Austin McCadden graduated from Clemson University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and a 3.9 GPA. He has extensive leadership, research, community service, and work experience. His research includes developing a multi-axial neck exerciser and determining the limit of detection for a novel cardiac troponin I sensor. He held several leadership roles in his fraternity and on campus.

1. Austin McCadden
Education
Clemson University, Clemson, SC. 2013-2017
Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
Calhoun Honors College
Work Experience
 Residents in Science and Engineering Tutor at Clemson University August 2014 – April 2016
o Facilitated student learning and success in engineering, math, chemistry, and physics courses .
o Adapted tutoring approach for a variety of different students and different subjects.
 GoodWest Industries, Production Worker July-August 2014, December 2014
o Worked diligently with production team to meet and exceed production quotas.
 Northampton Landscaping, Landscaper May-July 2014, May & July 2016
o Full time job requiring labor intensive work to meet landscape project deadlines.
o Worked independently and within a team.
o Overcame language barriers.
 Nuts Plus Sweets and Treats, Store Clerk June 2011-August 2013
o Responsible for maintaining store organization and restocking products.
o Opened and closed the store; Balanced register transactions.
ResearchExperience
 Summer Research Intern at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore June-August 2015
o Performed research for the Center for Biomimetic Sensor Science on colorimetric
detection of cardiac troponin I protein utilizing peptide conjugated gold nanoparticles.
o Determined and minimized limit of detection for this novel sensorof cardiac troponin I in blood serum.
 Freshman-Senior Design Mentoring Experiences in Bioengineering 2013-2014
o Creative Inquiry Design Research developing multi-axial neck exerciser with Dr. John Desjardin
o Presenter at Focus on Creative Inquiry Conference
 Awarded Most Popular Poster Design
Community Service Activities
 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for the Cure (Greenville, SC), volunteer
 Blood Connection Blood Drives, organizer
 Adopt a School (Clemson Elementary), student activities volunteer
 Adopt a Highway (SC Rt. 93), volunteer
 Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen (Singapore), cooking volunteer
Leadership and Activities
Greenville Health System Medical Experience Academy May-June 2016
 Engaged in clinical and hands on learning experiences at the University of South Carolina Greenville Medical School.
o Shadowed physicians in Greenville Memorial Hospital, became BLS Certified
Medical Service Trip to Panama and Costa Rica May 2014
 Fourteen days dedicated to providing primary healthcare to rural villages of Panama and slums of Costa Rica.
o Gave patients physicals examinations, and filled doctor’s prescriptions
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity 2013-Present
 President: November 2014 – Present
o Organize chapter operations and manage chapter executive board.
o Implemented new academic plan that raised new member GPA by 0.8/4.0.
o Started new philanthropy to raise money for JDRF.
 Sergeant at Arms, member of Executive Council: January 2014 – November 2014
o Created new fraternity bylaws
o Created new executive position
o Head of Honor Board Disciplinary Committee; gained experience making unpopular decsions
 Interfraternity Council (IFC) Representative: Spring 2014
Interfraternity Council (IFC) 2015-Present
57 Westview Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914 (Cell) 215-933-9415 Email: amccadd@g.clemson.edu

2. Austin McCadden
 President: December 2015 – Present
o Plan educational programming for all fraternities to focus on improving the IFC.
o Act as liaison between fraternity chapters and university administration.
Clemson Undergraduate Student Government, Senator April 2015-April 2016
 Serve on Campus Life committee; work on legislation to improve the Clemson student experience.
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society April 2015-Present
 Membership Chair and Secretary: April 2015 – April 2016
o Gained organizational skills and flexibility while organizing new member intake process.
Blue Key Honor Society August 2015-Present
 New Member Educator: April 2016-Present
o Educate new members about opportunities to humbly serve Clemson and the community.
Clemson University Welcome Leader August 2015
 Facilitated freshmen student discussion; acclimate freshmen students to academic and campus environment.
Other Activities and Honors 2013-present
 Autism Speaks U, member
o Raise Autism Awareness
o Host fundraising events for Autism services
 Mortar Board Honor Society, member
 Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-professional Health Studies Honors Society, member
 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, member
 President’s List (4)
 Dean’s List (6)
 Omicron Delta Kappa’s Alma Bennett Leadership Award April 2015
 Order of Omega Greek of the Month March 2015
Skills
 MATLAB, Certified SolidWorks Associate,Technical computer skills in Microsoft Office, Operation of Surface Plasmon
Resonance Machine, Operation of Ultraviolet/Visible Spectrophotometer