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College Park

General Chemistry II Lab, (Chem 272):• Prepared weekly 10-15-minute prelab lecture• Supervised and assisted ~24 students in performing experiments• Graded weekly lab reports, midterm, and final examBiochemistry Laboratory (BCHM464)• Prepared 20 min prelab lectures.• Advised students with experimental setup. • Graded and provided feedback to student’s drafts.• Prepared and lead discussion of Biochemical articles delivered via online communication. • Graded midterm and final paperOrganic Chemistry I (CHEM231)• Graded quizzes biweekly• Graded exams biweekly

Shepherdstown

• Cultivated and transformed Shuffle and Origami Escherichia coli cells • Small-scale expression of RALF Peptide in Shuffle and Origami Escherichia coli cells• Large-scale expression of RALF peptide in Origami Escherichia coli cells• HisPur cobalt protein purification column• Performed SDS Protein Gel Electrophoresis, for analysis of protein • Performed Western Blots to analysis protein samples • Developed experience using the following instruments: Sonic Dismembrator Ultrasonic Processor, BioMate 3 Spectrophotometer, Bio-RAD ChemiDoc MP Imaging System •Presented the results of the project “Expression and Purification of AtRALF1 from Escherichia Coli" at the 2019 WV Academy of Science Meeting at West Liberty University, and Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors 2019 at Shepherd University.

United States

As Secretary: Recorded minutes of each meeting and officer meeting.As President: I did the following: Organized and ran meetings with the support of other officers. I had established the chapter guide, which is used by future officers to understand how to run the organization successfully. Created an Organic Reaction Map book, to assist organic students with their studies and serve as a spring fundraiser for the organization. Collaborated with other science organizations on campus such as the Tri-beta Biology Honor Society, and Shepherd Environmental Organization to host joint events. I hosted guest speakers for the community of Shepherd University. Facilitated the establishment of the Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society on Shepherd University. Directed Science workshops for middle school and high school studentsAs a result of the activities, I was able to write the 2016-2017 ACS Chapter Report, which was awarded an Honorable Mention by the Committee on Education. I also wrote the 2017-2018 ACS Chapter Report, which was awarded Commendable by the Committee on Education, and a Green Chemistry Award from the ACS Green Chemistry Institute.As Treasure:Organized and digitized 20 years of financial background, and collected and organized dues of members.

Morgantown Wv

• Cultivated cell lines in liquid media, by performing splits and feeding• Assisted with the checkup of mice used for injection of cells, including weighting and determine the health of the animal, along with dissection of said animals to isolate target organs.• Isolated DNA and amplified signal using PCR, and analyzed purity of sample using electrophoresis• Isolated nanoparticles from cell culture, and analyzed said particles using a Nanosight ns300 • Presented the results of the project “Characterizing the Production of Extracellular Vesicles over Time by LLC1, B16F0, and WISP1 KO B16F0 Cell Lines” at the Summer 2017 WV-INBRE Research Symposium, Marshall University, and at the Spring 2018 WV Academy of Science Meeting, West Virginia Wesleyan College

Graduate School, Biochemistry

A 1st year graduate student who has the goal of obtaining a PhD in Biochemistry.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: American Chemistry Society, Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: ACE Team (Academic Competition for Excellence), Debate And Speech Team, School Newspaper, Literary Magazines.