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Samuel Moore Resume
1. Samuel Moore
30 Evergreen Farms Rd. • Scarborough, ME 04074 • samuel_moore@brown.edu • (207) 409-8826
Education
Brown University, 3.96 GPA Providence, RI, Class of 2016
• Bachelor of Science candidate in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
• Coursework: Chemical Process Design (current), Advanced Thermodynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Chemical Reactor Design,
Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Material Science, Functional Programming, Organic Chemistry I & II, Inorganic Chemistry
Scarborough High School Scarborough, ME, Class of 2012
• 3rd in class, National Merit Scholar, Math Team Co-Captain, Science Bowl Team Co-Captain
Analytical & Professional Experience
Brown School of Engineering, Research Assistant Providence, RI, Fall 2014-Present
• Analyze explosive and non-explosive graphite oxide thermal reduction in an environmental nanoscience lab
• Maximize explosive product surface area and control over explosion for production applications
• Characterize explosion energy and product properties by utilizing TGA, DSC, SEM, and physisorption instruments
KIPP New Jersey, School Operations Founding Intern Newark, NJ, Summer 2014
• Assisted school operations team in founding Life Academy elementary school (a charter school) in the South Ward
• Managed the organization and distribution of supplies to support teachers and facilitate its fall 2014 opening
• Organized a family BBQ for 500 guests and 2 family welcome meetings for 100+ people
Brown Solar Decathlon Team, Project Engineer Providence, RI, Summer 2013
• Designed preliminary photovoltaic and HVAC systems for solar-powered house on student-led team
• Modeled building energy consumption and met passive house standards working with WUFI software
• Advised international team of architects and designers on most energy efficient house structure and PV integration
Leadership Experience
Brown School of Engineering, Teaching Assistant Providence, RI, January 2016-Present
• Assist in the teaching and logistics of an upper level mass transport class with a biological focus
• Lead labs, hold office hours, write problem set solutions, and grade homework for this class of 40 students
Brown Chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Co-President Providence, RI, June 2015-Present
• Plan and organize panels and social events for 35+ people with co-president and committee
• Oversee all club finances and organization of student trip to conference in Salt Lake City
Brown Outdoor Leadership Training Program, Summer Projects Manager, Mentor Providence, RI, 2013-Present
• Led 2 groups of 8 sophomore students on 5-day backpacking trips after 120+ hours of training
• Managed program accreditation with the Association for Experiential Education and sponsorship proposals
• Mastered and teach communication, group facilitation, and backcountry risk management and technical skills
• Train new leaders to lead trips and mentor students through weekly, 3-hour spring semester trainings
Matched Advising Program for Sophomores, Mentor Providence, RI, 2014-Present
• Advise and mentor a sophomore by assisting in concentration and course selection while building a relationship
Sexual Assault Peer Education Program, Liaison Providence, RI, 2014-Present
• Present to groups of 10-20 students on the bystander intervention model to curtail sexual assault in our community
Awards & Recognition
• 1st Place Materials Engineering and Sciences, 7th division, 2015 AIChE Undergraduate Student Poster Competition
• Tau Beta Pi Rhode Island Alpha Chapter—Engineering Honor’s Society, Member
• AIChE 2013-2014 Donald F. Othmer Sophomore Academic Excellence Award Winner
Skills & Interests
Technical: WUFI Passive, Python, MATLAB, OCaml, Racket, and Microsoft Office.
Laboratory: TGA, DSC, Physisorption, TLC, gas and column chromatography, FTIR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry
Languages: English, French (elementary)
Interests: Carpentry, Cooking, Hiking, Kayaking, Sci-Fi, Archaeology, Massage