Curriculum Vitae Benjamin M. Richardson
University of Colorado | Chemical and Biological Engineering | 3415 Colorado Ave | 596 UCB | Boulder | CO | 80303
207-318-7258 | benjamin.richardson@colorado.edu
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PhD Chemical and Biological Engineering (Adviser: Dr. Kristi Anseth)
University of Colorado Boulder: Boulder, CO
B.S. Chemical Engineering (Magna Cum Laude)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Troy, NY
2011 - 2015
High School Diploma (Valedictorian)
Windham High School: Windham, ME
2008 - 2011
Graduate Research Assistant – Anseth Group, CU, Boulder, CO
 Investigating novel poly(ethylene glycol) based cell culture platforms
 Material characterization of imine based covalently adaptable networks
International Executive Committee Member – Sigma Chi Fraternity, Evanston, IL
 Elected representative for a 15,700 member constituency
 Voting member of the board of directors
2016 - Present
2014-2015
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Tessier Group, RPI, Troy, NY
 Genetically engineered antibody domains, screened for stability and solubility
 Analyzed preferential antigen binding tendencies
2013 - 2015
Intern – GE Healthcare Sourcing, Waukesha, WI
 Updated supplier database, acquired outstanding RoHS compliance statements
 Applied LEAN/Six-Sigma to revise environmental regulation supplier training
2014
Vice President “Pro Consul” – Delta Psi Chapter, Troy, NY
 Chief operations officer for organization with >$200K annual operating budget
 Judicial Chairman and officer administrator of 65 member group
2013-2014
Intern – GE Healthcare EHS, North Greenbush, NY
 Incorporated over 100 process materials into the chemical management program
 Developed SOP, PPE and ERG for flexible circuit line wet chemistry
2013
Student Orientation Adviser – Office of the First Year Experience, RPI, Troy, NY
 Professional representative for the institute
 Facilitated groups larger than 150 people
2012
Intern – Wise Laboratory of Marine Toxicology, USM, Portland, ME
 Cytotoxic and genotoxic experiments with human lung fibroblast cells
 Collected toxicity data for mars, lunar and urban particulate matter simulants
PRESENTATIONS
2015 - Present
2009 - 2011
Tiller, K., Julian, M., Lee, C., Rabia, L., Meng, F., Richardson, B., Day, E., Maeng, E.,
Tessier, P., “Design and Evolution of Domain Antibodies Specific for Amyloid
Proteins.” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. AIChE National Conference, Atlanta, GA. 18
November. Conference Presentation.
2014
Julian, M., Tiller, K., Lee, C., Rabia, L., Meng, F., Richardson, B., Day, E., Maeng, E.,
Tessier, P., “Design and Evolution of Antibody Fragments Specific for Misfolded
Proteins.” Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. ACS (American Chemical Society) National
Meeting, Dallas, TX. 18 March. Conference Presentation.
2014
Shively, B., Wise, Jr., J.P., Richardson, B., Krieg, E., Bickford, M. and Wise, Sr., J.P.
“Mars Dust is Genotoxic to Human Lung Cells.” Proceedings of the University of
Southern Maine’s 7th Annual Thinking Matters Conference: USM Research,
Scholarship, and Creativity Symposium, April. Research Symposium.
2010
HONORS AND
AWARDS
SCIENTIFIC
OUTREACH
Dean’s Outstanding Merit Scholarship – CU Boulder
Herschede Engineering Graduate Scholarship – Sigma Chi Fraternity
Member, Tau Beta Pi – National Engineering Honor Society
Member, Order of Omega – National Greek Leadership Honor Society
Chapter President, Omega Chi Epsilon – National Chemical Engineering Honor Society
Vice President for Membership – Red & White Student Alumni Organization
John C. Jubin ‘38 Arco Chemical Company Scholarship - RPI
Eagle Scout Award – Boy Scouts of America
2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2010
Activity Leader - CU Boulder Science and Engineering Field Day
Mentor - Boulder High School Student Research Project
Teaching Assistant – General Chemistry for Engineers
Tutor - Cardinal Scholars Advanced Placement Chemistry
2016
2016
2015
2014