Daniel Arnold Email & Phone Number

West Deptford, New Jersey, United States

West Deptford, New Jersey

New Haven, Ct

Conducted synthetic organic chemistry research in the lab of Seth Herzon towards the total synthesis of natural products and small molecules.- Gained in depth technical knowledge of organic chemistry and analytical techniques (NMR, UP-LCMS, GCMS, IR)- Experience organizing and presenting (written and oral) scientific data- Trained and mentored undergraduate and junior graduate students in doing high level academic research-Became adept at using various computer software systems (Chemdraw, Microsoft Office, MNova) and literature searching platforms (Scifinder, Reaxys, Web of Science) for research use-Gained leadership and communication skills in managing a team of 2-3 research scientists working on natural products synthesis project

New Haven, Ct

Served as a teaching assistant and grader for both introductory undergraduate level laboratories and lectures as well as graduate level organic chemistry classes. - Responsible for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in learning basic organic chemistry concepts and laboratory techniques- Taught basic principles of scientific data management and writing skills- Taught in the capacity of grader and teaching assistant for upper level organic chemistry courses (Natural Product Synthesis, Synthetic Methods, Special Topics in Organic Chemistry)- Prepared and evaluated problem sets and exams on high level organic chemistry concepts-Met with students in small groups and individually to assist in their learning of complex synthetic organic chemistry topics-Enhanced ability to discuss and teach high level material to general audience and develop a working understanding of basic principles of chemical reactivity (models of asymmetric induction for several transformations, general reactivity trends)

Worcester, Ma

Worked as a teaching assistant for undergraduate level introductory, organic chemistry and analytical chemistry laborartory classes-Responsible for mentoring and safety supervision of first and second year chemistry students in introductory level and analytical laboratory classes-Gained experience in teaching basic general, organic and analytical laboratory techniques-Evaluated scientific writing and developed skills in discussing complex chemistry concepts and giving helpful feedback to students

Worcester, Ma

Conducted research in the lab of Brian Linton in the areas of organocatalysis and molecular recognition towards developing novel regioselective and stereoselective chemical transformations-Achieved strong background in organic synthesis, catalysis and analytical techniques (NMR spectroscopy and HPLCMS)-Developed new regioselective, organocatalytic reactions for the functionalization of small molecules-Gained experience in organizing and presenting scientific data to a general audience

North Reading, Ma

Managed golf course facilities and operations, merchandise sales and customer services at public country club

Master Of Science - Ms, Organic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Chemistry, Gpa 3.70

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Ultimate Frisbee (Captain)

High School Diploma