CURRENT ADDRESS:

130 N Barnard St, Apt 1

State College, PA 16801
MITCHELL CARDOW 610.812.4540 | mitchcardow@gmail.com
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
209 Villanova Circle,
Swarthmore, PA 19081

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a summer internship that requires a background in chemistry.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Eberly College of Science Class of 2020
Anticipated Bachelor of Science in Chemistry GPA: 2.9/4.00

SKILLS
Laboratory Purification Techniques: Recrystallization, Liquid-Liquid,
Karl Fischer Titrations Extraction, Distillation
Acid Base & Metal Complex Titrations Spectroscopic Methods: NMR, IR, UV-Vis, Mass Spectrometry

Computer Proficiencies
Microsoft Office (adept in Excel) Spectral Analysis Software
FullProf- Winplotr Crystal Diffract
Crystal Maker

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

• Analytical Chemistry & Laboratory

• Organic Chemistry & Laboratory
• Structural Analysis Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics
• Inorganic Chemistry

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Research with Earl Ryba – The Structures of crystalline & quasicrystalline inter-metallic compounds University Park, PA
Undergraduate Researcher Aug 2018-Present
• Collected and analyzed x-ray powder diffraction data
• Created models of rare earth metal crystal structures using Crystal Maker software from indexed lattice parameters and atom positions
• Identified problems when determining the structures of rare earth metals using x-ray diffraction
THON University Park, PA
Volunteer Committee Member Aug 2017-Present
• Assisted in the set up and tear down of THON supplies in the Bryce Jordan Center
• Worked as a team to help keep the BJC stay a clean and safe environment for children with cancer

WORK EXPERIENCE
Community YMCA of Easter Delaware County Clifton Heights, PA
Counselor May 2017-August 2018
• Delegated and managed a group of 25 children to ensure their pleasure and safety
• Utilized creativity skills to incorporate interactive activities for the children
• Used responsibility and organizational skills to provide a healthy/ positive summer experience
• Attained leadership and patient attributes in a working environment

Ridley Park Swim Club Ridley Park, PA

Lifeguard/ Swim lesson Instructor May 2014-August 2017
• CPR and first aid certified
• Acquired problem solving skills due to the high possibility of an emergency occurring
• Used responsibility to provide a safe and clean environment for the guests
• Supervised and taught swim lessons to 4-6-year-old children

References Available upon Request