Kate Desimone Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego

Arlington, Va

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Tutored high school students in advanced algebra II and pre-calculus

Ames, Ia

Conducted research in Dr. Jason Gillette's biomechanics lab, Department of KinesiologyWrote thesis investigating the effects of cycling immediately prior to running on running mechanics for triathletesTaught 1-2 physical activity classes per semester (running, swimming, walking, general physical fitness)

Providence, Ri

Conducted research in microfluidics in Dr. Anubhav Tripathi's lab, Center for Biomedical EngineeringOptimized and tested a method for moving magnetic beads through oil in a microfluidic chip for single-step nucleic acid isolationSubmitted thesis and presented project as part of honors program in biomedical engineeringC.R. Bard Research Fellow, Summer 2013

Providence, Ri

Graded homework and lab reports for ENGN0720: Thermodynamics (Spring 2013) and ENGN0810: Fluid Mechanics (Fall 2013)

Providence, Rhode Island

Tutored peer undergraduate varsity athletes in introductory physics and engineering courses

Auburn, Alabama Area

Fellow in the Micro/Nano Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, funded by the National Science FoundationConducted research in stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes in Dr. Elizabeth A. Lipke's lab; wrote custom MATLAB code to quantify mitochondrial localization in differentiated cells; cultured and captured microscope images of pluripotent and differentiated cellsWon first place in REU poster competition

Warsaw, In

Compiled Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Control Plan (DCP) for hip implant product documentationTested functionality and durability of surgical assembly tool designs

Master Of Science (M.S.), Kinesiology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross Country/Track & Field Athlete Focusing in biomechanics; thesis investigates biomechanics.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross Country/Track & Field Athlete, Tau Beta Pi, Staff Writer at The Brown Daily Herald, Jockapella