
Timeline
About me
Senior Scientist at Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG)
Education

Broadneck high school
2004 - 2009Advanced placement & honorsActivities and Societies: National Honor Society Grade Point Average: 4.2 Ranked in top 35 of classRecognized as an Advanced Placement Scholar

University of maryland college park
2009 - 2013Bachelor of science (b.s.) environmental science & ecological technology designActivities and Societies: Zeta Psi Fraternity, Inc. Order of Omega, Zeta Beta Chapter College Park Scholars, Science & Global Change Program Grade Point Average: 3.70
Experience

East coast martial arts
Dec 2005 - May 2008Instructor
Baltimore gas & electric
May 2007 - Aug 2008Logistics management summer intern
Under armour
Apr 2008 - Aug 2011Team captain, retail sales
University of maryland, department of fraternity & sorority life
Dec 2010 - May 2013Teaching Assistant & Intern
Jan 2013 - May 2013Undergraduate Research Assistant, Green Bulkhead Project
Aug 2012 - May 2013Administrative Assistant
Jan 2010 - May 2013Undergraduate Research Assistant, Anaerobic Digestion Study
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

Anne arundel county health department, bureau of environmental health
May 2011 - Aug 2012Environmental tech intern
Zeta psi fraternity, phi epsilon chapter
Nov 2011 - Nov 2012Chapter president.webp)
Eastern research group, inc. (erg)
Dec 2013 - nowEnvironmental scientist~ Mr. Novak provides technical support to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the review and development of effluent limitations guidelines and standards (ELGs). ~ Mr. Novak was responsible for analyzing industrial wastewater discharges and evaluating treatment technology performances, and conducting environmental assessments in support of EPA’s development of the ELGs for the steam electric industry. Mr. Novak assisted in development and revision of engineering cost and pollutant loadings methodologies used to estimate plant-specific compliance costs and pollutant reductions associated with baseline and five regulatory options for the final rulemaking. He reviewed new and existing industrial wastewater treatment technologies and specifically evaluated the environmental impacts associated with wastewater discharges from the steam electric power generating industry through site visits, literature searches, geospatial analyses, and ecological and human health modeling. Mr. Novak served a dual role supporting the engineering and environmental assessment aspects of the Steam Electric Rulemaking. Mr. Novak functioned as a liaison between the two teams and became heavily involved the harmonization of the final rulemaking.http://www.erg.com/ Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Pool operator
Maryland health departmentMay 2012
Nationally certified 2nd degree black belt
Amateur athletic unionJan 2008
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ryan NovakAward of Merit Zeta Psi Fraternity Aug 2013 An award presented to active and alumni members of the international fraternity who demonstrate commitment to academic excellence, adherence and promotion of the values of the organization, and outstanding dedication to one's chapter, elder association, and international body.
- Awarded to Ryan NovakPhi Alpha Award Zeta Psi Fraternity Aug 2013 The most coveted award bestowed to active members of the international fraternity. The Phi Alpha (Grand Fraternity President) presents this award to an undergraduate member who demonstrates outstanding service and dedication to a member's chapter and international fraternity. I was specifically awarded this recognition based on my outstanding service and success as an undergraduate president, work on the "Honor Campaign" initiative, and other work with University of Maryland community, the… Show more The most coveted award bestowed to active members of the international fraternity. The Phi Alpha (Grand Fraternity President) presents this award to an undergraduate member who demonstrates outstanding service and dedication to a member's chapter and international fraternity. I was specifically awarded this recognition based on my outstanding service and success as an undergraduate president, work on the "Honor Campaign" initiative, and other work with University of Maryland community, the international organization, and elder associations. Show less
- Awarded to Ryan NovakKalegethos Society University of Maryland, Office of Student Affairs May 2013 The highest Greek community distinction which recognizes the 10 most distinguished leaders in each graduating class.
- Awarded to Ryan NovakDean's List The University of Maryland Jan 2013 Dean's List Achieved 7 of 8 Undergraduate SemestersSemester Academic Honors (Dean's List) are awarded to students who - within any given semester (excluding winter and summer terms) - complete 12 or more credits with a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. This recognition is noted on the student's academic record.
- Awarded to Ryan NovakCapital Cup Scholarship Recipient The Capital Foundation Apr 2012 The Capitol Foundation recognizes and supports the personal, professional, and leadership development of outstanding undergraduate students attending premiere Universities in the Greater Washington DC metro region. We focus our efforts on exceptional collegiate leaders at the University of Maryland, Georgetown, George Washington, American, George Mason, and Johns Hopkins University.
- Awarded to Ryan NovakAdvanced Placement Scholar With Distinction College Board May 2009 Grades of 3 or better on five or more Advanced Placement (AP) exams and an average of 3.5 on all AP exams taken.
- Awarded to Ryan NovakEight Time Medalist in Tae Kwon Do at Junior Olympics and U.S. National Championships Amateur Athletic Union 2008
Volunteer Experience
Walk Organizer & Presiding President
Issued by National Eating Disorders Association on Oct 2012
Associated with Ryan NovakParticipant & Dancer
Issued by Terp Thon on Mar 2011
Associated with Ryan Novak
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
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