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Megan Vareha

Megan Vareha

Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Specialist, Technical Operations at Merck

  • Education

    • Penn Trafford High School

      2013 - 2017
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim Team Drama Guild Choral Department Students for Life Student Union Community Action Program

    • Penn State University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Chemical Engineering Senior

      Engineering Leadership Development Minor (ELDM)

  • Experience

    • Penn Trafford Area Recreation Commission

      Apr 2014 - May 2017
      Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor

    • Gateway Heights Swim Club

      May 2015 - Aug 2017
      Lifeguard

    • Musculoskeletal Regenerative Engineering Lab of Dr. Justin Brown

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
      WISER Undergraduate Researcher

      My research role required the use of common cell culture practices to investigate human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) behavior in Dr. Justin Brown's Musculoskeletal Regenerative Medicine lab. This lab seeks to investigate various biomaterial surfaces to manipulate the proliferation of hMSCs for the design of enhanced musculoskeletal tissues. My research investigated various cell differentiation and calcification patterns in response to changing cell culture medias and environments. In doing so, I utilized brightfield microscopy and high-resolution imaging to track experimental progress. Show less

    • Tecnun - Universidad de Navarra

      May 2018 - Jun 2018
      Study Abroad

      I participated in an immersive engineering design course in San Sebastian, Spain. The assigned project emphasized the improvement of the urban cycling district of the surrounding region. Creo design software and 3D printing technology were used to create and improve design prototypes.

    • Air Liquide

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Technical Support Intern

      As a Technical Support intern, I was tasked with compiling technical specifications for Air Liquide's fiber production equipment. In addition to modifying bills of materials for three operational units, I assisted in monitoring equipment assembly and modifying their accompanying piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

    • Penn State University

      Aug 2019 - May 2021
      Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

      My responsibilities included facilitating course instruction, administering course grades, and assisting the professor. Through this role, I also promoted Penn State's Engineering Leadership Development Minor (ELDM) to prospective students. Engineering Leadership Principles offers insight into leadership theory, team dynamics, and optimal communication methods within an Engineering context.

    • Engineering Ambassadors Network

      Aug 2019 - May 2021
      Engineering Ambassador

      Engineering Ambassadors seek to inspire K-12 students to explore Engineering and STEM-related career paths. We employ strong communication mechanisms, such as Assertion-Evidence presentation formats, to effectively convey our enthusiasm for the field of Engineering and to teach valuable lessons for kids with all kinds of interests. Our mission is fueled by passion and carried out with dedication to our academic and professional communities.

    • Merck

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Quality Operations Intern

      While at Merck, I worked virtually to support the Quality labs at the West Point Manufacturing site. My projects aimed to increase efficiency and accuracy of Quality-related documentation practices and archival. Collaborating among multiple labs, my job required sharp attention to detail and strategic alterations of current laboratory logistics.

    • Penn State Engineering Leadership Society

      Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
      VP of Consulting

    • Merck

      Jul 2021 - now
      Specialist, Technical Operations at Merck

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Data Visualization for Impact

      Penn State College of Engineering
      Apr 2021
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    • Six Sigma Green Belt

      Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
      Jun 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Megan Vareha
      Distinguished Student Award Penn State's School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) May 2021 This award recognizes students who have provided outstanding service to SEDTAPP. Personal recognition was awarded for my leadership, mentorship, and service throughout my Learning Assistant role, particularly for the Engineering Leadership Development program.
    • Awarded to Megan Vareha
      President's Freshman Award Penn State University Feb 2018 The President's Freshman Award is given to first-year students who have earned a 4.0 in their first semester of college. I am proud of the work I have accomplished and thankful for the support offered to me throughout this academic journey.
    • Awarded to Megan Vareha
      Women in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) Scholarship PA Space Grant Jan 2018 A scholastic, research-based program for undergraduate women in Engineering, the WISER program allows their constituents to work in a lab of their interest for two semesters to gain hands-on work experience. This grant permitted me to learn about and evaluate the growth patterns human mesenchymal stem cells (HMSCs) for use in Tissue Engineering applications. My work was performed under the supervision of Dr. Justin Brown, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Penn State.
    • Awarded to Megan Vareha
      William and Wyllis Leonhard Honors Program Scholarship The Leonhard Center Aug 2017 A selective honors program for Penn State undergraduates studying various disciplines of Engineering.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Music Minister

      Issued by St. Barbara Catholic Church on May 2011
      St. Barbara Catholic ChurchAssociated with Megan Vareha