Foster Heasley

Dynamic professional with significant laboratory expertise gained at Penn State Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, contributing to the development of innovative biobased adsorbents. Proven Division I Athlete demonstrating exceptional commitment, discipline, and superior time management skills. Currently empowering high school athletes as a Volunteer Swimming Coach, showcasing strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities. Aspiring to transition into the medical field with the objective of becoming a physician.

Volunteer Swim Coach, State College Area Highschool

11/2024 - 03/2025

State College, PA

100 hours

• Guided swimmers in refining swimming techniques during training sessions.
• Supported team by facilitating practices during head and assistant coach absences.
• Leveraged collegiate Division 1 swimming knowledge to mentor and elevate younger athletes' capabilities.

Volunteer, Queens University of Charlotte 

10/2021 - 10/2023

Charlotte, NC

72 hours

• Engaged in cancer fundraising event 'Swim Across America' by swimming and donating money to support those affected by cancer.
• Assisted Carolina Pool Management in preparing community pools for summer.
• Supported the execution and planning of a poker event aimed at cancer fundraising with 'All in to Fight Cancer.'
• Provided volunteer tutoring to teammates seeking assistance with classes.
• Assisted with timing at age-group swim meets in Charlotte.
• Assisted in providing swimming lessons to young children facing challenges through the organization 'Faith, Hope, and Love'.

Swimmer for Queens University of Charlotte, Queens University of Charlotte

12/2020 - 05/2024

800 hours

• Demonstrated commitment and time management by balancing 20 hours a week of athletic commitment with a full academic course load
• Participated in various volunteer work and events with the team
• Partook in a Bible Study group to deepen my faith and understand the relationship between faith and athletics

• Dean’s list at Queens University of Charlotte: 08/2021 - 05/2024
• Presidents List: 08/2021 - 05/2022, 08/2023 - 12/2023
• Queens University of Charlotte Outstanding Engineering Student of the Year: 08/2022 - 05/2023
• Summa Cum Laude

NSF Sponsored Researcher, Penn State Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering

 05/2023 - 08/2023

State College, PA

200 hours

• Worked with PhD students and collaborated in various research in chemical engineering
• Gained experience working in a laboratory setting conducting various experiments and abiding by standard operating procedures
• Collaborated to create novel biobased adsorbents for polyfluoroalkyl substances
• Extensively read through research articles and relevant literature to create new and innovative biobased adsorbents
• Communicated with research team on ideas to make new novel adsorbents

• Brazilian JiuJitsu
• Swimming
• Lifting
• Reading
• Gaming