Assistant University
Resume:
Judy L. Miska, M.S.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(402) 580–0799
abh4jf@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Organic chemist specializing in organic synthesis (micro and large scale) and
organometallic catalysis with experience in synthesis design, NMR (1H, 13C, 19F in 1D and 2D
experiments), chiral HPLC, chiral GC, GCMS, glove boxes, Schlenk technique, flash
chromatography, prep TLC, TLC, Scifinder and ChemDraw.
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EDUCATION
Master of Science, Organic Chemistry August, 2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Research Advisor: Prof. James M. Takacs
Thesis title: Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroboration:
Directed Asymmetric Desymmetrization
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry May, 2006
American Chemical Society (ACS) Affiliated Degree
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant 2006–2010
Department of Chemistry
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Advisor: Professor James M. Takacs
1. Palladium-Catalyzed Bisdiene Cyclizations
2. Approaches to the Design of Inhibitors for
Targeting the D-Alanyl-D-Alanine Ligase of
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
3. Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroboration:
Directed Asymmetric Desymmetrization
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Undergraduate Research Assistant 2004–2006
Department of Chemistry
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Advisor: Professor Anamitro Banerjee
1. Photochemical Oxidative C–C bond Scission of
2-Nitrobenzyl Enol Ethers
2. Release of Ketones and Aldehydes from Alkyl
Enol Ethers via Photoinduced Electron-Transfer
3. Synthesis of Symmetric 1,2-Diarylethenes from
Arylmethyl Phosphonium Salts
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant 2006–2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Chemistry 253: Organic Chemistry I Lab
Chemistry 263A: Organic Chemistry I Lab for Chemical Engineers
Chemistry 264A: Organic Chemistry II Lab for Chemical Engineers
Chemistry 263: Organic Chemistry I Lab for Chemistry Majors
Chemistry 264: Organic Chemistry II Lab for Chemistry Majors
UCARE Student Mentor 2007
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Responsible for supervising the research of an
undergraduate student in the UCARE program
Undergraduate Research Mentor 2005–2006
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Responsible for supervising the research of an
undergraduate student
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AWARDS
Outstanding Teaching Assistant 2007–2008
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
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PRESENTATIONS and PUBLICATIONS
Poster Presentations
1. Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroboration: 2010
Amide-Directed Asymmetric Desymmetrization
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Graduate Research Poster Session
2. Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroboration: 2009
Amide-Directed Asymmetric Desymmetrization
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Hamilton Hall Scientific Poster Session
3. The Preparation of 13C-Labeled D-Cycloserine 2008
Midwest Regional ACS Meeting, Kearney, NE
4. Approaches to the Design of Inhibitors for Targeting the 2007
D-Alanyl-D-Alanine Ligase of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Graduate Research Poster Session
Presentations
Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydroboration: 2009
Amide-Directed Asymmetric Desymmetrization
Midwest Regional ACS Meeting, Iowa City, IA
Publication-Related Acknowledgements
1. Ngwendson, J. N.; Atemnkeng, W. N.; Schultze, C. M.; Banerjee, A.
A Convenient Synthesis of Symmetric 1,2-Diarylethenes
from Arylmethyl Phosphonium Salts. Org. Lett. 2006, 8, 4085–4088.
2. Yong, P. K.; Banerjee, A. Photochemistry of 2-Nitrobenzyl Enol Ethers:
Oxidative C–C Bond Scission. Org. Lett. 2005, 7, 2485–2487.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Chemical Society 2006–Present
Phi Lambda Upsilon – Rho Chapter, Vice President 2009
Phi Lambda Upsilon – Rho Chapter 2007–2010
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SCIENTIFIC OUTREACH
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chemistry Day Volunteer 2006–2009
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