Katherine Garner

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Education

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY

Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry May 2012

Minor in American Sign Language May 2012

Take Five Scholar in Geological and Environmental Sciences Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Honors and Awards

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY

Magna Cum Laude May 2012

High Distinction in Chemistry May 2012

Bausch and Lomb Scholarship for Excellence in Science Spring 2007

• University of Rochester four year merit-based award

Golden Key International Honour Society Fall 2009

Overall GPA: 3.85/4.0

Dean’s List 10 of 10 semesters

Take Five Scholar Fall 2011-Spring 2012

• Tuition-free fifth year for enrichment studies awarded through a competitive application process

Research Experience

NATIONAL SUBORBITAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER; NASA IRVINE, CA

Student Airborne Research Program Participant Summer 2012

• Conducted research using remote sensing techniques to investigate the extent of edge effects in vineyard agriculture under

Susan Ustin, PhD and Professor, and through mentorship by Shane Grigsby

• Analyzed MASTER and DCS images using ENVI

• Collected remote sensing data, collected ground truth data through field work, performed atmospheric corrections, and

performed image mosaicking and georegistering

• Designed and completed a unique research project, aimed at solving a problem using the data collected on the science flight and

in the field. Project proposed, developed, and completed independently with approval and guidance from Professor Ustin and Mr.

Grigsby.

• Presentation of findings available via http://www.nserc.und.edu/learning/SARPmm.html?2012

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FLAGSTAFF, AZ

Research Experiences for Undergraduates Participant Summer 2011

• Conducted research on central floor pit craters on Mars under supervision of Nadine Barlow, PhD and Associate Professor

• Research protocol involved analyzing images of central floor pit craters on Mars from Arizona State University, using Excel and

ArcGIS to investigate trends in morphology and location across pit type to further constrain formation models

• Findings reveal a potential dependency in central floor pit crater type on target material and diameter of both the crater and the pit

• Presented findings at the national, professional Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in March of 2012

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Rare Gas Laboratory Research Assistant Fall 2011

• Supported efforts of Robert Poreda, PhD, with his investigations of nanotubes and fullerenes in carbonaceous chondrites as

potential carrier phases for the early atmosphere and as a template for early organic molecules

• Used size-exclusion chromatography in attempts to isolate nanotubes; trained to use UV/Vis spectrometry in attempts to identify

nanotubes conclusively

Teaching and Technical Experience

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY

Chemical Concepts, Systems, and Practices II Workshop Leader Spring 2011

• Led weekly workshops covering material taught in lecture and out-of-class material. Proctored and graded exams.

Principles of Biology II Head Teaching Assistant Spring 2011

• Responsible for organizing and preparing other Teaching Assistants for their duties and providing them with the support needed to

teach their recitations. Proctored, graded, and held review sessions for exams. Led weekly recitations to review course material and

teach critical reading of scientific papers.

Introduction to the Geological Sciences Workshop Leader Fall 2010

• Use cooperative and problem based learning techniques within small group contexts to enhance student knowledge of minerals and

rocks, structural geology, ground and surface water, and orienteering and field work associated with introductory course taken by

science and non-science majors.

Principles of Biology II Teaching Assistant Spring 2010

• Led two weekly recitations to cover material taught in lecture and to teach critical reading of scientific papers. Proctored, graded,

and held review session for exams.

Laboratory for Laser Energetics Technical Assistant Summer 2009–Spring 2010

• Tested components, built systems, and tested finished systems in a fiber lab.

Introduction to Geological Sciences Notetaker Fall 2009

Microsociology Notetaker Fall 2009

Organic Chemistry Notetaker Spring 2009

• Responsibilities included attending lecture and keeping neat, organized, complete notes.

Other College Activities

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Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team Captain Fall 2009-Spring 2011

• Responsibilities included organizing times for practice, running practices, organizing team dinners, determining which tournaments

to attend, organizing transportation and housing for tournaments, and helping direct our home tournament.

Women’s Club Rugby Member Fall 2010–Spring 2012

UR/Paychex Leadership Institute Fall 2010

• Nominated for and accepted to this full day, workshop-based leadership conference based on contributions to campus community

and leadership experiences

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