DNA, Molecule, Chemistry in laboratory lab test

Conor Knight

Florida Tech Class of 2027​

Chemical Engineering Major​

Nanoscience Minor​

Three words to describe myself:

Leader

Team Player

C​ommitted

Education & Experience

Aug 2023 - ​Current

Florida Tech, Chemical Engineering/Nanoscience

  • Chemical Engineering Major, Nanoscience Minor
  • Class of 2027​
  • GPA: 3.88​
  • Dean’s List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024​


Aug 2019 - ​June 2023

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Melbourne, Fl

  • GPA: 4.25

Summer 2023

US South Underground, Utility and Paving, Inc, Melbourne, Fl

  • Summer 2023 Internship
  • Collaborated with a specialized team to secure permits for various civil ​engineering projects in Cocoa and West Melbourne, FL.
  • Gained hands-on experience in project management, regulatory compliance, ​and team coordination within the civil engineering field.


Extracurricular

Oct 2023 - ​Current

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Kappa Eta Chapter, FIT | Melbourne, FL

  • Elevate Leadership Development Conference Attendee (Chicago, 2024)
  • Earned Birkman Method Certification, gaining insights into personal strengths and ​weaknesses in the workplace.
  • Health & Safety Officer
  • Initiated and organized a CPR certification course for fraternity members to enhance ​chapter safety standards.
  • Executive Board Member
  • Played a role in budgeting, planning philanthropy initiatives, and organizing chapter ​events.
  • Substitute Judicial Board Member
  • Participated in resolving internal disciplinary matters, ensuring adherence to ​fraternity policies.


Boy Scouts of America | Melbourne, FL

  • Eagle Scout
    • Eagle Scout Project: fund raising, designing and constructing of portable ​backpack racks for Space Coast Crew rowing team, contributing to team ​organization and efficiency


2020-2023

Space Coast Crew | Melbourne, FL

  • Coxswain
    • Coxswain of the Year Award (2022-2023 Season)
  • Motivated and navigated a crew of eight rowers in competitive races, demonstrating ​leadership and team management skills.
  • Competed in the USRowing Youth National Championships (2022, 2023).


2021-2023

National Honor Society | Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy | ​Melbourne, FL

  • Red Ribbon Week Committee Member (2022-2023)
    • Assisted in organizing school-wide events to promote drug intolerance and raise ​awareness within the community.


What I can do

Skills & Proficiencies

Project Management

Mathematical Applications

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Leadership

“Conor truly emobodies the Scout Spirit! He ​is a champion athlete, a trustworthy mentor ​to younger boys, an honorable family ​member, a dedicated student, and a loyal ​friend. As a parent of a younger scout who ​looks up to Conor, I couldn't be more ​proud!”

Wendy Fine, on Conor’s BSA ​Eagle Scout Award

Reach out!

Conor Knight

ConorKnight@me.com