Elise M. DeVries
EDUCATION
Biodesign Innovation Fellow
Stanford University | California | August 2015 - June 2016
This cross-disciplary fellowship focuses on medical device innovation with the goal of inventing new technologies that address major clinical and surgical needs. Fellows will explore needs in a hospital setting, come up wtih dozens of potential solutions, assess patentability, and ultimately create a business plan for their top idea.
Certificate in Advanced Project Management
Stanford University | California | March 2015
Combines cutting-edge Stanford University research and proven techniques from leading companies to provide professionals with the strategic tools and techniques to execute projects, programs, and portfolios.
Relevant Coursework:
- Converting Strategy into Action - Designing the Organization for Execution
- Financial Mastery for Projects - Executing Complex Programs
- Leading Change from the Middle - Leadership for Strategic Execution
Certificate in Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Nanyang Technological University | Singapore | May 2009 - October 2009
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- Awarded full academic scholarship by the Kauffman Foundation
- First place in the University of Washington Business Plan Competition
- Met with successful entrepreneurs and VC's throughout Singapore, Malaysia, China, and the United States
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Taught by successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists (VC), this unique, globally focused program equips students with essential entrepreneurial skills and business acumen to turn novel ideas into successful ventures.
B.S. Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics)
Washington University in St. Louis | Missouri | August 2005 - May 2009
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- Awarded full academic scholarship by the Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program
- Executive board member of Engineers Without Borders
- Research assistant at the Leuthardt Neuroscience Laboratory
Relevant Coursework:
Quantitative Physiology I & II Biomedical Engineering Design
Orthopedic Biomechanics Intermediate Biomechanics I & II
Structural Behavior and Analysis Physiology
Engineering and Scientific Computing Probability and Statistics
Engineering Mechanics II Engineering Electromagnetic Principles
Physics of the Heart
Additional Coursework
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Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding | Univerrsity of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
Minitab Design of Experiments | CareFusion
Statistical Sampling Plans in Minitab | CareFusion