Emily Work Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Notre Dame, Indiana, United States

Notre Dame, Indiana, United States

Summer session appointment to teach Organic Chemistry I laboratory and Organic Chemistry II lecture

South Bend, Indiana Area

• As a co-instructor for a large enrollment Organic Chemistry II course, I shared responsibility for the following duties:
• Delivering lectures to three separate sections of 150 students
• Facilitating interactive weekly review sessions for 40 students.
• Hosting regular office hours for small groups of students to allow for individualized attention.
• Writing weekly problem sets, three midterms, and a final exam.
• Grading problem sets and exams using the Gradescope grading platform.

Mölndal, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

• Delivered pre-lab lectures to 60 students to introduce experiments and highlight safety considerations.
• Supervised 30 students and managed undergraduate lab assistants.
• Demonstrated techniques, explained concepts, troubleshot issues with lab equipment, and monitored lab safety.
• Graded reports, gave constructive feedback, and kept records of grades.

Grove City, Pennsylvania

• Academic year research on the synthesis of novel resveratrol and quercetin derivatives as potential anti-cancer agents.
• Designed structures and reactions for preparation of quercetin derivatives.
• Worked independently in lab to synthesize products and improve methodology.
• Characterized products using IR and NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography.
• Trained new research students in synthetic techniques and use of laboratory equipment relevant to research.
• Presented research poster at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at the 2017 ACS National Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

Grove City, PA

• Taught students and helped with grading, clerical work, and other tasks as requested by professors.
• Demonstrated organization and punctuality in grading work and completing tasks for professors.
• Helped students complete and understand labs by answering questions and clearly explaining and demonstrating concepts.

Grove City, PA

• Independent research and internship working on the computational modeling of temporary anions.
• Worked extensively on data analysis and coding for calculation programs.
• Utilized time management skills and conscientious work ethic in making progress on research project.
• Displayed innovation and problem-solving skills in developing alternate calculation methods.
• Improved ability to effectively communicate research to people of different technical backgrounds.
• Presented research poster at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at the 2014 ACS Regional Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA and the 2015 ACS National Meeting in Denver, CO.

Wickliffe, OH

• Summer internship in research and development to aid in synthesis, characterization, and testing of dispersants.
• Modified a methodology for viscosity creep testing of dispersants and prepared dispersants for testing.
• Designed, synthesized, and characterized novel dispersant head groups for use in development of new products.
• Collaborated with other chemists and engineers to make progress on projects.

Bethel, CT

• Summer internship in electrochemistry research to aid in development of zinc anodes for alkaline batteries.
• Developed a methodology for characterization of alloy and surfactant effects on zinc corrosion.
• Designed and refined electrochemical experiments and procedures for data analysis.
• Displayed initiative in planning work and meeting with senior scientists and engineers to discuss project progress.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Organic Chemistry

Advisors: Paul Helquist and Olaf Wiest Dissertation: Synergy of Experiment and Computation in the Development of Luminescent Steroids and.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Minors In Mathematics And Physics, Gpa: 3.96/4.00, Chemistry Gpa: 4.00/4.00

Activities and Societies: Touring Choir | theatre | marching band | orchestra | Physics Club, treasurer | Kemikos (chemistry honorary).