1. ALEXANDER J. JISKRA
630-877-2278
alexjiskra96@gmail.com
Campus Address: 201 E. John St. Permanent Address: 501 Horizon Dr.
Champaign, IL 61820 Bartlett, IL 60103
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN Urbana-Champaign, IL
Engineering Mechanics, Bachelor of Science Expected Graduation: May 2018
Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Fellows Program
MechSE Department Outstanding Scholar Award GPA: 3.19/4.00
LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Champaign, IL
Undergraduate Assistant in Biogenetics Lab April 2016 - Present
Summer 2013
• Coded in MATLAB automated integrated density algorithm to determine osteogenic potential of cells in vitro
• Analyzing images for differences in osteogenic potential based on cell colony size and media conditions
• Creating hydrogel substrates for use in cell culture experiments
• Evaluating the accuracy of simulation versus experimental results for cell seeding
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SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
Champaign, IL
Baja Offroad Club Member September 2015 - Present
Summer 2013
• Creating CAD files of various chassis members using Creo Parametric
• Testing stress limitations on chassis members using FEA stress analysis
• Participating in weekly shop meetings to assemble and improve chassis parts
CEE 300: BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS Champaign, IL
Group Member January 2016-May 2016
• Hands-on-experience in manufacturing materials such as concrete and polymers
• Tested different stress and strain types on materials throughout the semester to observe how materials react
• Cooperated with partner weekly to efficiently complete lab reports with ample information and correct results
PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY Champaign, IL
President September 2014 – Present
• Running day to day operations for entire chapter of 130+ members
• Conducting weekly meetings with chapter to improve all facets of fraternity
• Maintaining contact with superiors to efficiently run fraternity under strict budget and resources
• Instilling new program for chapter growth and involvement in fraternity events
WORK EXPERIENCE

2. GRAINGER LIBRARY Champaign, IL
Undergraduate Assistant May 2016-Present
• Collaborated with other employees to properly and efficiently serve customers demands
• Assisted customers respectfully and worked to attend to their needs and preferences
RAILEUROPE TRAVEL CONSULTANT Rosemont, IL
Technology Advisor Summer 2015
• Live chatted with customers and provided assistance in website navigation to achieve sales goals
• Advised customers on fixing technological malfunctions effectively
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Urbana Park District Head Coach 2014-
2015
9933
2013 – 2014
Five Years of Spanish Experience 2009-
2014
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society 2015-present
American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2015-present