WILLIAM LAWRENCE LACOURSE
Worcester,MA
Summary
Driven chemical engineering student with a concentration in environmental sustainability, passionate about advancing clean energy solutions and carbon emission reduction technologies. Seeking experience in chemical engineering or environmental impact to further contribute to sustainable solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Learning Assistant (PLA)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
09.2024 - 05.2025
Engineering Intern
Babcock Power
Marlborough, MA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Co-developed a fully functional Excel program to optimize damper positioning to achieve specific wind box pressures and flow rates. The program was also engineered to reverse-calculate wind box pressure based on a set damper position, offering the company a versatile tool for efficiency.
- Supported essential projects and analyses by writing a comprehensive baseline report and analyzing complex data sets.
- Conducted detailed assessments of pipe connections across various boilers to enhance the company's proposal evaluations.
Referee
NVYSL and Massachusetts Youth Soccer
Pepperell And Lancaster, MA
09.2017 - 08.2023
Education
Chemical Engineer - Enviromental Sustainability
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2025
High School Diploma -
North Middlesex Regional High School
Townsend, MA05.2021
Skills
- Customer Relation Management (CRM)
- NMR Spectroscopy
- UV-VIS Spectroscopy
- Full Year Chemistry Lab Experience
- Arduino Kit
- Office 365
Research Projects
Limiting Air Emissions from Cannabis Production With Biofiltration Limiting Air Emissions from Cannabis Production With Biofiltration: This project investigates the design and operation of a biofilter to control air emissions from cannabis production and processing.
Chemical Engineering Capstone: Collaborated in a team to develop a comprehensive design package for a real-world chemical process, focusing on areas such as environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, or innovative chemical production.
Customer Relations Management (CRM) Integration for Refugee Assistance in Berlin: Supported Give Something Back To Berlin (GSBTB) by optimizing their CRM tool on Monday.com, integrating social media analytics, and developing new organizational metrics.
Biomass Conversion: Designed a plant that would turn the abundance of Maine's trees and forest into a biofuel that would help the environment and the economy while producing as little waste as possible
Timeline
Peer Learning Assistant (PLA)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
09.2024 - 05.2025
Engineering Intern
Babcock Power
05.2024 - 08.2024
Referee
NVYSL and Massachusetts Youth Soccer
09.2017 - 08.2023
Chemical Engineer - Enviromental Sustainability
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma -
North Middlesex Regional High School
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