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Spring, TX, US

College Station, Texas, United States

• Managed groups of up to 24 students at a time to ensure each group’s experiments were completed within allotted timeframes while following appropriate safety protocols
• Demonstrated ingenuity and mastery of complex topics by developing and applying rubrics for open-ended lab reports and free-response exam questions to award partial credit
• Maintained organized records of grades through Excel spreadsheets and online grade portals and collaborated with instructor of record to finalize end-of-semester grades
• Identified foundational issues behind student questions during office hours to deliver quick and effective answers, promoting understanding of complicated scientific concepts

College Station, Texas, United States

• Developed and drove 4+ projects synthesizing and analyzing main-group Lewis acids for applications in catalysis and anion binding/sensing
• Targeted synthesis of molecules exhibiting unique hydrogen bond, selecting a complementary mix of experimental and computational analyses to support a logical argument in a peer-reviewed publication
• Employed Excel to organize and visualize 10 metrics from computational analysis of 35 molecules, providing insights into molecular features to inform design of anion transporters and sensors
• Mentored visiting scholar in lab techniques, experimental design, and manuscript preparation, resulting in a peer-reviewed publication focused on impact of structural modifications on catalytic activity
• Communicated safety expectations from campus Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department to lab co-workers, ensuring proper hazardous chemical waste disposal and promoting safe lab practices

Denton, Texas, United States

• Provided hundreds of customers with effective solutions to questions involving aqueous chemistry and specialized pool equipment
• Performed routine chemical tests on pool water and clarified chemical concepts so customers could better understand reasonings behind proposed solutions
• Fulfilled store opening and closing duties, operated cash register, unloaded chemical and equipment shipments, and prepared and delivered cash and check deposits

Norman, Oklahoma, United States

• Participated in First Year Research Experience (FYRE) program through the Honors College, engaging in hands-on research as a freshman which was summarized in a poster presentation
• Converted research and interpersonal skills learned in an organometallic synthesis lab to a solid-state chemistry lab, making a smooth transition between two very different kinds of lab environments
• Operated under minimal supervision, responsibly handling toxic and pyrophoric chemicals using standard safety protocols in pursuit of new materials culminating in a senior thesis

Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States

• Collaborated with senior researcher and fellow REU student to accomplish complicated air-free proligand syntheses targeting copper complexes for catalytic applications
• Assisted in planning and leading experiments and activities for Grandparent University, a community outreach program targeted toward grandparents/grandchildren

Highland Village, Texas, United States

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Phi Lambda UpsilonDissertation: Experimental and Computational Investigation of Lewis Acid-Base Interactions.

Bachelor Of Science In Chemistry With Honors, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa