Denton C.

Reel
814.777.6637
DCR5025@psu.edu

Objective: To apply my materials science and engineering education to gain professional employment.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering – Metallurgical Sciences and Engineering Option
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
Anticipated Graduation: December 2010

Relevant Courses:
Process Quality Engineering Kinetics Thermodynamics
Statics Strengths of Materials Mechanics of Materials
Aqueous Processing Thermochemical Processing Materials Characterization
Metallurgical Laboratory I,II Crystal Chemistry Materials Characterizations Laboratory I ,II
Physical Metallurgy, Design, and Application
Materials Engineering Methodology and Design

Equipment Experience:
Atomic Force Microscopy
Ion Milling
Metal and Ceramic Polishing
X-ray Diffraction
Scanning Electron Microscopy Casting
DC/RF Magnetron Sputtering Gas Chromatography
FTIR All standard strengths of materials tests

Experience: Undergraduate Researcher May 2008-Present

Materials Research Institute-Dickey Research Group, University Park, Pennsylvania
- Research structural and stoichiometric properties of vanadium oxide thin films
- Design equipment and experiments to analyze and understand crystallization events and phase transformations
of amorphous and nanocrystalline vanadium oxide thin films during annealing
- Relate processing conditions to specific chemistries and structures
- Understand water absorption and electrical characteristic effects of water on film
- Model time-dependent growth mechanisms of films

Sales Associate May 2006 - Present

The Bicycle Shop Inc., State College, Pennsylvania
- Work primarily in sales, but also help with building boxed bicycles and perform minor repairs

Sales/Service Associate April 2005 - April 2006

B and E Cycles, State College, Pennsylvania
- Worked as both a mechanic and salesperson and was often solely responsible for the shop during business hours

Recreation Staff June 2003 - August 2007

The Pennsylvania State University-Stone Valley Recreation Area, Petersburg, Pennsylvania
- Rented and maintained canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddleboats, and sailboats
- Taught Sail Camp for children ages 9-14 and helped with Camp Adventure

Honors/ Activities: Penn State Materials Advantage Club, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
JUMR symposium Presentation at MS&T (Design of a High Temperature, Creep Resistant Heater) - 2009
XC National Mountain Bike Championship Qualifier – Expert/Cat 1 –2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
National Honor Society, 2004, 2005, 2006

Computer Skills: Proficient with both Windows and Apple operating systems
Proficient with all Microsoft office programs (excel, word, power point, etc)
Proficient with Image J, Crystal Maker, Opal, SciDavis, Quick Math, Labview, Mathmatica
Experience in Matlab, C++, Visual Basic

References: Academic and personal references available upon request.