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Graduate Resume and Curriculum Vitae Guide
WHAT IS A RESUME?

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Your marketing tool to prospective employers in industry, focusing on demonstrating technical and transferable skills.
A concise one- to two-page document that highlights your most relevant experiences and skills tailored for each position to
which you are applying
Tip: Create a master resume of all your experiences and accomplishments. Use this record to write a one- to two-page tailored
resume for each position you apply for highlighting your most relevant qualifications.

WHAT IS A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)?
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An academic version of a resume that provides a professional archive of all your experiences related to your academic career
For graduate students, a CV is typically a few pages. Length can be determined by the amount and depth of your experiences.
A CV should then be tailored to the opportunity you are applying for by ordering your sections from most to least relevant
 Use your CV as a professional archive and keep it updated with all your accomplishments
Tip: Consider consulting with a faculty member or advisor for advice and feedback on your CV because they often serve on hiring
committees and have experienced an academic job search.

TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR RESUME OR CV:

 Make a list of your experiences: Education, research, teaching, publications/presentations, organizations, etc.
 Think about your contributions, skills you used and developed, and your significant achievements
 Begin to craft your resume or CV by organizing these experiences into sections (examples below)
There are many sections that could be a part of your document. It is important to keep in mind that your document should be
specific to your experience and the position for which you are applying. You have flexibility in the choice, naming, and placement of
sections. While your contact information and education are usually listed first, other sections can be in any order, based on your
strengths and the requirements of the position or opportunity. If you are unsure if you should provide a resume or a CV, you may
want to contact the organization directly to see which they prefer.

RESUME AND CV SECTIONS
Below is a list of common sections you may use when creating your document. To see examples of these sections, refer to the
example resume and CV at the end of this guide.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Include your name, present and/or permanent address, telephone number, and email address.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Found on a resume, a set of 3-5 bullet points (skills statements) that concisely highlight and summarize skills and experiences on
your resume that relate directly to the position. Use the job description to help you determine your most important qualifications.
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EDUCATION:
Include all institutions of higher education you have attended and are currently attending in reverse-chronological order (most
recent first). Include: The degree you are seeking or obtained, university name, college name, city and state of the university, your
(expected) graduation date, and GPA. Thesis and dissertation titles, minors, coursework, academic awards, and study abroad
programs may also be included in this section.
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THESIS/DISSERTATION:
Provide the title and a short description of your work, its framework, and your findings, as well as your advisor, committee
members, and the completion date. This is most commonly included on a CV.

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EXPERIENCE:
For each experience (paid or volunteer) include your position title, the organization name and location, and dates of employment.
Then create bulleted skills statements to demonstrate the skills you used and developed and accomplishments you had in the
experience using this formula: Action Verb + Details + Result (when applicable).
To format skills statements, begin with a bullet point, then use an action verb (see pg. 4 for list) that describes the skill used (e.g.
“created,” “researched,” etc.) and summarize your responsibilities, accomplishments, and projects. When possible describe the
results of your efforts and quantify information when applicable.
Example of skills statement: Demonstrates teamwork
 Weak Skills Statement: “Manufactured diagnostic reagents”
 Strong Skills Statement: “Collaborated in a team of 15 to efficiently manufacture diagnostic reagents in a GMP environment”
Avoid using personal pronouns such as “I, me, and my” and make sure verbs are in the correct tense (past tense for past
experiences and present tense for current experiences). List your experiences in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
Consider creating specific experience sections to highlight different types of experiences, such as “Related Experience,” “Research
Experience,” “Leadership Experience,” etc.
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TEACHING/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Teaching experiences include information such as level of courses taught, university and department names, dates, and a
description. Research includes title/type of research, lab or department names, faculty contributing, and a description of the
purpose and findings. Postdoctoral information can also be included in these types of sections. For resumes, focus on the skills you
developed through these experiences that are applicable in industry, rather than focusing on the specific research you conducted
and courses you taught.
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SKILLS:
Include tangible skills, such as language, technical, and laboratory skills. Consider your level of proficiency. Avoid including
transferable or “soft” skills, such as communication skills.
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PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Provide a list of published works and presentations authored or co-authored (those submitted and under review), including the
title, co-authors or presenters, place of publications or presentations, and dates similar to a bibliography page. When included on a
resume the list of publications should be selected based on the job description. On a CV you will provide a complete list of your
works.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
List professional associations/organizations in which you hold memberships, including dates of your involvement and a description
of your contribution if you have been involved beyond general membership.
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AWARDS AND HONORS/FELLOWSHIPS:
List competitive scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships received, names of scholastic honors, and teaching or research
awards you have received, specifically those most relevant to the position.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CERTIFICATIONS:
Include certificates related to your field you have earned. List the name of the certificate and its expiration date.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GRANTS RECEIVED:
Provide the names, dates, and amounts of grants you have written and received.
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REFERENCES:
When requested as part of an application, include the name, job title, organization name, address, phone number, and email
address for 3-5 individuals. It can also be helpful to provide a brief statement describing your relationship with each reference. If
included along with a resume, references are on a separate page that is formatted to match your resume. If included as part of
your CV, references may be placed at the end of the document.

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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
As you begin your search for a career and/or job, it is important to know your qualifications and communicate these skills to an
employer through your resume, cover letter, and interview. Over the years you have developed many skills through your
coursework, extracurricular activities, and life experiences. Review the list below and identify which transferrable skills you have
and reflect on how you acquired these skills. Use this information when creating your resume to describe your experiences and the
skills gained from these experiences. For example, if you have researched a topic for class and then wrote, edited, and presented a
final research paper in front of your peers, you have used skills (gathering information, writing, problem-solving, presenting) which
are not limited to that specific academic discipline, but are transferable to many occupations.

Research and
planning

Human relations

Organizing,
management and
leadership

Work survival

The skillful expression
and interpretation of
knowledge and ideas.

The search for specific
knowledge and the ability
to conceptualize future
needs and solutions.

The use of interpersonal
skills for resolving
conflict, relating to and
helping people.

Ability to supervise and
guide individuals and
groups in the
completion of goals.

The daily skills that
assist in promoting
effective production and
work satisfaction.

Speaking effectively

Predicting

Developing
relationships

Initiating new ideas

Writing effectively

Creating theories and
ideas

Implementing decisions
and ideas

Communication

Handling details
Being sensitive

Listening attentively
Expressing ideas

Identifying and
anticipating problems

Facilitating discussions

Imagining alternatives

Negotiating

Identifying resources

Persuading

Gathering information

Perceiving non-verbal
messages

Solving problems

Cooperating
Coordinating tasks

Empathizing

Enforcing policies
Managing groups

Listening
Conveying feelings

Managing time

Providing support

Teaching

Attending to detail

Motivating

Coaching

Meeting goals

Sharing credit

Advising

Enlisting help

Counseling

Promoting change

Accepting
responsibility

Cooperating

Selling ideas or
products

Setting goals
Presenting information
Extracting information
Describing feelings
Defining needs
Interviewing

Delegating with respect
Developing evaluations

Editing
Explaining complex
concepts

Creating spreadsheets
and databases

Setting and meeting
deadlines

Representing others

Decision making with
others

Organizing

Perceiving feelings,
situations

Managing conflict

Making decisions

Follow-though

Take initiative

Multitasking

Being a team player

Assisting others

Setting and attaining
goals

Adaptability and
flexibility

Collaborate with an
interdisciplinary team

Monitor progress

Taking direction

Budgeting and
estimating costs

Navigate processes

Develop trust

Calculating results
Listening to understand

Asserting
Analyzing data and facts

Articulating complex
concepts

Being punctual
Delegating
responsibility

Responding to concerns
Assess needs

Providing feedback

Prioritizing

Modify communication
for audience

Project evaluation

Summarize findings and
Responding to questions report data

Learning new concepts
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ACTION VERBS:
Action verbs are an effective way to begin a skills statement. They help to catch the readers attention and demonstrate both
technical and transferable skills you have used in your experiences.
Accomplishment
lectured
revised
authorized
studied
grossed
achieved
listened
revitalized
cataloged
suggested
increased
completed
marketed
shaped
centralized
tailored
inventoried
decreased
mediated
solved
charted
tracked
maximized
expanded
moderated
classified
multiplied
exceeded
negotiated
Helping
collected
Problem Solving
netted
improved
observed
aided
commissioned
alleviated
profited
increased
outlined
accommodated
committed
analyzed
projected
oriented
participated
advised
confirmed
brainstormed
purchased
pioneered
persuaded
alleviated
contracted
collaborated
quantified
reduced (losses)
presented
assisted
coordinated
conceived
rated
resolved (issues)
promoted
assured
customized
conceptualized
reconciled
restored
proposed
bolstered
delegated
created
recorded
spearheaded
publicized
coached
designated
debugged
reduced
succeeded
reconciled
continued
designed
decided
totaled
surpassed
recruited
cooperated
determined
deciphered
transformed
referred
counseled
developed
detected
Technical Skills
won
reinforced
dealt
devised
diagnosed
adapted
reported
eased
dispatched
engineered
applied
Communication
resolved
elevated
established
foresaw
assembled
addressed
responded
enabled
evaluated
formulated
build
advertised
solicited
endorsed
facilitated
found
calculated
arranged
specified
enhanced
forecasted
investigated
computed
articulated
spoke
enriched
formulated
recommended
conserved
authored
suggested
familiarized
housed
remedied
constructed
clarified
summarized
helped
identified
remodeled
converted
collaborated
synthesized
interceded
implemented
repaired
debugged
communicated
translated
mobilized
incorporated
revamped
designed
composed
wrote
modeled
instituted
revitalized
determined
condensed
polished
issued
satisfied
developed
conferred
Creative
prescribed
linked
solved
engineered
contacted
adapted
provided
logged
synthesized
fabricated
conveyed
began
protected
mapped out
theorized
fortified
convinced
combined
rehabilitated
observed
installed
corresponded
composed
relieved
obtained
Quantitative
maintained
debated
conceptualized
rescued
ordered
accounted for
operated
defined
condensed
saved
organized
appraised
overhauled
described
created
served
planned
approximated
printed
developed
customized
sustained
prepared
audited
programmed
directed
designed
tutored
prioritized
balanced
regulated
discussed
developed
validated
procured
budgeted
remodeled
drafted
directed
programmed
calculated
repaired
edited
displayed
Planning &
recruited
checked
replaced
elicited
established
Organizing
rectified
compiled
restored
enlisted
fashioned
acquired
researched
compounded
solved
explained
formulated
activated
reserved
computed
specialized
expressed
founded
adjusted
retrieved
conserved
spearheaded
formulated
illustrated
administered
revised
converted
standardized
furnished
initiated
allocated
routed
counted
studied
influenced
integrated
altered
scheduled
dispensed
upgrade
interacted
introduced
anticipated
selected
dispersed
utilized
interpreted
invented
appointed
secured
earned
interviewed
modeled
arranged
simplified
enumerated
involved
modified
assembled
sought
estimated
joined
performed
assessed
straightened
figured
judged
planned
assigned
strategize
financed
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FORMATTING YOUR RESUME OR CV:

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The length of your resume or CV will depend on your level of experience and qualifications. Generally a graduate student
resume should be 1-2 full pages and a CV should be 2-5 pages long. However, based on your experiences, career field, and the
position description, it could be longer or shorter. Whatever the case, only print your document on one side of the paper and
include your name and the page number at the top of each page.
Avoid using a resume or CV template. This decreases your ability to personalize and make changes as your document evolves.
Your resume or CV should be well organized, without spelling errors, and easy to read. An employer spends a short amount of
time reading your document—it is imperative that the employer clearly sees the most important qualifications.
To organize your document, you may choose to use bold, italics, all caps, indenting, and bullets. You will want to use these
sparingly to emphasize the most important information. Avoid pictures, graphics, non-black ink, shading, and symbols instead
of traditional, round, solid bullet points.
It is a good idea to start with a 1-inch margin on each side. You can expand the margins to half an inch if needed. Font size
should be between 10-12 point, and you will want to choose easy to read font styles, such as Times New Roman, Arial, or
Garamond. Keep font size and style consistent throughout your document (except your name, which should be a larger size).
Present your resume or CV on quality resume paper if you are printing it for a career fair or interview—choose white or offwhite to ensure your document is easy to read.
If you are submitting your resume on a company website, upload as a .doc or .docx to ensure that the document will be
viewable in the company’s applicant tracking system
If you are requested to submit your documents via email, save your resume or CV and cover letter (if applicable) as a PDF
document and upload them as an attachment. Include a brief note in the body of the email stating your purpose.

TIPS FOR RESUME AND CV WRITING:
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Make sure that your resume or CV is a unique and personal document. It is a great idea to look at examples of resumes or CVs
but also important to make it your own.
There are some suggestions that we provide when writing a resume or CV, but there are also options and room for choice. If
you give your document to several people, they may all give you different feedback. Beyond some of our strongly suggested
guidelines, resumes and CVs are subjective. What you include and the format of your resume can vary based on your experience and the position.
Be 100% honest and factual. Avoid abbreviations.
Organize your document so the most important information is at the top.
It is not necessary to include all experiences you have had if you can’t fit everything on 1-2 pages or experiences are outdated.
Rather, include your most related experiences or those where you demonstrated a high level of skill.
Personal information, such as marital status, age, ethnicity, height, and weight should not be included.
Avoid personal pronouns (I, my, we) and complete sentences to describe your experiences. Start your statements with action
verbs.
Always proofread your resume or CV. Do not solely rely on spell check. Some employers may eliminate candidates based on
errors.
It is suggested that you tailor your resume or CV to the job description. You may have more than one version of your
document depending on the positions to which you are applying . You may change the order of sections to list more relevant
areas of your experience closer to the top. Employers may do a key word search of the resumes submitted to find those that
meet the job requirements, so use language included in the job description when applicable.
Remember that your resume or CV is YOUR marketing tool. Many times it is an employer’s first impression of you. It is also a
work in progress that you will continually revise.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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Visit the CSE Career Center Resource Center to view our Resume Examples Binder and related books in 105 Lind Hall.
Have your resume or CV reviewed by a CSE Career Counselor. You can email to csecareer@umn.edu. If you’d like to meet with
a CSE Career Counselor to discuss your application materials, you can make a 30 minute appointment or stop by during DropIn Career Counseling hours from 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday (paper copy only; no laptops).

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RESUME EXAMPLE:

GOLDY GOPHER
1234 Gopher Way, Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-555-5555
Goldy001@umn.edu
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Obtained industry experience through internship at Boom Inc. and collaborated on a project with BASF
Proficient in aerosol/nanoparticle synthesis, sampling, measurements and instrumentation
Experience in air filtration, cleanroom technology, engine emission, and flow measurement/CFD
Knowledgeable about thermal-fluid problems, aerosol physics, and mechanical design

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
College of Science and Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.87

Expected Graduation May 2017

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
College of Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.76

May 2015

RELATED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Intern
Summer 2016
Boom Inc., Seattle, WA
 Conducted systematic measurement for flow fields in a smoke test chamber at different heating and ventilation
conditions, using Particle Image Velocimetry
 Helped validate CFD simulation results for smoke generation and transport in commercial airplane cabins
 Streamlined a key product characterization procedure, improving reproducibility and turn-around time for
manufacturing
 Designed and implemented comparative studies of various standard operating procedures in order to detect
areas of improvements
 Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers, electrical engineers, and aerospace engineers
 Interacted with customers, partners, subcontractors and suppliers
 Presented findings and recommendations of project areas that could be developed to the internship coordinator
and colleagues

SKILLS
Particle Generation: Nebulizer, Tube Furnace, Fluidized Bed, Diffusion Burner, Electrospray
Laboratory Instruments: Electron Microscopy (TEM, SEM, EDX), Differential Mobility Analyzer, Condensation
Particle Counter, Nanoparticle Surface Area Monitor, Nanometer Aerosol Sampler, Aerodynamic Particle Sizer,
Optical Particle Counter, Liquid Particle Counters
Programs: LabVIEW, Matlab, ANSYS, Fluent, AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, ImageJ, Macromedia
Computer Languages: C/C++, Fortran, HTML, JavaScript

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Developing Pulsed Aerosol Loading System, Center for Filtration Research (CFR)
Spring Semester 2016
 Designed and built the control hardware and program of an experimental system for pulsed aerosol loading
tests on filter media
Upgrading Control Software of UNPA, BASF Company
Fall Semester 2015
 Improved the LabVIEW control software of Universal Nanoparticle Analyzer (UNPA); added new functions, such
as particle diffusion loss correction; enhanced program user interface and debugged code errors

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant
September 2016–present
Particle Technology Lab, College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
 Collaborate with area companies through the Center for Filtration Research (CFR) to study mass loading and
pressure drop on Nanofiber filters
 Perform experimental and theoretical studies on the filtration of fractal aggregates
 Measure penetration of silver aggregates across model screens at various sintering temperatures
 Develop an analytical model for predicting effects of particle structure on filter efficiency
 Continue NSF funded research on real-time structure and mass measurements for agglomerated nanoparticles
 Evaluate in situ the particulate mass concentration of diesel engine emissions using a variety of instrumentation
and methods
 Apply the Universal Nanoparticle Analyzer (UNPA) to investigate effects of sintering on morphology of metallic
nanoparticle agglomerates formed by spark discharge
 Develop new modules for and maintained a web-based software on filter performance evaluation, dust cake
loading and filter pleating design
 Conduct numerical study on diffusion-limited aggregation of nanoparticles in laminar shear to find the relation
between velocity gradient and aggregate fractal dimension

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Journals
 G., Gopher, L. Yang, A.B. Duggard, H. Aleckson (2016). Measurement of Metal Nanoparticle Agglomerates
Generated by Spark Discharge using the Universal Nanoparticle Analyzer (UNPA). Aerosol Sci. & Technol.,
Accepted.
Conferences
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 Presentation, Effect of Nanofiber Layer on Dust Cake Formation and Structure. XX AAAR Annual Conference,
Minneapolis, MN, Oct 26-30, 2015.
 Presentation, Online Measurements of Structure and Mass Concentration for Airborne Nanoparticle
Agglomerates. AIChE 2012 Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Dec 10-14, 2014.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member, Society of Women Engineers

2015–present
2013–present
2013-present

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CV EXAMPLE:

Michael Anical
1000 Gopher Avenue #12
Minneapolis, MN 55414

651-000-1212
mechanical@umn.edu

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EDUCATION
Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
Expected May 2018
College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
Dissertation title: “Numerical Study of Natural Convection in Solar Thermal Storage Vessels”
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Thesis title: “Low Pressure Plasma Synthesis of Crystalline Silicon Nanoparticles”

May 2016
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

May 2014
Minneapolis, MN

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, Particle Technology Lab
August 2014-present
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
 Administer experimental and theoretical studies on the filtration of fractal aggregates
 Sustain NSF funded research on real-time structure and mass measurements for agglomerated
nanoparticles
 Collaborate with area companies through Center for Filtration Research (CFR) to study mass loading and
pressure drop on Nanofiber filters
 Develop new modules for and maintaining a web-based software on filter performance evaluation, dust
cake loading, and filter pleating design
 Conduct numerical study on diffusion-limited aggregation of nanoparticles in laminar shear to find the
relation between velocity gradient and aggregate fractal dimension
Undergraduate Research Assistant, High Temperature and Plasma Laboratory
August 2013-May 2014
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
 Designed and optimized a low pressure silane plasma reactor to synthesize single crystal cube shaped silicon
nanoparticles for electronic device applications
 Examined and categorized nanoparticles on electron and atomic force microscopes
 Characterized plasma particle system using electrostatic capacitance probe, white light absorption
spectroscopy, optical emission spectroscopy, and laser light scattering
 Assembled and maintained vacuum equipment for the experimental setup
 Performed experiments for varying plasma conditions
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Graduate Level Course-Advanced Aerosol & Particle Engineering January 2014-May 2014
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
 Conducted office hours to help students understand and solve homework problems
 Prepared and graded homework solutions
 Wrote weekly quizzes, posted solutions online, graded quizzes and exams, kept record of the scores
using Excel
 Collaborated with professors and other TA’s on course material and grading policies, improving
communication skills

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PATENTS
 Integrated input roller having a rotary mass actuator
 Handheld device having multiple localized force feedback
 Tag for facilitating interaction with a wireless communication device

Filed: April 2016
Filed: March 2016
Filed: March 2015

AWARDS & FUNDING
 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
May 2016
 Mechanical Engineering Advanced Study Grant
August 2015-May 2016
 Recognized as a “Ph.D. Student of Promise” by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, nominated by
Dr. Byron Labb
June 2016
 Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Graduate Student Scholarship
August 2015-present
 North Star Stem Alliance Scholar, University of Minnesota
August 2010-May 2014
SCHOLARSHIP
Publications
Journal publications
 Anical, Michael, John Author, Anne Gineer. Journal article title. International Journal of Mechanical
Engineering, 2016; Under review.
 Anical, Michael, Goldy Article, Grant Riter. Journal article title. International Journal of Mechanical
Engineering, 2015; 126 (56-70): 1020-1056.
 Anical, Michael, Rita Journal, Andy Mann. Journal article title. International Journal of Mechanical
Engineering, 2014; 122 (43-52): 894-906.
Conference publications
 Author, Mark, Michael Anical, Tom Article. Title. Conference title, Conference City, State, 2015.
 Author, Mark, Michael Anical, Tom Article. Title. Conference title, Conference City, State, 2014.

Presentations
 Presented “Numerical Study of Natural Convection in Solar Thermal Storage Vessels” at the Minnesota
Society of Professional Engineers Conference, St. Paul, MN, September 19-22, 2016.
 Presented “Numerical Study of Natural Convection in Solar Thermal Storage Vessels” at the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers Conference, St. Louis, MO, June 4-7, 2016.
 Presented “Real-Time Automotive Slip Angle Estimation with Nonlinear Observer” at American Control
Conference, Auburn, AL, January 12-15, 2016.
 Presented “Low Pressure Plasma Synthesis of Crystalline Silicon Nanoparticles” at University of Minnesota
Master Thesis Event, Minneapolis, MN, May 2, 2013.
 Presented robot at University of Minnesota Robot Show Fall, Minneapolis, MN, December 8, 2011

Posters
 “Low Pressure Plasma Synthesis of Crystalline Silicon Nanoparticles,” Minnesota Society of Professional
Engineers Conference, Minneapolis, MN, September 20-24, 2013.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 International Association of Mechanical Engineers
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers

August 2013-present
August 2012-present
August 2011-present

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INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Engineering Intern
May 2013-August 2013
The XYZ Company
Minneapolis, MN
 Researched and developed a solution to manufacturing problems that include ergonomics, structural failures,
flow impedances, and quality issues
 Justified the purchasing of new office equipment through the use of statistical analysis and presented
findings to the supervisor and other interns
 Improved the manufacturing of modular enclosures through the implementation of lean manufacturing and
six sigma capability studies
 Collaborated with four other interns on a variety of projects and improved my teamwork and communication
skills
SERVICE
Professional
 Reviewer for the University Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Student Professional
Advancement Grants
Community
 Volunteer, Annual Blood Drive-American Red Cross, St. Paul, MN
 AmeriCorps Volunteer, MN Math Corps, St. Paul, MN

Fall 2015

May 2012-present
June 2014-July 2014

REFERENCES
Dr. Gordon Gopher, Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
124 Minnesota Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55414
651-555-7799
goldy@umn.edu
Relationship: Professor and mentor for 4 years
Dr. Byron Labb, Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
124 Minnesota Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55414
651-555-7799
blabb@umn.edu
Relationship: Ph. D. advisor for 3 years
Dr. Mark Machine, Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
124 Minnesota Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55414
651-555-7799
mmachine@umn.edu
Relationship: Teaching assistant advisor and mentor for 3 years
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