Zaina Ansari
CLC Innovators
HOUSTON,TX
1
year of professional experience
A motivated and dedicated recent graduate from Sam Houston State University with a strong background in biological sciences and hands-on experience in chemical laboratory techniques. Ability to work both independently and in teams in a lab setting with good conflict-resolution skills. Eager to apply acquired skills and knowledge in more professional biological settings.
Work History
Chemistry Education Program Assistant
- Completed a 50-hour professional development institute involving lab curriculum development, experimental design, and development of undergraduate modules
- Collaborated with multiple chemistry faculty mentors to modify a calorimetry-based undergraduate laboratory experiment into a deeper inquiry-based experiment.
- Conducted calorimetry experiments by measuring and analyzing heat transfer between two objects in coffee-cup calorimeters to evaluate results and improve the experimental procedure.
- Presented findings and recommendations for improving the lab's inquiry level to faculty and other members of the program.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
7 Months- Conducted independent research with a faculty mentor, developing an undergraduate electrochemistry laboratory involving copper deposition onto graphite-coated surfaces
- Modified experimental procedure, involving changes to the electrolyte solution and adding stir plates, to troubleshoot and improve the transfer results
- Ran a test of the laboratory experiment with undergraduate students through a student organization and evaluated its performance as an instructional experiment
- Documented findings and developed scientific presentations including the methodology, results, and implications of the experiment
- Presented findings through an oral presentation and a poster presentation at academic conferences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
- Dean's List [Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026]
- [Everett Family Bio Scholarship] Scholarship Recipient
- [3.96] GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
- [Society of Forensic Science] Member
High School Diploma
Skills
PCR
Gel Electrophoresis
Spectrophotometry
Micropipetting techniques
Calorimetry techniques
Aseptic Technique
Microbial staining
Light Microscopy
Data analysis
Timeline
Chemistry Education Program Assistant
CLC Innovators
08.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Sam Houston State University - Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science
01.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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Klein Cain High School
High School Diploma
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