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Vancouver, BC, CA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Taught scientific writing and communication course, one section of 25 students.Course centered on discussion, debate, scientific ethics and careers.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Masters of Science - MSc, ChemistryMSc Thesis: “Investigating the mechanism of ice nucleation by biomass burning organic aerosols using synthesized lignin nanoparticles"Researched fundamental climate-relevant processes in an interdisciplinary collaborationUsed Python, Excel, MATLAB, and analytical techniques for data analysis and modelling Course emphasis.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Developed educational research project and pilot program for decreasing stress and anxiety in the laboratory for first-year chemistry undergraduates. Conducted surveys, focus group interviews, and classroom observations. Created research overview and successful ethics application.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Provided instructional support to undergraduate students with teaching methods to increase their laboratory confidence and independent critical thinking skills.Assisted students with lab techniques, data analysis, and data collection softwareCreated and lead tutorials for an introductory chemistry lecture course

Developed polymer electrolytes for electrochemical storage devices, in alignment with energy policies.Monomer and polymer synthesis, characterization and analysis via NMR spectroscopy and GPC.

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

Taught piano and rudimentary music theory weekly to students ages ranging from first to eighth grade.

St Joseph, MN

Provided instruction for lab techniques, data analysis, and data collection software in introductory courses. Coordinated with instructors to develop lesson plans and effective teaching methods.

St. Joseph, MN

Developed methods for ring-opening polymerizations of sustainable and biodegradable monomers.Conducted catalyst synthesis, polymerization, and post-polymerization modification.

St. Joseph, MN

First responder to situations occurring on and around campus.Acted as security dispatch, liaison between Security Department and campus community, managed daily office affairs.

East Boothbay, ME

Examined the effect of dispersants on oxygenated oil and biodegradation of weathered crude oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Contributed to existing research for oil spill management.Reported results in public presentation, poster session, and final report.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Chemistry

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry concentration, ACS Certified ACS Thesis: “Sustainable approaches to ring-opening polymerizations”

Buddhist Studies

Resided in a Buddhist monastery, studied philosophy, meditation traditions, and elementary Hindi. Performed independent ethnographic.