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Stephanie Venis

Stephanie Venis

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Engineer

  • Education

    • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Studied Biomechanical Analysis of Individuals with Lower Limb Prosthetics at University of Oxford in Oxford, UK; Regenerative Medicine Summer School at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA; Tau Beta Pi; ASME; Engineering Student Council; Nondestructive Evaluation Club; ASNT; Alpha Gamma Delta

    • Purdue University

      2013 - 2019
      Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Graduate Advisor

  • Experience

    • IMEL Southern Illinois University

      Nov 2013 - May 2015
      Research Assistant

      • Studied applications of digital image correlation (DIC) and other nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods in biomedical engineering• Assisted with the design and testing of a dual core biopsy needle• Designed novel biopsy sample collecting containers for dual sample retrieval • Communicated directly with medical professionals for design input• Designed and delivered poster presentations for Undergraduate Research Forums

    • Walmart

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Pharmacy Technician

      • Precisely and accurately filled prescriptions • Assisted customers in finding and selecting over the counter products • Updated pharmacy records of remaining drug quantities to ensure accurate inventory

    • IMEL Southern Illinois University

      Aug 2016 - May 2017
      Research Assistant

      • Studied applications of digital image correlation (DIC) and other nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods in biomedical engineering• Assisted with the design and testing of a dual core biopsy needle• Designed novel biopsy sample collecting containers for dual sample retrieval • Communicated directly with medical professionals for design input• Designed and delivered poster presentations for Undergraduate Research Forums

    • Purdue University

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
      Graduate Research Assistant

      • Developed in vitro models with physiologically relevant geometry and microenvironment components > Method to create a bilayer epithelial duct, each layer composed of a distinct cell type > Model of pancreatic acinus on a chip• Presented research to other academic departments in monthly collaboration meetings• Designed and fabricated new molds for microfluidic devices • Trained 5 new lab members on device fabrication and various lab protocols

    • Elastec

      Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
      Research Engineer

      • Recreating existing computer aided design (CAD) models in the desired software• Analyzing and suggesting corrections for design flaws in existing models • Designing and developing parts for underwater equipment; creating corresponding manufacturing drawings

  • Licenses & Certifications