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IFTEKHAR SHOWPNIL
Delaware, OH 43015 *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH Aug 2009 - May 2013
B.A. Degree in Chemistry & Biology
GPA: 3.66/4.0
EMPLOYMENT & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Tutor at Tutor.com Oct 2013 - Present
Teach high school and intro level college chemistry at tutor.com using interactive classroom software
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH
Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry Aug 2012 - May 2013
Assisted with teaching proper laboratory techniques to a class of General Chemistry students
Handled and disposed hazardous chemicals for designated experiments
Demonstrated the use of analytical instruments and volumetric glassware
Regulated practice of appropriate safety measures in the laboratory as instructed in MSDS
Resident Assistant, Residential Life Aug 2010 - May 2013
Oversaw a floor of upperclassmen college students from diverse backgrounds
Led a group of voluntary participants to organize multiple successful campus events
Communicated regularly with residents and campus offices to address specific problems
Responded to fire alarms and flood in residential halls
Enforced university policies in residential halls and accurately documented all violations
Mediated conflicts between residents
Dubai: Globalization and Geography (OWU Theory to Practice Grant) November 2012
Collected information on the effects of Globalization on Dubai’s economy
Interviewed scholars to learn about the socio-cultural, political and economic background of Dubai
Summer Undergrad Research Fellow, American Soc. of Plant Biologists May 2012 - Aug 2012
Investigated root gravity responses in a family of auxin transport mutants in ArabidopsisThaliana
Devised & performed experiments using molecular biology techniques to characterize pin single and
double mutants in Arabidopsis Thaliana
Used techniques such as dissolution, media preparation, sterilization, micropipetting, DNA/RNA
extractions, PCR, gel electrophoresis, autoclave, titration, pH meter and automated image analysis
LABORATORY SKILLS
FTIR Ion Selective Ultracentrifuge Gaussian
HPLC Electrode Gel Rat Techniques:
GCMS Rotary Evaporator Electrophoresis handling,
TLC pH meter PCR anesthesia, tail
GC Micropipetting Microsoft Office snip,
Mass Autoclave MSDS intramuscular
Spectrometry Bradford Assay SciFinder injection
NMR Standardization Mathematica Microscopy:
Atomic Absorption Ammonium LaTex Compound,
UV/Vis Sulfate SciGress Dissecting,
Fractionation ChemDraw Confocal
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Summer Science Research Symposium, Ohio Wesleyan University September 2010 & 2012
American Society of Plant Biologists Midwest Annual Meeting, Purdue University March 2011
Plant Biology 2013: Annual meeting of American Society of Plant Biologists, Providence RI July 2013
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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP ROLES
Habitat for Humanity (Community Service Organization) Aug 2011 - May 2013
Mission Trips: Chicago (March 2012), New York (March 2013)
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity: Social Director (Mar 2012-Dec 2012) Feb 2012 - May 2013
o Developed a guideline of social events to foster relationship with other organizations
o Assisted with organization of fundraisers for the fraternity’s philanthropic events
o Awards: Service Award, 2013
OWU Better Together (Interfaith Organization):V.P. (Aug 2011-Jul 2012) Jan 2011 - May 2013
o Established an effective constitution for the organization
o Promoted interfaith dialogue in college campus
o Organized campus events focused on social justice issues
Tauheed (A faith based organization): President (Jan 2011 – Dec 2011) Jan 2011 - May 2013
Progress OWU (Community Service Organization) Aug 2011 - May 2013
OWU Horizons International (Multicultural Umbrella Organization) Feb 2012 - May 2013
The Ethical Decision Making and Moral Values Symposium, Hilton Head Islands, SC Oct 2012
Intramural Soccer Aug 2010 - May 2013
HONORS & AWARDS
OWU Golden Bishop Award: Meek Leadership Award (April 2013), Program of the Year (April 2012)
Phi Beta Kappa (High Attainment in Liberal Scholarship, May 2013)
Department of Chemistry: CRC Press Chemistry Achievement Award (2010), The Charles H. and
Magdalen Shafer Chemistry Scholarship (2011), The Ralph E. Hall Fellowship (2012), Chi Gamma Nu
(Chemistry Honorary Society) (2013)
Department of Botany & Microbiology: Decker/Ichida Award, 2012 (Highest Junior GPA in Department),
Burns - Shirling Award, 2013 (Academic Achievement in the Department)
Ohio Campus Compact: Charles J. Ping Student Service Award (2011-2012)
The Bliss and Mildred Wiant Award for Interfaith Service and Leadership (May 2013)
Department of Math and Computer Science: Florence Leas Prize (Fi rst Year Student Award)
Academic Achievements: Trustee Scholarship, John H. Stoner Scholarship
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