Seth Price

PO Box 3365

Socorro, NM 87801

(505)-418-8891

n3mra@yahoo.com

Objective: To use my knowledge in materials processing, science and characterization in the materials industry.

Education:

B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, May 2005. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). In-major GPA: 3.12/4.0.

M.S. Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, expected May 2007. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech).

Relevant Work Experience:

Research Assistant

New Mexico Tech—Plasma Spray-Formed Crucibles for Reactive Metals

July 2005—Present

· SG-100 plasma spray gun used to form crucibles and pourspouts for uranium and plutonium. Established spray parameters and crack detection methods.

· Developed method for depositing silicon onto tool steels using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition.

RadShield—Thermal Degradation of Radiation Shielding

March 2005—June 2005

· Heat treatment and tensile tests for grommets and tear samples used for radiation shielding in the nuclear power industry.

Virginia Tech—Lithium di-Silicate Glass Ceramic Applications

January 2005—March 2005

· Led a team of volunteers to develop methods for casting lithium di-silicate glass for use in the ACerS Mug Drop Competition.

Virginia Tech—Bonding of Alumina/Sapphire

September 2003—August 2004

· Used bonding aid to lower the firing temperature required to produce a hermetic seal in alumina/alumina and alumina/sapphire assemblies.

Teaching Assistant

New Mexico Tech—Ceramics Laboratory

August 2005—Present

· To be determined.

Virginia Tech—Physical Metallurgy Laboratory

January 2005—May 2005

· Metallography, SEM, and sample preparation of steels, iron, brass and aluminum samples. Hardness tests and heat-treatment of aluminum.

Virginia Tech—Aerospace Materials Grader

January 2005—May 2005

· Graded quizzes, homework and tests for ~25 students

Virginia Tech—Physical Ceramics Laboratory

August 2004—December 2004

· Manufacture and characterization of high-tension electrical porcelains. Involved glass manufacturing, furnace operation, X-Ray diffraction, dilatometry and microscopy.

Miscellaneous

Virginia Tech—Student Journal Editorial Board

August 2004—May 2005

· Aided in development of the Journal of Undergraduate Materials Research at Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech—IMAPS Vice President

August 2004—May 2005

· Aided in organizing IMAPS meetings, plant and conference trips, and scheduling guest speakers.

Virginia Tech—Materials Engineering Professional Societies Secretary

August 2004—May 2005

· Organized meeting information and served as the webmaster.

ITAR—Closed Session Conference Security/Page

January 2004, January 2005

· Ran audio/visual equipment and security for sessions.

Awards and Publications:

• “Biological Self-Assembled Porous Ceramics as High Temperature Insulation in Steam Transport Pipes”, Journal of Undergraduate Materials Research, August 2005.
• Dean’s List, Spring 2004, Spring 2005.
• Nanticoke Amateur Radio Club Scholarship, 2004.
• American Foundrymen Society Scholarship, 2005.
• Ten-Ten International Net Scholarship, 2005.

Professional Societies:

• Materials Advantage Student Member (TMS/ASM and ACerS)
• American Foundrymen Society Member (AFS)
• International Microelectronic and Packaging Society (IMAPS)

References available upon request.