Portland, Oregon, United States
A part of the Pacific Northwest Conservation Science Consortium Lab, where we work to better understand artworks and cultural artifacts using analytical methods such as CT scanning, Raman, DART-MS and more. Working towards a PhD, focusing on understanding copper corrosion via hydrogel sensing methods.
In collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Conservation Science Consortium and others, researching eco-friendly bronze sculpture corrosion inhibitors, investigating arsenic in old book covers and building digital libraries for artifacts and art objects.
Instructing and grading chemistry labs of courses of varying levels, as well as holding office hours. Fall 2022: Quantitative Analysis Winter 2023: Instrumental Analysis Fall 2023: Intro to Chemistry Winter 2024: Instrumental Analysis
Led backpacking and canoeing trips for participants aged 13 to 18. In total, spent 120 nights in the backcountry, culminating with a 38 day trip in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Through this, I gained skills in decision making, risk management, and logistics planning.
Made sure students properly used tools in the wood and metal shops, completed minor repairs on podiums, bandsaws, and other art related objects/equipment, and cleaned up the space.