SETH PIERRE

320 Marshall Ave. Appt #102 Ames IA, 50014 · 1591 Lake Susan Hills Dr. Chanhassen MN, 55317
shpierre@iastate.edu · 612-437-2755

I am a senior in Electrical Engineering specializing in signals and systems within communication. I aspire to pursue a
career focused upon research and development with a concentration on image analysis, communications, and RF
Engineering. I have relevant knowledge of multiple coding languages, circuits, digital logic and signals, as well as systems
through coursework and hours of lab experience throughout my undergraduate career. I am seeking an internship with
a company that works in the aerospace field focusing on communications and RF engingeering.

EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: MAY 2023

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERNING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: MAY 2022
MAJOR GPA: 3.58 GPA: 3.54
Major Course work: Signals and Systems I & II, Communications I & II, Circuits I & II, Electromagnetic Fields and
Waves I & II, and Semiconductor Materials and Devices.

RESEARCH/ WORK EXPERIENCE

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
IAI 2021: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR INDENTIFICATION
AUGUST 1-7, 2021, IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
• Pierre, S., Martin, A., Lin, L., Newman, J. StegFinder, a Forensic Tool to Detect Messages Hidden in Images,
International Association for Identification (IAI) 2021. Nashville, Tennessee. Poster presentation. (Two
hours live)

ICFIS 2021: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE

JANUARY 21 – 22, 2021 VIRTUALLY IN LONDON ENGLAND
AWARDED BEST PRESENTATION AWARD
• Pierre, S., Lin, L., Martin, A., Newman, J. Detecting Steganography in images from mobile stego apps using
random statistical properties, International Conference on Forensic and Investigative Science (ICFIS) 2021.
London, England. Virtual presentation. (15 minutes live)

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, DR. NEWMAN

JANUARY 2019 – PRESENT
• Conduct research and testing in steganography and steganalysis
• Create stego images with encryption in MATLAB
• Develop multiple stego detection programs
• Enhance old programs to improve accuracy
• Work to improve steganography detection program with novel ideas
 MENTOR FOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES, CENTER FOR STATISTICS AND
APPLICATIONS IN FORENSIC EVIDENCE (CSAFE)
MAY 2020 – AUGUST 2021
• Manage and assist four undergraduates new to research
• Collaborated with others in different topic areas to learn analysis of bloodstain, shoe print, firearms, and
handwriting evidence
• Reviewed and shared constructive feedback on research conducted by peers weekly
• Refined online professional presentation and speaking skills
• Improved understanding of statistics and research by participating in a R statistical course
• Facilitated communication between research leads and undergraduate researchers

LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

ASSISTANT COACH, FIRST TECH CHALLENGE
JANUARY 2020 - PRESNT
• Coach 12 high school students who participate in a head-head robotics competition
• Teach teamwork skills, critical thinking, innovation, and problem solving
• Mentor the programming team
• Guide students with challenges in which they can solve by using different techniques

UNDERGRADUTE LIAISON OF NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TRIANGLE FRATERNITY

JULY 2021 – PRESENT
• Represent 1000+ undergraduate members
• Lead communication efforts with over 20 collegiate chapters
• Create, write/update and pass legislation for the national organization
• Serve on communications, standards, and growth committees

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP, TRIANGLE FRATERNITY

APRIL 2019 – DECEMBER 2020
• Solicit 300+ leads for fraternity membership
• Engage in networking with 100 potential recruits
• Coordinate weekly in-person and virtual events to create community engagement
• Develop and maintain infrastructure to ensure quality control in the recruitment process
• Manage a team of 12 individuals
• Communicate both vertically with the National organization and Alumni Board as well as horizontally with
fellow fraternity members

SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) • Technical problem solving
• Skilled in MATLAB • Safety and protocol in a lab setting
• Competent in Java, C, R, Pspice and VBA • Leadership and team building
• Excellent communication • Various power tools and shop equipment