Shane Donaher

136 Wood Alley, Apartment 3, State College PA 16801

Phone: 610-675-8053
Email: sjd5816@psu.edu
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Class of 2023 GPA: 3.950/4.000
 Schreyer Honors College
 Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
 Minor in Electronic and Photonic Materials
 GPA: 3.950

Work/Research Experience
Organic Photovoltaics, Undergraduate Student Researcher Fall 2020-Present
 Utilized Unix shell scripting, Wolfram Mathematica, and the quantum chemistry computational software
“Gaussian”
 Experimented with modifying electronic coupling properties through the alteration of orientations and separation
distances between nearby organic molecules which serve as candidates for acceptor-donor interfaces
 Contributes to the larger movement of the utilization of semiconductive polymers in photovoltaics

Carter Mechanical Intern Summers 2019/2020

 Interpreted blueprints regarding plumbing and HVAC installation
 Utilized “Quotesoft” software to estimate the cost of jobs the company needed to take out loans for
 Spent time in sheet metal shop to create, modify, and transport ductwork
 Traveled to jobsites to install units, replace filters, and carry out demolition plans

Valley Forge National Park YCC Member Summer 2018

 Eliminated invasive plant and crayfish species to preserve biodiversity within the park
 Collected data to assist park interns with projects
 Assisted the construction of a new bridge in Hopewell Furnace National Park
Leadership Experience
Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Fall 2015-Present
 Captained Radnor High School, which won state championships in 2017 and 2018
 Captained Philadelphia All-Star U-20 Team, which attended a national tournament in Minnesota
 As captain, contributed greatly to practice procedures, communicated with other teams’ captains, and organized
team workouts
 Vice President and Lead Safety Officer of Penn State’s A team for the 2020-2021 academic year to ensure
requirements for club activities are met to receive funding from the university
Simon’s Heart Ambassador Fall 2017-Summer 2019
 Fundraised and installed an AED in an area of need
 Educated the other ambassadors how to give CPR and how to use an AED
 Helped organize a relay at a Philadelphia Union soccer game to educate the public about preventative measures
against sudden cardiac arrest
Skills
 Certified in “General Safety Training” and “General Laser Safety Training” at Penn State University
 Certified in safety/power tools, machining, and wood shop within the Penn State Learning Factory
 Proficient in Unix (coding and navigation), Wolfram Mathematica, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office
 Certified in CPR, AED, and first aid