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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