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Golden, Colorado

Boulder, CO

• Assisted miRagen, a biotechnology firm, in exploring a more efficient oligonucleotide manufacturing process. The firm desired an analysis between the current solid-phase synthesis and the emerging liquid-phase.
• Performed calculations to determine reagent amounts, flow rates, timing, and equipment sizing for both processes. Equipment involved a reactor, cleavage and deprotection vessel, column chromatography, ultrafiltration.
• Performed cost analysis between the solid and liquid-phase processes to determine which process was economically superior.

Boulder, Colorado

• Synthesized novel RAFT (Reverse Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer) polymers using Copper-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition (CuAAC) Polymerization with the goal of stress reduction, upon the application of a.
• Evaluated how the RAFT-containing polymers exhibited stress in the absence and presence of light. These results were compared to a control group where the RAFT mechanism was not present. Evaluated the ability of the.
• Synthesized novel resins and composites for dental materials using Copper-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition (CuAAC) Polymerization with the goal of reducing water absorption and chemical breakdown.
• Evaluated how these novel resins and composites performed with water absorption and chemical breakdown due to water. They were tested alongside the industry standard dental material: 70/30 Bis-GMA/TEGMA.
• Used FTIR to evaluate conversion of polymerization. Used LC-MS to analyze water samples and see if any chemical breakdown of materials was present. Used NMR and TLC to evaluate purity of compounds.
• Also assisted in any lab-scale synthesis that was needed (composites, monomers, polymers, and particle functionalization).

Greenwood Village

Provided service to customers in the lumber and building materials department by offering advice on projects and products. Assisted with stocking inventory and pulling internet orders for customers. Acquired three months of experience with a fork lift, reach truck, and panel saw.

Greenwood Village

Attended city council meetings and authored blogs on local government with the objective of improving transparency and understanding within the city. Interacted with and mentored by the mayor and all council members. Topics included planning and zoning, site development, park regulations, and more.