Calvin Haines

Led a 3-hour weekly laboratory session for 24 students enrolled in Principles of Chemistry I. Monitored experiments involving observation of simple reactions and measuring physical properties; ensured students follow safety protocol. Held weekly extra office hours, helped students work through difficult assignments. Evaluated and graded lab reports and tests 4 additional hours per week.

Worked as a research and development specialist 40 hours a week for color technology solutions company. Created new formulas and scale-ups for color matching based on color spectrum data using Excel. Produced colorants using pilot-scale media milling, dispersion, and blending equipment, and spectrophotometer. Performed quality control testing on samples, specifically evaluating color strength and hue, viscosity, pH, and particle size. Wrote product development reports, identifying significant data.

Performed 25 hours a week of researching involving synthesis and characterization of pH-sensitive liposomes as a vehicle for drug delivery to fungal infected cells. Built and operated extruder to create uniform liposomes. Cultured fungal cells for imaging under a transmission electron microscope. Tested for liposome contamination by monitoring separation via thin-layer chromatography.

Provided hospitality to patrons, answered phone calls for take-out orders, and assisted chefs by preparing ingredients and appetizers (sashimi, edamame, pot stickers).