BHUPENDRA SINGH NAGPURE

College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor, ME, US Tel:(207) 288-9609, bnagpure@rediffmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To seek an internship with a growth-oriented organization having a dynamic environment, with an objective to apply my diverse education and experiences fulfilling the goals of the organization. My skills range from an aptitude for and interest in mechanical engineering and environmental sciences to expertise in the areas of research and technical support.
EDUCATION
College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology
Concentration: Physics, Math, and Environmental Science		 Anticipated June 2006
University of Maine, Orono, ME, USA
Bachelor of Science (Visiting Student)
Major: Mechanical Engineering		 Sep. 2003 - May 2004
Mahindra United World College of India, Pune, India
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Majors: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry		 May 2002

RESEARCH
Sep.2004-Nov.2004 - Independent research study: A ten-week continuous research project entitled "Theoretical and experimental investigation of the effects of viscosity on the dynamics of fluid-filled cylinders" under supervision of physics professor Dr. David Feldman at College of the Atlantic.

Spring 2003 - Bio-Molecular Genetic Research: With five other students and a scientist, Dr. David Towle of the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (ME), I sequenced about 90% of the gene responsible for expression of Hsp70 in the American Lobster (Homarus americanus). Our research can be accessed at http://www.mdibl.org/~dtowle/COA/Hsp70presentation.ppt#1

April 2002 - Submitted a 4000-word essay as part of my International Baccalaureate studies based on independent research with original experimentation in thermodynamics. This involved an in-depth six-month study under supervision of my physics professor at MUWCI, India.

WORK EXPERIENCE
March 2004-Current - Teaching Assistant for Calculus-II and Econometrics, College of the Atlantic.

Jan. 2004-March 2004 - Teaching Assistant for Calculus-I, College of the Atlantic. Assisted the teacher during the class by helping students with group problem solving and tutored them outside class.

Sep. 2004-Current - Computer Technician, College of the Atlantic. Provided technical support to the students, faculty, and staff, maintained and administered computer workstations and facilities, and configured a local area network.

Sep. 2004-Current - Teaching Assistant for Calculus-I, College of the Atlantic. Assisted the teacher during the class by helping students with group problem solving and tutored them outside class.

Sep. 2004-Nov. 2004 - Teaching Assistant for Physics II, College of the Atlantic. Assisted the teacher in preparation and set up for laboratory and class-work and tutored the students outside class.

Summer 2003 & 2004 - Maintenance Staff, Family Nature Camp, College of the Atlantic. Carried out various residential responsibilities of the summer program for families such as cleaning, stocking, and painting.

Sep. 2002-August 2003 - Research Assistant, Allied Whale, College of the Atlantic. Did photograph-identification of humpback and finback whales for a continuous research project, and helped to rescue stranded seals at this world-renowned marine mammal research laboratory.

COMPUTER SKILLS
  • Operating Systems: Windows platforms (95/98/2000/XP)
  • Languages: FORTRAN, C++
  • Applications: Mat Lab, Data Desk 6.1, Eviews, ArcView, Arc Map (ESRI software for Geographic Information Systems), MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
  • Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop
COMMUNITY SERVICE
March 2004 - Volunteer, Cumberland-Trails crew, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Participated in a trail building/maintenance project for a week as a member of Alternative Spring Break, Break Away Program.

March 2001 - Volunteer, Earthquake Relief Group, Gujarat, India. Helped victims put up temporary homes, recover usable materials from collapsed houses, distributed medicine, and entertained local village children to ease the shock of a major disaster.

Sep. 2001-May 2002 - Service in the Paud Village Orphanage: Mentored orphans in Paud, Pune, India.

Sep. 2000-May 2001 - Community Development Project: Teamed with student volunteers to help construct bathrooms for residents and a schoolhouse for children in the village of Khubavali, Pune, India.

December 1997 - Leprosy removal program: Worked in my hometown of Balaghat to help people suffering from the disease and distributed medicine.

February 1996 - Rehabilitation Project: Competed with a team of 20 students, taking first place in a district level inter-school competition. We converted a run-down area in our town into a beautiful garden.

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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2002-2006 Davis UWC Scholar, College of the Atlantic
2003-2004 Roger B. Hill Scholarship, College of Engineering, University of Maine
2000-2002 Mahindra United World College Scholar, MUWCI, Pune, India
1999 Certificate of Talent in the "All India Talent Search Examination"
1998 & 1999 Qualified as a regional level Kabaddi and volleyball player
1997 & 1998 Received two pre-senior UN information test certificates
1996 & 1997 Qualified for regional level athletics (long jump, high jump, and cross country running)
1995-2000 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Scholar, JNV Balaghat, India
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
  • Wilderness First Responder, March 2005-March 2008
  • Secretary, University of Maine Men's Volleyball Club
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) U Maine chapter
  • Internship Evaluation Committee, Library Committee, Library Website Design Committee and Review & Appeals Committee, all at College of the Atlantic
REFERENCES ATTACHED
David Feldman Physics & Mathematics Professor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs		 (207) 288-5015 ext.249
dave@hornacek.coa.edu
Don Cass Chemistry Professor (207) 288-5015 ext.263
dcass@coa.edu
Anne Kozak Writing and Lit. Professor (207) 288-5133
akozak@coa.edu
Davis Tylor Economics Professor (207) 288-5015 ext.202
dtylor@coa.edu
College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 04609, ME
Thank you to Jesse Hammer for being a very patient teacher and Brittany Quinn for designing the front page graphics and being the critically supportive friend that she is.