René Arvizu

René arvizu

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location of René ArvizuSeattle, Washington, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Process Development Engineer

  • Education

    • Calexico high school

      2011 - 2015
      High school diploma
    • San diego state university-california state university

      2015 - 2020
      Mechanical engineering with a bioengineering emphasis engineering

      Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering Society Sigma Phi Delta 3D4E

    • University of washington

      2022 -
      Master's degree mechanical engineering
    • University of washington

      2022 - 2024
      Master of science - ms mechanical engineering
  • Experience

    • Aztec shops ltd.

      Feb 2016 - Mar 2018
      Line cook

      Cook and prepare a variety of meals for students on campus.

    • Biomedical engineering society

      Feb 2017 - Dec 2019
      • Treasurer

        Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
      • President

        Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
      • Vice President

        Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
      • Secretary

        Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
    • 3d4e foundation, inc.

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
      • Treasurer

        Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
      • Project Manager

        Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Varsity tutors

      Sept 2017 - Jan 2018
      Private tutor

      Help college students in STEM subjects such as math and physics

    • San diego state university - graduate and research affairs

      Feb 2018 - Nov 2019
      Student research assistant

      Working with Dr. Shawn O'Connor in the SDSU Biomechanics Lab using ultrasound probes to find echo data to measure muscle force accurately. Conducted FDA Voltage testing and solved ambiguous problems. Used Matlab to calculate phase change in order to find muscle stiffness. Used Solidworks to design and fabricate custom prototypes and test equipment. Integrated EMG electronics with Ultrasound technology in an enclosed part. Used personal FDM printer to manufacture many iterations

    • Nanofab.sdsu

      May 2019 - Sept 2021
      Research assistant

      Fabricated spinal implant devices using photolithography within a cleanroom. Was part of a Lab-on-chip microfluidic device for unique cancer cell diagnostic. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of lab equipment such as a Mask aligner, Plasma etcher, Metal Deposition, Pyrolysis, Spin Coater.

    • International center for professional development

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
      Smdp scholar
    • Sdsu | zip launchpad

      May 2021 - Aug 2022
      Lab manager

      Manage a team of 10 to create prototypes for multiple start-up companies in diverse fields. Rapid prototyping, custom made designs using 3D printing, developing app solutions and landing pages for innovative ideas.

    • University of washington

      Aug 2022 - now
      Graduate student

      -Development of advanced microcellular polymer materials using solid-state foaming-Awarded a $50,000 innovation grant for the development of durable water membrane filters-Part of the Meza Research Group

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cleanroom level iii

      Nanofab.sdsu
      Aug 2019
    • Master of science in mechanical engineering

      University of washington
      Jun 2024
    • Cswa - mechanical design

      Solidworks authorised training center
      Sept 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to René Arvizu
      Undergraduate Research Excellence Award 2020 Student Research Symposium Mar 2020 Awarded for poster presentation of Baja Epi-Intra NeuroMEMS Device.
    • Awarded to René Arvizu
      Women in Engineering Research Excellence Award 2020 Student Research Symposium Mar 2020 Awarded for an oral presentation of the New Generation of Multi-Modal Spinal Neural Probes for Epidural Stimulation
    • Awarded to René Arvizu
      SMDP Scholar Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program Aug 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Master Builder

      Issued by San Diego State University on Feb 2017
      San Diego State UniversityAssociated with René Arvizu
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by SACNAS on Aug 2017
      SACNASAssociated with René Arvizu
    • Volunteer

      Issued by ECRMC Career Path on Aug 2014
      ECRMC Career PathAssociated with René Arvizu