Shane Stan is a mechanical engineering student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeking an engineering position. He has a 3.4 GPA and relevant coursework in mass and energy balances. His experience includes undergraduate research assisting a biology professor and volunteering for organizations in Omaha and Lincoln. He is proficient in MATLAB, Office, AutoCAD and has intermediate Spanish skills. On campus, he has been involved with engineering groups and honors programs, mentoring other students.
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1. Shane Stan
733 N. 17th
Street, Room 127C – Lincoln, NE 68508
Email: shanestanbhs@gmail.com – Phone: (402)-670-3802
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shane-stan
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (May 2019)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Entrepreneurship
UNL Honors Program, GPA: 3.4
Relevant Coursework
Semester Project, CHME 202, Mass and Energy Balances, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Fall 2016)
• Collaborated in a team to develop and asses a process scheme for the production of ethanol and DDGS from grain fermentation
• Evaluated the proposed plant regarding energy cost, economic feasibility, and environmental impact
• Proposed process improvements resulting in increased ethanol yield, decreased energy cost, and lesser carbon emission
Related Experience
Dr. Couch Research Group, Undergraduate Researcher, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Present)
• Assist Dr. Brian Couch, biology professor of practice, in researching scientific teaching practices in undergraduate courses
• Discuss current pedagogy research to develop hypotheses and potential future research proposals
• Analyze course surveys and individual interviews to better understand student perception and utilization of formative
assessment
Complete Engineer Conference, Attendee, Union Pacific Railroad Headquarters, Omaha, NE (Spring 2016)
• Networked and forged connections with Union Pacific executives as well as peer engineers
• Gained valuable knowledge on innovative problem solving and success in the corporate environment
• Acted strategically and led a team to success in an engineering challenge resulting in a scholarship award
Children’s Respite Care Center, Outdoor Education Project, Omaha, NE (Summer 2015)
• Volunteered time to design an new nature inspired outdoor education area accommodated for the center’s special needs students
• Consulted with teachers and student therapists to better analyze various designs and therapeutic equipment
• Presented a project design to company executives and discussed fundraising strategies
Independent Study, Crossroads Mall Redevelopment Project, Blair, NE (Spring 2015)
• Researched the economic impact of development in the central Omaha area to develop a more sustainable urban environment
• Designed an alternative urban plan emphasizing civic improvement and mixed use spaces
• Conducted an interactive presentation to architects at DLR Group Design Firm resulting in an invite to job shadow
Technical Skills
Completion of UNL Engineering Workshops on Process Control and Instrumentation (Spring 2016)
Proficient in Computer Programs: MATLAB, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SketchUp
Intermediate verbal Spanish language skills; fluent written Spanish language skills
Interpersonal & Leadership Experience
Honors Peer Mentoring Program, Leadership Board: Curriculum Committee, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, (Fall 2016 – Present)
• Devise improvements to the curriculum of the mentoring program to enrich the first-year honors student experience
• Develop new methods and exercises for novice mentor training to better equip mentors for their roles
• Selected as one of thirteen new mentor leaders in the honors program
UNL Career Services, Peer Career Guide, (August 2016 – Present)
• Work one on one with UNL students by assisting them with resume building and career development
• Support career development research and campus outreach efforts
• Planned and completed a web-form project to improve the tracking and organization of resource requests
Engineering Student Advisory Board, Outreach Committee, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, (Fall 2016-Present)
• Fashion and outreach efforts to promote STEM fields on campus and in the community
• Assistant coordinator for Global Day of Engineering where the board hosted 120 middle school students at the college
2. College Involvement
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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College of Engineering Diplomats
Honors and Awards
Thomas and Mary Hendricks Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Student Support Scholarship (Summer 2016)
UNL Engineering High Academic Achievement Award (Spring 2016)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Spring 2016)
Regent’s Scholarship (Fall 2015 – Present)
Additional Experience
Irving Recreation Center, Elementary STEM Club Leader, Lincoln, NE (Present)
• Lead a class of eight elementary students in LEGO robotics tasks and competitions
• Prepare tactical curricula and hands-on activities to enrich student knowledge and interest of STEM fields
• Manage LEGO part inventory to assure preparedness for each class and activity
Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience, Outreach Assistant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Present)
• Foster scientific interest by presenting and conducting center activities with community schools and businesses
• Coordinate business infrastructure to allow for the replication and sale of educational science kits
Lighthouse after School Program, Volunteer, Lincoln NE, 4 hours per week (Spring 2016)
• Built relationships with underprivileged students by mentoring in studying, recreational, and communicative activities
• Maintained program procedures and standards allowing for boosted self-esteem and enabling higher academic achievement