Ethan George Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Monitor daily statistical process control (SPC) data trend shifts and abnormalities to reduce the number of process interlocks • Manage process optimization using advanced process control (APC for sustaining products and new product introduction (NPI)• Increase manufacturing output by working with cross-functional teams and layer-owners to quickly troubleshoot process delays • Provide support for etch technicians and equipment engineers on sustaining activities

• Coordinating outreach and recruitment for the Doerr Institute, Rice’s Leadership Development Program• Collaborating with peer affiliates to recruit undergraduates to participate in Doerr Programs• Host recruitment events at Wiess college on a limited budget provided by Doerr

• Proposed, led, and evaluated a design plan to run two packaging lines, leading to annualized savings of $268,000• Documented and analyzed the manufacturing process, making recommendations on how to minimize downtime• Used Microsoft Excel to create a plant-wide waste stream map of shipping, receiving, and manufacturing processes• Conducted a time study of testing procedures on Excel that was utilized for factory expansion planning• Participated in weekly seminars and intern events put on by corporate leaders • Presented all project analysis, findings, and proposed improvements to the 14-person plant leadership team

• Proofread homework assignments and answer keys to check clarity and correctness• Worked with three other teaching assistants to grade homework and exams for the 27 person class

Houston, Texas, United States

• Manually inputted and documented physical music CDs into the radio station’s MusicMaster system• Teamed up with another assistant to perform system programming to ensure the station was always synced to proper timing• Worked on rewriting Robo system instruction manual to a more streamlined and understandable process

Houston, Texas Area

• Served alongside a team of six graduates tasked with researching and improving properties of perovskite crystals• Successfully helped with the creation of the lab’s first sample of a perovskite crystal onto a transistor chip, utilized for further research • Managed the development of an optical testing setup for sample testing• Collected data routinely and ran an analysis of sample performance for perovskite crystals• Presented weekly updates and findings at research meetings• Carried out sample preparation, including sterilization and disinfection

Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering (Minor In Business), Energy And Sustainabilty

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Mentorship Chair (2020 - Present), Students for the Exploration.

High School Diploma

Valedictorian (Class Rank: 1/570)