Resume:

Professional Experience:

• Undergraduate Researcher, Gezelter Group, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame - 2 semesters, 2 summers
• Responsible for hard coding scripts to utlize quantum mechanical calculation software (Jaguar and VASP)
• Proficient in Fortran, Python, and BASH scripting, has experience in IDL
• Nano/Bio Research Experience for Undergraduates, Summer 2007, University of Notre Dame
• Began research for Gezelter Group
• Responsible for final research paper and final research poster
• Responsible for independent research for majority of program, guided but not directed
• Nano/Bio Research Experience for Undergraduates (Affiliated through COS-SURF*), Summer 2008, University of Notre Dame
• Continued research for Gezelter Group
• Responsible for final research paper and final research poster
• Responsible for independent research for majority of program. Continued previous responsibilites but with less guidance and more autonomy
• Served as Social Coordiantor - responsible for well-being and behavior of entire program
• Began fesibility studies on the creation of the Journal of Scientific Open-Source Softwate (still in development)

Scientific Presentations

• "A Computationally Efficient Potential for Metallic Nanoparticles in an Aqueous Environment"
• Tri-University Symposium - August 2007 - University of Notre Dame
• Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium - September 2007 - University of Notre Dame
• Ohio University 2nd Annual Poster Contest - October 2007 - Ohio University
• Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference - April 2008 - Butler University
• College of Science 2nd Joint Annual Meeting - May 2008 - University of Notre Dame
• Tri-University Symposium - August 2008 - University of Michigan

Educational Background:

• Degrees
• Currently earning B.S. Chemistry and Business (concentration), University of Notre Dame
• Glynn Family Honors Program
• Salutatorian, Knoxville Catholic High School, 2006

Awards

• For work on "A Computationally Efficient Potential for Metallic Nanoparticles in an Aqueous Environment"
• Junior Division Top Prize, Tri-University Symposium, University of Notre Dame
• Second Place, Undergrad Division, Ohio University 2nd Annual Poster Contest
• Recognized, Renissance Magazine, University of Notre Dame
• *(COS-SURF) College of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Summer 2008 (description at bottom of link page)
• Research Fellowship awarded on basis of scholarship, research experiance, and indended career in research.
• Honorable Mention, 2008 Bernoulli Prizes for Undergraduate Statistical Research, Department of Economics and Econometrics, University of Notre Dame - "A Statistical Analysis of a Computationally Efficient Potential for Metallic Nanoparticles in an Aqueous Environment"
• National Association of Sports Public Address Announcers' Announcer of the Year, High School Division, State of Tennessee, 2006

Extra-Curricular Activities:

• Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, University of Notre Dame Chapter
  • Treasurer, 2008-
  • Member, 2006-
• American Chemical Society
• Member, 2008-
• Tuba
  • University of Notre Dame Marching Band - Fall 2006, 2007)
  • CORE Band Member - 2008
  • Concert Band (Fall 2006, Spring 2007, 2008)
  • University Band (Fall 2006)
• Knights of Columbus Council 1477
  • Treasurer, 2008-2009
  • Budgetary Committee 2008-2009
  • Centennial Committee 2008-2009
  • Inside Guard, 2007-2008
  • Distribution Committee, 2007-2008
  • Building Committee, 2007-2008
• Collegiate Announcer
• Bengal Bouts, University Boxing Championships - Spring 2006, 2007
• Baraka Bouts (Women's Boxing Club) - Fall 2007
• St. Mary's College Belles, Basketball - Spring 2006, 2007