ELSA YI SA NG

511 Ritner Hall, University Park PA 16802

814-441-5784 | exn5039@psu.edu
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
B.S. in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Minor in Energy Business and Finance
Minor in Engineering Leadership Development Program

Expected date of graduation: May 2016

CGPA: 3.93/4.00
Deans List: Fall 2013-Fall 2015

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Penn State Energy and Mineral Engineering Department
University Park, PA
Student Grader for PNG 406: Rock and Fluid Laboratory
January 2015- Present
Devised and implemented rubric for lab reports
Provided feedback and assistance to students
The Green Program Iceland: Renewable Energy and Sustainability Capstone Group Project
Summer 2015
Evaluated energy sources and projects in terms of technical, economic, environmental, and political
feasibility
Produced and presented a plausible business plan focused on renewable energy and sustainability
Water Flooding In-Class Group Project
Fall 2014
Analyzed the performance of water flooding operation in numerous hypothetical cases
Developed and modeled an economical water flooding operation with optimum production
WORK EXPERIENCE
Penn State Residence Life
University Park, PA
Resident Assistant of First Years in Science and Engineering Special Living Option
August 2014-Present
Planned and implemented programs to build a diverse community within the residence hall
Enforced policies within the residence halls to ensure the safety and well-being of residents
Acted as a mentor and role model to residents
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Penn State Badminton Club
University Park, PA
President
August 2014-Present
Planned, managed and oversaw activities and tournaments of the club which consists of 60 members
Coordinated with the committee and also Club Sports Officers to ensure the productivity of the club
Penn State Malaysian Night 2016
University Park, PA
Vice Director
August 2015-Spring 2016
Coordinated and collaborated with committee members to plan and implement the production
Supervised and evaluated the production which involved 150 members
PSU Urban Service Experience by Student Affairs
University Park, PA
Student Leader
August 2013-Spring 2014
Planned, recruited and implemented the service trip in collaboration with the planning team
Participated in community service and facilitated reflection activities
AWARDS AND HONORS
PETRONAS Full Scholarship for Undergraduate Degree Program Recipient
John and Willie Leone Family Undergraduate Scholarship 2015/2016 Recipient
George L. Ellis Scholarship 2014/2015 Recipient
Mortar Board National Honor Society Archousai Chapter Member
SKILLS
Language : Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English, Chinese and Malay
Intermediate in speaking Cantonese and Hakka (Chinese Dialects)
Software : Intermediate in Excel, MATLAB, and C++; Basic in Computer Modeling Builder (CMG)