Resume

Thomas Anderson

(832)380-4942

TAnderson@u.boisestate.edu

http://tjanderson.wordpress.com

EDUCATION

B.S. Material Science Engineering Expected Graduation, Dec. 2009

Boise State University, Boise ID

Minors: Business, & Spanish

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Solidworks
  • Mathematica
  • Materials Selection
  • SEM, TEM, STM, XRD
  • Microsoft Office & Adobe
  • Java, C++ & Visual Basic
  • Advanced Excel work
  • Fluent Spanish

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Researcher, Material Science Engr. Dept.

Boise State University, Boise ID

Aug 2009 – Present

  • Development of real time radiation sensor
  • Evaporation deposition of thin films on silicon wafers
  • Reflectometry measurements of thin film via XRD

Materials & Processing Co-op, Materials & Processing

Oceaneering Space Systems, Clear Lake, TX

May 2009 – Aug 2009

  • Testing replacement solvents for MEK in FK-800 edge lock
  • Assist in developing Fracture Control Plan, and other NASA technical documents

Materials R&D Intern, NASA

Langley Aerospace Research Center, Langley VA

May 2008 – Aug 2008

  • Processing development of Polyimide foam for increased acoustical performance
  • Determine Elastic Modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and sound dampening coefficient
  • Development of procedure for thermal spray application
  • Composite material application and testing

Undergraduate Researcher, Material Science Engr. Dept.

Boise State University, Boise ID

Oct 2007 – May 2009

  • Fabrication of ceramic pellets
  • TEM and XRD material preparation and characterization
  • Analysis of data to determine crystal structure of new materials
  • Presentation of findings at PACRIM8 international conference

Environmental Engineer Intern, Jacobs Engineering

Langley Aerospace Research Center, Langley VA

May 2007 – Aug 2007

  • Comprised complete inventory lists and MSDS libraries for 4 major facilities
  • Devised a new system for organizing MSDS sheets for facilities

Lab Assistant, Material Science & Engineering Dept.

Boise State University, Boise ID

Oct 2004 – Jan 2007

  • Developed Monte Carlo simulations of copper grain growth over time
  • Analyzed and integrated data gathered by EBSD, electron back scatter diffraction
  • Presented findings in department seminar

Assistant Manager/Sales Associate, Zumiez Board Shop

Zumiez, Boise ID

Aug 2005 – May 2009

  • Management of store and sales associates during business hours.
  • Skateboard, snowboard, and apparel sales.
  • Train new employees on snowboard product knowledge.
  • Achieved “100K” sales goal and attended retreat all four years working at Zumiez.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS

  • Material Science Club
  • Microgravity Club
  • Engineers Without Borders
  • Eagle Scout
  • Make a Wish Volunteer
  • Special Olympics Volunteer