Samuel Weinstein Email & Phone Number

Rochester, NY, US

Rochester, New York Area

• Teaching Assistant for Advanced Laboratory Techniques (Jan. 2017 to May 2017; Jan. 2018 to present)Principal Instructor: Dr. Rudi Fasan
• Guided advanced chemistry students through research-level synthesis, characterization, and analysis in inorganic and organic chemistry experiments
• Advised students in interpreting and evaluating contemporary scientific literature to foster scientific inquiry and analytical thinking skillsWorkshop Leader for General Chemistry (Aug. 2016 to Dec. 2016; Aug. 2017 to.
• Developed engaging lesson plans for teaching professor-assigned questions in “workshop” sessions, while strictly following course curriculum
• Encouraged critical thinking and development of problem solving skillsthrough student-driven learning and peer teaching
• Coached students from diverse academic backgrounds by providingdifferentiated instruction and an inclusive environment during additional office-hour and review sessionsTeaching Assistant for General Chemistry.

Rochester, New York Area

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Ellen M. Matson
• Develop curriculum and specific experimental modules for advanced chemistry laboratories based on research lab syntheses
• Utilize a learning outcomes-focused and project-based approaches to design high-impact educational experiences for upper-level chemistry students

• Principal Investigator: Dr. David K. Geiger
• Investigated the bonding and structure of two cadmium-based coordination polymers using Mercury, a powerful program for the visualization of crystal structures
• Generated Hirshfeld surfaces, a new technique for the visualization of intermolecular attractions, in order to analyze the close intermolecular contacts that influence the structures of these two materials

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Douglas H. Adamson
• •Produced self-assembling, electrically conductive ceramic foams, a novel material, utilizing the insolubility of graphene and a modified sol gel process
• •Infused graphene/polymer foam composites with ceramics, in order to alter their properties and to use the composites to template new ceramic structures
• •Analyzed materials for percent composition, electrical conductivity, changes in crystalline phase, and other physical properties, in order to study their self-assembly and potential applications

• Principal Instructor: Dr. Eric D. Helms•
• Aided in the instruction of an advanced organic chemistry laboratory•
• Instructed students in laboratory techniques, use of analytical instrumentation, and completion of data analysis

• •Organized and facilitated programs and discussions for new students and their families
• •Led a group of 10-12 students during five orientation sessions, facilitating their transition to college•
• Selected by Director of New Student Programs as student speaker for welcome ceremony

Seaford, NY

• Observed podiatric and surgical procedural techniques
• Provided patient care

Wheatley Heights, NY

• •Worked collaboratively with faculty and staff members to provide musical educational opportunities for students•
• Supervised student performance ensembles
• •Composed and performed music with other staff members and student musicians

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Laurie B. Connell
• Sequenced DNA samples collected from Mya arenaria to determine individual clam genotypes and, subsequently, population statistics of multiple coastal regions
• Analyzed tidal patterns, water toxicity levels, and clam genotypes in order to study microevolution in the form of a sodium channel mutation that leads to toxin resistance in Mya arenaria
• Awards: Second Place, Long Island Science and Engineering Fair; Honors Award, Long Island Science Congress

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemistry, 3.87

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry, 3.51

Education record

Activities and Societies: Marine Biology Research, National Honor Society, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Mixed Choir