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PI: Jeffrey Dick and Justin AndrewsDevelopment of electrochemical sensors of PFAS using molecularly imprinted polymers for increased limit of detection in environmental samples. Coding for data analytics using the Python programming language. Cell culture for testing effects of different reference electrodes on cell's health. Studied potentiometry and amperometry of different electrolytes within aqueous zinc batteries, zinc nucleation and growth studies using various anions. Investigation into filament growth and proton conduction in solid-state zinc-ion conductors.

Advised by Zachary Hood. Synthesized thin-film solid-state electrolytes of micron thickness and utilized electrochemical techniques to determine ionic and electronic conductivity of synthesized materials. Conducted analysis of spectroscopic data for understanding structure and composition of solid-state electrolytes.

Assist members of the project management organization of the Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention with day to day operation.

- Prepared laboratory solutions for staining and sectioning of brain and eye tissue samples.- Operated laboratory equipment, including a centrifuge and microscope, for analyzing neural cells.- Use of autoclave for maintaining sterile work environment when working with biological specimens.- Managed laboratory inventory and supplies.