Jack Everson
Rochester,NY
Summary
Jack is a motivated high school senior aiming to earn college admission to advance his education and gain more hands-on experience, applying a passion for innovation and knowledge of Physics and Precision Optics, working closely with field experts to make an creative impact in his field of study.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisory Council Member
Konar Foundation
01.2023 - Current
Select council appointment; review and provide youth feedback on grant applications to be considered by the Konar Foundation
Laser Research Intern
Rochester Institute of Technology
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: College of Imaging Science
- Laser Cleanroom research: assist graduate students data recording while operating micro transfer printing machine
- Studied how lasers, LEDs, and semiconductors work and are manufactured, Cleanroom protocol
- Manufacture silicon wafers in Laser Cleanroom
- Program and test simulations using TCAD Simulation software
- Develop Laser Research project “Simulating III-V Nanowire LEDs in SILVACO TCAD”, prepare a presentation slideshow,
- Assist Dr. Mohseni and graduate students on device and TCAD research
- Present at Intern Research Symposium
- College of Imaging Science
Urban Ecology Program Intern
Seneca Park Zoo
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Participate in invasive species remediation
- Lead youth through nature-based educational programming at local Recreation Centers
- Plant pollinator gardens and contribute to pollinator research with RIT Capstone students
- Identify and tag camera trap photos for UWIN
- Expand and improve community park clean ups
- Lead nature hikes with Zoo guests
Program Assistant Intern
Step to College Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
Office clerical support and special projects, preparing materials for Academic bootcamp
- Leadership support to Program Assistants at Academic bootcamp
Education
High School - Precision Optics Program
EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Rochester, NY11.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Organization
- Precision Optics Machining
- Laser Lab Micro Transfer Printing Machining
- TCAD Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Teams
- Google Drive
- Humanity App
- Cleanswell App
Awards
- Inamori School of Engineering/Ceramic Association of New York Scholastic Recognition Award, 2024
- Rising Star Award in Precision Optics, 2022
- Academic High Honor Roll, 2021
Volunteer Experience
- E.D.E.N. Gardens, Help maintain neighborhood community gardens throughout growing season
- SouthWedge Food Program, Stock pantry shelves, Deliver food boxes to families during pandemic
- Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (RHAIN), Setup short-term lodging spaces, food, services for homeless families
Activities
- Student Advisory Council
- School Sports - Varsity Baseball, Varsity Indoor Track (Team Captain; 2023, 2024), Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer
- Advanced Band - Lead Trumpet
- Step to College Preparatory Program (2021-2025)
Timeline
Laser Research Intern
Rochester Institute of Technology
07.2024 - 08.2024
Urban Ecology Program Intern
Seneca Park Zoo
06.2023 - 06.2024
Student Advisory Council Member
Konar Foundation
01.2023 - Current
Program Assistant Intern
Step to College Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
High School - Precision Optics Program
EAST HIGH SCHOOL