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Dorothy J. MillerPhone: 860-818-2219 Address: 42 Farmbrook DriveEmail: [email protected] Tolland, CT 06084
EducationSiena College Loudonville, New YorkBachelor of Science in Chemistry, with a minor in Physics, GPA 3.77 Expected May 2016Dean’s List Fall 2013, President’s List Fall 2014 & Spring 2015, Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society, McGuire Society2015 Nuclear Chemistry Summer School San Jose State UniversityACS and Department of Energy Funded Summer Program Summer 2015Florence University of the Arts Florence, ItalyStudy Abroad Summer 2013
ExperienceStudent Researcher January 2014 - CurrentSiena College; Loudonville, New York Research Advisor: Jodi O’DonnellHighly Discriminatory Electropolymerized Crown Porphyrin Thin Film Sensors
Synthesized and polymerized metalated crown porphyrin thin film sensors using synthesis and electrochemistry Conducted experiments using UV-vis Spectrophotometer to conclude if the film detected volatile organic compounds Applied problem solving techniques to analyze results and guide further experimentation Analyzed UV-vis spectra using Origin and Microsoft Excel to determine efficiency of thin film sensors Utilized Atomic Force Microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope to examine properties of metalated thin films Presented poster at Sci Mix Poster Session at 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition Division of Inorganic Chemistry Travel Awardee
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard Star Hill Family Athletic Center; Tolland, CT September 2009- June 2014Indian Valley YMCA; Ellington, CT June 2013- June 2014
Developed group and private lesson plans and instructed members ranging from infants to adults of all abilities Coached struggling students using creative techniques to improve their performance Communicated effectively with students, parents, and co-workers
Relevant CourseworkChemistry
General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Analytical Chemistry I, Inorganic Chemistry I, Organometallic Chemistry, Chemical Communications, and Thermodynamics & Equilibrium, Physical Chemistry I Lab, Inorganic Synthesis (Fall 2015), Physical Biochemistry (Fall 2015)
Nuclear Chemistry Survey Course with Lab and Radiation Safety/Health PhysicsPhysics
General Physics I & II, Electronic Instrumentation, Astrophysics I, Mechanics (Fall 2015)Mathematics
Calculus I, II, III, Differential EquationsSkills
Proficient with UV-visible Spectrophotometry, Electrochemical Methods using Cyclic Voltammetry, Atomic Force Microscopy, Radioactive Counting Methods
Proficient in Origin, MNova, Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010 Certified Red Cross Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid
Activities and InterestsVarsity Division I Athlete September 2013-CurrentSiena College Women’s Swimming & Diving
Team Captain 2015-2016 MAAC Women’s Swimming & Diving All-Academic Team Train 20+ hours per week including competitions
Club MemberSiena College Chemistry & Biochemistry Club, Treasurer 2015-2016 September 2013-CurrentSiena College Best Buddies September 2013-Current
Interact at least twice a month with an adult who has special needs
