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Carly Graves, EI

Carly Graves, EI

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Project Engineer at Agri-Waste Technology

  • Education

    • Franklin Academy High School

      2013 - 2017
      High School

    • North Carolina State University

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Biological and Agricultural Engineering

    • North Carolina State University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biological and Agricultural Engineering

  • Experience

    • North Carolina State University

      Jan 2018 - May 2019

      • Assisted in maintaining the Solar House, dedicated to researching renewable energy technology at NC State• Led tour groups and engineering activities with kids 1-8th grade as a form of outreach through the Engineering Place • Assisted peers with calculus and chemistry courses• Completed a semester long training course where I developed my interpersonal and professional skills, as well as specific tutoring techniques to help tutees become independent learners

      • NC State Solar House

        Jan 2019 - May 2019

      • Tutor

        Jan 2018 - May 2019

    • WithersRavenel

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Stormwater Engineering Intern

      • Assisted project manager with stormwater management plans by creating exhibit maps and determining hydrology and hydraulic information for pre and post conditions• Implemented stormwater control measure designs, from culvert and riser sizing, to as-builts• Utilized AutoCAD Civil3D, Excel, PondPack, HY-8, and HEC-HMS software for routing and design

    • North Carolina State University

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2020
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Bioenergy Logistics Project:• Manage data sets related to transportation and supply chain of the biofuel industry• Utilize SAS modeling to help determine optimal locations for bio-refineries and depots from 2022-2040Watershed Project:• Extract water stage data from 2 watersheds (MS and LA) collected over 2-year period using automated field instrumentation to test for water quality surrounding biofuel crops• Synthesize data in Excel in collaboration with mentor and industry sponsor, Weyerhaeuser Show less

    • Novozymes

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Fermentation Process Engineering Intern

      • Enhanced the starch liquefaction process through a Lean problem-solving methodology to reduce starch waste by 66%, saving 20.4 tons of dry starch and $11,200 per month• Evaluated sources of waste and the effectiveness of changes to the system using PI process data and analyzing SattLine monitoring program• Incorporated conductivity readings into fermentation sampling process, including updating SOPs for calibration, communicating changes to operators, and updating paperwork in Quality Control• Participated in daily GMP and GBS meetings to monitor production conditions Show less

    • Arbiom

      Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
      Engineering Intern

      • Perform Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA) and Front-End Loading (FEL) methods to help determine projected operating and production costs for “wood-to-food” fermentation models• Assist PE’s with product development efforts as they design plant specifications and plan construction location comparing potential US vs European plant locations

    • North Carolina State University

      Aug 2021 - May 2023
      Graduate Research Assistant

      • Design and characterize biochar for reduction of greenhouse gases and odorous organic and inorganic compounds in poultry litter• Utilize FTIR, XPS, and SEM laboratory equipment and generate mass and energy balance for pyrolysis conversion process• Report deliverables to committee members and the funder, NCDA & CS

    • Agri-Waste Technology, Inc.

      Jun 2023 - now
      Assistant Project Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineer [Intern]

      NCEES
      Sept 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Carly Graves, EI
      Graduate Fellow - Center for Environmental Farming Systems NC State Center for Environmental Farming Systems Aug 2022 The Center for Environmental Farming Systems Graduate Fellows Program was developed to provide financial support and recognition for the future leaders, researchers and contributors in sustainable agriculture and local food systems while they pursue academic research to further the field of study.
    • Awarded to Carly Graves, EI
      William H. and Glenda N. Johnson Graduate Engineering Fellowship North Carolina State University May 2022 Recognizes students in Biological & Agricultural Engineering with an interest in bioprocessing, alternative energy, or environmental engineering, who demonstrate academic merit.
    • Awarded to Carly Graves, EI
      ASABE Student Honor Award American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Jul 2021 Each student engineering branch and student technology branch may elect one student branch member to receive the Student Honor Award for each 25 active members. This award encourages scholarship, activity in student branch affairs, extracurricular, and student activities and the important art of maintaining the good will and respect of associates.
    • Awarded to Carly Graves, EI
      Roger R. & Laura M. Yoerger Preprofessional Engineer of the Year Award American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Jul 2021 Recognizes an outstanding preprofessional undergraduate student who has completed a minimum of two years of his/her undergraduate program of study in the field of agricultural and/or biological Engineering. The academic program must be accredited by either ABET or CEAB.The award acknowledges and recognizes an outstanding undergraduate engineer who has excelled scholastically and has been a leader in the local, regional and international communities as shown by their activities and… Show more Recognizes an outstanding preprofessional undergraduate student who has completed a minimum of two years of his/her undergraduate program of study in the field of agricultural and/or biological Engineering. The academic program must be accredited by either ABET or CEAB.The award acknowledges and recognizes an outstanding undergraduate engineer who has excelled scholastically and has been a leader in the local, regional and international communities as shown by their activities and offices held at each level. The candidate who receives this award should also have expressed their desire to be actively involved in ASABE. Show less
    • Awarded to Carly Graves, EI
      Senior Leadership Award Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering May 2021