Joseph Smith 355 East Outer Drive State College, PA 16801

Cell: (814) 571-9231 E-mail: jps5363@psu.edu

Objective Obtain an environmental engineering position at a top firm. Use my skill set to continue the tradition of excellence at said firm. Education The Pennsylvania State University, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences B.S. in Environmental Systems Engineering, PSU ENVSE web page Degree Expected: May 2013 GPA: 3.28/4.00; GPA for the Major: 3.63/4.00 Chevron Corporation Environmental Systems Scholarship, 2009-10, 2011-12, and 2012-13 Work Experience Penn State Energy and Mineral Engineering, University Park, PA With Dr. Mark S. Klima Experimented on waste coal-water slurry pressure filtration and settling rates Worked to minimized metal leaching while creating a safe filter cake to send to tailings ponds, for Appalachian Research Initiative for the Environmental Sciences Completed size and ash analysis of coal processing plant streams, for the Illinois Clean Coal Institute. Worked with hydrocyclone and spiral classifier. Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Springfield, OR With Dr. Michael P. Wolcott Internship through Washington State University, Pullman, WA Researched performance of various resin types On-site training and consultation at Momentive plant in Springfield, Oregon Worked with Chemical Engineering consultants and Materials Engineering professors to create a tool that predicts resin viscosity in plant production Penn State Fitness: Door monitor for indoor cycling and aerobics classes Turtle Creek Toftrees Associates: State College, Grounds crew Penn State Forest Resources Laboratory: Lab/Workshop Assistant: o Assisted in experiments analyzing insects in the bark of Northern Red Oak o Wood products marketing research including qualitative analysis and data entry o Performed welding, metal working, woodworking and daily workshop upkeep Workshop Assistant: o Performed welding, metal working, woodworking o Daily workshop upkeep included painting and maintaining machinery YMCA: State College, Basketball referee, youth winter league Activities Society of Environmental Systems Engineers Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge, Spring break 2011, Birmingham, Alabama Intramural Basketball, Intramural Football, Intramural Softball
April 2012 Present

May August 2011

August 2010 Present June September 2010

June August 2009 March April 2010 June August 2008

January March 2008 - 2012