Difference between revisions of "Zelinda Taylor"
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Fall 2017-Spring 2018: Worked to oxidize lignin monomers, worked as mentee of Stephanie Saey | Fall 2017-Spring 2018: Worked to oxidize lignin monomers, worked as mentee of Stephanie Saey | ||
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*[http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Oxidative_Properties_of_Lignin_%26_Similar_Compounds ''Free Radical Research - Lignin Monomer Oxidation''] | *[http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Oxidative_Properties_of_Lignin_%26_Similar_Compounds ''Free Radical Research - Lignin Monomer Oxidation''] | ||
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| + | *[https://youtu.be/r8MQnQ9-dEs?fbclid=IwAR3UBlweXaQYS6u1rhF_7YkhYL3ptLL7jWD_lZow_40_Mk1jHfw3T3oUU-E ''Rat Cay Footage''] | ||
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*[http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Oxidative_Properties_of_Lignan ''Biological Dimers: Lignan''] | *[http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Oxidative_Properties_of_Lignan ''Biological Dimers: Lignan''] | ||
*Began collaboration with [http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Taylor_Coffman ''Taylor Coffman''] | *Began collaboration with [http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Taylor_Coffman ''Taylor Coffman''] | ||
| + | *[http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/Lignin_Monomers:_Oxidation_and_Degradation ''Compiled research''] July 2018-March 2020 | ||
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==Career Plans== | ==Career Plans== | ||
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| − | I am | + | I am currently applying to medical school for the Fall of 2022. |
Latest revision as of 02:31, 23 December 2021
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Personal Information
Alumni Biochemistry Major
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Undergraduate Research Activities
Summer 2016: Summer Opportunity for Intellectual Activity (SOfIA) with Dr. Bradley Sturgeon & Dr. Laura Moore
- Reviewed literature regarding the chemical processes associated with bread making
- Completed gluten protein extraction from various flour doughs and analyzed via SDS-PAGE
- Altered recipes to produce different flavors and reactions
- Centered research around different flour types and their correlation to different tastes in baked goods
Summer 2017: Summer Opportunity for Intellectual Activity (SOfIA) with Dr. Laura Moore & Dr. Michael Prinsell
- Was a student mentor for incoming freshman for three-week program
- Led group discussions and assisted with experiments regarding varying aromas from bread dough & baked bread
- Helped create final presentation in order to present findings to other students and faculty
- Offered guidance with final poster creation
Fall 2017-Spring 2018: Worked to oxidize lignin monomers, worked as mentee of Stephanie Saey
- Learned proper lab technique as well as gained understanding of collaborative research
- Assisted with preparation of reactions and methodology of HPLC analysis
July 2018: Doc Kieft Summer Research
Fall 2018 and Spring 2019
2019 J-Term: Andros Island Bahamas Immersion Experience
Fall 2019
Spring 2020
- Biological Dimers: Lignan
- Began collaboration with Taylor Coffman
- Compiled research July 2018-March 2020
Presentations
August 2016: SOfIA Presentation
Poster Title: The Chemistry of Baking: The Basics, The Chemistry of Baking: Experiments
August 2017: SOfIA Presentation
July 2018: Doc Kieft Presentation with Lexi Tibbs
Doc Kieft Presentation Summer 2018
March-April 2019: ACS Conference 2019 in Orlando
Poster Title: Oxidation of Lignin Monomers
September 2019: Science Seminar Presentation
Science Seminar Presentation Fall 2019
February 2020: Science Seminar Presentation
Science Seminar Presentation Spring 2020
Interests
Softball
Baking
Traveling
Career Plans
I am currently working in Springfield, IL at Springfield Clinic as a medical practice scribe in dermatology.
I am currently applying to medical school for the Fall of 2022.