Karen Shu, B.S.

Research Assistant

PhD Candidate in Program of Polymer Science and Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Education/Training

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, B.S. 2006, Materials Science and Engineering

Teaching

Teaching Assistant, “Organic and Biomaterial Chemistry” at MIT (Fall 2006)

Teaching Assistant, “Solid-State Chemistry” at MIT (Spring 2007)

Research

Stupp Research Group, Northwestern University (2005 – 2006)

Voorhees Research Group, Northwestern University (2004 – 2005)

Honours

Cum Laude at Northwestern University (2006)
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society (2006)
American Society of Materials
2nd place for Undergraduate Research in Chicago Chapter (2006)
Northwestern University Dean’s List, 5 quarters
Ford Dean’s Scholar (Academic Years 2002 – 2006)
Social Chair (Academic Year 2005 – 2006)