Carley Folluo
Personal Information
Junior Chemistry Major, minors in Physics and History.
Hometown: Hamilton, IL
Contact Info: 319-795-6977
Undergraduate Research Activities
Summer 2014: Kieft Summer Research with Dr. Brad Sturgeon (The Role of Xanthurenic Acid in the Polymerization of α-Crystallin Lens Protein)
- Performed gel electrophoresis on porcine lens proteins and bovine α-crystallin lens protein
- Communicated with chemists conducting similar research
- Presented research progress and results to group of peers and superiors via oral presentation
Summer 2015: Summer Opportunity for Intellectual Activity (Percussion Rudiment Development through Piezoelectric Analysis)
- Co-developed, directed, and presented original physics/music collaboration project
- Served as a student mentor for incoming freshmen in the three week program
- Organzed evening activities to promote a healthy transition to college life
Spring 2016: Chem 430 with Brad Sturgeon
Presentations
Aug 2013: SOfIA Presentation
Title: Decipherment
June 2014: Kieft Summer Research Presentations
Title: The Role of Xanthurenic Acid in the Polymerization of α-Crystallin Lens Protein
March 2015: 257th National ACS Meeting Denver, CO
Poster Title: Oxidation of α-Crystallin in the Presence of Xanthurenic Acid Radical
Activities
Musical Ensembles
- Monmouth College Drumline Member, 2013-Current; Tenor Section Leader 2015
- Wind Ensemble Percussionist, Spring 2015-Current
- Percussion Ensemble Member, Spring 2014-Current
Pi Beta Phi Women's Fraternity
- Panhellenic Council President, 2016 Calendar Year
- Policy and Standards Board Chairman, 2015 Calendar Year
- Policy and Standards Board General Member, 2014 Calendar Year