

Analyzed multiple chemical trials to identify opportunities to improve papermachine effectiveness and material production quality

Briefed paper mill supervisors and managers trial outcomes and necessity forAshlands chemicals and resources

Engineering Aid Summer 2011Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division; Philadelphia, PA

Performed tests with Catalyst Test Reactor; analyzed results to investigate andevaluate catalyst used in submarine CO burners

Tested cooling system efficiency in Low Pressure Electrolyzer used to make oxygen Investigated cause of freezing within the muffler diffuser in arctic conditions of

USS New Hampshire submarine; examined means of elimination and prevention

Attended weekly status meetings, counter intelligence briefings; volunteered atIntelligent Ships Symposium in May 2011

Program Analyst Summer 2010

McKean Defense Group, LLC, Philadelphia, PA

Worked as Naval Surface Warfare Center CD contractor in Philadelphia Navy Yard Aided code 926 with multiple tests within the Submarine Life Support branch

WORK Center for Engineering Design & Entrepreneurship Shop Assistant 2011 2013

EXPERIENCE The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Enforce safety compliance; train undergraduates using shop machineryLEADERSHIP Mentor, Penn State Women in Engineering Program Orientation 2011 - 2013

Mentor 15 first-year engineers throughout the academic year Facilitate students academic and career goalsSociety of Women Engineers [Penn State Chapter] 2010-Present

Vice President of Student Relations (2012-13) Secretary(2011-12) Director of Communications (2010-11)

SOFTWARE Solidworks Labview Hysys Mathematica

INVOLVEMENT Career Envoy, Penn State Engineering Career Services & Employer Relations 2010-Present

Leader, Penn State WEP Girl Scout Saturday Outreach, 2009-Present

Mentor, Penn State Engineering House, 2010-11

Member, Penn State THON Rules and Regulations Committee, 2010-11

Participant, Penn State Intramural Sports (Soccer & Flag Football) 2009-Present

Campus Address: 255 S. Atherton Street, Apt 404, State College, PA 16801

Permanent Address: 107 Tarlton Ct, Delran, NJ 08075

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