Not sure if this is the right place for Chemical Engineering, but I am applying to polymer engineering research programs that have biological applications. I’m starting to get nervous about not hearing back yet!!! (1/14/2022)
Undergrad Institution (approx. rank/reputation in STEM): University of Minnesota (4th)
Major(s): Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Minor(s): GPA in Major: 3.36/4.00 Overall GPA: 3.36/4.00 Demographics/Background:
Caucasian male, 25yrs, 4 years of industry experience in adhesives and thermal interface materials
GRE Scores: Q: 159 V: 157 W: 4.0 LOR: Marc Hillmyer and 2 industry PhDs
Research Experience: 1 year in Hillmyer Group, 2 years in industrial R&D, 2 years of industrial engineering
Publications/Abstracts/Presentations:
“Controlled synthesis of ABCA’ tetrablock terpolymers”
Awards/Honors/Recognitions:
Henry Fischman Scholarship
Pertinent Activities or Jobs:
Manufacturing Engineer - 1 year
R&D rotational program - 2 years
Product development engineer - 1 year
Research Interests:
Biomaterials - hydrogels, biomimetics, and filters
Polymer Chemistry and Rheology - 1 & 2 part Thermoplastics & thermosets, suspension rheology, formulation science
Institutions/Programs:
1. UCSB
2. UC Boulder
3. U of Delaware
4. UT Austin
5. NC State
6. UMass Amherst
7. UC Davis
8. University of Florida