Research Experience
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Angenent Lab, Washington University (March 2005 — May 2006, September 2006 — May 2007)
- Researched startup and upkeep of microbial fuel cell stacks
- Evaluated a variety of graphite electrode materials and methods of coating
- Attempted to use molecular methods to monitor levels of Cytochrome c in B. Theta
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Samson Lab, MIT (June 2006 — August 2006)
- Performed preliminary experiments investigating the use of flow cytometry to quantify protein levels in cell response to DNA damage
Leadership Experience
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St. Louis Area Dance Marathon Web Relations Chair (December 2004 — December 2006)
- Member of larger board that raised over $70,000 in 2005 and over $122,000 in 2006
- Worked closely with other board members on moving event from an individual-based event to a pair-based event, with tasks including:
- Redesigning dancer registration workflow
- Moving fundraising goals to a pair focus
- Rebuilding entire website around the new pair system
- Worked with Apple Campus Representatives to feature their sponsorship of event, including building a computerized check-in system
- Contacted and followed through on sponsorship by OpenDNS of event
- Won the 2006-2007 Student Organization Progressive Leadership Award
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Chancellor's Committee on Environmental Quality (Spring 2005 — May 2007)
- Treasurer (January 2006 — December 2006)
- Worked on financing and billing of the first solar panels on campus
- Webmaster (January 2006 — May 2007)
- Student Union Engineering Senator (July 2004 — May 2006)
- Ruby/Umrath College Council Representative (September 2003 — May 2004)
Web Programming
Other Work Experience
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Yahoo! Operations Tools Intern (June 2007 — August 2007)
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Student Union Webmaster (February 2006 — April 2007)
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STaRS Web Developer (September 2005 — December 2005)
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SSSAS Technology Intern (June 2004 — August 2004)
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River Riders Rafting Guide (May 2003 — August 2003)
Awards and Honors
Newspaper Appearances
Student Life
Record
Daily Ways to Make a Difference
"And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing." - 1 Corinthians 13:3 (KJV)
"Our most valuable possessions are those which can be shared without lessening; those which, when shared, multiply. Our least valuable possessions are those which, when divided, are diminished." - William H. Danforth
"Sometimes I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can any deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It's beyond me." - Zora Neale Hurston
"Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight" - Phillips Brooks
