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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Responsible for the processing, testing, and analysis of surface and drinking waters of public health concern for PFAS concentration. Primary job requirements include maintaining holding times of samples, data entry, and clear documentation of work done. I have also spear-headed expanding the testing methods available and used in the lab and have drafted multiple technical guides according to the styles and regulations including MN Public Health Lab, EPA, MDH, and ASTM standards. I also routinely answer client questions concerning quality assurance and place orders for lab and office supplies to maintain stock levels.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I am the sole designer and proprietor of a small screen-printing business. I manage online platforms, retail, and in-person pop-up sales while managing inventory and keeping a budget. 20% of all sales go to mutual aid efforts in the Twin Cities.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Assisted Hend in the screenprinting of several pieces for her upcoming exhibit Contain Me at the MIA.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minnesota, United States

Student in Dr. Jessica R. Lamb's lab. Studied and synthesized switchable organocatalysts to apply to sustainable and controlled synthesis of bioderived polyesters. Served as a full-time graduate researcher on an independent project within a sub-group, and regularly reported findings to my advisor and the group in meetings. Maintained Glove Box and Chemical Inventory to ensure organization and efficiency for lab members. Ensured lab safety by serving as Lab Safety Officer.

Twin Cities

Upper-level, writing intensive laboratory for senior undergraduates designed to teach them synthetic and characterization techniques for polymer chemistry. I served as a general TA, the developmental TA, and am currently serving as the head TA across three subsequent semesters.

Twin Cities

Served as lecture and grading support for sophomore-level undergraduate lecture sections of 300-400 students.Sophomore-level laboratory for junior and sophomore undergraduates designed to teach them basic organic synthesis.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Dr. Massoud Miri's laboratory. Investigated sustainable, renewable, and marine degradable polyesters. Worked for 10 weeks full-time through the Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, 2018.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Served as a backup instructor for day- and weekend excursions, proving additional support in administrating Leave No Trace training for undergraduate students taking the course. Was additionally trained in Wilderness First Aid to qualify for this position.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Dr. Brett P. Fors Laboratory. NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers Research Fellowship. Researched biorenewable thermoplastic elastomers synthesized using RAFT polymerization. Served 10 weeks full-time through the Center of Sustainable Polymers Research Fellowship as an undergraduate researcher. Learned air-free techniques such as using a Schlenk line and a glove box for conductive sensitive reactions. The work conducted here was published in July, 2021.

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry