Joshua D. Zimmerman jdzman@ufl.edu LOCAL: 202 NW 21st Terrace Gainesville, FL 352-384-0496 PERMANENT: 2325 Glenfinnan Drive Orange Park, FL 32073 904-276-7944 OBJECTIVE: Seeking fulltime position with leadership possibilities in the materials science and engineering field EDUCATION: Master of Science in Materials Engineering, focus: Electronic Materials, May 2005 Particle Science and Technology Certificate, May 2005 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Current GPA 3.37 on a 4.0 scale Relevant Coursework: Transmission Electron Microscopy Interfacial Phenomena I & II Fundamentals of Rheology Scanning Electron Microscopy Computational Materials Electronic Materials Processing Particle Science and Technology Optics for Engineers Materials Characterization Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, December 2001 Minor in Business Administration University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Graduated with a GPA of 3.31 on a 4.0 scale EXPERIENCE: • Research Assistant Under Dr. Brij Moudgil and Dr. Brian Scarlett, May 2003 to May 2004 • Worked in a group environment with weekly progress meetings, presentations, and leadership opportunities • Implemented Chemical Mechanical Polishing slurry loop with On-Line measurement techniques to investigate feasibility of on-line measuring and aging effects of slurry particles • Investigated and implemented nanomilling of materials for use by the United States Army as infrared obscurants to shield tanks and personnel from infrared imaging • Served as technician for SEM and TEM imaging on Army Obscurant Project • Teaching Assistant under Dr. Rajiv Singh and Dr. Hassan El-Shall, 2002 • Landlord/Property Manager of Townhome, 2002-Present SKILLS: • Proficient with various models of JEOL SEMs and TEMs and other nano/micro scale particle measuring techniques • Very experienced with Power Point and making presentations • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, PHP, SQL, C HONORS/ ACTIVITIES • Member, UF Particle Science & Technology Student Leadership Council, 2004 • Volunteer, Engineering Day, UF Particle Science and Technology booth. Educated visitors on science and applications of particles in everyday life, 2004, 2005 • Financial Director, The Spacing Guild, Inc. (a non-profit web hosting cooperative). Managed finances and made all financial decisions, 2003-present • Leadership Committee Member and Internet Chairperson, Gators for Christ. Developed and maintained website. Headed committee and advised on technological opportunities, 2001-present • Member, American Optics Society (SPIE), 2004-present • Treasurer, Christian Student Union, 1999 • Member, University of Florida Tennis Club, 2001-present • Member, University of Florida Ultimate Frisbee Club, 2003-present