1. JOSEPH T. SAM (Mailing) 23344 El Camino Pl. (208)631-0348
Middleton ID, 83644 jtsam@u.boisestate.edu
(Resident) 3412 s. Bennett
Boise, ID 83705
Education
Associates of Science in Engineering
Boise State University, Boise ID
Awarded: Summer 2015
Courses included: C++, Introduction to Circuits, Mechanical Engineering Graphics (CAD),
Introduction to Material Science and Engineering, Engineering Dynamics, Physics 2, Multivariable
and Vector Calculus, General Chemistry 1, Engineering Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Boise State University, Boise, ID
Anticipated date of graduation: Fall 2018
Experience
Facility Operations and Maintenance, Boise State University
January 2016- Present (part time)
 Plumbing preventative maintenance.
Outback Pool & Spa Company, Boise ID July 2015- Present (part time)
• Weekly maintenance, chemical analysis and treatment.
• Track and report transactions.
Rudder Craft Inc., Garden City, ID May 2014-August 2014
• Sailboat rudder fabrication.
Volunteer Researcher with Nanotechnology Team, Boise State University
February 2013- May 2014
• Functionalization of Gold Nanoparticles to DNA Structures.
• Duties included mixing chemical solutions of various DNA origami structures with
salts, gold, quantum dots, dyes and harsh acids.
• Utilized centrifuges, auto pipette, spectral analysis devices and atomic force
microscope.
Gem State Oil Services Inc., Middleton, ID May 2010 – Present (part time)
• Track and report weekly transactions.
• Transport waste chemicals.
United State Marine Corps June 2005 – June 2009
• Served as fireteam leader; Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Certified as a hazardous and radioactive material monitor, survey and
decontamination team member.
• Promoted to Corporal.
Self Taught Skills/Hobbies
• Fabricate prop’s and costumes using mold and cast techniques with thermoset
plastics, rubber and foam. Utilized: Rebound 25, Flex Foam, Bondo, fiberglass,
Smoothcast, and homemade vacuum forming table.
• Designed and sewed numerous costumes and clothing items.
• Designed and built 2 sail boats out of lumber, old sailboat components, tarps and
plastic 55 gallon drums. Utilized: basic power tools, welder and fiberglass.
• Built and tested light and switch electronic circuits
• Programmed servos, lights and audio circuits on Raspberry PI Mini Computer.

2. • Gardening utilizing hydroponic and traditional technology.
• Basic metal art and forging.
• Personal fitness enthusiast.
Publications
Takabayashi, S., Klein, W.P., Onodera, C., Rapp, B., Flores-Estrada, J., Lindau,
E., Snowball, L., Sam, J.T., Padilla, J.E., Lee, J., Knowlton, W.B., Graugnard, E.,
Yurke, B., Kuang, W., Hughes, W.L. (2014) “High precision and high yield
fabrication of dense nanoparticle arrays on DNA origami at statistically
independent binding sites.” Nanoscale 22, 2014 : 10.1039/C4NR03069A
Professional References
Available upon request.