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John Taylor Wancowicz

732 Annabrook Drive [email protected]


Auburn, AL 36830 (410)-967-9025

CURRENT EDUCATION

Auburn University: Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering, Auburn, AL – May 2020


Non-thesis master’s program focused on developing sustainable and resilient solutions to global challenges and life’s essentials:
water, energy, environment, and health.

RECENT EXPERIENCE

SDG Engineering Inc.: Water and wastewater engineering consultant providing services to both public and private entities.
Biologist and Data Analyst, August 2017 – August 2018
▪ Worked under the founder of SDG Engineering to form an understanding of engineering techniques, skills, and strengths
▪ Developed and presented numerous project proposals for the team’s project for the city of Lexington, NC, gaining a larger
understanding of not only engineering tactics but also client needs

EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND

Rhodes College, Memphis, TN, Biology (major), History (minor), May 2017
Hometown: Fallston, MD, Graduate of Gilman School (Baltimore, MD) with Honors

KEY RELEVANT COURSEWORK AND RESEARCH

GIS Systems, Study and thorough application of GIS systems within the engineering field (Completing Spring 2019)
Waste Management and Utilization, Introduction to animal waste management problems, characterization of animal waste types,
and design of biological treatment and processing systems. (Completing Spring 2019)
Watershed Modeling, Modeling of non-point source pollution on the watershed scale using Soil and Water Assessment Tool
model, including underlying processes that control movement of pollutants. (Completing Spring 2019)
Metabolic Engineering for Bioprocessing, Introduction of basic principles of bioprocess engineering and metabolic engineering
and preparation for biotechnology and bioeconomy industries.
Plant Genetics and Diversity with Lab, Genetics of plants, recognition of plant species, plant responses and adaptations to the
environment, and the impact of non-native species on plant populations and the environment
Evolution with Lab, Genetic mechanisms of variation, change in populations, coevolution, research design, data analysis, human
contributions to ecosystem changes, and applications of evolutionary biology to real-world environmental problems
Biology Senior Seminar, Research intensive study of Alzheimer’s Disease, based on scientific journals, articles, and other
publications resulting in extensive term paper and presentation

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Christ Community Health Services, Summer Fellow, Memphis, TN, May 2016 – August 2016
▪ Planned, organized, and executed medical community outreach programs – visited and aided those in need of dental care,
presided over communication with patients, and fostered an environment of trust and cultural understanding in high
poverty communities
Varsity Lacrosse, Captain, Rhodes College, Fall 2013 – Graduation
▪ Most Valuable Player (2016 and 2017), and Most Valuable Defensive Player (2014 and 2015)
▪ Three-year captain (2015, 2016, 2017): organized practices, mentored underclassmen, and acted as the communication
liaison between coaching staff and team of up to 40 players
▪ Received the George Lapides Sportsmanship Award (2017), which is given to one senior male athlete each year who
exemplifies the highest level of loyalty, dedication, and teamwork to his team
Alpha Tau Omega, Rhodes College, Fall 2013 – Graduation
▪ Served on the Executive Committee, enforcing chapter policies, overseeing and guiding all chapter members through
weekly meetings, and maintaining chapter standards

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