Thomas Santee

santee@psu.com | (610) 297 1083

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA

College of Engineering Class of May 2018
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering GPA: 3.37/4.00

COMPUTER LANGUAGES/PROGRAMS: C++, HTML, MATLAB, SolidWorks

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Penn State Plasma Research Group University Park, PA

Airfoil Anti-Icing with Low Temperature Plasma January 2016 Present
Generate low temperature plasma with 30,000 volt amplifier
Manipulate plasma on airfoil to rarify air around airfoil and prevent ice formation
Subject various plasma configurations to subzero environments for testing anti-icing capabilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Penn State International Affairs and Debate Association University Park, PA

Vice President of Finances May 2014 Present
Develop five figure budgets for two annual conferences hosting hundreds of delegates worldwide
Serve as a voting member of the executive board in decisions for a club of over 60 members
Produce and manage a yearly budget for over $20,000

Committee Moderator, Syrian Civil War Joint Crisis Simulation January 2016 March 2016
Directed debate for 16 delegates over the course of four days
Worked with a staff of five to create a realistic simulation of the Syrian Civil War
Created in depth guide to enable delegates to have working understanding of Syrian Civil War

Shay Santee & Kelhart Bethlehem, PA

Clerical Assistant and Office Technician Summer 2014, Summer 2015
Converted paper records system to a digitized records system
Repaired malfunctioning office equipment
Closed, destroyed, and processed 300+ case files

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps University Park, PA

Fire Team Leader January 2016 January 2017
Conducted tri-monthly counseling of four man team to monitor their professional development
Served as part of chain of command and relayed vital information
Led team through various physical training environments and instructed proper technique
HONORS

Eagle Scout with Bronze and Gold Palms following (2013, 2013, 2014)
Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence (Spring 2014)
Moravian College Dean Scholars Program (Fall 2013)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award (Spring 2013)