Joshua Heads
2216 Harlem St, Houston, TX 77020 • joshuaheads@yahoo.com• Cell: 832-212-2193
OBJECTIVE
 A Chemical Engineering student seeking an internship to meaningfully contribute to the chemical industry by
leveraging problem solving, critical thinking, communications, and passion for engineering and chemistry.
Using my expertise to maximize the potential of materials that can be utilize to make everyday life easier for
the world.
EDUCATION
Prairie A&M University
Prairie View, TX
Expected Graduation Date May 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
 GPA: 3.29/4.0
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Spring 2015
American Institute for Chemical Engineers
Prairie View, TX
Chem-E-car design
 Designed a Chem-E-Car that accelerates by use of pressurized oxygen from the catalysis breakdown of
Hydrogen Peroxide with Copper.
 Tested various catalysts to determine the most efficient for producing a high quantity and high rate of
production of Oxygen gas.
 Performed calculations for pipe/tube fittings, reaction vessel sizing, gas production and water separation.
Summer 2014-Present
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
Research Intern
 Studied journals and gathered data on the persistent and organic pollutant Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)
to prove the significance of the research project.
 Investigated new synthesis routes for new and improved novel flame retardant materials that can be substituted
for HBCD.
 Substituted various side groups onto Bisphenol-A to later characterize and determine which will prove to be the
better flame retardant material.
 Successfully synthesized one of the many novel flame retardants and presented the work at the National Society
of Black chemist and Chemical engineers conference in Orlando, Florida (2015).
SKILLS
 Linux operating systems, Gaussian (Computational chemistry software), MATLAB, C++, Microsoft Office.
 Soft skills: Communication, Interpersonal, Adaptability, Research skills, Strong work-ethic, problem solving
and Presentation skills.
 Relevant Coursework: Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Differential
Equations, Computer Applications for Engineers, Material and Energy Balances, Kinetics and Reactor design,
Advanced Math for Engineers, Biochemistry and Material Science.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2014–Present
American Chemical Society: Project Seed (Prairie View)
Supervisor
 Oversaw a group of High school scholars to enlighten them about the STEM field and orchestrated weekly
meetings for progress and research presentations.
 The students at the end of the program were able to present their research with great detail and confidence from
their experience gained over the program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2014-Present
Tau Beta Pi
Recording Secretary/Tau Beta Pi Mindset Programs Chair
 Ensure that all events held on campus are approved by the University.
 Enlighten junior high school students on engineering principles by constructing engineering modules and
hands on experience activities.
HONORS & AWARDS
 Co-author: “Teaching Chemistry with Computers ”, International Journal of Information and Education
Technology, Vol. 5, No. 3, March 2015.
 National Society of Black Chemist and Chemical Engineers Travel Grant award (2015).
 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship recipient (2012-2016).
 High School Valedictorian: Hope Academy High School (2012).