1. Jacy Phillips
E-Mail: Jacy.phillips13@gmail.com • M: 757-759-9189 • Hampton, VA 23669
Education
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
PURDUE UNIVERSITY • West Lafayette, IN • 2015
GPA: 3.15
The curriculum of the undergraduate materials science and engineering program of Purdue University
includes laboratory experience on the interdependence of materials processing, characterization and
design. The program culminates in a year-long collaborative laboratory based project between teams of
senior students and industrial sponsor companies. The project is comprised of a problem statement and
goals set out by the sponsors.
Senior Design Project – General Electric
Characterized the occurrence of corrosion resistant secondary phase precipitates during heat treatment
of the zirconium alloy NSF. The temperature and time components of the heat treatment, as well as the
volume percent of the alloying elements were varied in order to maximize the volume percent of the
secondary phase precipitates. This alloy will be used by the company to produce corrosion resistant
nuclear fuel bundle casings.
Tasks
 Heat treating bulk samples of the NSF alloy
 Preparing appropriate test samples from the bulk material for testing equipment
 Collecting microstructural data of the heat treated NSF Samples through thermal analysis, X-ray
diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.
 Weekly communication and progress reports for industry sponsors
 Data analysis on lab experiments in order to convey final results to Industry sponsors
Laboratory Experience
Training and education on the following materials characterization equipment
Thermal analysis – TA instruments DSC, TGA
X-Ray Diffraction – Bruker D8 Focus
Scanning Electron Microscopy – FEI Philips XL40
Hardness Testing – Leco RT-370
Tensile Testing – MTS Sintech 30/D
Charpy Impact Testing
Lab experience included the preparation and polishing of samples from bulk materials for use by these
characterization methods. Lab reports conveying the results of experiments using the scientific method
were regularly written. The reports focused on the analysis of mechanical and material property data to
determine a correlation to materials processing techniques. Group and individual presentations were

2. performed frequently for course instructors and industry sponsors in order to convey technical
information and results of lab experiments and projects.
Computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel. Familiar with Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 and CATIA
V5.
Work Experience
Purdue Catering and Events • West Lafayette, IN • August 2011 – May 2012
Server – Responsibilities included preparing tables and place settings for formal dining events hosted by
Purdue University, serving guests during events in a formal manner and general cleaning tasks after
events.
Lemongrass Restaurant • West Lafayette, IN • September 2013 – May 2014
Line Cook – Responsibilities included cooking and preparing menu items, preparation of ingredients,
cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, as well as general kitchen and front of house cleaning.
Third Street Market • West Lafayette, IN • September 2014 – May 2015
Cashier- Responsibilities included stock running, friendly and courteous customer interactions, inventory
counts and general cleaning tasks for a convenience type store.