MATTHEW A.

LEWINSOHN
School address: Permanent address:
924 Bellaire Ave, Apt. V202 1839 Anne Ave.
State College, PA 16801 Lancaster, PA 17601
Cell: 717-371-1339 Home: 717-581-3468
mal5168@psu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To earn an internship and eventually a career in a technical field, where I can innovate and create solutions to real-
world problems.

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science, Expected graduation: December 2011
Minors: Nanotechnology and Energy Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.24/4.0
Dean’s list Fall 2007

RELATED COURSEWORK
• Numerical Analysis • Engineering Design • Differential Equations
• Advanced Physics • Electrical Engineering • Quantum Physics
• Programming • Statics
• Failure Analysis • Dynamics • Nanotechnology
• • Energy Engieering
• Strength of Materials Vector Calculus

SPECIAL SKILLS
Matlab, Mathematica, C++, Windows operating systems, SolidWorks, Visual Basic, Proficient in Spanish

RELATED EXPERINCE
Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster, PA December 2009
Winter Science Camp Facilitator
• Helped teach science and engineering concepts to interested students
• Worked with science and engineering related displays and helped visitors understand the concepts behind
them
• Promoted engineering-type thinking and problem solving in the students

Vans Contracting, LLC, Wayne, NJ June 2008 – August 2008

Construction and Demolition
• Gained demolition experience while conducting the clean up of debris and tools.
• Modified a truck dock to accommodate larger trucks and participated in placing rebar, constructing a concrete
mold, and pouring concrete.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Science Olympiad 2003-2007
• Engineering competition
• Required and showcased critical thinking, problem solving, and building skills
• Solved engineering problems in a team setting
• Used ‘fast failure’ techniques to evaluate possible designs

Urban Gaming Club 2008-2010

People To People 2003

OTHER EXPERINCE
Wal-Mart, Lancaster, PA August 2005-June 2007
Sales Associate and Inventory Control Specialist
• Organized boxes on pallets to facilitate the process of stocking the store, and helped bring merchandise from
the back to the departments and place them in their proper locations.
• Designed and executed rearrangements to stimulate sales and for space management.
• Operated a paint mixer, color matching machine and a machine to make copies of keys for customers.

Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, PA June 2006-August 2007

Ride Operator
• Trained to operate amusement park rides while maintaining and enforcing a safe family fun
environment.
Hershey Park, Hershey, PA June 2005-August 2005
Ride Operator
• Trained to operate amusement park rides while maintaining and enforcing a safe family fun
environment.