E. Paige Zimmerman
Hattiesburg
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication and presentation skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication, enthusiasm, and a positive outlook.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
The University of Southern Mississippi
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Advisor: Dr. Olivia McNair, McNair Research Group
- Planned and led an ongoing project involving investigation into the thermal conductivities of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and boron nitride (BN) nanocomposites.
- Characterized PPS samples using TGA and DSC.
Undergraduate Researcher
The University of Southern Mississippi
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Advisor: Dr. Heather Broadhead, Broadhead Research Group
- Sieved and neutralized various hydrogels to study their rheological properties.
- Used eukaryotic microorganisms to probe the microstructures of these hydrogels.
- Gathered and interpreted visual data with a DMIL LED Fluo Inverted Microscope.
- Performed testing of the rheological properties of hydrogels using a Brookfield viscometer.
- Interpreted viscometry data to draw conclusions concerning critical concentrations of hydrogels.
Education
B.S. - Polymer Science and Engineering
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2025
Skills
- Experience with MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Fusion 360
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
- Leica DMIL LED Fluo Inverted Microscope
- Brookfield Viscometry
- Laboratory techniques
- Scientific writing
Awards
Academic Excellence Scholarship Award, Fall 2019 – Spring 2022, Mississippi Eminent Scholar Grant, Fall 2019 – Spring 2022, CIEF Polymer Science Scholar, Fall 2020
Affiliations
- USM Polymer Science Association member, Fall 2019 – Present
- Chair of Sustainability, Spring 2019 – Spring 2021
- Chair of Diversity and Inclusion, Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
- Laboratory mentor for sophomore undergraduate students, Fall 2024
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
The University of Southern Mississippi
06.2024 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
The University of Southern Mississippi
09.2019 - 12.2022
B.S. - Polymer Science and Engineering
The University of Southern Mississippi
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