Extracurriculars
Undergraduate Research Assistant- Chemistry Department
-Performed scanning electron microscopy to analyze nanoparticle synthesis products.
-Investigated nanoparticle synthesis using varying surfactants to control morphology.
Publications
-DeSantis, C. J.; Sue, A. C.; Bower, M. M.; Skrabalak, S. E. "Seed-Mediated Co-Reduction: A Versatile Route to Architecturally-Controlled Bimetallic Nanostructures," published by American Chemical Society in ACS Nano, vol. 6, February 2012.
Chief Justice (2012-present), Associate Justice (2011), Indiana University Student Association Supreme Court
-The IUSA Supreme Court oversees and certifies elections, adjudicates election disputes, represents IUSA on campus committees, and hosts an annual judicial conference. The Chief Justice is also responsible for the Court's budget.
Member, Indiana University Hearing Commission Committee, 2011-Present
-The committee evaluates academic and personal violations of the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, hearing 30 cases annually and providing recommendations to Dean of Students.
Member, University Faculty Council Sub-Committee on Educational Policy, 2012-Present
-Committee researches other Big Ten institution's policies concerning online course evaluations, reviews policy statements and administration presentations, and collaborates with other stakeholders regarding credit hour policy and standardization criteria.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, L112 (Biological Mechanisms), Biology Department, Spring 2012
-Created weekly lessons plans and quizzes for a discussion section of 28 students. Managed discussion section gradebook, graded lecture assignments, and proctored exams.
Brigade Leader (2011), Secretary (2011) and Member (2009-2011), Global Medical Brigades
-Traveled to Honduras to help provide basic medical care in rural villages, and supervised travel logistics and daily operations throughout El Salvador and Honduras.
Work Experience
Law Clerk, Attorney at Law Jon C. Owen P.C., Summer 2011
-Edited, reviewed, and drafted correspondences and other legal documents.
-Managed and reorganized client filings.
-Managed legal calendar, client intake screening, and follow up with clients as needed.
Scholarships
Full-ride (tuition, room and board) with excess money from scholarships entering undergrad. Obtained other departmental scholarships for merit and funding for summer research.