Jada Carter (562)760-3830 |
[email protected] https://jcvirtutalportfolio.weebly.com/ EDUCATION California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Seaside, CA Bachelor of Science, Biology - Molecular Science | Major GPA: 3.631
August 2016 - May 2020
Dean’s List; School of Natural Sciences, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, and Fall 2018. RESEARCH INTERESTS My research interests include topics within chemistry, biochemistry, environmental biology and engineering, and environmental toxicology. LABORATORY BASED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) Scholar June 2018 - Present Goeltz Lab of Applied Electrochemistry at CSU, Monterey Bay - Seaside, CA ● Asst. Prof. John Goeltz, PhD ● High Concentrations of TEMPOL in various ionic melts ● Worked with 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO, iprOH, and Et4NCl•4H2O to determine feasibility of creating an energy dense, long lasting, and cheap battery with applications for sustainable and/or wearable technology ● Using TEMPOL, methyl viologen, benzyl viologen, ethylene glycol, and water in various ratios to create energy dense battery materials Professional Association of Diving Instructors Summer Research Intern June 2015 - August 2015 Aquatic Nursery at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - San Pedro, CA ● Nicole Nakata and Dr. Kiersten Darrow ● Raised copepods of the species Tigriopus californicus to monitor birthrate of a control and experimental groups, using wavelength exposure as the experimental variable PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS POSTER PRESENTATIONS: High concentrations of electroactive TEMPOL in ionic melts of Tetraethylammonium Chloride, CSUMB Summer Research Symposium, Tanimura and Antle Library, CSUMB, Seaside, CA, August 11th, 2018. ORAL PRESENTATIONS: How is Tigriopus californicus affected by changes in the color of the wavelength they are exposed to?, Young Scientists Symposium, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, CA, August 15th, 2015.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Cornell University Diversity Preview Weekend March 2019 Cornell University - Ithaca, NY ● One of 41 students selected to be a part of this weekend of inclusion that seeks to promote visibility of disadvantaged communities in graduate STEM fields, specifically within the Biology department ● Participated in workshops facilitated by current graduates that focused on CV and personal statement development TEACHING EXPERIENCE Summer Intern/Teacher’s Assistant June 2017 - August 2017 Digital Revolution - Long Beach, CA ● Worked with different classes of 4-6 students from ages 6-14 each week ● Facilitated classes that taught basic coding ● Taught the fundamentals of game design, animation and filmmaking LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Outdoor Wilderness Orientation Workshop Leader August 2018 California State University, Monterey Bay - Seaside, California ● Lead a mixed group of ten incoming freshmen and transfer students on a camping trip through Kings Canyon National Park in order to alleviate the anxiety of the first year experience ● Helped to organize activities such as meal prep, hikes, and site-seeing VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Bureau of Land Management Volunteer September 2018 - December 2018 Fort Ord National Monument - Marina, California ● Maintained existing conservation and restoration projects ● Eliminated invasive species to create space to grow native populations Dog Adoption Pavilion Volunteer January 2017 - January 2018 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Monterey County - Salinas, California ● Cared for dogs by taking them for walks and recreation time ● Maintained facilities by cleaning rooms and runs, doing laundry, and washing feeding dishes ● Provided customer service by facilitating patron-animal interactions AFFILIATIONS CSU - Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation October 2018 - Present ● An organization which works to increase the participation of those who have faced social, educational, or economic barriers to STEM careers and prepares undergraduates for graduate school
McNair Scholars Program September 2018 - Present ● A competitive program which promotes doctoral studies through direct research experiences for first generation, low-income, minority undergraduates CSUMB Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) June 2018- Present ● Member of this on campus organization that connects undergraduates to meaningful research opportunities and provides classes for professional development Rick and Suzanne Kayne Foundation Scholarship June 2016 - Present ● Member of this renewable, nomination based scholarship for minority, low-income student from the Greater Los Angeles Area attending a UC or CSU institution for STEM or business related fields ● Works with ScholarMatch and America Needs You (ANY) to provide a comprehensive scholarship including academic advising, career advising, and monetary benefits American Chemical Society ● Member of the Northern California Chapter of ACS
September 2018 - Present
CERTIFICATIONS Conflicts of Interest: For Everyone, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Responsible Conduct of Research: Physical Science RCP, CITI COMPETENCIES ● Titration, Mid-IR, Cyclic Voltammetry, Solid-Solid Extraction, Solid-Liquid Extraction, Bulk Electrolysis, UV-Vis Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, Viscometry, Osmometry, Water activity ● Photoshop, Rstudio, and Weebly