Supervisor University

Kenneth Daniel Myers

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Enola, PA 17025 717-***-**** (Cell)

717-***-**** (Home)

Education

• MS Chemistry-Expected Graduation Date July 2014

Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

GPA: 3.73 out of possible 4.0

• BS Chemistry-Biochemistry Option, Honors ( May 2011)

Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

GPA: 3.43 out of possible 4.0

Member, Bloomsburg University Honors Program

R esearch and Experience

Polymer Research at Bucknell University (Fall 2012-Summer 2014) Bucknell University

Thesis: Synthesis of Telechelic and Cyclic Poly (methyl acrylate) by ATRP and RTA-ATRC

• Synthesized polystyrene, poly (methyl acrylate) and poly (methyl methacrylate) using atom

t ransfer radical polymerization

• Performed coupling reactions of polystyrene, poly (methyl acrylate) and poly (methyl

methacrylate) using atom t ransfer radical polymerization and radical t rap assisted atom

t ransfer radical polymerization

• Characterization performed using a Varian 400 M Hz N MR and TOSOH EcoSEC 83020

GPC

Laboratory Teaching Assistant (Fall 2012-Spring 2014) Bucknell University

• Assisted with general organic chemistry labs

• Graded lab notebook pages and post lab questions

Laboratory Research Technician (Oct. 2011-Oct. 2012) Supervisor Dr. Mark Tapsak,

B loomsburg University

Development of Biocompatible Polyurethane Membrane for Dexcom Glucose Sensor

• Prepared reaction vessels to handle air and water sensitive materials

• Synthesized polyurethane materials by step-growth polymerization

• Characterized polymers by NMR, GPC, TGA, and FTIR

• Prepared waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs)

• Analyzed PUDs using laser particle counting and viscometry

• Compiled data using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2010)

Laboratory Preparation Assistant (Spring 2008-Spring 2011) Bloomsburg University

• Prepared General Chemistry 1 during the Spring of 2008, Supervisor Dr. Bruce Wilcox

• Prepared Biochemistry 1 and 2 from Fall 2008-Spring 2011, supervisor Dr. Toni Trumbo-

Bell

• Gained experience with biochemical materials, strong acids and bases, buffer preparation,

and gel and ion exchange chromatography preparation

O rganometallic Research at Bloomsburg University (Fall 2010-Spring 2011) Supervisor Dr.

Phillip Osburn

Synthesis and Coordination Chemistry of Hemilabile Pincer Ligands Containing N-Heterocyclic

Carbenes

• Synthesized organometallic palladium catalysts using inert atmosphere techniques

i ncluding a nit rogen glovebox and Schlenk line

• Characterization performed using a Bruker 400 M Hz N MR and a Nicolet IR200 infrared

spectrometers

• Purifications performed with a Reveleris® Flash chromatography system and TLC

University of Rochester Summer REU (Summer 2010) Supervisor Dr. Rudi Fasan

Periplasmic Display of Protein Binding Sequences in E. coli Cells

• Constructed and expressed protein binding sequences for the investigation of protein

t argets and receptors

• Grew cells and utilized fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) and Ni-NTA agarose

p urification

• Incorporated Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) and Mat r ix-assisted

L aser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) to analyze the structures of the protein binding

sequences

• Employed ELIZA assays to attach the protein binding sequences to the periplasmic space

• Improved ability to create posters and perform oral presentations

Vi rginia Tech Bioengineering/Bioinformatics Summer I nstitute (Summer 2009) Supervisor

D r. Yong Xu

Holey Scaffolds Project

• Participated in the development of laser imaging device to view living cells while still in the

body

• Applied diffuse reflectance spectrophotometry to create scaffolds that mimic the body on

w hich to grow t issue.

• In tegrated engineering techniques and f luorescent microscopes to formulate a design

• Improved presentation skills using Microsoft Office PowerPoint and proper design formats

for posters

Bloomsburg University Summer Research Award (Summer 2008) Supervisor Dr. Toni

T rumbo-Bell

K inetics of Enzyme Synthesis of Nitric Oxide from Arginine Derivatives in Weight Training

Supplements

• Investigated the kinetic effects of nit r ic oxide lifting supplements using an in vitro assay

• Implemented UV/Vis. spectrophotometers, SigmaPlot, pH meters, biochemical resin column

chromatography, and reagent preparation

• Incorporated scientific li terature research to design the assay and explore methods of

analysis

• Established proper PowerPoint presentation and poster techniques

Peer Reviewed Papers

• Myers, Kenneth D., Eric S. Tillman. “ Synthesis of Telechelic and Cyclic Poly (methyl

acrylate) by ATRP and RTA-ATRC.” M anuscript in Progress

• Carnicom, Elizabeth M., William E. Coyne, Kenneth D. Myers, and Eric S. Tillman. "One

Pot, Two Step Sequence Converting Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Directly to

Radical Trap-assisted Atom Transfer Radical Coupling." Polymer 54.21 (2013): 5560-567.

Poster Presentations

• Metz, Jarid M., Osburn, P. L., Myers, K. D., & Pike, R. D. "Construction of base tunable

hemilabile pincer complexes." ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN

CHEMICAL SOCIETY. Vol. 243. 1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA:

AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 2012.

• Myers, K. D., Bell, T.A. “Kinetics of Enzymatic Synthesis of Nitric Oxide from Arginine

Derivatives in Weight Training Supplements.” ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. Vol. 236. 1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC

20036 USA: AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 2008.

Awards and Scholarships

• Kalman Research Award, Bucknell University, 2013

• Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honor Society, Bloomsburg University, 2011

• American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior, Bloomsburg University, 2011

• American I nstitute of Chemists Foundation Outstanding Biochemistry Senior,

B loomsburg University, 2011

• Junior Chemistry Scholarship/Outstanding Junior, Bloomsburg University, 2010

• David Mu rphy Memorial Scholarship, B loomsburg University, 2010

• POLYED Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry, Bloomsburg

U niversity, 2009

• Outstanding F reshman, B loomsburg University, 2008

Community and University Activities

• Volunteer, Ronald McDonald Camp – G reenly, PA (2009 to 2011)

• Member, B loomsburg Universities Chemistry Club – Bloomsburg, PA (Fall 2008 to present)

P resident (Fall 2009 to Spring 2011)

• Member, B loomsburg Universities Honors Program – Bloomsburg, PA (Fall 2008 to Spring

2011)

• Tutor, U niversity Tutorial Services-Bloomsburg – PA (Fall 2009 to Spring 2010)

• Participant, Jan Plan with Geisinger Medical Center – Bloomsburg, PA (Winter Break

2010)

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