Education

New Mexico State University (NMSU)

Graduation Date: B.S in May 2016

Majors:Chemical Engineering, Psychology

Minor: Chemistry

Relevant Coursework

Biomedical Engineering / Human Neuropsychology / Electrical Circuits
Polymer Science / Abnormal Behavior / Organic Chemistry 1 & 2
Engineering Data Analysis / Brain and Behavior / Chemical Reaction Kinetics
Engineering Materials / Psych Research Techniques

Research Experience

Building Research Achievement in Neuroscience (BRAiN) Scholar
Foudazi Soft Matter Lab Group, Las Cruces, NM
Tunable neural three-dimensional tissue scaffolds. Reza Foudazi, PhD, Principal Investigator / 2015 - Present
Interdisciplinary Research Grant (IRG) Researcher
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Dual use of transgenic alfalfa for livestock feed and biofuel. David Rockstraw, PhD, and Dr. ChampaGopalan, PhD, Co-Principal Investigators / 2013 - 2014

Posters

  • Wade, E., Malakian, A., Foudazi, R., Serrano, E. Tunable3-dimensional tissue scaffold synthesis using emulsion templating; 5th Annual Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (ENDURE); Chicago, IL, October 17, 2015
  • Wade, E., Malakian, A., Foudazi, R., Serrano, E. Customized cell scaffold synthesis from high internal phase emulsions; BRAiN, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Denver CO, July 31, 2015
  • Wade, E., Alcala, J., Rockstraw, D. A., Gopalan, C. Use of transgenic alfalfa for dual use in biofuel and livestock feed. AICHE Annual 2014 Undergraduate Research Forum, Atlanta, GA. November 17, 2014

Professional Memberships

  • Regional Liaison, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
  • Founder, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
  • Member, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Certifications

  • 2-Day Overview of Risk-Based Process Safety Course, certified April 2015
  • SAChE “Chemical Process Safety in the Chemical Process Industries,” certified Spring 2015

Technical Skills

  • High Internal Phase Emulsion Synthesis
  • Tissue Culture
  • Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
  • Biomass Fractionation
  • Ion Mobility Spectrometry

Leadership

Associated Students of NMSU Engineering SenatorAugust 2014-Present

  • Senate Pro-Tempore
  • Provide mentorship and resources for 30 senators within the ASNMSU Senate
  • Assisted in the allocation of $1.9 million for over 80 organizations

Engineering Council President, New Mexico State University May 2015-Present

  • Manage interdisciplinary team
  • Facilitate communication between organizations, student government, and Directors in the College
  • Host college-wide events, such as “Welcome Back Weenie Roast” and “Engineers Ball”

American Institute of Chemical Engineers August 2012-May 2015

  • Rocky Mountain Regional Liaison, Historian, Peer Mentor
  • Hosted 2015 AIChE Regional Conference Presidents’ meeting
  • Restarted student chapter mentoring program
  • Completed over 60 hours of community service through science demos and events

American Indian Program, Peer Mentor August 2013-May 2014

  • Fostered academic and social growth for incoming freshmen and transfer students
  • Set study habits and goals that raised a student’s grades by 30%

Community Outreach

2015 / BEST Robotics Competition
2015 / Mercer School Tutoring
2014-Present / Student Technology Advisory Committee
2014 / VEX Robotics Competition
2014 / FLL First Lego League Competition
2013-2015 / El Caldito Soup Kitchen
2012-2015 / AIChE Science Demos, 2-3/semester
2013 / Relay for Life