Sara E. Schubert

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Education
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute(R.P.I..), Troy, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Minor
GPA: 2.82/4.0
August 1995 - May 1999
Experience
Undergraduate Researcher, Transient Dendritic Solidification Experiment, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Analyzed images of dendrites
   - Trained other researchers on procedures used for the image analysis
Spring 1999
Design Team Member, Toys for the Disabled, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Lead group that designed and built an electro-mechanical chin stick pointer
   - Member of group which built the digital readouts of scales for children in wheelchairs
Spring 1999
Undergraduate Researcher, Isothermal Dendritic Growth Experiment, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Selected and built demonstrations to illustrate micro gravity concepts to school teachers
   - Collected and analyzed data from experiments flown on a shuttle
   - Evaluated data to find possible sources of error
Spring - Winter 1998
Web Page Content Designer, Project Links, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Designed a web page that demonstrates the concept of a gradient
Spring - Summer 1998
Design Team Member, Introduction to Engineering Design, R.P.I., Troy, NY
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Spring - Winter 1998
Volunteer Tutor, Bridge Center, Troy, NY
   - Assisted disadvantaged students with their homework
Fall 1997
Volunteer, Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NY
   - Greeted and then escorted outpatients to various testing and surgical locations
Fall 1997
Cadre Team Member, Isothermal Dendritic Growth Experiment, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Responsible for manning communications in control area
   - Performed data analysis and monitored experiments during the shuttle mission
Fall 1997
Volunteer Teacher, Neighborhood Nursery School, Troy, NY
   - Taught preschool age children about colors, numbers, and letters
   - Encouraged interaction to improve their social skills
Fall 1996
Data Entry Clerk, Certified Reports & Marketing, Inc., Kinderhook, NY
   - Responsible for database upkeep and compilation of data for reports
   - Assembled mailings to representatives and acted as a representative contact
Summer & Winter Breaks
1995 - 1998
Leadership Activities
District Treasurer, New York District Circle K, Circle K International
   - Trained club treasurers
   - Wrote district budget and kept track of district finances
   - Planned and presented workshops during district events
1998-1999
Chair, Community Service Committee, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Planned and ran weekly meetings
   - Coordinated campus blood drive
   - Organized and implemented a successful booth for the Troy Victorian Stroll
Spring 1998 - Spring 1999
President, R.P.I. Circle K, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Communicated with Kiwanis, Key Club, and other Circle K Clubs
  - Organized and planned service projects and weekly meetings
1997-1998
Vice President, Residence Hall Council, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Assisted president in planning, publicizing, and running meetings
1996-1997
Secretary, R.P.I. Circle K, R.P.I., Troy, NY
   - Kept accurate minutes of meetings
   - Created event sign-up form now used by the entire district
   - Submitted monthly club progress reports to district
1996-1997
Conferences & Conventions Co-Chair, New York District Circle K, Circle K International
   - Planned a convention
Spring 1996
Leadership Training
R.P.I. - Professional Leadership Program (1997-1998), Lifeskills Seminar (1995), Leadership Program with Key Executives (1995), Annual Student Leadership Conference (1995-1998)
Circle K - Circle K International Experiential Leadership Institute (1996)
Computer Experience
Operating Systems: Windows (3.x, 95, 98), OS/2, UNIX (IBM AIX, Sun), DOS
Applications: WordPerfect, Word, AmiPro, Word Pro, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, Quattro Pro, Maple, Origin, Math Cad, Pro Engineer, Logic Works, MATLAB
Language: HTML
Honors & Awards
R.P.I.- Dean's List (, ,Spring 1999), Volunteer Recognition Dinner (1998), Leadership Recognition Dinner (1998, 1999)
Other - Who's Who Among American College Students (1998, 1999)
New York District Circle K - Outstanding First Year Member (1996), Club Reporting Award (1997), Outstanding President (1998)
Circle K International - Distinguished District Treasurer (1999)

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