George Keighton Email & Phone Number

Essington, Pa

• Continuation of work done during previous co-op position• Production of solid monomers for sale in dental applications• Generate products on an efficient schedule using established procedures

Philadelphia, Pa

• Collaborative project between Drexel and Villanova for NJDEP• Investigate mechanisms behind phosphorus transport in the Barnegat Bay to determine whether bay sediment is acting as a phosphorus reservoir and what conditions are driving its release• Assist in collecting sediment and water samples during fall and spring excursions to the bay• Evaluate phosphorus speciation using sequential sediment extraction technique outlined by Ruttenberg (1992)

Philadelphia, Pa

• Examine and reconstruct Patagonian titanosaur bones via 3D scanner• Ensure proper alignment of all scan imaging to reduce error in fused model• Train and provide guidance for new volunteers on use of 3D scanner• Collaborate with separate departments and utilize research data for future robotic dinosaur model• Identify and inventory fossils from local site in New Jersey

Philadelphia, Pa

• Conducted testing on new scanning mobility particle sizer• Compared new instruments with old instruments to ensure accuracy• Calibrated an ozone generator to establish relationship between UV intensity and ozone production• Analyzed collected data using IGOR software

Essington, Pa

• Developed improved formulations and synthesis procedures based off of testing and customer feedback• Performed applications tests to characterize new and existing products• Generated close to $200,000 of solid monomer products to be sold to customers• Worked independently in the lab, alongside experienced chemists

New Castle, De

• Synthesized industrial chemicals for various R&D departments• Worked efficiently to create close to 100 experimental batches of products• Developed a new family of asphaltene dispersants for 2014 product launch• Worked closely with applications scientists to analyze samples and interpret QC results

Philadelphia, Pa

• Developed database using field notes from specimens across the continental U.S.• Organized slides and materials in order to create an indexed database

Wallingford, Pa

• Collaborated with 12 team members to design robots capable of performing to contest specifications• Followed detailed instructions and created innovative resolutions to upcoming challenges • Gained technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aspects of robot building process• Completed robotic construction in less than six-week time allowance