Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
• Established a faster, more capable workflow for DNA-encoded library reaction discovery • Documented >50 reactions on- and off-DNA • Implemented a ‘go/no-go’ prioritization strategy that kept my research focused and goal-oriented
• Synthesized four novel lincosamide antibiotics, and tested their potency in vitro. Performed >50 chemical reactions • Characterized products with 1D- and 2D-NMR, FTIR, & LCMS, and isolated with HPLC • Documented detailed experimental protocols and yields in electronic lab notebook • Plated and cultured bacterial cells for antibiotic MIC studies
• Taught a weekly section for “Quantum, Statistical, and Computational Chemistry” • Fostered a collaborative, inclusive learning environment in my classroom • Strong communication with the rest of the course staff to ensure synchronization of sections and labs
• Facilitated group work in a classroom setting of 20 students • Graded homework and sta ffed the Math Question Center to support collaborative learning
• Coordinated activities of ten 15-year-old boys at a physically active outdoor summer camp • Pioneered age-appropriate lesson plans to teach children chemistry via the compost cycle