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Grace Matthews

Grace Matthews

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Process Engineer 2 - Systems Engineer

  • Education

    • North Carolina State University

      2016 - 2020
      Materials Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Women in Science & Engineering Village, Society of Women Engineers, State Chorale, Food Recovery Network, Women in Science & Engineering Mentor

    • Zhejiang University

      2017 - 2017
      Electrical Engineering, Science, Technology and Society

      In the summer of 2017, I studied abroad for 6 weeks in Hangzhou, China. While I was there, I took courses in electrical engineering as well as the geographies of energy (STS). This was my first trip outside of the U.S., and it exposed me to many challenges and fantastic experiences. While learning to communicate in a country where I hardly knew the language, I came to value and appreciate the culture of China and its rich history. In the Electrical Engineering course, our team had the… Show more In the summer of 2017, I studied abroad for 6 weeks in Hangzhou, China. While I was there, I took courses in electrical engineering as well as the geographies of energy (STS). This was my first trip outside of the U.S., and it exposed me to many challenges and fantastic experiences. While learning to communicate in a country where I hardly knew the language, I came to value and appreciate the culture of China and its rich history. In the Electrical Engineering course, our team had the opportunity to work with Caterpillar to develop a lightning detector for their machines. In the process of developing this instrument, our team delivered design ideas that could reduce the potential for injury to equipment operators. Our design was well received by the Caterpillar sponsors. Show less

  • Experience

    • North Carolina State University

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

      Awarded a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) working with Dr. Elizabeth Dickey on the impact of humidity on multi-layer ceramic capacitors. As an ambassador, I represented the Materials Science and Engineering department at college fairs, information sessions, visitation programs, and industry/alumni events. I provided department tours and led information sessions for prospective students and families and assisted with outreach activities and community events.I organized and supported social activities that improve the student experience and provided input in curriculum development. I collaborated with a graduate student on a research initiative focused on improving the synthesis method for gold nanorods. Results and findings were communicated through my participation at research group meetings.Research Interests: nanorods, hydrogels, bionanomaterials As a WISE mentor, I supported new NC State students with their college transitions. I acted as an adviser and coach, mentoring a group of 17 women who were accepted into the program. To help connect all the women in WISE with their immediate community and NC State, I coordinated programs within the residence hall and the university.

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dickey Group

        Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

      • Materials Science and Engineering Ambassador

        Feb 2019 - May 2020

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Tracy Group

        Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

      • Women In Science & Engineering Mentor

        Aug 2017 - May 2018

    • Yale University

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
      Research Assistant, Cha Group

      Through the Leadership Alliance, I was accepted as an undergraduate research assistant at Yale University for the summer of 2018. Over the course of the summer, I worked closely with Joshua Pondick, a graduate student in Dr. Judy Cha’s lab, on altering the substrate properties of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalyzed by 2D materials. Current industrial methods of producing hydrogen are expensive and not scalable. 2D materials offer a solution to this issue, however not much research has been done to determine how the substrate’s properties affect the HER’s efficiency. Through further analysis, this research will contribute to the understanding of the HER for the future of scalable, inexpensive, renewable energy. My responsibilities included: synthesizing 2D materials, constructing microreactors (previously developed by the group), testing devices through the electrochemical technique of linear sweep voltammetry, reporting on discoveries in lab group meetings, producing a research proposal and final paper, and giving an oral presentation about my research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium. Show less

    • ATI (Allegheny Technologies Incorporated)

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Technology Development Intern

      Designed and implemented forging trials on Ni superalloy samples to discover material properties. Led a DOE on Ni superalloy powder to gain microstructural information. Collaborated with operators and engineers to troubleshoot a vacuum system to aid in lab-scale sample creation.

    • Wolfspeed

      Jun 2020 - Mar 2024

      • Technical Manager

        Feb 2023 - Mar 2024

      • Product Engineer Manufacturing

        Jan 2023 - Mar 2024

      • Process Engineer Sustaining

        Jun 2020 - Dec 2022

    • GRAIL

      Apr 2024 - now
      Process Engineer 2 - Systems Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grace Matthews
      Office of Undergraduate Research Travel Award North Carolina Statue University Office of Undergraduate Research Mar 2019 Travel grant for presenting research at the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society conference in San Antonio.
    • Awarded to Grace Matthews
      Freshman Engineering Design Day 1st Place Winner – Collapsible Bridge Engineering Department at North Carolina State University Nov 2016 In the collapsible bridge project, my team was challenged with designing a bridge that would hold up to 150 lbs, span 4 ft, fit into a 1 x 1 x 1 box when collapsed and cost less than $40.