Cameron Burns
Laramie
Summary
Current senior with a background in sustainability and energy research seeking a summer internship in the field of chemical/petroleum engineering.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
NSF REU Intern
University of Kansas-Lawrence
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked as an undergraduate researcher in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering researching various methods of PET chemical recycling.
- Gained familiarity with a variety of laboratory techniques, including depolymerization reactions, product characterization using titrations and extensive NMR spectroscopy work.
- Completed a formal research presentation and a poster and presented both in front of various KU faculty and students.
Undergraduate Research Intern
University of Wyoming
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked as an intern on two separate projects: a solvent extraction plant and a small-scale flash pyrolysis unit.
- Completed various tasks relating to the construction and maintenance of both projects, such as electrical wiring, frame construction and process line control.
- Gained excellent problem solving skills and learned the basics of operating a process unit while working on the flash pyrolysis project, which converted dry coal into char and other products.
Overnight Remodel Associate
Walmart Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped a crew of twenty to organize and undertake a 20-week remodel, which required teamwork and leadership.
- Received various safety/equipment certifications, including forklift certification and scissor lift certification.
- Showed up to work on time every day, with an unblemished work record.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Wyoming
05.2026
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Commitment to safety
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Research
Timeline
NSF REU Intern
University of Kansas-Lawrence
05.2025 - 08.2025
Undergraduate Research Intern
University of Wyoming
06.2024 - 05.2025
Overnight Remodel Associate
Walmart Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Wyoming
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