Sze's Resume
Sze Lam Or
138 College St | Unit # 503| Middletown, CT 06457
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EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology May 2019
B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Specialization in Neural Engineering, GPA 3.25 Chicago, IL
Minor in Military Science
WORK EXPERIENCE
IIT Research Fellowship – Magentic Resonance Technology Discovery Lab Mar 2017 – Present
Undergraduate Research Fellow, Advisor: Dr. Keigo Kawaji, Ph.D. Chicago, IL
• Conducted synthesis, characterization, and imaging experiments of new regenerative tissue in the heart using MRI
• Developed image reconstruction method from MRI raw data to the diagnostic image; modified an existing algorithm approach for a specific 3D MRI T1 mapping technique to reduce MRI scan time to three-folds
• Presented research results at IIT STEM Research Expo in Summer 2018
Illinois Institute of Technology – Inter-Professional Project (IPRO) Jan 2018 – May 2018
Economic Development Team Member Chicago, IL
• 14-week project management class where economic challenges faced in Chicago were examined
• Proposed Chicago Cooperative Awareness Convention to combat the amount of Illinois millennials leaving the city of Chicago as they are our future doctors, lawyers, and engineers of the state
• Applied user-centered design and open-ended problem solving methods to increase awareness and understanding of Co-op to allow millennials to start their entrepreneurship opportunity at the heart of Chicago
MedicalR------------ – Optimize Electronic Medical Record Directory for Physicians May 2018 – Nov 2016
Undergraduate Intern Cambridge, MA
• Created a proprietary Electronic Medical Record (EMR) database of vendors to use by physicians, and other healthcare providers who are looking to purchase electronic medical records software
IIT Engineering Without Borders – San Claudio Latrine Project Jan 2015 – Mar 2016
Implementation Team Member San Claudio, Nicaragua
• Designed cost-effective household latrines with the community of San Claudio in Nicaragua that lasted up to twice as long as previous model to reduce overflow and public health risk
LEADERSHIP AND HONORS
Illinois Army National Guard (ARNG) Jun 2018 – Present Army Cadet Chicago, IL
• Attended monthly drills to train in leadership for future officer commissioning by observing and participating in job training, and shadowing leaders within the unit
America Needs You Aug 2016 – May 2018
Fellow Chicago, IL
• Selected from an applicant pool of over 300 first-generation college students in Illinois to participate in a 2-year career development and leadership training program.
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Illinois Tech US Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Aug 2015 – Present
MSIV Cadet Chicago, IL
• Leadership program that involves taking 24 elective credits that will coincide with the four-year college degree program resulting in commission as an Army Office (Second Lieutenant) upon undergraduate graduation.
o Military Officers Association of America Award (Apr 2018)
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Java, Arduino, Matlab, and Creo Parametric 3D Modeling Software
Language Skills: Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Proficient in Latin and French
Trainings and Certification: American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED/Waterfront Lifeguard Certifications
Interests: Swimming, Traveling, and Rowing
Sze Lam Or
138 College St | Unit # 503| Middletown, CT 06457
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EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology May 2019
B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Specialization in Neural Engineering, GPA 3.25 Chicago, IL
Minor in Military Science
WORK EXPERIENCE
IIT Research Fellowship – Magentic Resonance Technology Discovery Lab Mar 2017 – Present
Undergraduate Research Fellow, Advisor: Dr. Keigo Kawaji, Ph.D. Chicago, IL
• Conducted synthesis, characterization, and imaging experiments of new regenerative tissue in the heart using MRI
• Developed image reconstruction method from MRI raw data to the diagnostic image; modified an existing algorithm approach for a specific 3D MRI T1 mapping technique to reduce MRI scan time to three-folds
• Presented research results at IIT STEM Research Expo in Summer 2018
Illinois Institute of Technology – Inter-Professional Project (IPRO) Jan 2018 – May 2018
Economic Development Team Member Chicago, IL
• 14-week project management class where economic challenges faced in Chicago were examined
• Proposed Chicago Cooperative Awareness Convention to combat the amount of Illinois millennials leaving the city of Chicago as they are our future doctors, lawyers, and engineers of the state
• Applied user-centered design and open-ended problem solving methods to increase awareness and understanding of Co-op to allow millennials to start their entrepreneurship opportunity at the heart of Chicago
MedicalR------------ – Optimize Electronic Medical Record Directory for Physicians May 2018 – Nov 2016
Undergraduate Intern Cambridge, MA
• Created a proprietary Electronic Medical Record (EMR) database of vendors to use by physicians, and other healthcare providers who are looking to purchase electronic medical records software
IIT Engineering Without Borders – San Claudio Latrine Project Jan 2015 – Mar 2016
Implementation Team Member San Claudio, Nicaragua
• Designed cost-effective household latrines with the community of San Claudio in Nicaragua that lasted up to twice as long as previous model to reduce overflow and public health risk
LEADERSHIP AND HONORS
Illinois Army National Guard (ARNG) Jun 2018 – Present Army Cadet Chicago, IL
• Attended monthly drills to train in leadership for future officer commissioning by observing and participating in job training, and shadowing leaders within the unit
America Needs You Aug 2016 – May 2018
Fellow Chicago, IL
• Selected from an applicant pool of over 300 first-generation college students in Illinois to participate in a 2-year career development and leadership training program.
•
Illinois Tech US Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Aug 2015 – Present
MSIV Cadet Chicago, IL
• Leadership program that involves taking 24 elective credits that will coincide with the four-year college degree program resulting in commission as an Army Office (Second Lieutenant) upon undergraduate graduation.
o Military Officers Association of America Award (Apr 2018)
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Java, Arduino, Matlab, and Creo Parametric 3D Modeling Software
Language Skills: Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Proficient in Latin and French
Trainings and Certification: American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED/Waterfront Lifeguard Certifications
Interests: Swimming, Traveling, and Rowing