alicia hughes

About

Though I am still a student, I am a quick study who masters skills and concepts efficiently. I am also able to see things from different perspectives, which allows me to see every part of a problem and look at all the possible angles to solve it. I think of myself as a modern day renaissance woman, who uses my scientific knowledge in combination with my artistic ability, technological prowess, and other abilities to do the best job possible. I also strive to be one that is valued personally in the workplace and who is seen as a joy to be around by my colleagues. I hope to be someone who can be relied on no matter what, and who is known as achieving excellence regardless of what position I am in or how things are going.

Country

united states

City

victorville

Industry

chemicals

Skill

air free synthesis, schlenk line, nmr spectroscopy, raman spectroscopy, chromatography, rotary evaporator, uv/vis, ir spectroscopy, titration, atomic absorption, cyclic voltammetry, aseptic technique, microsoft excel, gram staining, research, public speaking, laboratory safety, time management, graphic design, academic tutoring, microsoft office, multivariable calculus, chemistry, microscopy

Experience

microbiology laboratory teaching assistant

azusa pacific university

2014-9 - 2014-12 · 4 mos

I answered students’ questions and clarified concepts, assisted with lab set up, clean up, and grading, and ensured that safety procedures were followed and that materials were properly disposed of and handled.

general biology laboratory teaching assistant

azusa pacific university

2013-1 - 2013-5 · 5 mos

I answered students' questions and lead open lab practical study sessions as well as assisted with lab set up, clean up, and grading.

student researcher

student to scholar research program

2015-5 - 2016-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

My current work involves developing synthesis and isolation methods for dinitrosyl iron complexes and requires the use of IR and H-NMR analysis as well as researching previously conducted procedures and altering as needed for the new structures as well as using chemistry concepts to attempt previously untried procedures.

Education

azusa pacific university

chemistry

2012-1 - 2016-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

My education has not only given me the knowledge necessary to enter the field of chemistry, but has also taught me how to be a servant leader and team player. I am especially proud of the Department of Biology & Chemistry for providing numerous and extensive hands on experiences with various instruments and techniques, as well as faculty and staff who are open and available for individual help and mentorship. Activities and Societies: Founding Member and Treasurer of the APU Chemistry Club, a club devoted to the professional, educational, and social development of the university's students, especially within the Department of Biology & Chemistry.