Roxannie González-Sosa

Brisas de San Alfonso
Apt. 8-14 / Tel: (787)469-1748
Caguas, PR 00725 / Email:
Objective / To secure an internship opportunity that will compliment my education in Civil Engineering and enhance my personal and professional skills.
Education /

University of Puerto Rico

Mayagüez Campus

Bachelor in Science in Civil Engineering / GPA: 2.93/4.00
Expected Graduation Date: December, 2013
Relevant Courses:
In Progress: Surveying II, Mechanics of Materials II, Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Waterworks and Sewerage Design
Approved: Civil Engineering Materials, Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering, Introduction to Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Construction Engineering I, Introduction to Transportation Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Technical Writing.
Experiences / Researcher, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR (June 2012 -August 2012)
  • Thermal and Spectroscopic Properties of Nitro and Peroxide Explosives and their Binary Mixtures

Researcher, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR (June 2009 – December 2011)
  • Developed spectroscopic characterization technique of model biological agents using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). This technique is intended to detect m/o’s used in bioterrorism attacks.
  • Delivered an increase in detection of fermenting microorganisms using SERS.
  • Publication: H. Félix-Rivera, R. González, et al., “Improving SERS Detection of Bacillus thuringiensis Using Silver Nanoparticles Reduced with Hydroxylamine and with Citrate Capped Borohydride”, International Journal of Spectroscopy, Volume 2011, Article ID 989504, doi:10.1155/2011/989504,2011
Researcher, Northeastern University, ALERT Center at UPR, Mayaguez, PR (June 2010 – September 2010)
  • Research intern at Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats (ALERT) program from Northeastern University.
  • Achieved detection and characterization of Bacillus thuringensis endospores via SERS as bioaerosol particles. This technique is intended to detect m/o’s used in bioterrorism attacks in-situ

Skills /
  • Excellent Leadership & Teamwork skills
  • Technologically Savvy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Highly motivated and fast learner
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  • Excellent presentation & communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Innovative

Presentations & Seminars /
  • Collaborator - “Activation of “hot spots”, aggregation and surface charge modification of borohydride reduced/citrate capped Ag nanoparticles for SERS detection of vegetative cells and endospores of Bacillus Thuringiensis”, Oral presentation at 43rd IUPAC World Chemistry Congress- PR Convention Center, August 2011
  • Presenter- “Bacillus Thuringensis Endospore Detection and Characterization by Normal Raman, SERS as Bioaerosol Particles”, Poster presentation at 2010 Annual Student Conference AIChE. Salt Lake City, UT. November 8, 2010
  • Presenter - “Bacillus Thuringensis Endospore Detection and Characterization by Normal Raman, SERS as bioaerosol particles", Poster presentation at Research and Industrial Collaboration Conference (RICC)- Northeastern University, MA. October 19th 2010
  • Presenter at the 4th NEA Science Day (September 2010)

Activities
  • Member of PRW&EA
  • Member of ITE

References / Available upon request.