Erin Frenk
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Motivated undergraduate research student with experience conducting scientific research, data analysis, and writing research papers. Strengths include a detailed-oriented nature, problem-solving abilities, and a strong drive to achieve goals and improve skills. Many contributions made toward discovering ways to improve the environment through my research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Research Student
Kansas State University Chemistry Deptartment
Manhattan, KS
01.2023 - Current
- Research Project: Self-Assembled Bolaamphiphile-Based Organic Nanotubes as Efficient Cu(II) Ion Adsorbents.
- Research Project: The electrochemical incorporation of Europium ions into graphene oxide films for rare earth element separations.
- Research Project: The electrochemical growth of mixed-metal Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant information related to project goals.
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.
- Reviewed and analyzed data from experiments to generate meaningful results.
- Became knowledgeable with XRD, XRR, and ellipsometry to analyze samples.
- Effectively explained my research and its purpose to research peers and media outlets.
Undergraduate Research Intern
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, Illinois
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Research project: The electrochemical incorporation of Europium ions into graphene oxide films for rare earth element separations.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant scientific studies related to the project.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from research activities, including statistical analyses and conclusions.
- Contributed to manuscript preparation and submission process for peer-reviewed publication.
- Maintained detailed records of all experimental results.
- Assisted with instrument proposal writing and submission processes.
Chemistry Department Lab Preparation Room Employee
Kansas State Chemistry Department
Manhattan, KS
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared weekly teaching labs using chemistry knowledge and instructional information.
- Assist supervisors in tasks regarding the prep room.
- Organized instructional materials, facilities, and solutions for experiments.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment.
- Updated inventory regularly.
Education
B.S - Chemistry
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2026
MBA - Business Administration
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2026
Skills
- Electrochemical techniques, XRD, XRR, and ellipsometry
- Detail-oriented
- Strong scientific writing
- Strong data collection and analysis
- Responds positively to critiques
- Strong public speaker
- Calm under pressure
- Persistent
- Teachable
Publication (under review)
Submitted August 31st, 2024:
Ito, Takashi, et al. “Self-Assembled Bolaamphiphile-Based Organic Nanotubes as Efficient Cu(II) Ion Adsorbents.” Langmuir
Accomplishments
- Two-time Kansas State Phi Lambda Upsilon Undergraduate classroom award recipient
- Bernasek Family Chemistry Scholarship
- Rod Walker Music Scholarship
- Kansas State University Scholar Award
- Kansas State Academic Merit Award
- Featured undergraduate researcher in K-State Seek Magazine Fall 2024
Affiliations
- President of the College of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors
- Vice President of the professional chemistry fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma's Kansas State chapter
- Member of the Kansas State University Honors program
- Member of Kansas State's Internationally recognized ensemble Concert Choir
Certification
- Hazard Communication Training, 10/01/23
- Initial Hazardous Waste Awareness Training, 10/01/23
References
- Dr. Takashi Ito, ito@ksu.edu, Undergraduate Research Mentor
- Dr. Ahmet Uysal, auysal@anl.gov, Argonne National Laboratory Research Mentor
- Dr. Christer Aakeroy, aakeroy@ksu.edu, Honors Chemistry 1 professor, Head of Chemistry Department
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Intern
Argonne National Laboratory
05.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research Student
Kansas State University Chemistry Deptartment
01.2023 - Current
Chemistry Department Lab Preparation Room Employee
Kansas State Chemistry Department
01.2023 - 12.2023
B.S - Chemistry
Kansas State University
MBA - Business Administration
Kansas State University
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