Elizabeth Hastings

School Address: Email: hastie@rpi.edu Home address: 1999 Burdett Avenue Cell Phone: (508) 614-0721 5 Sawmill Drive Troy, NY 12180 Westborough MA 01581

Education: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY Expected Graduation May 2018 Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Spring 2016 GPA: 3.93 Cumulative GPA: 3.47

Work Experience: Pratt and Whitney, North Berwick, Maine June – August 2016 Hot Section Structural Engineering Intern

Learned and executed ANSYS Classic to test stresses on jet engine parts from temperature gradients and pressures

Evaluate fatigue and fracture analysis on hoop and segmented gas turbine engine parts requiring supplemental criteria

Performed a study on the effects of blend repairs for jet engine parts under various loading schemes EMC2 Manufacturing, Franklin, Massachusetts Quality and Safety/Process Engineering Intern June – August 2015

Supported EMC's manufacturing process with a team of engineers and technicians

Designed and created new parts for testing through 3-D printing and machining

Performed safety audits and trainings, and improved processes on the manufacturing floor Oho Interactive, Cambridge, Massachusetts Web Development Intern June-August 2014

Created and edited webpages using Drupal 7

Coded webpages using HTML, PHP, and CSS

Provided QA analysis on websites and applications using bug tracker Jira Recreational Soccer Referee, Westborough, Massachusetts March 2009-June 2014

Relevant Skills Experienced with ANSYS Classic,

MATLAB, NX9 Modeling, AutoCAD

Proficient in Web Development technologies such as HTML, PHP, CSS. Skilled in C and Java

Machining talents include lathe, vertical mill, horizontal mill, band saw, belt sander, CAM, CNC

Interests and Activities: RPI Engineering Ambassadors 2016 – Present

Chosen from pool of over 100 applicants to represent RPI at area schools as a STEM advocate. Create and deliver presentations on engineering innovations to generate student interest in engineering.

I-Persist Physics Mentor 2015- Present Mentor Physics students on solving problems, building time management and study skills, and transitioning to a college workload through supplemental Physics instruction. Lead weekly study sessions and hold office hours for individual academic support.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Outreach Director 2014-Present Organize volunteers through RPI’s SWE chapter for outreach events. Engage local schools and Girl Scout Troops to plan engineering based activities. Plan hands-on engineering projects, and present them to young groups of students

Habitat for Humanity, Vice President of Communications (internal and external) 2014- Present Lead internal communications for club. Additionally, manage print and social media chairs in advertising around campus and in Troy.

Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Ceremonial Guard and Recruitment Event Lead 2014-Present Lead planning and execution of recruitment events and facilitate fraternity rituals and ceremonies.

RPI Women’s Mentor Program 2014-Present RPI Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble 2014-Present

Honors/Awards: EMC “Cause for Applause” Recognition (2015) Dean’s Honor List (Spring 2016, Fall 2016) Dean’s List (Spring 2015) Westborough High School Introduction to Engineering Excellence Award (2014) National Honor Society (Fall 2012-Spring 2014) Girl Scout Gold Award (2014)