Sara Arafeh, Graduate Research Assistant

Sara Arafeh

Graduate Research Assistant

Marquette University

Location
United States - Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Education
Master's degree, Physical Chemistry
Experience
11 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 1 Months

Graduate Research Assistant at Marquette University
  • United States
  • My current job since August 2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Marquette University
  • My current job since August 2016

Teach over 45 sophomore organic chemistry students the essential experiments in organic chemistry including recrystallization, dehydration, preparation of NMR samples, and hydroboration
•Teach over 45 freshmen chemistry undergraduate students the essential experiments and techniques in chemistry such as titrations, measurements based on accuracy and precision, and basic kinetic experiments
•Conduct general chemistry discussion sessions for over 60 freshmen chemistry undergraduate students
•Assist in teaching the instrumental analysis laboratories for third and fourth year undergraduates
•Training undergraduate students to use various analytical instruments and methods such as the fluorimeter, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, GCMS, HPLC, and UV-vis

Maintenance Assistant at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
  • June 2016 to August 2016

Performed electrical plumping and carpentry
•Hanged white boards, artwork pieces, and picture frames
•Fixed broken doors, furniture, and electrical instruments

Auditor at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
  • February 2016 to May 2016

Audited, attended, and participated in materials science classes such as materials engineering, introduction to biomaterials, physical metallurgy, and advanced thermodynamics.
•Performed several materials science tests such as tensile, impact and hardness tests. Also, experience in preparing metallographic samples for analysis under the microscope.

Laboratory Student Assistant at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Environmental Research and Innovation Center
  • June 2015 to January 2016

Performed laboratory testing on water samples for arsenic and nitrate analysis
•Analyzed the nitrogen, potassium, and volatile fatty acids content in bio-solid samples


Wisconsin System Ambassador- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

  • September 2014 to December 2015

Assessed 50 university freshmen to adapt to campus life by advising them to campus resources and teaching them the smart and essential study skills to maintain a high GPA.
•Supervised 40 university freshmen while leading them on two campus tours

Science Tutor at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Center
  • September 2013 to December 2015

Instructed over 40 UW-Oshkosh students in physics, chemistry, and biology classes
•Enhanced the academic performance of more than 50 UW-Oshkosh students

Mathematics Tutor at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Mathematics Lab
  • September 2013 to December 2015

Tutored over 80 UW-Oshkosh students in multiple levels of mathematics such as college algebra, calculus, and trigonometry
•Boosted a better understanding of mathematical problems and quantitative reasoning for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students

Peer Mentor at WiSys Technology Foundation
  • August 2015 to December 2015

Promoted undergraduate research across the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus through presentations given in classes, conferences, and club meetings
•Supported tens of students and faculty in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the development of their research and discoveries by connecting them to whom might offer scholarships and grants for them.

Lab Assistant
  • January 2014 to December 2015
Student
  • January 2013 to May 2013

Served over 50 students to meet with the UW-Oshkosh attorney for legal matters by scheduling appointments for them and updating their records
•Cooperated with the office manager in promoting the UW-Oshkosh legal services among the university students

Office Assistant at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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Education

Master's degree, Physical Chemistry
  • at Marquette University *
  • May 2018
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
  • at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
  • January 2016
Bachelor's degree, Biology
  • at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
  • January 2016

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