Experiences at University of Illinois

Overall management

My educational background and experience

Earned MA in English Literature
Designed/taught special university learning programs.
Earned 4.0 grade average.

Earned BA in English/Education

Language and Culture Studies.

Pursued interests in software development formally through classes toward a degree in what I love and informally being a part of NCSA, and ACM, programming for fun and dollars. Maintained a wide breadth of education through taking liberal arts classes as well to remain versatile in society.

Accomplished the synthesis of "HIP", a building block of the depsipeptide Didemnins. Developed a new method for the synthesis of enoyl and dienoyl tetramic acids related to streptolydigin and tirandamycin. Discovered novel reactions and rearrangements.

I was highly involved at the U of I through my sorority and other campus organizations. I am confident that I made an impact on my college campus and in the surrounding community.

Care and maintenance of animals used for research purposes, includes:
procedures such as administering test compounds and drawing
blood for clinical pathology. Maintained updated records for animals
involved in government approved studies.

Curriculum focusing on psychology and East Asian Language and Culture.