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.