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Megan Murphy5267 Rincon St San Diego, California 92115
Phone: 650.716.3076 Fax: 954.975.4823 E-Mail: mmurp123@my.smccd.edu
Education
B.S. Chemistry. Award expected by San Diego State University in 2016. A.A. Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Awarded by Canada Community College in 2012.
Research Experience
• Research Assistant Department of ChemistrySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
February 2015 - Present
• Novel nonlinear muilti-photon laser methods for chemical analysis with zeptomole-level (10-21 mole) or sub-parts-per-quadrillion-level detection sensitivity for a wide range of areas including biomedical, environmental and security applications.
• Supervisor: William Tong, Ph.D.
Abstract
• Ultrasensitive Nonlinear Multi-Photon Laser Wave-Mixing Detection Methods for Environmental and Biomedical Applications
• Sensitive Four Wave-Mixing Detection of Motor Oil for Environmental Applications
Conferences
• Presented at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
November 11th, 2015
• Presented at American Chemical Society Western Regional Meeting (WRM)
November 6th, 2015
• Attended Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA)
November 1st, 2015
• Attended Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Conference
October 26th, 2015
• Presented at San Diego State University Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS)
October 21st, 2015
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• Presented at University of Irvine Undergraduate Symposium
July 2015
• Presented at American Chemical Society Southern California Undergraduate Research Conference (SCURC)
April 20th, 2015
Teaching Experience
• iMPERFKTD Chemistry Tutor Spring 2015-2016• Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Summer 2015• Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Summer 2015
Honors and Awards
• Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) program
February 2nd - Present
• GSA Travel Award November 2015• SACNAS Travel Award October 2015• Dean’s List: San Diego State University Summer 2015• Outstanding Poster Award (SCURC) April 2015• Dean’s List: Canada Community College 2011 - 2012
Affiliations/Memberships
• American Chemical Society November 17th - Present• Geological Society of America (GSA) August 2015 - Present• Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and
Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)August 2015 - Present
• San Diego State Paintball Club (President) August 2013 – May 2015• San Diego State Paintball Club (Vice President) August 2012 – May 2013• Circle K (Member) August 2012 – May 2013
Community Outreach
• Research Gamer: Science and Technology. Present.
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o The project builds games that express complex scientific concepts and problems as video games instead of formulas and you help solve real research problems.
• Data Contributor: Loss of the Night. Present.o Application that helps scientists understand the light footprint of my area.
• Food Sorts: Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. February 2011.
o Labeling/Organizing canned items within warehouse, examined expiration dates, and sorted donations for distribution to assist in the alleviation of poverty.
• Camp Counselor: The Outdoor Education Group. April 2005.o Supervised 10 middle school girls for one week of camping and outdoor
education; teaches children about community, responsibility and courage; all while exposing them to plants, animals and talking care of our environment.
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