// RESUME

JACOB YURKO

Materials Science & Engineering — Texas A&M University

jakeyurko@tamu.edu

linkedin.com/in/jacobyurko

College Station, TX

// EXPERIENCE

COVALENT

Materials Intern

SUMMER 2026

San Jose, CA

  • Incoming materials engineering intern at a San Jose–based advanced materials company
  • Applying research experience in advanced alloy systems to industry problems in materials development and characterization

TEXAS A&M UNDERGRAD RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistant — Prof. Enrique Lavernia

Jan 2026 — Present

College Station, TX

  • Supporting research on high-entropy alloy (HEA) metal powders focused on enhancing mechanical performance through interstitial alloying (O, N, C, B)
  • Conducting literature review on mechanisms for simultaneously improving strength and ductility via solid-solution and interstitial effects

BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREP SUMMER PROGRAM

Head of Information Technology

May — Jul 2025

San Jose, CA

  • Managed deployment and support of instructional and operational technology systems
  • Troubleshot device and network issues to ensure reliable staff and student access
  • Streamlined device provisioning and assisted directors with logistics and campus operations

Program Assistant

May — Jul 2024

  • Supported summer program administration including attendance tracking and phone inquiries
  • Managed school software and coordinated interdepartmental transport

// ABOUT

Pursuing a BS in Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M to deepen my understanding of materials and their applications in solving impactful problems. I bring a solid foundation in engineering principles along with strong computer skills, including experience with Python and technical problem-solving. Known for adaptability, analytical thinking, and clear communication — eager to contribute to meaningful, real-world materials engineering projects.

// EDUCATION

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

College Station, TX

Materials Science & Engineering (MSEN)

Expected Graduation: 2028

GPA: 3.33

BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREP

San Jose, CA

Class of 2024

GPA: 4.2

// COURSEWORK

MATERIALS

  • Fundamental Materials Science & Engineering
  • Thermodynamics of Materials
  • Structure of Materials
  • Soft Matter
  • Materials in Society
  • Communicating Materials

MATH & SCIENCE

  • Engineering Calculus 1–3
  • Chemistry 1–2
  • Physics 1–2
  • Python

// LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

TAMU Out of State Student Ambassador

Service Org @ A&M

  • Event Coordination Officer
  • Member volunteer

FEAST — Freshmen Exemplifying Aggie Spirit Together

Leadership Org @ A&M

  • Freshman member
  • Promotion Committee member
  • Sophomore "Big" mentor

Eagle Scout

Troop 539, Los Gatos, CA — Earned 2022

Arrupe Ambassador

Bellarmine College Prep — Appointed by School President