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Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Iota Sigma Pi is a national honor society for women in chemistry that elects their members based off academic and/or professional accomplishments. As a member of this society, I now attain the pathways necessary to connect with other women chemists nationally and locally in academia and professional fields, service opportunities, and professional development.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Worked 10 hrs/week in VA’s state trace organics laboratory. Prepared reagents and calibration standards, and test for herbicides in drinking water using liquid-liquid extraction and pesticide AI% in formulations. Analyzed samples using LC, GC, and GC with ECD. Worked up and peer reviewed data packets.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Utilized my scientific and clinical knowledge to support activities with Phlow’s Children’s Hospital Coalition, developed educational content for Phlow staff and participated in planning Phlow’s pharmacovigilance and other quality/safety assurance programs.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Worked 20+ hours every other weekend to utilize my pharmacy intern skills and knowledge, such as counseling patients on the usage, storage, and disposal of medical cannabis and dispense medical cannabis to patients. Researched and created educational patient guides, such as benefits of using medical cannabis for HIV and depression/anxiety.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Participated in student discussions to foster new perspectives on pharmacy and health care and public health policy issues.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Attended meetings throughout the school year to obtain opportunities for personal professional growth.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Attended meetings and shadowed pharmacists throughout the school year.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Co-created 3 study guides per semester in medicinal chemistry for my class.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Worked in Dr. Ellis's medicinal chemistry research lab at VCU 5+ hours per week to understand the design and development of NEK3 kinase inhibitors for the treatment of Breast Cancer.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

As a member of this organization, I was exposed to STEM outreach opportunities to K-12 classes. Through these visits, I had the ability to support classroom teachers and excite students on STEM related concepts. I’ve learned how to modify the activities based on the target audience, time, and resource constraints.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

As an organic teacher's assistant, I prepared reagents and laboratory equipment weekly while teaching laboratory concepts and skills to students. I assisted students in laboratory techniques and writing reports for two sections of Organic Chemistry I with 15-20 students in each section. Through this experience, I've learned how to explain difficult concepts in a simplistic way and how to troubleshoot unexpected problems.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

As a chemistry tutor, I helped explain hard concepts one-on-one to fellow peers. I typically tutored two students per semester for one hour per week; therefore, I got to focus and understand what learning techniques work best for them. I've learned how to be patient and simplify difficult concepts.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

As a member of this surface analysis research lab, I have worked closely to understand the catalytic properties of titania nanoparticles supported on bulk Au(111) particles with Dr. Ashleigh Baber and other research members. I've learned new techniques, such as operating instruments (ultra-high vacuum chamber, mass spectrometer, atomic force microscopy, and Auger electron spectrometry) and using software (Origin, MasSoft, and Office software) while simultaneously improving my data management and data analysis skills. I also received the opportunity to present my research through an oral presentation at JMU's Spring Research Symposium and through a poster presentation at UMBC's 21st Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

As a member of Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, I helped raise positive awareness of chemistry on campus and in the Harrisonburg community through chemistry demos and fundraising events. Also, through this club, I have received the opportunity to tutor fellow JMU students in general chemistry courses. I've learned how to explain difficult material to fellow peers and how to demonstrate and communicate science to non-scientists.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

I worked in a materials science lab at James Madison University 40+ hours/week to understand the Hydrogen/Deuterium exchange between ethanol and water on clean Au(111). I utilized techniques such as mass spectrometry, atomic force microscopy, Auger electron spectrometry, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and software including Origin, MasSoft, and Office. Through this experience, I became a first author on a paper and got to present my research at JMU's Summer Research Symposium. I also learned how to produce, collaborate and follow through with results on my own experiment.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

As a member of this organization at James Madison University, I participated in community outreach events for chemistry and annually raise money and awareness for depression and suicide in memory of a chemistry professor. I've also received leadership positions, such as event director, historian, and a PRC committee member. Through these positions, I've learned to lead, communicate, plan events, and visually record events.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Our goal as an organization is to raise awareness and money for our philanthropy, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). As a member, I have held positions as a committee member on the Alumnae Engagement, Philanthropy, and Greek Week committees. Within these positions, I worked closely with each committee director to plan events, communicated information within and outside the chapter, and utilized Office software programs. I've improved my communication and organization skills while learning how to strategically coordinate and market events.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

As a ritualist of this organization, I worked closely with the other ritualist, the executive board, and our committee members to carry out all of the organization's ritualistic tasks and events. Therefore, it was my job to plan initiation for approximately 80 new members of the organization and other services, like the Founder's Day luncheon for all 200 sisters and alumni that wish to attend. I've learned how to improve my time management and leadership skills.

Henrico, Virginia, United States

As a team leader, I was in charge of delegating tasks and making sure everything was done properly between myself and the other employees. I learned good customer services skills, how to handle money, and good teamwork skills through this experience.

Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmd, Pharmacy

Activities and Societies: American Pharmacists Association of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), Graduate Research, and Student Chapter.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry, Alumni

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Chi Sigma, Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS), Iota Sigma Pi.

Advanced Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish National Honor Society, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field.