To gain admittance to a challenging graduate program in the field of chemistry.

CORNELL COLLEGE, Mt. Vernon, IA
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry (Expected May 2008)

• Cumulative GPA: 3.9
• Dean's List, all semesters Fall 2004 - Spring 2007
• Trustee Scholarship, 2004 - Present
• Horace Alden Miller Music Award, 2004 - Present
• William Harmon Norton Award, given to one sophomore based on GPA and course diversity, 2005-2006
• Analytical Chemistry Award, given to one third-year chemistry major for academic excellence, 2006-2007
• C.O. Pauley Award, given to one junior based on GPA, course diversity, and campus citizenship, 2006-2007

CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, IA (Summer 2007)
Research Intern : National Science Foundation REU in Computational Materials Science
Experimental Position in K-Space Determined Using Band Structure and Fermi Surface Calculations.

• Theoretically determine the electronic band structure and Fermi surfaces of the crystalline solid LuSb.
• Methodically compare theoretical band structure to experimental photoemission spectra to determine position in reciprocal space.
• Participate in a series of lectures on genetic algorithms.
• Present research in a joint poster session for several Iowa State REUs.

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT, CORNELL COLLEGE, Mount Vernon, IA (Summer 2006)
Research Intern : Synthesis and Spectroscopic Study of Streptocyanine Dyes

• Synthesize a series of aminopentadienylideneammonium salts.
• Characterize compounds by melting point, HNMR spectra, UV-Vis absorption, and fluorescence.
• Collaborate with physics interns to purify organic dyes for use in their fuel cell project.
• Presented research at Cornell's Student Symposium, April 2007.

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT, CORNELL COLLEGE, Mount Vernon, IA (Feb. 2007 - Present)
Tutor / Lab assistant

• Assist students in organic and physical chemistry with learning the material and understanding assigned problems.
• Prepare materials and solutions for lab courses.

SPANISH DEPARTMENT, CORNELL COLLEGE, Mount Vernon, IA (Jan. 2006 - May 2007)
Assistant to Lisa Green-Douglass, Visiting Faculty

• Create and update exercises for online workbook used in the language lab.
• Evaluate student performance on coursework and exams.

PEOPLES STATE BANK, Albia, IA (Summer 2004, 2005)
Bank Teller

• Balance and maintain cash drawer.
• Print checks, cash tickets, and loan documents.
• Accomplish multiple independent computer projects to maintain bank records.
• Answer phones, including funds transfers.

• American Chemical Society, student affiliate; chapter Secretary (2005 - 2007), President. (2007- Present). Presented poster about group at National ACS Meeting in Chicago, IL. (Spring 2007)
• Chemistry Reading Group, held in the spring of each year. (2005-2007)
• Cornell wind ensemble, currently 1st chair tuba and section leader. (2004 - Present)
• Roman Catholic Community Association, Webmaster (2006 - 2007), Spiritual Leader. (2007 - Present)
• Relay for Life, which benefits the American Cancer Society. (May 2007)
• Helping Hands, one of Cornell's Living & Learning Communities. (2006 - 2007)
• Living & Learning Council, executive body for all of the communities. (2006-2007)
• Merner residence hall council, Treasurer. (2005 - 2006)