DANIEL X. MA

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EDUCATION

Fordham University, Bronx, NY August 2017 - Present Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Minor in Computer Science, GPA 3.52 (Expected Graduation: May 2021) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Fordham University Chemistry Department, Research Assistant, Bronx, NY August 2018-Present

• Key member of project developing catalysts for next generation fuel cell technology

• Designed and conducted experiments that successfully lead to significant increases in catalytic efficiency

• Analyze catalysts using scanning electron microscopy, three electrode electrochemistry, x-ray powder diffraction, and energy dispersive x-ray analysis

• PI: Dr. Chris Koenigsmann

Keck Graduate Institute, Intern and Research Assistant, Claremont, CA June 2020 - July 2020

• Participant in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience drug discovery program

• Explored the repurposing of previously FDA approved drugs and pathology of C. Freundii infections, determining Ferrous Sulfate to be a widely available, affordable, and potent alternative treatment.

• PI: Dr. Mikhail Martchenko Shilman

Grit Bio, Research Assistant, New York, NY June 2020 -August 2020

• Collaborated with Mount Sinai Medicine to develop a self-emulsifying drug delivery system for the treatment of squamous cell carcinomas

• Fellow of LifeSci NYC, an organization that aims to train the next leaders of the New York life sciences industry

• PI: Dr. Natasha Shtraizent

St. Barnabas Hospital, Volunteer and Patient Ambassador, Bronx, NY June 2019- March 2020

• Perform brief patient assessments to determine patient well-being

• Administer Patient Survey to ensure continuing patient quality of care

• Monitor staff hygiene, reporting to Director of Patient Relations Let’s Get Ready, Site Director, New York, NY August 2018-May 2019

• Directed SAT and College Admissions program operations for at risk youth

• Coordinated, managed and recruited a teaching staff of fourteen

• Ran SAT registration program and administered city issued SAT fee waivers Fordham University Chemistry Department, TA and Lab Tech, Bronx, NY August 2019-Dec 2019

• Guide students through laboratory experiments and procedures

• Enforce EPA and OSHA guidelines to ensure safe, proper disposal of laboratory waste ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Parts of The Solution, Volunteer, Bronx, NY August 2020-Present

• Volunteer with the Emergency Food Program

Fordham University, Office of Multiculturalism, Diversity Officer, Bronx, NY April 2018-May 2019

• Lead diversity trainings for Fordham University clubs and organizations to progress University Diversification Mission

• Held office hours in Multicultural Affairs office to provide a mandatory safe space Fordham University Chemistry Club, President, Bronx, NY April 2019-Present

• Manage Club Operations

• Organize social and academic events to further the development of chemistry majors and other students at Fordham University

Artemis Rowing, Coach, Oakland, CA May 2018-August 2018

• Coach and lead a team of first-time rowers to develop fundamental rowing technique, and an appreciation for camaraderie and sportsmanship

• Organized and lead group of assistant and volunteer coaches SKILLS

Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-Ray Powder Diffraction, Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis, Three Electrode Electrochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Aftermath, C++, Microsoft Excel and Office Suite PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

• “Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization of Pt-based Core-Shell Nanowire Electrocatalysts for the Oxidation of Small Organic Molecules” Poser Presented at: 2019 American Chemical Society Northeast Regional Meeting, Sarasota Springs, NY.

GRANTS AND AWARDS

• Fordham University Undergraduate Research Grants

$4000 – Summer 2019

$800 – 2019 ACS Meeting Travel Grant

$4000 – Summer 2020

Total: $8800

• Sigma Xi Research Honor Society 2019