EXCEL Research: Nazareth Wastewater Treatment Plant Alternative Energy Consulting
Lafayette College (Nazareth, PA)
Have been working on a research project to help the Waste Water Treatment Plant from Nazareth to evaluate different alternative energy resources available. Analyzed the feasibility of solar, wind and geothermal energy and currently looking into more depth for the implementation of a photovoltaic field.
Independent Study - THE GREEN REEDER HOUSE PROJECT Lafayette College (Easton, PA)
Initiated a project to create a sustainable living community in the Reeder Street Scholars House. The purpose of the project is to renovate the house to be healthier and more efficient, reaching green building standards, and to develop a community dedicated to a sustainable life. Through the independent study I will be looking into the assessment of the house, researching what have others done in the same field as well as designing a solution for the renovation of the house.
Resident Adviser at Lafayette College
Act as an information resource, activities organizer, liaison to the Office of Residence Life, adviser and friend for the residents in Reeder Street Scholars House and McKelvy Scholars House.
Intern at WESSLING Romania, (Targu Mures, Romania)
Worked on a groundwater remediation project in the testing phase contracted by this Environmental Services International Company. Also helped with translation to and from English, German and Romanian and performed basic office duties.
EXCEL Research Program at Lafayette College - (Easton, PA)
Researched Multi-Objective Optimization using Genetic Algorithms with application in Wireless Sensor Networks and Large Span Roof Trusses. Gained valuable analytical and research skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills.
LEAP/SEES Sustainable Waste Management through Composting at Lafayette College (Easton, PA) Headed the policy research team and the funding team. Worked on the design and presentation of the posted for the Lafayette Environmental Engineering Poster Competition.
VP of Projects - League of Romanian Students Abroad (Bucharest, Romania)
Leading and managing a group of dynamic students. Responsible for the implementation of projects that support the interests of Romanians studying abroad as well as students from Romania who wish to study abroad.
Sustainability Committee at Lafayette College (Easton, PA)
Actively participated in the meetings and activities organized by the Sustainability Committee.
SUMMER WORKSHOP: Undergraduate Study in the U.S. (Targu Mures, Romania)
Initiated, organized and presented a week-long summer workshop for high-school students from Tg.Mures. The workshop aimed at informing the students about the opportunities available to them for studying in the United States as well as sharing personal thoughts and advice from experience. Received support and funding from the Fulbright Educational Advising Center in Bucharest, Romania.
About Studying in the U.S. (Targu Mures, Romania)
Initiated an information program about college education in the U.S.A. for high-school students. Held two presentations for over 250 students from two high-schools.
Family Weekend Committee (Lafayette College, Easton PA)
Worked on the Campus Programs Sub-committee to plan the 2007 edition of the Lafayette Family Weekend.
Romanian Conference at Columbia University (New York City, NY)
Presented research and insights with a Romanian exchange student at New York University on the topic "Re-thinking Romanian Education is Re-thinking its Future"
Admissions Ambassador at the Fulbright Educational Advising Center in Bucharest (Bucharest, Romania)
Presented a seminar to introduce Lafayette College and share personal insights with future applicants from Romania.
Eugene P. Chase Phi Beta Kappa Prize 2008 awarded annually to a sophomore(s) who has demonstrated scholarship as a first-year student.
2008William G. McLean Tau Beta Pi Award 2008 awarded annually to the sophomore engineering student(s) who has excelled in both academics and extracurricular activities.
20071st Place with the team in the Lafayette Environmental Engineering Poster Competition for the Project "Sustainable Waste Management through Composting"
Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008:Dean's List which recognizes the students with GPAs greater than 3.65 out of 4.00.
Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) - Oldest Academic Honor Society for Liberal Arts.
2008 » PresentTau Beta Pi (TBP) - The Engineering Honor Society.
2009 » PresentOmicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) - The International Honor Society for Economics.
2006 » PresentAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
2006 » PresentEngineers Without Borders (EWB-LAF).
2006 » PresentSociety of Women Engineers (SWE).
2006 » PresentSociety of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (SEES).
2006 » PresentLafayette Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP).