Current/Permanent Address

SOFIA IDDIR

Current/Permanent Address:

490 Bebbington Road, Ashford, CT 06278

Home Phone: (860) 429-7859

Cell Phone: (860) 617-0296

Email:

OBJECTIVE: Seeking admission to a clinical engineering program.

EDUCATION: University of Connecticut Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering (December 2005)

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering (December 2005)

Dean’s List (2001-2003)

SKILLS: Computer: Proficient in MS Office, P-Spice, and Mat Lab.

Language: Fluent in Arabic, French and Berber.

PUBLICATIONS: S. Iddir, M. Wei, M.A. Freilich, and D.M. Shafer. “Improvement of Alveolar Bone Height Using Novel Graft Placement.” Key Engineering Materials Vols. 284-286 (2005) pp. 889-892.

RESEARCH

EXPERIENCE: Olin Corporation Waterbury, CT

Metals Research Laboratory (Summer 2004)

·  Successfully developed a low profile surface coating on 1 oz/ft2 copper foil that can provide adequate bond strength to polymer substrates, determined its peel strength, determined failure modes and evaluated methods to improve the peel strength.

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT

Department of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering (01/2002-12/2003)

·  Compiled list of suppliers carrying components used in faculty research projects. Contacted suppliers to obtain recommendations and price quotes on supplies and components.

·  Fabrication of micro-miniature tubular solid oxide fuel cells by electropherotic coating.

·  Application of hydroxyapetite coating on titanium dental posts to maximize bone ingrowth.

·  Metallurgical lab experience studying Ti-Mo based Pseudo-elastic alloy for biomedical application. Also performed sample preparation and had experience using optical microscope.

WORK

EXPERIENCE: University of Connecticut Storrs, CT

Engineering Diversity Program (May 2002-Present)

·  8Th grade instructor for Pre-Engineering Program, designed to serve as an introduction to the field of engineering.

·  Created engineering activities and hands-on science projects, teaching a team approach to problem solving while utilizing laboratories, computers and viewing demonstrations.

·  Tutor and Residence Hall Assistant for BRIDGE Program (Program for incoming freshmen minority engineering students)

Tutor/Translator Storrs, CT Glastonbury, CT (2001-2003)

·  Tutored Calculus, Chemistry, Physics and French.

·  Helped two families communicate during holiday gatherings by translating their conversations from Arabic and French to English.

WinZip Computing, Inc. Storrs, CT Support Staff (April 2000-Present)

Filene’s Manchester, CT Retail Associate (Seasonal)

LEADERSHIP: Society of Women Engineers:

·  President (2003-2004)

·  Treasurer (2002-2003)

·  Social/Fundraising Chair (2001-2002)

ASM/TMS Chapter, Society for Materials Engineers and Scientists:

Vice-President - First undergraduate to be selected for office (2003-2004)

HONORS:

·  Nominated by the Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi (2004)

·  2004 Olin Corporation Charitable Trust Scholarship (2004-2005)

·  United Technologies Corporation Focused Efforts Scholarship. (2003-2004)

·  National Deans List (2002-2003)

·  Society of Women Engineers Scholarship. (2002-2003)

·  Nominated for National Society of Collegiate Scholars Award (2003)

·  Who’s Who Among College Students. (2002)

·  Received an Award by President’s Education Awards Program for “Outstanding Academic

Excellence. (2001)

·  Mauris B. and Mildred C. Bicknell Scholarship. (2001)

·  Awarded by The National Honor Roll United States Achievement Academy. (2000)

REFERENCES Available upon request.