Honor Society® member
John Beyer
Volunteer at Villanova University Service Learning
- Villanova University
- M.S. Sustainable Engineering
- Class of 2016
- Highland Mills, NY
Member since January 2016
About
Graduate Student and Research Assistant at Villanova Univeristy in Sustainable Engineering, with experience in international development, renewable energy systems, rural electrification, microgrids, sustainable engineering design, telehealth, social work, teaching STEM and English, educational tools, volunteering, technology transfer
Education
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Villanova University
M.S. Sustainable Engineering
2012 – 2016
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University of Melbourne
Study Abroad
2009
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Villanova University
B.S. Electrical Engineering + Math Minor
2007 – 2011
Honors and awards
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Technological Innovation IEEE Conescapan 2014
Winner for innovative, humanitarian work in Telehealth project that improves health care services in the rural area of Waslala, Nicaragua
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Currently looking to start a career in improving STEM and English education in developing countries, as a R&D consultant, professor, and/or teacher.
- Graduate school interests
Renewable Energy, Microgrids, Teaching STEM and English as a Second Language, Educational Tools and Policies, Research, Sustainability, Social Work, International Development, Humanitarian Engineering
- Outside the classroom
Swimming, cooking, working on puzzles, reading, teaching, watching sports and movies, listening to music
Experience
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Volunteer
Villanova University Service Learning
Oct 2011 – May 2016
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Intern Electrical Engineering
Exelon Nuclear - Oyster Creek Generating Station
Jun 2011 – Aug 2011
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Intern Electrical Engineer
Fidelity Technologies
Jun 2010 – Jul 2010
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Lifeguard
Woodbury Parks and Recreation
Jun 2006 – Aug 2010
Volunteering
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English as a Second Language Teacher
Ruben Dario Public School
Jan 2012 – May 2016
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Technical Adviser for health care communication tools and Translator
ADIS (Asociacion de Desarollo Integral y Sostenible)
Oct 2011 – May 2016
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Technical Adviser for Micro Hydro Power Plant Design
Waslala Town Engineers
Oct 2011 – Oct 2013
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Advanced
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