Curriculum vitae
Hillary Lipko
hill…@gatech.edu
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Education
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA:
o Master of Science in Science and Technology Policy, expected December 2011
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA:
o Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, May 2008 – High Honor
o Minors: Computer Science and Law, Science & Technology
o Cumulative GPA: 3.46/4.0
Skills Summary
Communication/Research:
o Writing (academic, creative and journalistic)
o French language skills (Studied for 7 years, basic literacy and ability to communicate)
o Research and presentation skills
Computer Skills:
o Microsoft Office
o Adobe Creative Suite
o MediaWiki platform
o Basic website design (HTML, CSS)
o Basic repair skills (troubleshooting, hardware replacement and installation)
o Ability to quickly learn software
Work Experience
School of Public Policy, Georgia Tech; April-July 2008:
o Undergraduate Research Assistant to Dr. Douglas Noonan
o Used Geolytics software to compile time-adjusted census data for analysis
o Gathered information about air quality programs around the country by administering e-mail questionnaires to program directors
Office of Policy Analysis and Research, Georgia Tech Research Institute; August-December 2006:
o Science and technology intern policy analyst
o Researched current and emerging technologies and related policy issues in the areas of identity management, information security, and internet and telecommunications
o Monitored state and federal legislation regarding aforementioned areas and interpreted potential implications
o Wrote several one-page briefings on select issues in aforementioned areas for the purpose of educating and informing legislators and businesspersons
Georgia General Assembly, House of Representatives; January-May 2006:
o Research analyst intern for Science & Technology, Health & Human Services, Ethics and Congressional & Legislative Reapportionment committees
o Researched past, current and pending legislation and policies in Georgia and other states
o Coordinated resources for the formation and presentation of new legislation
Technique (Georgia Tech Student Newspaper); August 2003-May 2008:
o May 2007-May 2008: Development Editor
o January 2006-May 2007: Advertising Manager
o August 2005-May 2008: Copy Editor
o January 2004-August 2005: Entertainment Section Editor
o August 2003-May 2008: Writer
Intel Opportunity Scholars at Georgia Tech; January-November 2004:
o Conducted Computer Engineering research on ideal transistor placement on chips using a simulated annealing algorithm programmed in MATLAB
o Presented findings and hypotheses in a symposium style environment
