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Michael Pizzella
Environmental Engineering Student
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Confident Research Intern, driven by intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial nature, with commitment to excellence and a passion for continuous improvement. Adept at research and development, and who has significantly contributing to water treatment research on the Eco-Realm Environments Creative Inquiry Project at Lehigh University, Understands that teamwork and problem-solving abilities lead to innovative solutions, enhancing project outcomes and showcasing commitment to impactful research and development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development Intern
Allentown Water Treatment Plant
Allentown, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Utilize High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) device, to isolate analytes and pharmaceuticals found in water samples.
- Collaborate on team, researching water treatment and how existing methods, like activated carbon, work and are utilized.
- Work with Prof. Derick Brown and PhD student Peter Heyn to create data for research studies on process of treating pharmaceutical content in water.
Research and Development Project Intern
Eco-Realm Environments Creative Inquiry Project
Lehigh Valley, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Working with a group of students on a modular plant wall that implements a hydroponic system to promote a stress-free environment to benefit workers and their space.
- Creating a detailed diagram of the plant wall with accurate dimensions and measurements of wood and metal, provided by the Lehigh University workshop.
- Constructing diagram with the use of power tools and welding equipment.
- Collaborating with professionals and project mentors to understand progress and how to improve the venture, and how to better showcase the project to different businesses across the Lehigh Valley.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA 08.2024 - Current
Skills
Intellectual Curiosity
Experimental design
Problem-Solving
Research Paper Writing
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Community Outreach
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Environmental awareness
Relationship Building
Leadership and Community Work
Member of the Leadership Program / Eco-Reps Sustainability Program, Lehigh University, July 2023 to present
- Improve student life by participating in waste audits on campus, and conducting waste weighing events to collect data and establish good habits among student life with sustainability as the goal.
- Collaborate with team members to create informative presentations to educate the student community on the impact of their choices and how those choices affect our environment.
- Work with local and campus organizations to improve trash and recycling by collecting and understanding data within the Lehigh community.
- Record key sets of data in each residential hall on campus to build graphs to study and better understand behavioral issues to address environmental concerns.
Eco-Rep Building Representative, August 2024 to present.
Eco-Realm Environments Team Member, November 2023 to present.
Member of research team for environmental engineers, November 2023 to present.
Pre-professional work experience
Schriber's Delicatessen, Oradell, NJ, 07630, December 2023 to present, during summers
- Developed communication skills through customer service interaction.
- Created an efficient system to address backlog in providing service to customers.
- Recruited members of the community who met the necessary criteria for employment and trained each to meet the required standard.
Segalas Law Firm, Hillsdale, NJ, 07642, September 2022 to June 2023
- Assisted attorneys with courtroom matters, during deposition, and settlement conferences.
- Developed costumer service skills through communicating with potential clients.
- Fine Tuned my time management skills by organizing schedules and maintaining calenders.
- Interfaced with clients, vendors and other legal professionals.
Other employment as a service representative, 2021 to 2023
Technical Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office 365, Google Pro, Premiere Pro, Solid Works and other software.
Interests
Basketball
Scouting (Eagle Scout since 2022)
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Lehigh University
08.2024 - Current
Research and Development Intern
Allentown Water Treatment Plant
03.2024 - Current
Research and Development Project Intern
Eco-Realm Environments Creative Inquiry Project
01.2024 - Current
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