MEGAN J.

KRAUS
mxk5171@psu.edu (856) 296-9793
OBJECTIVE EDUCATION To obtain a full-time chemical engineering position beginning summer 2013 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Anticipated Graduation: May 2013 GPA: 2.98/4.00 Water Technologies Sales Intern Summer 2012 Ashland Inc, Bangor, ME Tested Ashland chemical products within Verso, Bucksport & Sappi Fine Paper, Skowhegan paper mills; tested machine efficiency to ensure optimal production Analyzed multiple chemical trials to identify opportunities to improve paper machine effectiveness and material production quality Briefed paper mill supervisors and managers trial outcomes and necessity for Ashlands chemicals and resources Engineering Aid Summer 2011 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division; Philadelphia, PA Performed tests with Catalyst Test Reactor; analyzed results to investigate and evaluate catalyst used in submarine CO burners Tested cooling system efficiency in Low Pressure Electrolyzer used to make oxygen Investigated cause of freezing within the muffler diffuser in arctic conditions of USS New Hampshire submarine; examined means of elimination and prevention Attended weekly status meetings, counter intelligence briefings; volunteered at Intelligent Ships Symposium in May 2011 Program Analyst Summer 2010 McKean Defense Group, LLC, Philadelphia, PA Worked as Naval Surface Warfare Center CD contractor in Philadelphia Navy Yard Aided code 926 with multiple tests within the Submarine Life Support branch WORK EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP Center for Engineering Design & Entrepreneurship Shop Assistant The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Enforce safety compliance; train undergraduates using shop machinery Mentor, Penn State Women in Engineering Program Orientation Mentor 15 first-year engineers throughout the academic year Facilitate students academic and career goals Society of Women Engineers [Penn State Chapter] Vice President of Student Relations (2012-13) Secretary (2011-12) Director of Communications (2010-11) SOFTWARE INVOLVEMENT Solidworks Labview Hysys 2011 2013

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

2011 - 2013

2010-Present

Mathematica

Career Envoy, Penn State Engineering Career Services & Employer Relations 2010-Present Leader, Penn State WEP Girl Scout Saturday Outreach, 2009-Present Mentor, Penn State Engineering House, 2010-11 Member, Penn State THON Rules and Regulations Committee, 2010-11 Participant, Penn State Intramural Sports (Soccer & Flag Football) 2009-Present Campus Address: 255 S. Atherton Street, Apt 404, State College, PA 16801 Permanent Address: 107 Tarlton Ct, Delran, NJ 08075