Assistant Research

HALEY REBECCA GITTLEMAN

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EDUCATION

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 2010-2012

Master of Science in Statistics with a concentration in Biostatistics (January 2012)

• Courses included Design of Experiments, Introduction to Methods and Theory of Probability, Regression Analysis, Methods of Statistical Inference, Biostatistics, Multivariate Analysis, Categorical Data Analysis, Interpretation of Data, and Basic Applied Statistics, Overall GPA 3.6

Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 2006-2010

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Biochemistry (May 2010)

• Courses included Cellular and Molecular Biology, Organic, Inorganic, Bioorganic, Analytical, and Quantum Chemistry, Calculus II, Multivariate Calculus, and Linear Algebra, Overall GPA 3.4; Iota Sigma Pi National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry; Senior Honors Thesis (Metal Binding Properties of a Melanin-Based Material)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Substitute Lecturer April 2012

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Introductory Statistics for Business

Tutor March 2012 - present

Ivy Educational Services, Scotch Plains, NJ

Tutor students in SAT Math, ACT Math and Science, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics

Senior Honors Research Project September 2009 - May 2010

Oberlin College Department of Chemistry, Oberlin, OH

Investigated the metal-binding ability of synthetic eumelanin for application in heavy metal sequestration; presented findings to faculty and peers; defended thesis before an independent adjudicator and Oberlin faculty

Research Internship, IACUC-Approved Summer 2009

Penn State University Department of Nutritional Sciences, University Park, PA

Conducted research in Vitamin A metabolism to determine the effects of diet and treatment on the concentration of retinol in rat serum and lungs; presented results to faculty and peers

Chemistry Teaching Assistant September 2008 - May 2009

Oberlin College Department of Chemistry, Oberlin, OH

Laboratory Internship Summer 2008

Rutgers University Department of Food Science, New Brunswick, NJ

Cell membrane research targeting obesity. Overall lab management; assisted research projects

Research Assistant Winter Term 2008

Oberlin College Department of Chemistry, Oberlin, OH

Conducted research in the isolation of HDHC from chili pepper for characterization by carbon-13 NMR

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

• Belitsky, J.M., Gittleman, H.R. “Melanin Molecular Recognition” Poster, Bioorganic Gordon Conference, Andover, NH, June 2010.

• J. M. Belitsky, H. Gittleman, M. Chaves, C. Moore, M. Ellowitz, D. Lye, A. Kolbo, W. C. Boyd, K. Sono, T. A. Gorlin, A. N. Gorham, “Molecular Recognition and Synthetic Melanin Polymerization: Inhibitors and Lead-Binding Materials,” Poster, Pan American Society for Pigment Cell Research Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, September 2010.

• Acknowledged in Thompson, R. Q. & Loa K. (2011). Applications of argentation solid phase extraction to the capsaicinoids: Purification of commercial standards and isolation of homodihydrocapsaicin (8-methyl) from ‘Bhut Jolokia’. Food Chemistry, 126, 1424-1430.

SKILLS

Experienced with SAS, R, SPSS, and Excel; extensive laboratory experience in biochemical research; facility in French

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Swing Dance Instructor/Choreographer (Rutgers University 2010-present); Academic Ambassador; Co-chair, Board Member, Tap and Swing Dance Instructor/Choreographer (Oberlin College 2006-2010)

AWARDS/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Distinguished Bloustein Scholar; Raoul Wallenberg Honoree

Member of American Statistical Association; American Chemical Society

PERSONAL

Dance and choreography; Harp; Piano; Skydiving; Scuba diving (certified); Yoga; Creative writing; Kayaking

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