Michael Thomas Wassick

1739 Highland Avenue, Troy, New York 12180

(845) 240-0841 | wassim@rpi.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an engaging internship opportunity in the Biomedical Engineering field for the summer of 2015.
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering GPA: 3.93

Expected May 2016

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Intro to Engineering Design Worked in a large group to create an automated medication dispenser. This would
assist the elderly in adherence to a medication regimen. Learned to work as a team in a 10 week design project.
Modeling and Analysis of Uncertainty Learned how to use and apply Minitab statistical software through small
projects. Gained familiarity with hypothesis testing, control charts and statistical analysis.
EXPERIENCE
Musculoskeletal Mechanics Laboratory
Fall 2014 - Present
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Assessed the characteristics of wireless force sensors to be used for compression testing in the spine.
Responsible for writing protocols in order to document testing performed on the sensors.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Fall 2013 and 2014
Assist students in Intro to Engineering Analysis with in-class assignments and help with homework problems
Target Poughkeepsie, NY
Flow Team Member
Summer 2013 and 2014
Worked as part of a team in order to unload the trucks and prepare the store before opening. Learned to work
quickly and efficiently to meet a deadline.
LEADERSHIP
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Biomedical Engineering Society
April 2014 - Present
Program Director
Helped to coordinate programs for the chapter and assist the president with the running of meetings
HONORS AND AWARDS
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Rensselaer Medal 2012;
RPI Dean's List Fall 2012, Spring & Fall 2013, Spring 2014; Rensselaer National Merit Scholarship 2012
SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Office, NX, Minitab, and Matlab software
Possesses strong time management and scheduling skills