•Performed and troubleshot acrylation reactions, cross-linked network film synthesis, and degradation studies to create and characterize the controlled release of active compounds•Used various chromatography techniques (column, TLC, HPLC, LCMS) to characterize and purify compounds•Presented results and findings at weekly meetings

•Synthesized linear polymers that exhibit temperature responsive properties•Evaluated the binding capabilities of these polymers through temperature controlled flocculation experiments•Researched and experimented with fluorinated and cationic monomer incorporation in order to give the polymers specific binding affinity toward per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)•Presented weekly progress reports to Dr. Hilt

• Researched recommended processing conditions for Kuraray EVAL in order to run trials under these conditions• Created QC Story over material contamination/purge trials and presented to management• Constructed graphs to show trends in hardness, viscosity, etc. of a rubber compound to determine why the hardness test was failing

• Developed a standard for mold block size for fuel filler pipe• Produced Work Instructions for fuel filler pipe processes• Created QC Story over mold block trials and presented to management

• Developed a standard of paint adhesion to rubber for Toyota• Created QC Story over paint adhesion trials and presented to management• Issued PCR to change thinner and ECR for design change• Developed design of experiment• Ran tests to measure paint adhesion and presented data in charts and graphs

• Learned about the schedule of drugs• Assisted in filling prescriptions• Assisted customers by taking their prescription orders and helping them find medicine they needed• Observed pharmacists