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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.