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Lindsey Brazys, Sarah Dunn, Jennifer Herdman, Donna Lubbers, Gina Skubick, Andjela Subotic, Aubrey Szany |
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Lindsey Brazys |
Major: Chemistry with a Biochemistry Concentration After Saint Mary's: Indiana University Law School - Bloomington, IN Department Service: Chemistry 101 Teaching Assistant and Grader Research: Summer research (2004) done at the University of Notre Dame under the guidance of Dr. S. Alex Kandel. This physical chemistry lab uses scanning tunneling microscopes to look at molecules on the nanoscale. In her research specifically, she looked at Copper Phthalocyanine molecules on a Au(111) surface to study their interactions. This research was a preliminary experiment for a more advanced research project in molecular electronics. Senior Comprehensive Presentation: Study of the Interaction of Copper Phthalocyanine Molecules with an Au(111) Surface using STM Other activities: Lindsey was also the Student Activities Board Treasurer and Spirit Chair as well as a member of the Notre Dame Pre-Law Society. She was SMAACS treasurer.
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Major: Chemistry with a Biochemical Concentration Minors: Mathematics and Biology After Saint Mary's: Graduate program at the University of California, San Diego in Biochemistry Department Service: Stockroom Assistant and Grader Research: Research Assistant at UCSD (for two summers) and Notre Dame (for three years) Senior Comprehensive Presentation: Mutational Changes in Class 1 Tax/MHC/HLA-A2 Affect Peptide Binding Other: Sarah was a LOGAN Center officer for two years as the Saturday Recreation Coordinator. She was also a Student Diversity Board officer for two years and a Varsity cross country athlete for three years.
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Jennifer Herdman |
Major: Chemistry Minor: Mathematics After Saint Mary's: Graduate School in Chemistry at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Department Service: Teaching Assistant for Physics and Physical Chemistry Research: Summer and senior research at Hope College under the direction of Dr. William Polik Senior Comprehensive Presentation: Spectroscopy of Highly Excited Vibrational States of Formaldehyde by Dispersed Fluorescence Other: Jennifer was a four-year member of the Saint Mary's soccer team and was captain her senior year. She was also vice president of Pi Mu Alpha (math honor society) and the Secretary/Treasurer of the Student Athletic Advisory Council. Jennifer was elected to Who's Who and Sigma Xi.
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Donna Lubbers |
Major: Chemistry with a Biochemical Concentration Minors: Mathematics and Biology After Saint Mary's: Graduate School in Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Kansas in Lawrence Department Service: Biochemistry Lab Assistant, SMAACS member Research: Summer research at Hope College under the direction of Dr. Michael Pikaart. Senior Comprehensive Presentation: The Effects of Site-Directed Mutagenesis on the Interaction between GATA-1 and DNA Other: Donna won the Saint Catherine's Medal in 2003. She has also served as the Student Activities Board Traditional Events Chair, the Student Diversity Board Community Contact, the Student Judicial Board chair, and as a member of the Midnight Madness and Orientation Welcome Committees. Donna was a volunteer in the community, doing tutoring, working with the elderly and in shelters, with Habitat for Humanity and at St. Joseph Hospital. Donna won the 2005 Outstanding Senior award for the College Alumnae Association and was elected to Who's Who and Sigma Xi. |
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Gina Skubick |
Major: Chemistry with a Biochemical Concentration Minor: Mathematics After Saint Mary's: Graduate School in Organic Chemistry at the University of California, San Diego Department Service: Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry as well as the Preparatory Assistant for General Chemistry and Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Research: Summer 2004 at Columbia University Senior Comprehensive Presentation: Design, Synthesis, and Metal Binding Studies of a4W-IGA: a monomeric, four-helix bundle containing a ferredoxin maquette sequence Other: Gina served as SMAACS co-president for two years and as a SMAACS tutor. SHe was also the LeMans Hall President and the Residence Hall Association historian. She also served as an Orientation Counselor. Gina won the Mother M. Rose Elizabeth Award in Chemistry and was elected to Who's Who and Sigma Xi. She also won the Best Paper Award at the St. Joseph Valley Local Section undergraduate paper day. She graduates Summa cum Laude. |
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Andjela Subotic |
Major: Chemistry with a Biochemical Concentration and Music with a Vocal Concentration Minors: Biology and Mathematics After Saint Mary's: Graduate School in Music at the University of Arkansas Department Service: Teaching Assistant for General Chemistry and Principles of Chemistry Research: Summer of 2004 at the University of Arkansas Senior Comprehensive Presentation: Synthesis and Characterization of Bovine Latoferricin Peptides Andjela is a member of the Madrigal Singers and the Women's Choir. She has served on the Junior Board, Leaders of a New Indiana, and as Vice President of the Music Club. She has performed in various roles in "Under the Milkwood", was Queen of the Night in the "The Magic Flute" and Susanna in the "Marriage of Figaro." Andjela served as SMAACS secretary. Andjela won the American Institute of Chemists Award and was elected to Who's Who. Andjela graduates Summa cum Laude.
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