BRIDGETTE CASTRONOVO

Phone: 678-841-5234 5002 Registry Ct. NW

Email: Bridgette.Castronovo@gmail.com Kennesaw, GA 30152

OBJECTIVE:
To pursue a career in a STEM field

EDUCATION
STEM Cohort - Biomedical Engineering Pathway
2018-2021
Harrison High School, 4500 Due West Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30152

HONORS AND AWARDS

Honor: 3rd Place in High School Science Fair 2018-2020

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My partner and I placed 3 in our high school science fair for our work in developing a
biodegradable straw produced from corn husk waste two years in a row.

Award: 2nd Place in the Cobb-Paulding Regional Science Fair 2019

After placing third in our school’s science fair, we were selected to compete in the next
round of competition at the regional level. We were awarded second place for our efforts.

Award: Global Sustainability Prize 2019

In addition to placing second at the Cobb-Paulding Regional Science Fair, we were presented
with the Global Sustainability Award for the potential positive environmental impact that our
product demonstrates pertaining to the reduction of non-biodegradable plastic waste.

Award: 1st Place in Project Whale Shark Competition 2019

During the summer after my freshman year of high school, I submitted my science fair
project to the Whale Shark Initiative which is an organization located in Atlanta, Georgia
dedicated to the goal of drastically reducing plastic in the ocean and other bodies of water.
Georgia Tech sponsored this science fair in the hopes of encouraging students to develop
creative solutions to reduce pollution.

Award: 1st Place in the Cobb-Paulding Regional Science Fair 2020

After placing third in our school’s science fair, we were selected to compete in the next
round of competition at the regional level. We were awarded second place for our efforts.

Award: 1st Place in the Georgia Tech Inventure Prize 2020

I was selected to participate in the Georgia Tech Inventure Prize where my partner and I
placed first and were awarded a pro-bono patent application as a prize.

Award: 3rd Place in the National Invention Convention 2020

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 After placing first in the GT Inventure Prize, we advanced to the National Invention
Convention where we placed 3rd overall in the competition.

Award: Naval Research Award 2021

My science fair project was selected as the recipient of the Office of Naval Research Award.

Award: Excellence in English and Language Arts 2021

My project was selected as the recipient of the Excellence in English and Language Arts by a
panel of teachers judging my high school’s science fair.

Spanish Student of the Year

2021
The teachers of the Spanish department selected one student for this award who they felt best
showcased a passion for the Spanish language and demonstrated a genuine interest in
Spanish culture.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

“Biodegradable Straws,” Harrison High School, Kennesaw, GA 2018-2020

Georgia Science & Engineering Fair

Advisor: Paulette Allard

My partner and I produced a biodegradable straw out of corn husk waste that functions as
an eco-friendly alternative to traditional polymer straws. For our efforts, we were
awarded with the aforementioned honors. We continued our project into the 2019-2020
school year and continued to research topics that pertain to environmental engineering
and pollution.

“Using Voice Integrated Technology for the Purpose of Foreign Language Acquisition,”
Harrison High School Science Fair, Kennesaw, GA 2020-2021

Advisor: Paulette Allard

I designed and developed a program containing two voice activated Alexa skills using
JavaScript and Alexa lambda integration technology that supplement traditional foreign
language learning with automated prompts and discussions in a target language
(Spanish).

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PRESENTATIONS
Oral Defense, “Biodegradable Straw,” May 2019, May 2020
Virtual Presentations for 2020 GSEF science fair and 2020 National Inventure Prize
Competition
Facebook Live Interview conducted by the Henry Ford Foundation sponsors of the 2020
National Inventure Prize Competition

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Key Club
2018
I joined the community service club at my school, Key Club, which hosts a variety of events
to serve the local community.

YMCA/Assistant Soccer Coach 2019

I volunteer to be an assistant coach for young children at the YMCA’s on Tuesdays before
my practice.

Beta Club 2020-2021

I was accepted into the Beta Club chapter at my high school and participate in club service
events.

National Honor Society 2020-2021

I was selected in the NHS and participate in club sponsored community service events.

National English Honors Society 2020-

2021
I was inducted into NEHS and as a member, I work to promote love of literature in both my
school and community.

National Spanish Honors Society 2020-

2021
As a member of NSHS, I tutor students in Spanish labs and volunteer at multicultural events
to promote a love of Spanish language and culture.

Cobb Elections Poll Worker

2020-2021
I have worked as an election poll worker, including processing voters and set up/take down
of polling precincts for the Georgia primary, general, and runoff elections.

SKILLS
 Science skill set
Laboratory Skills, Harrison High School, Kennesaw, GA

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 Through my coursework I have developed the following lab skills: digital microscopy,
DNA extraction, blood typing, hematocrit, electrophoresis, plating bacteria, PCR,
ELISA testing, karyotyping

 Engineering skill set

Design Process, Harrison High School, Kennesaw, GA
Because of my education, I understand the design process and how to create and revise
a product of my own making.

 Computer skill set

Microsoft Office, Harrison High School, Kennesaw, GA
I am adept with the following applications: Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, 3D
paint, etc.

 Language skill set

English: Native Speaker
Spanish: I have taken 5 years of Spanish education and plan to continue until reaching
fluency.

ACTIVITIES

 Competitive Soccer
 Varsity Gymnastics
 Violin
 Soccer Referee
 Gymnastics Coach

REFERENCES

Paulette Allard, Biology Teacher

STEM Coordinator, Biology Department
Harrison High School
4500 Due West Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Phone: 678.594.8104
Email: paulette.allard@cobbk12.org

Stephanie Tatum, STEM Literature Teacher

Harrison High School English Department
Harrison High School
4500 Due West Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Phone: 678.594.8104
Email: Stephanie.tatum@cobbk12.org

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