Tracy Snyder

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Harvard, MA *****

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Summary

A recent graduate of Boston University with a BA in chemistry. Experience in synthetic organic

laboratory research. Looking forward to gaining work experience and building professional relationships

in industry.

Education

• Boston University, Boston, MA, 2012

BA in Chemistry

• The Bromfield School, Harvard, MA, 2008

Honors and Extracurricular

• Senior Work for Distinction (Fall 2011 - May 2012)

Thesis Title: Synthesis of Anti-Malarial Polycyclic Ketals and 1,2,3-triazole HDAC 8

Inhibitors

• Boston University Women’s Ultimate Captain/President (June 2011- May 2012)

• Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program recipient (Summer 2010 and 2011)

• PROSTARS recipient (Summer 2009)

Volunteering Efforts

• Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Summers 2005, 2007-2009, 2011)

• Open Door Free Medical Program (Fall 2007 - Spring 2008)

Work Experience

Center for Chemical Methodology and Library Development at Boston University, Boston, MA

June 2008 - August 2008, June 2009 - May 2012

• Microarray development for reaction screening

• Multidimensional screening and methodology development for condensations involving

complex 1,2-diketones

• Synthesis and diversification of o-alkynyl benzaldehyde dimers

• Synthesis and diversification of rhodium catalyzed polycyclic ketals

• Parallel synthesis of selective HDAC 8 inhibitors

Organic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant at Boston University, Boston, MA

October 2011 - May 2012

• Demonstrated organic synthesis techniques to undergraduate classes.

• Monitored students in the laboratory and oversaw the use of the 300 MHz NMR, UPLC-

MS, GC-MC, FT-IR’s and microwave reactors.

Classroom Assistant at Boston University, Boston, MA

September 2008 - May 2009

• Prepared the classroom demonstrations to a proper scale for general chemistry class.

Publications

Goodell, J.R.; Leng, B.; Snyder, T.K.; Beeler, A.B.; Porco, J.A. Multidimensional Screening and

Methodology Development for Condensations Involving Complex 1,2-Diketones. Synthesis 2010(13):

2254-2270.

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