Angeline Mozrall

Working under Dr. Frey to learn and research about bioinorganic chemistry. The research is based on how an enzyme, Triazine Hydrolase, would degrade Atrazine, a harmful herbicide, when bonded to layered double hydroxide (LDH).

Working under Prof Madushi Raththagala to learn and research about structural biochemistry. This includes working with Starch Excess4 to define its complex structure by using biophysical techniques including x-ray crystallography, small angle x-ray scattering, and differential scanning fluorimetry.

Assisted teachers in experimental biochemistry lab. This would include coming in during and after class hours to help students with lab procedures and understanding the class material.

For 5 weeks, research was done working with Dr. Frey on Inorganic Biochemistry research, looking into how Triazine Hydrolase reacted towards Atrazine when bonded to layered double hydroxide. At the end of the experience, a poster presentation was done on the results.

For 5 weeks, I was working with Dr. Madushi Raththagala on structural biochemistry research. The research included the characterization ZmStarchExcess4 and its mutants kinetics. At the end of the experience, a poster presentation was given on the results.

Working with the Skidmore environmental lab safety department to help manage solid and liquid waste, keep track of chemicals, and make sure the building's lab safety is up to code and following OSHA regulations.

This summer experience consisted of working with the Environmental Science Department and Hudson Lab at RIT to isolate and identify plastic-derived bacteria to see if they are endowed with degradation activity. At the end of this 10 week program, the research was presented at an Undergraduate Research Symposium.

This experience consisted of working with the Hudson Lab at RIT to isolate and identify bacteria derived off of used masks to see if they are endowed with antimicrobial properties. At the end, the research was made into a published paper and presented at an Undergraduate Research Symposium.