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Fort Collins, Co, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Community-engagement research focused on efficacy of STEM and art outreach programs on sense of belonging and self-esteem of under-represented youth populations in higher education.Contributor and mentor in Asst. Prof. Julie Rorrer's heterogeneous catalysis lab.

Urbana-Champaign Area

Urbana, Illinois, United States

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Investigate solvent effects in liquid-phase oxidation reactions within the pores of transition metal zeolites to design new catalysts which are highly efficient in reactant selectivity and which facilitate energy-“lean” processes at the industrial scaleAdvisor: Prof. David W. Flaherty

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Conduct research under Assistant Professor Jose Cerrato regarding biogeochemical processes related to transport properties of metals in soil and water.Relevant research has resulted in numerous posters and presentations, including presenting a poster at the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Research Symposium 2016, a national event. A manuscript is also pending review.

Gaithersburg, Md

Implement standard operating procedure and safety protocol for nanoparticle synthesis.Synthesize and characterize aluminum nanoparticle composites for use in various catalytic applications.Model surface plasmonics of nanostructures based on electron energy-loss spectroscopy in MATLAB.

University Of Pittsburgh - Department Of Chemical And Petroleum Engineering

Formulate ideas and mechanisms involving the oxidation of copper at different pressures and temperatures.Manufacturing of thin film copper (<100 nm) using electron beam evaporating unit; sample preparation.Video/Image processing to stabilize microscopy videos in order to determine oxide growth rate, which may then be compared with theoretical copper oxide modeling.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Conduct research related to optimization of photovoltaic efficiency in organic solar cells via patterning of silicon substrate in a periodic manner.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Cross-trained, flexible employee often responsible for various aspects of shift worked. Could work any area of restaurant. Responsibilities include:Help maintain consistent, organized operation of kitchen and/or front line of store.Occasionally count registers on shift change, or balancing of safe. Oversee 2-6 employees during shift to relieve management.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

A 4 week summer internship intended for community college students to conduct research at a 4-year university under a project mentor. I was introduced to my now mentor through this program, and research contributed to an authorship on a published manuscript and an award at the New Mexico Academy of Sciences Research Symposium for Best Undergraduate Poster Presenter - November 2014.

Doctorate Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Volunteer Coordinator for St. Elmo Brady Academy Elementary School STEM Outreach (2022-23) Chemical engineering.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering - Minors In Mathematics And Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society - UNM Event Coordinator AIChE Student Chapter Member Chemical Engineering.

Associate Of Applied Science, Integrated Studies

While at CNM Community College, I pursued my love for math and realized a new one for chemistry, deciding to major in chemical.