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2002 - 2007 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Department of Chemistry
Research Assistant
 Investigated fluorescence quenching methods for detection of nitrated explosives by screening
fluorophores based on sensitivity and incorporating them into potential field-ready devices for
explosives detection.
 Utilized the pH-dependent fluorescence of fluorescein for determination of acids in solution and applied
this method to analysis of foods and beverages (juices, wines, and vinegars) and drugs of abuse (γ-
hydroxybutyric acid or GHB) by HPLC.
Teaching Assistant
 16 semesters of experience instructing physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and quantitative
analysis, both in lecture and laboratory formats.
 Helped develop undergraduate laboratory course in advanced analytical chemistry including numerous
independent projects.
Undergraduate Research Mentor
 Mentored three undergraduate researchers at various stages in their undergraduate programs over a four
year period.
 Instructed on proper laboratory technique, data analysis, and independent critical thinking skills.
MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
 Member, General Chapters – Chemical Analysis Expert Committee, United States Pharmacopeia, 2010-2015.
 Member, Subdivision on Chromatography and Separations Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry Division, American
Chemical Society, 2009-present.
 Member, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 2008-present.
 Stakeholder, Working Group Member, Expert Review Panelist, and Task Force Co-Chair, AOAC
INTERNATIONAL Stakeholder Panel on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN), 2010-present.
 Editorial Board Member, J. AOAC Int., 2014-present.
 Technical Division on Reference Materials Executive Committee Member, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 2013-present.
 Secretary, Washington Chromatography Discussion Group, 2009-2015.
 Member, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, International Advisory Board, 2017-present.
 Member, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Official Methods Board, 2016-present.
 Member, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Technical Programming Council, 2016-present.
 Co-Chair, International Vitamin Conference (IVC), 2014.
PUBLICATIONS, ABSTRACTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Please see attached list.
SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS
 Fellow, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 2016.
 Achievement in Technical and Scientific Excellence, Stakeholder Panel on Strategic Food Analytical Methods
(SPSFAM) Food Allergen Working Group, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 2016.
 William P. Slichter Award, National Institute of Standards & Technology, 2015.
 Expert Review Panel of the Year Member, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 2015.
 Outstanding Graduate Student Woman, Faculty-Professional Women’s Association, Michigan State University, 2006.
 Excellence-in-Teaching Citation, College of Natural Science, Michigan State University, 2006.
 Tracy Hammer Outstanding Graduate Student Award, College of Natural Science, Michigan State University, 2005.