Gina DiGiacomo's Resume
Objective
Seeking a position at a facility concerned with biomedical engineering or similar fields that exemplify the critical aspects of the industry.
Education
Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Science in Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, concentration in Biomechanics | Studio Art Minor | GPA: 3.3 | May 2018
Masters of Science | Major: Biomedical Engineering, concentration in Biomechanics | May 2019
Academic Experience
Master’s Thesis | Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Currently enrolled in an accelerated masters program conducting electroencephalography experimentation on the effects of creative and artistic exercises on problem solving abilities in students, with the intent of creating a plan of study that incorporates these practices for undergraduates.
US Patent Application No. 16/056,925 / UConn IDEA Grant Recipient | 9th Cohort Member | Fall 2017 - Fall 2018
Created a device to protect healthcare workers (primarily those in low income or disaster relief areas) against accidental needle stick injuries. US Patent Application No. 16/056,925 filed on August 7th, 2018.
Undergraduate Research Assistant | UConn Interdisciplinary Mechanics Lab | Spring 2017 - Spring 2018
Trained to operate a Zeiss LSM 510 laser microscope to examine the effects of strain on bovine cartilage tissues.
Senior Design | Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
Created a highly accurate and portable single-impact device to be used on small cartilage samples. The device is operated by and analyzes data through computational programs such as LabVIEW and MATLAB.
Independent Study | UConn Health Center Institute for Regenerative Engineering | Summer 2017
Participated in stem cell lab work under Dr. Cato Laurencin. Responsibilities included performing in vitro collagen matrix incubation, mechanical testing of collagen gels, and duties related to stem cell incubation.
Work Experience
Intern | Synovel Laboratory LLC | West Haven, CT | Summer 2018
Performed experiments and syntheses at this organic chemistry lab. Created chemicals were requested and used by various pharmaceutical labs.
Climbing Center Supervisor | UConn Student Recreational Facility | Summer 2016 - Present | Storrs, CT
Trained to run operations at the UConn SRF Climbing Center in areas such as customer service, safety procedures and first aid, route setting, and introductory climbing classes.
Carpenter’s Apprentice | Preston Mountain Builders | Kent, CT | Winter 2014 - Summer 2017
Worked under an experienced carpenter completing interior and exterior remodeling projects for a variety of clients.
Intern | Connecticut Wild Harvest | Kent, CT | Winter 2014 - Summer 2017
Collected, processed, and packaged wild chaga tea for a start-up independent business. Established relations with vendors and aided in product and packaging design.
Volunteer Experience
Mural Painting | Innovation Partnership Building Project | Storrs, CT | Fall 2017
Worked with an artist from the Sol LeWitt Foundation to paint a mural in UConn’s Innovation Partnership Building on Discovery Drive.
Bird Banding | The Marvelwood School | Kent, CT | Summer 2014
Worked with a member of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Services to track threatened bird species and evaluate fledgling nests.
Technical Skills
Knowledge in computer programming in MATLAB and LabVIEW, technical drafting in SolidWorks, image analysis in ImageJ.
Experience in conducting data acquisition and analysis for balance (A-Tech Instruments AccuSway hardware and software) and electroencephalography (Brain Vision LLC, Pycorder, PsychToolbox for MATLAB) applications.
Adult CPR / AED Certified by the American Red Cross.
Extensive background in graphics editing using Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Activities
Vice President of the UConn Climbing Team, Spring 2017 - Spring 2018
Vice President of the UConn Climbing Club, Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
Objective
Seeking a position at a facility concerned with biomedical engineering or similar fields that exemplify the critical aspects of the industry.
Education
Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Science in Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, concentration in Biomechanics | Studio Art Minor | GPA: 3.3 | May 2018
Masters of Science | Major: Biomedical Engineering, concentration in Biomechanics | May 2019
Academic Experience
Master’s Thesis | Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
Currently enrolled in an accelerated masters program conducting electroencephalography experimentation on the effects of creative and artistic exercises on problem solving abilities in students, with the intent of creating a plan of study that incorporates these practices for undergraduates.
US Patent Application No. 16/056,925 / UConn IDEA Grant Recipient | 9th Cohort Member | Fall 2017 - Fall 2018
Created a device to protect healthcare workers (primarily those in low income or disaster relief areas) against accidental needle stick injuries. US Patent Application No. 16/056,925 filed on August 7th, 2018.
Undergraduate Research Assistant | UConn Interdisciplinary Mechanics Lab | Spring 2017 - Spring 2018
Trained to operate a Zeiss LSM 510 laser microscope to examine the effects of strain on bovine cartilage tissues.
Senior Design | Fall 2017 - Spring 2018
Created a highly accurate and portable single-impact device to be used on small cartilage samples. The device is operated by and analyzes data through computational programs such as LabVIEW and MATLAB.
Independent Study | UConn Health Center Institute for Regenerative Engineering | Summer 2017
Participated in stem cell lab work under Dr. Cato Laurencin. Responsibilities included performing in vitro collagen matrix incubation, mechanical testing of collagen gels, and duties related to stem cell incubation.
Work Experience
Intern | Synovel Laboratory LLC | West Haven, CT | Summer 2018
Performed experiments and syntheses at this organic chemistry lab. Created chemicals were requested and used by various pharmaceutical labs.
Climbing Center Supervisor | UConn Student Recreational Facility | Summer 2016 - Present | Storrs, CT
Trained to run operations at the UConn SRF Climbing Center in areas such as customer service, safety procedures and first aid, route setting, and introductory climbing classes.
Carpenter’s Apprentice | Preston Mountain Builders | Kent, CT | Winter 2014 - Summer 2017
Worked under an experienced carpenter completing interior and exterior remodeling projects for a variety of clients.
Intern | Connecticut Wild Harvest | Kent, CT | Winter 2014 - Summer 2017
Collected, processed, and packaged wild chaga tea for a start-up independent business. Established relations with vendors and aided in product and packaging design.
Volunteer Experience
Mural Painting | Innovation Partnership Building Project | Storrs, CT | Fall 2017
Worked with an artist from the Sol LeWitt Foundation to paint a mural in UConn’s Innovation Partnership Building on Discovery Drive.
Bird Banding | The Marvelwood School | Kent, CT | Summer 2014
Worked with a member of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Services to track threatened bird species and evaluate fledgling nests.
Technical Skills
Knowledge in computer programming in MATLAB and LabVIEW, technical drafting in SolidWorks, image analysis in ImageJ.
Experience in conducting data acquisition and analysis for balance (A-Tech Instruments AccuSway hardware and software) and electroencephalography (Brain Vision LLC, Pycorder, PsychToolbox for MATLAB) applications.
Adult CPR / AED Certified by the American Red Cross.
Extensive background in graphics editing using Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Activities
Vice President of the UConn Climbing Team, Spring 2017 - Spring 2018
Vice President of the UConn Climbing Club, Fall 2016 - Spring 2017