Pronounced "LAY-nuh" (correct pronunciation of surname is straightforward)
"The Towny"
"Feline personal trainer"
"30-second signal finder"
"Serenader of OPAs"
"One who does not live in filth"
"Ambassador's Understudy"
Fan Club members: at least 3
Education
- Earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Mathematics at
- Began graduate
work in Physical Chemistry at the
Work Experience
- Member of John
C. Wright’s research group, November 2006 to present
- Teaching
Assistant
- Taught
Chemistry 103 and Chemistry 104 with Professors Paul M. Treichel and
Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, respectively.
- Research
Experience for Undergraduates Program
- Conducted
bioanalytical and electrochemical research mentored by Dr. Ingrid
Fritsch and members of her research group.
- Chemistry
Department Work Study
- Duties include:
Prepare labs, clean labs, classify chemicals, organize the chemical
inventory and MSDS’s, and serve as an assistant to the
chemistry faculty, September 2002 to May 2006.
- Tutor
- Chemistry,
Math, and Writing, September 2002 to May 2006.
- Resident
Assistant
- Community
builder, counselor, and resource for students living in the residence
hall, September 2003 to May2005.
Achievements
and
Awards
- Anthony Ray
Jude Research Award for outstanding summer research at the
- Outstanding
Student Award: Chemistry, Math, and Choral Music,
- Outstanding
Student Award: Freshman in Chemistry,
- A member of
Gold Key Chapter of Mortar Board at
- Founder’s
Day Award of Lakeland College for academic excellence, outstanding
campus leadership, and exemplary service to chapel and to church,
February 2005.
Community
Activities
- A member of
Salem United Church of Christ,
- Teach the
Senior High Sunday School class.
- Member of the
choir.
- Member of the
Madison Symphony Chorus, January 2007 to present.
Just for Fun
- After graduate
school, I want to be a chemistry professor. Besides science and
teaching science, I enjoy singing, reading, cooking, and spending time
with family, friends, and my kitties, Addie and Livingston.